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Kinesiology Professor Shares Benefits of Sports on Kids
Activities like riding a bike, “triggers hormonal releases, including endorphins that promote our brain health — reducing stress and improving sleep — and cognitive function, enhancing the ability to think,” said Alan Chu, certified mental performance consultant and associate professor of applied sport psychology at the University of North Carolina
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Kinesiology Professor Encourages Exercise that Brings Joy
“These findings seem to align with previous research that developing a habit is complex and takes time,” Jaclyn Maher, an assistant professor of kinesiology at UNC Greensboro who was not associated with the study, told HuffPost. “At the very least, these findings (and others) suggest that the old adage that
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Ed.D. in Kinesiology hosts social for UNCG basketball game
Students, alumni, and faculty members in the Ed.D. program got together and enjoyed a weekend of networking and basketball alongside family and friends! This was our first in-person social since the COVID-19 pandemic. Before the game, attendees tailgated in the Coleman gym where they had a great time enjoying some
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Kinesiology “family” gathers at Nakhe conference in New Orleans
Our UNCG “KIN” family made an impressive showing at the NAKHE Conference in early January.
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Fall 2022 Doctoral Hooding Ceremony: Smiles and Celebrations
On December 8th, 2022, the EdD in KIN program celebrated the following graduates at UNCG’s doctoral hooding ceremony: Jene’ Baclawski, Alain Aguilar, Amber Fair Booker, and Dianne Habring-Frelich. Dr. Gill, Dr. Hemphill, and Dr. Brooks hooded these graduates in recognition of their achievements.
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Ed.D. Alumna creates a teaching advisory committee at Wake Forest university
Since graduation in May of 2022, Dr. Abbie Wrights has continued working as a teaching professional at Wake Forest University in the Health and Exercise Science (HES) Department. But, while her position has not changed, she has been able to directly apply both her coursework and dissertation findings to her current role.
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Ed.D Alumna promoted to associate dean of arts and sciences at Gaston College
Dr. Patricia Williams, a 2022 graduate of the Ed.D. in KIN program, has had a busy fall semester since summer graduation at UNCG. At the start of the Fall 2022 semester, Patricia was promoted from Instructor of Biology to Chair of the Science Department. Within the month, she received a
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Amber Fair Booker: a lot has changed in 6 months
After a little more than 6 months in business, we decided to check back in with Amber Fair Booker to hear more about how things are going at One Wellness Center, especially as she prepares to graduate from UNCG in December. Amber shared that things are going well and they can continue to grow their services.
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UNCG Kinesiology Alumni and Current students at NCSHAPE convention
NCSHAPE hosted their annual convention October 27 and 28 in Winston Salem. Many UNCG Kinesiology alumni and current students were at the convention to learn more about health and physical education from the many professionals in attendance.
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Welcome Ed.D. in Kinesiology Graduate Assistants!
As we start a new academic year, new faces come along! This year, we have four graduate assistant students helping us in the EdD in Kinesiology program. Our graduate assistant students are excited to be a part of this journey and are looking forward to giving a helping hand! Please welcome Yongsun “Sun” Lee, Maggie…
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Ed.D. Alumna Featured NAKHE Member and engaged scholar recipient
Dr. Amanda Aguilar, a graduate from the Ed.D. in Kinesiology program, found her way as a member of the professional organization, National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education (NAKHE), through Dr. Diane Gill and Dr. Pam Brown.
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Mental Activity
Dr. Jennifer Etnier received UNCG’s 2021 Senior Research Excellence Award for her scholarship on physical activity and cognition.
