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Kinesiology Students, Professor Study Benefits Of Exercise And Aging
We think that if that (protein) is released in response to exercise, and we exercise consistently, then we’re going to have higher levels of BDNF (a protein) that could result in some protective effects.
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PE Class of 1975 Shows How to Make an Impact
For 50 years, members of UNCG’s Physical Education class of 1975 held onto coursework notes, textbooks from their time at the University, old uniforms and jackets, and photos showing them with their classmates.
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Kinesiology Professor Recipient of UNCG Research Mentor Award
My approach to undergraduate research and teaching heavily emphasizes learning while prioritizing inclusion. It is important to me that all undergraduate students become comfortable engaging with scientific research because, as future health professionals, they will need to be able to review and evaluate the literature to inform their own evidence-based practice.
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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.
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Kinesiology Professor Obtains Patent for Device to help with ACL Injuries
We have a prototype and are seeking funding to develop a more commercial-ready model, which would connect to a computer to measure and graph the results of the laxity tests.
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Kinesiology students offer tips to stay active
People may have several barriers to exercising.
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Kinesiology Alum Ensures the Chiefs are Ready for the Big Game
While much of the country is focused on whether the Kansas City Chiefs or the Philadelphia Eagles will win the Super Bowl, Dr. Shaun Tyrance is focused on the Chiefs’ mental health, a job he enjoys.
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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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Building Community from the Start: Welcoming the 2026 EdD Cohort
Each year, EdD Orientation is an event that students, faculty, and the department look forward to with excitement. It marks the first time the incoming cohort comes together, not only to learn more about the program, but to begin building the relationships and support systems that will carry them through their EdD journey. Throughout orientation, students had…
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Reconnecting, Reflecting, and Refocusing: The EdD in KIN 3rd Year Visit Experience
The 3rd Year Visit was a meaningful opportunity for our online EdD in KIN students to step back onto campus, reconnect with one another, and refocus for the final stages of their doctoral journey. Over the course of three days, students were able to move beyond the screen and experience in person community, support, and momentum that will continually shape their progress…
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EdD in Kinesiology Alumni Spotlight: Randy Lazicki Bridges Clinical Practice, Leadership, and Academia
Randy Lazicki, an alumnus of UNC Greensboro’s Doctor of Education in Kinesiology (EdD in KIN) program, has recently transitioned into a full-time academic role as an Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Campbell University. In this position, he brings together years of clinical, leadership, and research experience to support the next generation of physical therapy…
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KINmencement 2026
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Kinesiology Graduate Student Appreciation
Kinesiology Graduate Student Appreciation Week Events
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From Research to Reps: EdD Student Heads to AIESEP and Launches Powerlifting Club
EdD in KIN student Taisha Hernandez Zambrana is celebrating two exciting milestones in scholarship and leadership this year: acceptance into the prestigious AIESEP PhD Summer School Program and the successful launch of a growing high school Powerlifting Club in Florida. Taisha will attend AIESEP’s PhD Summer School Program, which will be hosted in June 2026 in Taipei, Taiwan. AIESEP is widely recognized as a leading international…
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Our School Trains the Teams Behind the Sports Teams
Career fields in sports and health sciences are growing to serve athletes of all ages, from children on recreational teams to collegiate and professional athletes. Building those workforces in our state is the mission of UNCG’s School of Health and Human Sciences (HHS).
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Kinesiology alumna focuses research on female athletes
There’s so much we don’t know about women athletes. It’s my lifelong pursuit to understand and educate women about their physiology. Samantha Goldenstein, U.S. Army Reserve veteran and Kinesiology alumna
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UNCG Kinesiology Adventures in Hong Kong: ISSP Conference and Study Abroad
Several faculty in the Kinesiology department had a busy December! The 16th World Congress for Sport Psychology took place in Hong Kong, China. The Congress celebrated the International Society of Sport Psychology’s 60th anniversary with the theme of Global Past, Present, and Future of Science and Practice in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology from December 8 –12, 2025. Fittingly, Dr. Diane Gill gave one of the keynote addresses focused on gender inclusion and was…
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UNCG Welcomes Dr. Tracie Canada for Kinesiology Colloquium
On February 20th, 2026, The UNCG Department of Kinesiology welcomed Dr. Tracie Canada for a thought-provoking colloquium centred on her book, Tackling the Everyday: Race and Nation in Big-Time College Football. A cultural anthropologist, ethnographer and assistant professor at Duke University, Dr Canada shared insights from her ethnographic research inside a Division I college football program, offering students and faculty a closer look at the lived experiences of…
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Celebrating our 2025 Graduates
Join us to congratulate our 2025 EdD in KIN graduates. We celebrated with our students at the May and December Hooding ceremonies. As full-time professionals, they successfully balanced their careers and personal responsibilities to reach this milestone. Their perseverance and commitment to advancing the field culminated with their dissertations. We are proud to celebrate their…
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David Wilkenfeld Promoted to Associate Professor of Athletic Training
David Wilkenfeld, an EdD in KIN alum, was promoted to Associate Professor of Athletic Training and received tenure at Moravian University prior to this academic year. David’s contributions to his institution are noteworthy and include his service roles on the Executive Board of the IRB and the Campus Climate Education Team, as well as being an “inclusive hiring expert” on…