Songning Zhang Inducted as Fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology
Professor Songning Zhang, co-director of the Biomechanics/Sports Medicine Lab in the Department, was inducted as a fellow of the National […]
Dawn Coe Receives 2024 Alumni Achievement Award
Associate Professor Dawn Coe has been awarded the 2024 Alumni Achievement Award from her alma mater, The University of Michigan. […]
Seminar: How to secure research grants in Kinesiology and Health
Speaker: Fang Yu, PhD Lecture title: Developing Competitive Grant Proposals: Lessons Learned from Exercise Research in Alzheimer’s Disease Modality: In-person & […]
The Conversation: Why are some people faster than others? 2 exercise scientists explain the secrets of running speed
Usain Bolt, the world’s fastest human, ran a 100-meter sprint at a speed of 23.35 miles per hour (37.57 kilometers […]
KRSS SCUBA Instructor Trains Florida Fire and Police Dive Teams
When you think of Tennessee, you don’t often associate SCUBA diving with a landlocked state. But did you know that […]
Walter Menke awarded ISB Matching Dissertation Grant
KRSS would like to recognize Walter Menke on being awarded the International Society of International Biomechanics (ISB) Matching Dissertation Grant. […]
KRSS presents at Southeast Recreational Therapy Symposium
Therapeutic Recreation Students Performed Exceptionally Well We are excited to share some wonderful news about our Therapeutic Recreation program at […]

Seminar: How to secure research grants in Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies
Speaker: Kevin K. Byon Lecture title: Securing Grants in Sport Management Through Expertise or Creativity Modality: In-person Time: 11:15 a.m.–noon, […]
Visiting Professor to France
Dr. Sylvia Trendafilova is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Recreation & Sport Studies. Her area of expertise […]
Gao Recognized by SHAPE America for Enhancing Inclusion and Equity in Health and Physical Education
“Zan Gao, Department Head in Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies (KRSS) in the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Education, Health, […]