News and Stories

OSU's IMPACT program celebrates 35 years of transforming lives through adapted physical activity. Alumni and founders establish Leadership Endowed Fund to ensure continued growth.

For 35 years, OSU's IMPACT program has transformed lives through inclusive physical activity, training 3,000+ students while serving 90 children with disabilities annually.

From Olympic Training Centers to movie sets, Emily Norcross shares her diverse athletic training experience while preparing the next generation of healthcare providers at Oregon State University.

Eight Oregon State University students make history as the first graduates of OSU's Master of Athletic Training program, with all passing national certification.

College of Health research reveals only 11% of Oregon high schools implement all three recommended best practices for handling athletic emergencies.

Capt. Grant Tong, an OSU kinesiology graduate from Hawaii, pursued his dream of becoming a physical therapist and now serves in the Air Force helping elite military teams.

Researchers find that preschoolers' motor skill development is a strong predictor of kindergarten readiness, specifically in social behavior and executive function abilities.

Research led by OSU's Marc Norcross shows that while injury prevention programs can reduce sports injuries, less than 10% of high school coaches implement them as designed.

Leading experts gathered at Oregon State University to explore how athletic trainers can implement population-level approaches for preventing sudden cardiac death, concussions and osteoarthritis in athletes.

Clinical Assistant Professor Sam Johnson shares his journey in athletic training education, teaching philosophy, and passion for preparing students to provide quality care to patients.