At the American Kinesiology Association’s (AKA) 18th Annual Leadership Workshop in Newport Beach California, Drs. DeAnne Brooks, Michael Hemphill, and Erin Reifsteck received the AKA Inclusive Excellence Award on behalf of the Department of Kinesiology at UNCG. The AKA Inclusive Excellence Award is based on an organization’s commitment to inclusive… Continue reading…
In January, twenty-five of UNCG’s students, alumni, and faculty attended the 2025 National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education (NAKHE) Conference in Puerto Rico as presenters, panelists, awardees, and more. It was like a UNCG Kinesiology family reunion. In addition to time at the conference, there was time to explore… Continue reading…
Dr. Tara Blackshear, EdD in KIN alum and Associate Professor at Towson University, delivered the Praxis Lecture at the National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education (NAHKE) conference in January.
In January, Dr. Jerono Rotich, the UNCG 2024 HHS Distinguished Alumni Awardee, was inducted as the 60th NAHKE Fellow during the National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education (NAKHE) Conference. Dr. Rotich is the Associate Dean for Organizational Climate, Inclusion, and Belonging Professor at Indiana University.
During the 2025 National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education (NAKHE) Conference, Dr. DeAnne Brooks was named Outstanding Reviewer for the International Journal of Kinesiology in Higher Education. Dr. Brooks states that “it was a surprise and an honor” and that when giving feedback on articles she “tries to be kind and offer feedback that people can use to make their manuscript stronger.”
Dr. Kristi Johnson, an EdD in KIN alum, published her first book titled, ABC Dance and Move With Me. This educational book is designed for children aged 1-5 and aims to enhance the interplay between movement and literacy in early childhood education. The book teaches movement, celebrates diversity in dance,… Continue reading…
In December 2024, the UNCG family—past, present, and future—came together at the North Carolina Society for Health and Physical Education (NC SHAPE) convention in Winston-Salem. This event not only showcased the latest in professional development but also served as a meaningful opportunity for alumni, students, and faculty to reconnect and… Continue reading…
Aslynn Halvorson-Weaver, a 2024 EdD in KIN graduate, started a new position as an Assistant Professor of Practice at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville for Fall 2024. As a Professor of Practice, she serves the Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sports Studies (KRSS) as a teaching faculty in addition to… Continue reading…
Dr. Dyson was invited to design a presentation centered on sexual assault prevention and mindfulness at the annual Health Fair, hosted by members of the School of Nursing.
Akin Saatci, a first-year student in the Ed.D. in KIN program, organized a conference in Istanbul, Turkey. The conference featured Dr. Brent Anderson from North Carolina along with esteemed instructors from around the world. The four-day event was attended by 320 participants from 15 countries. With a vision to help… Continue reading…
