Kinesiology Professors’ Research Shows Activity Improves Kids’ Academics
The study shows a practical connection between brief, high-intensity exercise and children’s academic performance.
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Dr. Diane Gill Retires After a Remarkable Career – Celebratory Moments
After 38 years at UNCG, Dr. Diane Gill will retire at the end of the summer. As an educator for 50 years, she has taught and mentored countless students and colleagues in the field of kinesiology. Her passion for helping others has led to tremendous success. She’s considered a legend… Continue reading…
Kinesiology alumna focuses research on female athletes
There’s so much we don’t know about women athletes. It’s my lifelong pursuit to understand and educate women about their physiology. Samantha Goldenstein, U.S. Army Reserve veteran and Kinesiology alumna
UNCG’s Faculty Fellow for Military-Affiliated Students a Model for Other Schools
The goals of the fellowship are deeply rooted in advancing student veteran success through intentional, equity-minded programming and partnerships.
EdD Student & Alumna Continue to Grow in thier Careers
We love connecting with our students and alumni to hear about career changes and other accomplishments. This story will share more about a current student and alumna, check it out to learn more. Reggie Overton Reggie Overton, a current EdD student, began a new job at Gettysburg College as the… Continue reading…
Kinesiology Professor Discusses Importance of Jackie Robinson
There’s a lot of racist ideology undergirding those social practices and the structures in place, and when (baseball player Jackie) Robinson and his teammates walk on the field, they’re challenging the ideas that validate those structures.
Ed.D. in Kinesiology 2025 Dissertation Research
In May 2025, 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. The students designed the visual abstracts to share their findings and the implications of the work with the community to… Continue reading…
UNCG Basketball Star Graduates with Kinesiology Degree
Our high school did a trip (to UNCG), and I just fell in love with how it looked.
Kinesiology Professor Says Why Building Stamina is Good for Runners
No matter what type of runner you are, you don’t want to only be able to go for a long distance at a slow pace.
Kinesiology Students, Professor Study Benefits Of Exercise And Aging
We think that if that (protein) is released in response to exercise, and we exercise consistently, then we’re going to have higher levels of BDNF (a protein) that could result in some protective effects.