Aslynn Halvorson-Weaver Returns to UT-Knoxville

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…

Ed.D. Student Organizes a Conference in Istanbul, Turkey

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…

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Mona Flynn Presents Research at Yoga Conferences

In October, Dr. Mona Flynn, a 2024 graduate of the Ed.D. program, had the opportunity to present her research at two yoga conferences: the Symposium on Yoga Research and the Midwest Yoga Conference. The Symposium on Yoga Research (SYR) was held on October 14 -16, 2024 at the Kripalu Center… Continue reading…

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Laura Turek Becomes an Assistant Professor at St. Thomas University

Laura Turek, a 2023 EdD graduate, is now an Assistant Professor of Health Sciences, Sports Medicine, and Athletic Training and the Program Director for the Master’s in Applied Kinesiology at St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens, Florida. She teaches in the undergraduate and graduate Health Sciences program and the undergraduate… Continue reading…

Kinesiology students conduct research in the sport and exercise psychology program.

Kinesiology Professor Discusses Safe Pregnancy Exercises

There is strong scientific evidence that the risks of engaging in moderate-intensity exercise during pregnancy are very low for healthy individuals. Moreover, physical activity during pregnancy benefits a pregnant woman’s overall health.

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Ed.D. in Kinesiology 2024 Dissertation Research

In May 2024, the graduating class of the Doctor of Education in Kinesiology program presented their doctoral research to their peers, Kinesiology faculty members, and others during the Dissertation Showcase.

KIN Kinesiology HBCU MSI Open House

Kinesiology Professor, Grad Inducted into NAK

Kinesiology Professor Dr. Ben Dyson and former Ph.D. Student Yu Kai Chang were recently inducted as Fellows into the National Academy of Kinesiology (NAK). Fellows are nominated by their peer fellows, evaluated by a membership committee according to criteria set forth in the Academy’s bylaws, voted into membership by the voting members of the Academy, and then inducted at a ceremony held at the association’s annual meeting.