University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Department of Kinesiology

UW–Madison School of Education again ranked No. 1 by U.S. News

UW–Madison is home to the top-ranked school of education in the nation for a second consecutive year, according to the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Education Graduate Schools rankings published on Tuesday. The UW–Madison School of Education is solely at the top of this year’s U.S. News education school rankings, after tying for No. 1 …

Basso recognized as UW–Madison’s SHAPE Major of the Year in physical education

By Marian Cracraft The Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America) has selected Anthony Basso as UW–Madison’s SHAPE Major of the Year for 2024–2025. This award honors exemplary students majoring in physical education from across the country who meet high academic standards and demonstrate significant service to their school and community.  Basso was nominated …

Seven from School of Education win 2024-25 Teaching Assistant Awards

The 2024-25 Campus-Wide Teaching Assistant Awards have been announced, and among the 31 honorees are seven exceptional graduate students from the School of Education. UW–Madison employs over 2,300 teaching assistants (TAs) across a wide range of disciplines. Their contributions to the classroom, lab, and field are essential to the university’s educational mission. To recognize the …

UW–Madison study sheds light on high school athletes’ access to athletic trainers

By Laurel White Almost half of high school athletes who are injured during in-season play are seen by an athletic trainer within 24 hours, according to a new study from UW–Madison researchers.  The study, published in the January issue of the Journal of Athletic Training, evaluated more than 17,000 cases of student athlete injury across 20 …

UW–Madison alumna discusses impact of athletic trainers in youth sports in TED Talk

UW–Madison alumna Stephanie Hernandez recently delivered a TED Talk highlighting the lack of athletic training access in youth sports and its impact on underserved communities.  Hernandez, who earned her doctorate in kinesiology with an emphasis in biomechanics from UW–Madison in 2022, is now an assistant professor of kinesiology and athletic training at Sam Houston State University and …

Abby Thompson from the School of Education’s Physical Education major

The UW–Madison School of Education offers academic excellence in areas spanning the arts, health, and education. We are a proud community of innovative leaders, creative thinkers, and fearless trailblazers. Our talented students are committed to making their college experience a meaningful journey that aligns with their interests and helps them achieve their future goals.  Following …

Vivek Sivan from the School of Education’s Health Promotion and Health Equity major

The UW–Madison School of Education offers academic excellence in areas spanning the arts, health, and education. We are a proud community of innovative leaders, creative thinkers, and fearless trailblazers. Our talented students are committed to making their college experience a meaningful journey that aligns with their interests and helps them achieve their future goals.  Following …

Victoria Ruiz de la Vega from the School of Education’s Health Promotion and Health Equity major

The UW–Madison School of Education offers academic excellence in areas spanning the arts, health, and education. We are a proud community of innovative leaders, creative thinkers, and fearless trailblazers. Our talented students are committed to making their college experience a meaningful journey that aligns with their interests and helps them achieve their future goals.  Following …