Buffalo, NY - Canisius University is proud to announce that Karl F. Kozlowski, PhD, has been named a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Kozlowski is associate dean for the School of Education and Human Services and professor and chair of the Department of Kinesiology. He received the prestigious honor during ACSM's annual meeting in Atlanta, GA.
Fellow status is one of the highest honors bestowed by the ACSM and is reserved for individuals who have demonstrated excellence in research, education, and service in the fields of exercise science and sports medicine. Kozlowski’s professional achievements, scholarly contributions and commitment to the mission of ACSM made him an outstanding candidate for this recognition.
Kozlowski is a nationally respected educator and researcher whose career has focused on the use of exercise as a non-pharmaceutical treatment for disease, injury and disability. His research explores high-intensity functional exercise, exercise testing as a diagnostic tool and the therapeutic role of exercise in populations ranging from individuals with concussions to children with autism. His groundbreaking publication “Exercise Intolerance in Post Concussion Syndrome” was honored with the Clint Thompson Award for Clinical Practice Advancement by the Journal of Athletic Training in 2014. Kozlowski was also honored with the School of Education and Human Services Faculty Scholarship Award in 2018 and was inducted into the Canisius University DiGamma Honor Society in 2025.
Kozlowski holds a PhD in rehabilitation sciences, along with a BS in coaching sciences and an MEd in higher education administration from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He is also a Fellow in Physical Activity and Public Health with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
At Canisius, he has supervised practicum and internship experiences, taught undergraduate courses in health behavior, exercise principles and kinesiology, and is known for his engaging, student-centered teaching approach. He emphasizes critical thinking by urging students to explore the “why” behind physiological phenomena, incorporating clinical cases and current events.
Kozlowski’s recognition by the ACSM reflects his lifelong dedication to advancing health and human performance through exercise science. His contributions continue to impact not only Canisius University but also the broader community of sports medicine professionals.
The American College of Sports Medicine is the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world, with more than 50,000 members and certified professionals in 90-plus countries. The organization is dedicated to advancing and integrating scientific research to provide educational and practical applications of exercise science and sports medicine. Through research, education and public health initiatives, ACSM promotes physical activity, well-being and improved quality of life for individuals across the lifespan.
The Department of Kinesiology at Canisius administers undergraduate programs in Health and Wellness and Sports and Exercise Health Care, an undergraduate minor in Strength and Conditioning and a graduate programs in Exercise Science and Sports Performance.
Canisius was founded in 1870 in Buffalo, NY, and is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the U.S. Consistently ranked among the top institutions in the Northeast, Canisius offers undergraduate, graduate and pre-professional programs distinguished by close student-faculty collaboration, mentoring and an emphasis on ethical, purpose-driven leadership.
