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Proposals, Defenses, and Graduation — Oh My!
This past May was a busy month for the Ed.D. in KIN program. Busy— in the best possible way. Numerous students from various cohorts were on campus to share their dissertation research with the UNCG community. We had 19 students propose their dissertations and 21 students defend and graduate. Our 2016 Ed.D. in KIN cohort…
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Kinesiology Faculty Set the Standard: Faculty Awards
To say congrats just doesn’t do it justice. Our faculty have really outdone themselves this year!
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Ed.D. in KIN Connections: How Two Track and Field Athletes Came Full Circle
Dave Wiederrecht, current Ed.D. student, grew up in Pennsylvania and attended Messiah College where he ran track and field. “The 400 hurdles was my main event,” recalls Dave. His coach, Doug Miller, played an essential role in his life, beyond coach he was his professor, and ultimately his academic advisor. Messiah College track and field…
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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 simultaneously completing his Ed.D. here…
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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 activity (website). AHA works hand-in-hand…
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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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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.