University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Department of Kinesiology

Kinesiology faculty to share ‘What You Don’t Know About Exercise’ in panel discussion on Apr. 9

Several faculty members from the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology will be participating in an online panel discussion, “What You Don’t Know About Exercise,” on Friday, Apr. 9, at noon. The event is part of the Wisconsin Idea Spotlight series hosted by the Wisconsin Alumni Association. During the program, moderated by Gary Diffee, professor and chair of …

Discover your major during the virtual Major Discovery Week

Major Discovery Week is a once-a-year event for all UW–Madison students. Whether you have already declared your major or if you are still looking for your path, join us from March 15-19 virtually and explore over 100 majors and certificates across all interests, and get connected across campus. Below is a list of all sessions …

Student’s resilience through 2020 is inspiring

By Chelsea Hylton, University Communications The year 2020 was difficult for everyone, with the COVID-19 pandemic forcing changes in all our lives. But UW–Madison senior and Posse scholar Shehrose Charania of Chicago went through a particularly difficult year, with members of her family suffering from the disease and even losing health insurance. But Charania carries positivity …

Kuhrasch shares tips for staying active during COVID-19 in UW Now Livestream episode

UW–Madison’s Cindy Kuhrasch was featured in an episode of the UW Now Livestream, produced by the Wisconsin Alumni Association, on Dec. 15. Kuhrasch is the director of Physical Education Teacher Education program in the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology. She appeared with Beth Olson, an associate professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences, in an episode focused on …

Capital Times spotlights UW–Madison’s Luis Columna and Fit Families program

The Capital Times spotlighted the work of UW–Madison’s Luis Columna and his Fit Families program for its “Research inspired by COVID-19” series. The article is headlined, “Luis Columna brings exercise to children with autism virtually.” Columna is an associate professor with the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology. Fit Families, currently based at UW–Madison, began at Syracuse University …

The School of Education’s moments in time 2020

What a year it has been! Since the onset of the pandemic in March 2020, we faced challenges that few could have envisioned. Despite 2020 being such a unique year, our School of Education has retained its sense of optimism — and a belief in big ideas. As 2020 draws to a close, let’s take …

Kuhrasch featured in On Wisconsin magazine article, ‘Student Teaching During a Pandemic’

The School of Education’s Cindy Kuhrasch was featured in an article for the Winter 2020 issue of On Wisconsin magazine, published by the Wisconsin Alumni Association. Kuhrasch is the coordinator of the Physical Education Teacher Education program in the School’s Department of Kinesiology. The article, which is titled “Student Teaching During a Pandemic,” focuses on how Kuhrasch found a …

Department of Kinesiology’s doctoral program ranked No. 8 in nation

UW–Madison’s doctoral program in kinesiology is ranked eighth in the nation according to the latest review and evaluation by the National Academy of Kinesiology (NAK). The No. 8 ranking in the NAK 2020 Review and Evaluation of Doctoral Programs in Kinesiology marks a significant jump from the most recent program ratings released by NAK in 2015, when UW-Madison’s …

Kuhrasch speaks with WPR’s Meiller about importance of PE

UW–Madison’s Cindy Kuhrasch appeared on Wisconsin Public Radio’s “The Larry Meiller Show” to talk about the importance of physical education and how it has changed through the years. Kuhrasch is the program coordinator for the Physical Education Teacher Education program in the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology. Kuhrasch told Meiller that physical educators now have a greater …