Rutgers Kines & Phys Grad Program

Rutgers Kines & Phys Grad Program

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We offer both M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Kinesiology and Applied Physiology. Our program includes M.S. options.

The Kinesiology and Applied Physiology (KAP) interdisciplinary program focuses on physiological research that has shaped current understanding of how exercise, alone and in combination with other health behaviors, influences short- and long-term human health.

03/03/2026

Congratulations Dr. Peter Kokkinos on being quoted in the National Geographic Article entitled “Does Exercise Reduce Alcohol Health Risks”!
Research Rutgers University—New Brunswick
https://archive.is/STL4v
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/health/article/does-exercise-reduce-alcohol-health-risks

02/25/2026

Dr. Topol from Scripps runs a video blog on current issues in medicine. In this article -- “The Flawed V02 Max Craze” -- he discusses myths about VO2max/CRF where Peter Kokkinos’ data is shown prominently.
https://open.substack.com/pub/erictopol/p/the-flawed-v02-max-craze?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

12/02/2025

Congratulations Dr. Peter Kokkinos for the publishing of this important research on statins and Type 2 Diabetes

"Physical Fitness Counters Increased Diabetes Risk From Statin Therapy or Higher BMI"




https://click.mail.medscape.com/?qs=e4ad948c86e64c39635568e05e26a1d16ef1d51f3f08fe0d737103a7c4b9f3e6ef1c8b1e71ae7b791c7d90c9c09446895026771cac3c07007a529000f0c5b625

11/10/2025

Congratulations Dr.Peter Kokkinos on your interview with MEDSCAPE regarding a recent study on statins and how "CT Angiography Can Help Target Statin Use in Higher-Risk Patients"
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www.medscape.com/viewarticle/ct-angiography-can-help-target-statin-use-higher-risk-2025a1000v28

11/07/2025

Why Your Daily Walk Might Not Work as Well if You’re on Metformin

Congratulations all, on the publication of this important research by Rutgers Today!

Congratulations Steve Malin, a professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health; Sue Shapses, professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences; Andrew Gow, professor of pharmacology and toxicology; Ankit Shah, assistant professor in the Department of Medicine (RWJ Medical School;) Tristan Ragland, a former post-doctoral fellow in the Department of Kinesiology and Health; Emily Heiston, project scientist and clinical coordinator in the Applied Metabolism and Physiology Laboratory; and Daniel Battillo, a former doctoral student in the Department of Kinesiology and Health. What a team!!

University—New Brunswick

https://www.rutgers.edu/news/why-your-daily-walk-might-not-work-well-if-youre-metformin

11/04/2025

Dr. Peter Kokkinos and Dr. Steven Malin and others published a study evaluating the association between statin therapy, cardiorespiratory fitness, body mass index, and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
The study can be found at Mayo Clinic Proceedings: https://mayocl.in/46Mw6b6

Congratulations!

To view the interview - https://youtu.be/ele37J3ATfU

Rutgers University—New Brunswick

10/06/2025

Congratulations Team Iran for winning the K&H volleyball tournament on Friday, October 3. Way to go! 🎉🎉🎉

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09/17/2025

Congratulations Professor Steve Malin on being interviewed by Prevention about the health impacts of the “3x3” morning routine: 3,000 steps, 30g of protein and 1/3 of your water by noon
Rutgers University—New Brunswick Rutgers Research

https://www.prevention.com/health/a66037719/3-by-3-by-12-morning-routine-tiktok/

09/12/2025

Ryan J. Dougherty, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health-SAS and the Department of Neurology-RWJ Medical School, has been quoted in Women's World regarding walking your way to a better memory...How Excercise Curbs Dementia Risk! https://www.womansworld.com/aging/brain/walking-for-dementia-how-exercise-protects-your-memory
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09/10/2025

Join us in the Department of Kinesiology and Health for the Faculty/Staff vs. Students Volleyball Tournament! Friday October 3rd at 3pm. We need co-ed teams of 6 (at least 2 women, with up to 2 substitutes.) If you can't find a full team, sign up as a partial team of a gree agent! @

08/27/2025

Dr. Sara Campbell has been interviewed for the AKA Newsletter "Kinesiology Today" where she talks about her research on exercise and its effect on our gut microbiome. Rutgers University—New BrunswickRutgers Research

fil:///C:/Users/js2314/Downloads/AKA_Summer_2025_R5_Ex_Biota.pdf

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