News Archive
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Historical Perspectives Colloquium Sees Record Attendance
On November 9, 2018, KIN professors emeriti—Dick Swanson, Jo Safrit, and Kate Barrett—presented during our “Historical Perspectives on Kinesiology: UNCG and Beyond” colloquium to over 100 of our current students and faculty.
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Ed.D. Alumni, Craig Parkes Accepts Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position for Spring 2019
Craig Parkes, a 2018 Ed.D. graduate, recently accepted a tenure-track assistant professor position at the University of South Alabama in the Department of Health, Kinesiology, and Sport, starting January 2019. Previously, Craig worked at Penn State University primarily teaching in the PETE program for six and a half years, while
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Hands On: Undergraduate Research
Kinesiology students and faculty mentors are leading the way in Undergraduate Research opportunities. UNCG’s MARC-U Star Fellows Program allows undergraduate students studying in a biomedical or behavioral science field to get hands on access to research, a faculty mentor, and so much more.
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Dave Jones: Shares Dissertation Research with Principals, Teachers, and Parents for Health in Action
Dave Jones, an Ed.D. graduate, was asked to present for Advocates for Health in Action (AHA). AHA is a Wake County organization whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of Wake County residents by facilitating and supporting community initiatives and is focused on well-being, healthy eating and physical
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Hannah Wofford: The Heart of a Student
Hannah Wofford, an Ed.D. in KIN student, and current VP of the North Carolina Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Association (NCCRA), was asked by the American Association for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitaiton (AACVPR) to write about the field through the perspective of both a professional and a student for their recent web based newsletter.
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A.H.A. Says Yes to Collaboration
Some senior students at AHA are enrolled in a year long internship course in which they collaborate with UNCG faculty on a science based research topic. This collaboration not only prepares students for the coming college experience, it also gives them the opportunity to perform an in depth research project on something they’ve been considering…
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Faculty Profiles: Dr. Michael Hemphill & Dr. Erin Reifsteck
Dr. Michael Hemphill and Dr. Erin Reifsteck are two of the Ed.D. in KIN program’s newest faculty members. After sitting down with them it’s no wonder that they are so well liked by their peers and students. Their commitment to student success and passion for applied research is deeply evident and a common theme from…
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M.S.A.T. Alumni, Sophia Brown, Athletic Trainer of the Year by GATA!
The Georgia Athletic Trainers’ Association (GATA) is proud to name Sophia Brown, an athletic trainer at Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA), as the Jerry Rhea Athletic Trainer of the Year. The award will be presented at the GATA Honors & Awards Dinner in Macon on January 20 as part of their annual educational conference.
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Undergraduate Researcher: Jason Moody
Jason Moody, a Senior Undergraduate student in the Department, is making a difference by research.
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A Small Thank-You For An Incredible Act of Generosity
The Department of Kinesiology has so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, but we would like to humbly extend our gratitude to Dr. JoAnne Safrit who made a $1 million contribution to the Department of Kinesiology by establishing the Safrit-Ennis Distinguished Professorship in Kinesiology.
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Bear-y Nice! MSAT Second Year Student: Katelyn Ward
Second year student in the MSAT program, Katelyn Ward, is really showing the community what it means to be caring and thankful this Holiday season. A huge thank you to Katelyn and everyone involved for your generosity and kindness. Do something bigger altogether.
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Good Boy: One PAWesome Dog!
Dogs can do some amazing things, but have you ever heard of a Medical Alert Assistance Dog for a Head Athletic Trainer? Kourtney Sappenfield, a first year sport and exercise psychology master’s student had; and she decided to bring the experience to the classroom.
