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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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Supporting student veterans’ physical activity
“Student veterans are a growing population, and there isn’t as much research or literature about this demographic out there compared to other student populations,” says Dr. Erin Reifsteck, associate professor in UNC Greensboro’s Department of Kinesiology. “Research suggests veterans are at an increased risk for chronic physical and mental health conditions. We know in the…
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Dr. Goldfarb Shares How to Treat Sore Muscles
Kinesiology Professor Dr. Allan Goldfarb suggests you ice the sore area right after the exercise to cut inflammation. Use heat later to increase blood flow to an area. Heat can also help relieve joint pain.
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Students excel in UNCG’s pre-med programs
this wall is packed with invaluable resources, including year-to-year course advising, summer internship opportunities, and extensive information on what medical schools seek in prospective students. Daniel Araya, biology major
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SPORT & EXERCISE PSYCH STUDENT 1 OF 4 NATIONAL WINNERS
Kinesiology Sport and Exercise doctoral student Yeongjun “Y.J.” Seo was selected as one of four students for the national Outstanding Student Paper Award by the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity.
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Kinesiology Professor Receives Research Award from UNCG
Dr. Jaclyn Maher received the 2024 Early Career Research Excellence Award from UNCG. Her research focuses on hard-to-access populations, including older adults. She received a R15 award from the NIH Institute on Aging for $423,565.
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Kinesiology Chair Jenny Etnier Selected for UNCG Award
Dr. Jennifer Etnier was selected for the UNCG Academic Advising Excellence, Faculty Advisor Award for 2024.
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Kinesiology Professor Offers Strength Training Tips
We do not just need to get our steps in; we need to get in reps—as in curls, push-ups and squats. That’s why the federal Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, the World Health Organization, and others specify two or more sessions a week of muscle-strengthening activities.
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Kinesiology Professor Stresses the Importance of Strength Training
There are so many instances in our daily lives where having a baseline of strength can determine whether or not we can do things independently or if we need to call in help Dr. DeAnne Brooks
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EdD in Kinesiology Social: A Weekend of Connection and Basketball!
Students, alumni, and faculty members from our EdD in KIN program gathered for a weekend of networking and basketball, accompanied by family and friends. Before the game, participants enjoyed a tailgate in the Coleman Gym, complete with food and music. Among the attendees were Jennifer Etnier, Department Head of the Kinesiology Program, Yanhua … Continued
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Kinesiology Grad Kemiah Williams Makes it Happen at UNCG
Being a first-generation student means to ‘make it happen,’ which is a statement I live by because, no matter if I have guidance or not, I will accomplish all that I put my mind to. Kemiah Williams
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Celebrating the accomplishment of our Ed.D. in Kinesiology students
With our fall semester off to a good start, we want to pause to reflect back on our successful spring and summer semesters as many students achieved significant milestones while others started their academic journey in the Ed.D. in KIN program. A group of our students were featured at the Dissertation … Continued