Mission Statement
To create, interpret, transmit, and apply knowledge related to movement, exercise, and human occupation with the ultimate goal of enhancing human health, productivity, and quality of life.
PE at home during Covid-19
As schools remain shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic, many families are needing to find new creative ways to keep their children active without typical physical education classes. Physical activity is so important because it …
Dr. Ausderau Receives Virginia Scardina Award of Excellence
Huge congratulations to Dr. Karla Ausderau who recently received the Virginia Scardina Award of Excellence!! This award is provided annually to an occupational therapy clinician who demonstrates a commitment to evidence-based practice through participation in …
Dr. Dane Cook Receives Bucky’s Best Advisor Award!
The annual Bucky Awards are meant to showcase the amazing contributions that members of UW-Madison have made to our campus and our community. Individuals must be nominated for the Best Advisor award which recognizes those …
News
Congratulations to Drs. Rebne & Zurawski!
May 13, 2020Cindy Kuhrasch featured in AKA’s Kinesiology Today
April 23, 2020Adapted Fitness Open House
April 8, 2020- More News
Events
- August
- August 11Election Day for Wisconsin, including same-day registrationWisconsin Primary Election for US Rep., State legislature, DA, County Clerk, Treasurer, and Reg of Deeds.7:00 AM, Find your polling place at myvote.wi.gov
- August 17Faculty contract year begins12:00 AM
- August 23
Departmental Statement on Diversity
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Kinesiology endorses the UW-Madison Institutional Statement on Diversity:
“Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison.
We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways
their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion
enrich the university community.”
We are committed to creating a welcoming and engaging environment
that encourages open dialogue to better our scholarship,
to promote a broad spectrum of ideas,
and to apply those ideas in service of the health and wellness
of all individuals in our community.
We are dedicated to implementing practices, procedures, and structures
that foster the integration of ideas from all members,
and believe this commitment elevates the quality and value of all discourse.