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Triplett to present to Chinese sport coaches

Administrator — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:13:17 +0000

Travis Triplett (HLES) will travel to Beijing, China, Dec. 5 to 12 as an invited speaker through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. She will give three lectures to approximately 100 Chinese sport coaches about “Sport Training: Recovery and Regeneration.”

Knab research quoted in LA Times

Administrator — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:12:44 +0000

Dissertation research conducted by Amy Knab (HLES) was quoted in a Los Angeles Times article about genetics and physical activity. The article can be read at http://www.latimes.com/features/health/la-he-exercise-genes7-2009sep07,0,4862469.story?page=1&track=rss.

Nieman elected vice president of sports medicine organization

Administrator — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:11:58 +0000

David Nieman in the Department of Health, Leisure and Exercise Science was elected vice president of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world. More than 20,000 international, national and regional ACSM members are dedicated to advancing and integrating scientific research to provide educational and [...]

HLES to open new Human Performance Laboratory

Administrator — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:21:40 +0000

The Department of Health, Leisure and Exercise Science in the College of Fine and Applied Arts will be opening a new human performance laboratory at University Hall in association with The Institute for Health and Human Services.

The laboratory will tentatively be named the “Vascular Biology and Autonomic Studies Laboratory.” Scott Collier from the exercise [...]

Exercise Science major featured in Kiplinger’s

Administrator — Mon, 25 May 2009 19:53:30 +0000

http://www.kiplinger.com/features/archives/2009/05/AppalachianStateUniversity.html

Kristen Campbell selected as Undergraduate Research Fellow

Administrator — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:57:56 +0000

Kristen Campbell, junior exercise science major, at Appalachian State University has been selected as a 2009 Undergraduate Research Fellow through The American Physiological Society (APS). Campbell will spend the summer in the laboratory with Dr. Scott Collier, assistant professor of exercise science, established scientist and APS member.

Selection of participants was based upon academic [...]

Oprah Winfrey Show may include highlights from Appalachian’s Human Performance Lab in Kannapolis

Administrator — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:33:18 +0000

Research being conducted at the N.C. Research Campus to improve people’s health and longevity will be the focus of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” Tuesday, March 24.

While the producers of the show are keeping the contents under wraps until broadcast time, Appalachian State University Professor David Nieman was one of the professors working at the research [...]

HLES faculty make news

Administrator — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:40:27 +0000

Several faculty members in the Department of Health, Leisure and Exercise Science have recently made news.

Travis Triplett was invited to Beijing and Qinghai, China, to give a series of talks to 120 Chinese sport coaches regarding testing athletes. She will return this summer for more sessions.

Jeff McBride presented “Increasing Power in the Weight Room” at [...]

Scholarship recipients, donors recognized at annual reception

Administrator — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:18:41 +0000

Students in the College of Fine and Applied Arts receiving scholarships were recognized Tuesday evening at the College’s annual Scholarship Reception at the Broyhill Inn and Conference Center.

In addition, donors who have established scholarships were recognized. Dr. Glenda Treadaway, interim dean for the College, welcomed those in attendance and announced the scholarship recipients. Also speaking [...]

HLES faculty member helps launch outdoor recreation journal

Administrator — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:55:39 +0000

The Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education (AORE), the Wilderness Education Association (WEA), and the WKU Research Foundation (WKURF) launched the Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership (JOREL) Oct. 31 in San Diego at the 22nd Annual AORE Conference on Outdoor Recreation and Education.

Appalachian faculty member, Eric Frauman in the Department of Health, Leisure [...]