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.
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Brian Sutton Helps Launch New Journal in Sport & Exercise
Dr. Brian Sutton, a 2024 graduate, has achieved a milestone in his career. As a 20-year veteran in the field of sport and fitness, Brian recently played a key role in the launch of the National Academy of Sports Medicine’s (NASM) new journal. The Journal of Fitness, Wellness, and Human… Continue reading…
MSAT Director Explains Why Medical Professionals are Necessary at Games
Being able to bring clinical and personal experiences to the classroom, the students respond to that.
Kinesiology Chair’s Research Reveals Impact of Exercise on the Brain
A study conducted by Kinesiology Chair Jenny Etnier and National Taiwan Normal University Professor Chang Yu-Kai reveals acute exercise can boost cognitive function by up to 10%, regardless of age.
EdD in KIN Hosts Students & Alumni During Basketball Game
On February 8, the EdD in KIN partnered with the HHS Alumni Association for a basketball social at the First Horizon Coliseum, formerly the Greensboro Coliseum. Students, alumni, and family members were able to connect and network during the event. The time was spent enjoying food, fun, and fellowship as… Continue reading…
UNCG KIN Receives AKA Inclusive Excellence Award
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…
UNCG Ed.D. Students & Alumni Represent at the NAKHE Conference
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 Delivers the Praxis Lecture at the NAHKE Conference
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.
Dr. Jerono Rotich Inducted as the 60th NAHKE Fellow
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.
Dr. DeAnne Brooks Named Outstanding Reviewer for IJKHE
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.”