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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
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Kinesiology Professor Say Vision Boards Help Athletes, Too
Instead of thinking about yourself being able to run a marathon, it’s seeing and imagining yourself as a runner. When we have that sense of identity, we are more likely to believe we can achieve our goals, rather than doubting ourselves—a vision board is powerful in that sense.
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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