Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation
Arkansas Professor Invited to Educate Chinese as Water Guidelines Updated
A University of Arkansas professor addressed Chinese scientists, physicians, academics and graduate students in May at a conference where new adequate intake guidelines for water were announced for the world's most populous country. Continue reading
Athletic Training Students Win Scholarships, Prize
Four University of Arkansas students in the athletic training education program recently won scholarships and a poster presentation prize. Continue reading
Hill, Pioneer in Women's Athletics, to Speak at Leadership Summit
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Mary Alice Hill, the first director of women’s athletics on the college level, will be this year’s keynote speaker for the Women’s Leadership Summit. Continue reading
Arkansas Graduate Sees Highs, Lows of Professional Soccer
Kurt Andrews’ first year as a certified athletic trainer took him to the pinnacle of the professional soccer world. Continue reading
New Exercise Science Professor Talks About Water Worldwide
When a university in Indonesia launched the Indonesian Hydration Working Group, officials there wanted an international expert in hydration to speak at the inaugural event. Continue reading
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Kikko Haydar Balances Books, Basketball
Kikko Haydar balances books and basketball for the love of the game, but his action-packed schedule is preparing him well for his future career in medicine. Continue reading
Research: Fail to Perform, Fail to Be a Credible Endorser
Research at the University of Arkansas shows that on-field performance plays an important role in an athlete’s credibility when it comes to endorsing products. Continue reading
Scholarships Honoring Legendary Trainers Boost Student Aspirations
Five young women have earned scholarships to help them follow in the footsteps of the legendary Razorback athletic trainers for whom the scholarships are named. Continue reading
American College of Sports Medicine Recognizes Kinesiology Master's Student
Jon David Adams, a University of Arkansas master’s student in kinesiology-exercise science, recently won a 2012 Central States American College of Sports Medicine Master’s Research Award. Continue reading
College Appoints Hammig Head of Health, Human Performance and Recreation
Tom Smith, dean of the College of Education and Health Professions, has appointed Bart Hammig head of the department of health, human performance and recreation. Continue reading
Hydration, Muscle Function Pose Questions for Researchers
When you’re building a great team, you recruit from the best schools. That’s true from basketball to biomechanics. Continue reading
Ganio Named New Director of Human Performance Lab
Matthew Ganio, an assistant professor of exercise science, has been named director of the Human Performance Laboratory at the University of Arkansas. Continue reading
Athletic Training Students Learn From Leader in Battle Against Heat Stroke
Every year, high school football players begin fall practice in Arkansas in August, the hottest month of the year. Continue reading
New Co-Director of Office for Studies on Aging Announced
Michelle Gray, an assistant professor in exercise science, has been named the new co-director for the Office of the Studies on Aging based in the College of Education and Health Professions. Continue reading
Mayes Elected to Board of Directors of National Dance Association
Susan Mayes, an instructor in kinesiology at the University of Arkansas, was recently elected to the National Dance Association Board of Directors. Continue reading
Athletic Training Student Earns Prestigious Scholarship to Work with NFL Team
University of Arkansas student Scott Williams will spend time this summer helping prepare New England Patriots players for the upcoming NFL season. Continue reading
Research Shows Park Interpretation Can Boost Harmony with Land
A University of Arkansas researcher found in a study of five national and state parks that heavy tourism does not have to damage the culture and natural resources of a region. Continue reading
Professor to Serve on Korey Stringer Institute Board
The Korey Stringer Institute at the University of Connecticut announced that Matthew Ganio, assistant professor of exercise science at the University of Arkansas, will join the institute's Medical and Science Advisory Board and serve as its chief statistical officer. Continue reading
Japanese Students Excel in Athletic Training Program
Waseda University in Tokyo says on its website that one aim of the institution is to promote the internationalization of education and research. Continue reading
Paraplegic Athlete to Tell Story at Women’s Leadership Summit
A paraplegic athlete will talk about “Discovering Your Inner Champion” at a two-day Women’s Leadership Summit on April 12-13 in Fayetteville. Continue reading
Expert to Tell How to Protect Young Athletes from Injury, Death
Douglas Casa is bringing a message to Arkansas about preventing death and serious injuries among young athletes, a message that is spreading across the United States. Continue reading
Di Brezzo Named Fellow of American College of Sports Medicine
Ro Di Brezzo, University Professor in exercise science, has been named a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine. Continue reading
Sports Medicine Symposium Gives Hands-on Experience
More than 70 participants learned about injury evaluation and rehabilitation at the sixth annual Razor Fitness Sports Medicine Symposium at the University of Arkansas in December. Continue reading
Graduate Students Honored with Weber, Ferrell Scholarships
A scholarship awarded to five University of Arkansas graduate students brings with it a responsibility to provide the utmost in professional care to athletes in all sports and at all competitive levels. Continue reading
Major Gives Students Many Opportunities to Make Impact
Students could pick a new major from the academic degree listings for the University of Arkansas this fall – but it isn't new. Continue reading
Student Learning from International Leader in Sports Field
The year he spent working for an Arkansas-based international marketing company made Justin Bentley realize where he really wanted to work – the business of sports. Continue reading
Athletic Training Education Student Wins Scholarship
Alyssa Romasco, a student in the Master of Athletic Training degree program at the University of Arkansas, was selected to receive a scholarship from the Southwest Athletic Trainers Association, the association announced last month. Continue reading
Di Brezzo Named Interim Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
Ro Di Brezzo, University Professor of kinesiology and director of the Human Performance Lab in the College of Education and Health Professions, has been named interim vice provost for academic affairs, effective Aug. 15. Continue reading
Academic Department Changes Name, Announces Interim Head
Bart Hammig, an associate professor of community health promotion at the University of Arkansas, has been named interim head of the department of health, human performance and recreation. Continue reading
Athletic Training Students Study Muscle Activation
Students in the graduate athletic training education program are taking part in several research projects through the University of Arkansas Sport Biomechanics Group. Continue reading
Sports Medicine Workshop Offers Skills to Practitioners
A three-day conference May 20-22 will provide physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physical therapists, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, coaches and students with skills that they can begin to use immediately. Continue reading
Master's Degree for Physical Education Available Online
An online degree program at the University of Arkansas could serve many of the physical education teachers and coaches in Arkansas who do not have an advanced degree. Continue reading
Top Journal Article, Keynote Invitation Raise Profile of Athletic Training Education Program
The graduate athletic training education program at the University of Arkansas is gaining national attention as evidenced by publication in the field's top academic journal and an invitation for a faculty member to speak to leading biomechanics researchers. Continue reading
Kinesiology Graduate Tells of Rehabilitation Journey After Train Accident
College student Colby Helffrich learned some important lessons in healing through adversity – lessons sure to make him a better physical therapist. Continue reading
Sports Medicine Symposium Set Dec. 4
The University of Arkansas and Northwest Health System present the fifth annual Razor Fitness Sports Medicine Symposium from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Center for Continuing Education, 2 E. Center St. in Fayetteville.
