The 2019 cohort came to campus and presented their dissertation proposals in front of their advisors and colleagues. Between proposals, debriefs and other programming, students visited the Civil Rights Museum and the Greensboro Science Center. There were many great learning opportunities presented as well as some much needed in person time amongst peers and colleagues.
The Ed.D. in Kinesiology program hosted a dissertation showcase for our students to allow them to share the exciting research they have been doing. Students presented their dissertation findings in a “lightning talk” format. It was a great opportunity for attendees (in person or on zoom), to learn more about… Continue reading…
In May 2022, the graduating class of the Doctor of Education in Kinesiology program presented their doctoral research to their peers, Kinesiology faculty members, and others at the Dissertation Showcase. The students designed the visual abstracts below to share their findings and the implications of the work with the community to help others potentially use the findings in their own settings.
After an impressive 44 years of service to UNC Greensboro, Dr. William Karper retired from the Department of Kinesiology in May, 2022. During his tenure at UNCG, Dr. Karper has made numerous and valuable contributions to the department, school, and university that have ranged across teaching and advising, research, curriculum… Continue reading…
Lee points out that, while many Westerners think of martial arts as the art of fighting, the Chinese character “wu”, which is often translated into the word “martial,” means to put down weapons. “The true meaning of martial arts practice is to seek peace by knowing how opposite forces, like peace and conflict, can be interrelated.”
Amber Fair Booker, a 4th year student in the Ed.D. Kinesiology Program recently opened the One Wellness Center (OWC). OWC’s focus is to allow patients to be heard and not just seen, to treat individuals instead of just their medical condition, and to create a space where people feel supported and guided in their wellness journey.
Puberty may evoke a range of memories, from acne to awkward moments. But chances are, this uncomfortable time period may not make you think immediately of your knees. Maybe it should.
Our colleague Dr. DeAnne Brooks recently presented at the South East American College of Sports Medicine (SEACSM) Conference. Her presentation was a collaboration with Dr. Jared Russel of Auburn University and Dr. TJ Exford of NC A&T State University titled “Thinking Strategically About Organizational Diversity: Promising Practices and Action Steps… Continue reading…
We at UNCG were privileged to have Dr. Natalie Welsh and Dr. Ketra Armstrong lead a KIN colloquium on centering culture in KIN scholarship. Dr. Welsh is a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and has committed her life’s work to the education and promotion of Native American… Continue reading…
Several of our Ed.D. in KIN students recently presented at the National Academy in Higher Education (NAKHE) Conference 2022 that focused on the effective use of technology in these difficult times.
