Kevin Biese

Kevin Biese is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology & Athletic Training at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. He holds a PhD from UW-Madison and has a background in athletic training and research focused on youth and collegiate sports safety. His work emphasizes injury prevention, sport specialization impacts, and community-based research to improve athletic participation and health.

Education:

• BS, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• MA, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
• PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Research Focus: Dr. Biese’s research investigates injury risk reduction, sport specialization effects on physical/mental health, and the sociocultural factors influencing youth athlete well-being. He has developed tools like the Wisconsin Sport Specialization Questionnaire (WISSQ) to assess youth athletic participation patterns. His work highlights connections between sport specialization, overuse injuries, and social dynamics like family time and socioeconomic disparities.

Articles Overview: Recent studies focus on sport specialization’s impact on injury rates, mental health during the pandemic, and clinical management challenges for underserved populations. His work bridges academic research with community applications to enhance athlete safety and accessibility.

Awards: None explicitly mentioned in provided texts.

Advising & Grants: While no advisees are listed, Dr. Biese emphasizes mentorship in fostering student passion for kinesiology and community-focused research. His grants likely support projects addressing youth sports health equity, though specific details are not provided.

Labs/Teams: Engaged with athletic training programs and community organizations to implement injury prevention strategies and evaluate sport participation outcomes.