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Discover how small daily choices can significantly impact your metabolism. Learn science-backed strategies for metabolic health from College of Health experts.
Toy companies have made strides with disability representation, but it’s time to develop more accessible toy options for children with physical disabilities.
Shannon Austin, a PhD candidate in the Kinesiology Program, has recently published a book, Becoming a Personal Trainer for Dummies, which is part of the popular Wiley-VCH series.
Kathy Gunter, professor in Extension Family and Community Health and kinesiology, has been selected as Provost Fellow for the 2022-23 academic year.
Sean Newsom was selected as a fellow with the inaugural cohort of Biohealth Valley Fellows, funded by a grant by the Wayne & Gladys Valley Foundation.
Christine Pollard, kinesiology professor and director of the DPT program and FORCE lab, received the Beaver Champion Award.
Kinesiology graduate Mike Murphy discusses his research experience, passion for fitness, and plans to make health information more accessible to everyone.
Kinesiology graduate Javier Garcia volunteers with IMPACT program, connecting with Spanish-speaking participants while pursuing adapted physical education.
Fewer than half of K-12 PE teachers use high-quality instruction with disabled students, study finds
Study reveals only 48% of K-12 PE teachers use all recommended practices for teaching disabled students, despite high qualification rates. Research shows training makes a crucial difference.
OSU researchers studied people during COVID-19 to understand how leisure activities impacted mental health. Findings show maintaining favorite activities served as protective buffers against depression, with home-based activities most popular.
An interdisciplinary team at Oregon State University has secured a nearly $5 million grant to establish the ASP3IRE Center. This new translation center focuses on turning scientific discoveries regarding environmental hazards into practical public health interventions to improve children’s well-being.
Kinesiology alumna Samantha Ross shares how she's transforming lives as a WVU professor, combining inclusive physical activity with community health promotion for people with disabilities.