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Applied Sport Psychology Professor Studies What Motivates Athletes
To be honest, I thought I’d play for one or two months. But then, I had a really supportive coach and team that kept me going.
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Tips to stay healthy in the new year
It’s not a bad thing that there’s this one time of year for these goals because a lot of people are thinking about making those changes. Dr. Maher, an associate professor of Kinesiology
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FORMER KINESIOLOGY PROFESSOR, TOM MARTINEK, FURTHERS HIS LEGACY
For the past 30 years, his work through Project Effort has been modeled throughout the world. Its initial purpose was to give elementary school kids plagued with low grades, office referrals, and school suspensions a chance to participate in a values-based after-school program that would help them channel negative energy … Continued
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Former Olympian Redefining Life After Competition at UNCG
Yeong-Jun (YJ) Seo spent most of his childhood playing ice hockey – including in the 2018 Winter Olympics where he competed on the South Korean team in PyeongChang. “As I transitioned out of the sport, I felt I wasn’t really prepared because there wasn’t a lot of support.”
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UNCG and High Point University Collaborate to Study the Understudied
Researchers at UNC Greensboro and High Point University are collaborating on two studies to improve treatments for concussion and burning mouth syndrome – a complex neuropathic condition that is often seen in cancer patients – also known as glossodynia.
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Exercise May be Key to Cancer Therapy
A dozen mice keeping pace on a half-pint treadmill could be a key to prolonging the lives of cancer patients and others with chronic diseases. This is the scene in Dr. Traci Parry’s exercise oncology research lab, one of just a handful at the forefront of exploring how exercise can increase survival rates and longevity…
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Alumna Shows Others the Magic of Gate City
Albritton’s first stint as a resident Greensboro was when she enrolled in pre-med biology at UNCG. Her career prospects and her passion for travel took her across the country. Her focus became athletics once she switched to kinesiology and became manager of the UNCG men’s basketball team. It was on the road for a game…
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Kinesiology Alumna Focuses on Patient’s Journey
Part of the job of a physical therapist is asking patients about their goals. “I can’t arbitrarily make up goals if that’s not what is important to them,” says Dr. Kelly Oschwald ’12. “I’m focusing the treatment on what’s important to the patient.”
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HHS Remembers Trailblazer Jo Safrit
Margaret JoAnne “Jo” Safrit was known for her intelligence, loyalty, and kindness. She was also known for her longtime love of UNCG. Safrit was a pioneer and an expert in the profession, writing two books on quantitative measurement that have been used for decades.
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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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Brittany Belcher: From High School Teacher to College Professor at her Undergraduate Alma Mater
EdD in KIN alumna, Brittany Belcher, secured a position at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise as an Assistant Professor of Kinesiology! She teaches a variety of classes from Biomechanics, Teaching Team and Individual Sports, Applied Assessment in Kinesiology and will be teaching a Sport Governance class in the … Continued
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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. The students designed the visual abstracts to share their findings and the implications of the work with the community to … Continued
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Fall 2024 Open House Events for KIN Graduate Programs
You’re invited! UNCG Kinesiology is holding in-person and virtual open house events in October and November for prospective students to learn more about our many graduate programs. Learn more about our graduate degrees and areas of study.
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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…
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Congratulations to Dr. Dyson on Becoming a 2024 National Academy of Kinesiology Fellow
On September 28, Dr. Ben Dyson was inducted into the National Academy of Kinesiology (NAK) as 2024 Fellow. The NAK is a prestigious organization with 100 years of rich history contributing to the area of Physical Education and the discipline of Kinesiology. Dr. Dyson is a Professor in the Department … Continued
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Promotion for Alumna Jen Cole in UAH Athletics
Jen Cole, a 2019 EdD in KIN graduate, began a new position at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) as the Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Affairs, Senior Woman Administrator, and Athletics Healthcare Administrator. Her role there is to ensure the institution complies with NCAA DII legislation. Her … Continued
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Kinesiology professor discusses ACL injuries in young females
girls first become susceptible to ACL injuries at age 12. Girls develop a 20-30% smaller ACL than boys. If we can screen for these developmental signs before we get to that point, we can potentially prevent some injuries Dr. Sandy Shultz, Kinesiology professor and director of the Center for Women’s … Continued
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Congratulations to Our Newest EdD in KIN Graduates
In May, we hosted the Dissertation Showcase at Union Square. Our graduating students shared the key takeaways from the dissertation work through their visual abstracts and a short presentation in one of four categories (education and coaching, college populations, special populations, and physical activity impacts). This led to some great … Continued
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Kinesiology Professor Receives National AASP Award
Kinesiology professor Dr. Alan Chu was selected for the 2024 Association for Applied Sport Psychology Dorothy V. Harris Memorial Award. The award is given to professionals early in their careers who are impacting sport psychology.
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Kinesiology professor reflects on politics of Olympics
As this year’s Summer Games get underway in Paris, the story of the failed (1976) Denver Games is a reminder for public officials and residents alike. Coloradans won and then banished the Olympics. Yet the question at the heart of the “Denver ’76” controversy was not simply whether to host the Games. It was a matter…
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UNCG Alumna Creates Legacy Through Scholarships
I grew up with a very strong curiosity factor. Woman’s College gave me the life skills, education, motivation, and confidence to pursue that curiosity at many levels. Mary “Bobbi” Miller Carson, class of ’58