The mission of the Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy is to enhance the physical well-being and quality of life of humans by advancing the practice of physical therapy and the science upon which it is based. We accomplish this by:

• Carrying out clinical and life science research using interdisciplinary approaches to focus on biokinesiology, that is, the study of the biological bases of both healthy and disordered human movement.

• Educating physical therapy practitioners and biokinesiology researchers who will be leaders in their fields.

• Providing physical therapy services to the community using innovative models of practice and delivery that will be emulated by our students and will serve as the standards for the profession

To be the pre-eminent academic physical therapy and biokinesiology program in the world recognized for ground-breaking leadership in research, education and clinical practice.