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Weber, Ferrell Scholarships Honor Longtime Razorback Athletic Trainers
The University of Arkansas announces the five recipients of athletic training education scholarships honoring longtime Razorback athletic trainers Dean Weber and the late Bill Ferrell. Continue reading
Students Well-Prepared by Human Performance Lab Experience
Ro DiBrezzo looks at the Human Performance Lab in the College of Education and Health Professions as a microcosm of the University of Arkansas. Continue reading
Students Work With Pro Athletes Over Summer
Three University of Arkansas athletic training students made it to the big leagues this summer. Continue reading
Sharon Hunt Serving as Faculty Athletics Representative
Chancellor G. David Gearhart has appointed Sharon Hunt to be the faculty athletics representative for the University of Arkansas. Continue reading
What Can the Arterioles Tell Us About Hypertension?
Research at the University of Arkansas took a step toward understanding hypertension in women by using a new technique to examine the release of a neurotransmitter in small blood vessels. Continue reading
Health Science, Kinesiology, Recreation and Dance Students Honored at Award Ceremony
Tom Smith, the dean of the College of Education and Health Professions, announced the 2009-10 student award winners in the college. The students were honored at a ceremony April 14 at the Fayetteville Town Center Continue reading
Students Research How Sleep Patterns, Caffeine Usage, Body Image Affect Peers
Sleep – or the lack of it, the next hit of caffeine and personal body image are commonly on the minds of typical college students. Continue reading
Dittmore, Students Add Facts to BCS Debate About College Football
University of Arkansas professor Steve Dittmore and three of his students have researched several questions about the Bowl Championship Series and come up with some answers that could fuel the fire on both sides of the debate. Continue reading
Forbess Among Faculty Honored by Students
Three members of the College of Education and Health Professions faculty were honored March 9 at the 11th annual Faculty Appreciation Banquet at the Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House. Continue reading
Research Examines Prevention of Workplace Violence for Nurses
When health care organizations don't establish effective measures to prevent violence and protect nurses, the result is compromised quality of care for patients. Establishing a zero tolerance policy for violence is the first step, according to Jean Henry, a health science researcher at the University of Arkansas. Continue reading
Pitchers Can Have Motions Analyzed as Part of Research Program
Baseball and softball pitchers of all ages can participate in research at the University of Arkansas that will also provide the pitchers with information that could improve their delivery. Continue reading
Five Athletic Training Students Awarded Scholarships in Honor of Weber, Ferrell
Five athletic training education students won scholarships honoring longtime Razorback trainers Dean Weber and the late Bill Ferrell, the University of Arkansas announced in October. Continue reading
Montana Soccer Coach Among Students Earning Online P.E. Degree
When the University of Arkansas started a new online master's degree program in physical education last year, faculty hoped to serve many of the 1,500 physical education teachers and coaches in Arkansas who do not have an advanced degree. The accessible nature of the program, however, has provided opportunities to people beyond the state's borders. Continue reading
Graduate Assistant Plays Part in Success Stories at Rogers Adult Wellness Center
During the seven years Hiedi Hoffman spent working with youth at the Bentonville Boys & Girls Club, she decided to major in kinesiology in college and thought she would probably continue to work with adolescents once she graduated. Now, the University of Arkansas student may have changed her mind. Continue reading
Recreation Class Takes on Real-World Role of Consultants to County Government
Each of the past 19 years, professor of recreation Merry Moiseichik has arranged for her graduate students to work with a county or municipal government to gain experience for the students and to provide a professional product to further the entity's recreational program. Continue reading
Sport Management Students Move From Classroom to Arvest Ballpark
Before they graduate from the University of Arkansas recreation degree program, students work as interns for various agencies and teams. After the arrival to the area of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals for the 2008 minor league baseball season, assistant professor of recreation Stephen Dittmore and Naturals general manager Eric Edelstein put several recreation students to work at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. Continue reading
Athletic Training Education Program Puts Students on Diamond, Field, Court
Clint Anglin put his weight into his work. He "stretched out" the hamstrings, hip flexors and adductor muscles of Dan Cevette, a lanky left-hander on the Northwest Arkansas Naturals pitching staff. He assessed Cevette's hand strength, flexibility, wrist alignment and grip. Continue reading
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- Gentry Band Members Rehearse With UA Band in Education Renewal Zone Program
- Nursing Students Put on Back-to-Summer Fair
- College Names Assistant Dean for Health Professions
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