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Geoff Rich Awarded Faculty Mentor of the Year
May. 03, 2017
Kinesiology and Health Education Teaching Specialist Geoff Rich has been awarded the Faculty Mentor of the Year by the Division of Housing and Food Service. Geoff has served as a faculty mentor for 2 semesters in the Waller Creek area dormitories. The Faculty Mentor Program provides the…
A History of Health: KHE Grad Student Paper Wins Award for Analysis of Women’s Fitness Movement
Apr. 24, 2017
Ben Pollack In the 1950s and 60s, Charles Atlas and Jack LaLanne were household names. They represented the ideals of fitness to millions and increased awareness of the benefits of a healthy diet and vigorous exercise. There is another name, not as well known, but arguably as influential: Debbie Drake. Ben…
KHE Work-Study Student Premieres Apparel at UT Fashion Show
Apr. 24, 2017
The Department of Kinesiology and Health Education would like to thank their work-study student Hailey Sellars for assisting the department for four years. Hailey is a senior textiles and apparel major and will be interning in the fashion industry in New York this summer.  As a work-study student, Hailey has been…
Professor Emeritus Dr. John Ivy Gives Keynote Presentation at Alderson Lecture and Awards Celebration
Apr. 19, 2017
Alderson Lecture Series The Alderson Lecture and Awards Celebration is an annual event that honors current faculty and students, along with a lecture relating to kinesiology and health education. The 2017 event was held on March 29th. This year’s ceremony also featured John Ivy as the keynote presenter. He put forward a…
KHE Department Recognizes Distinguished Members in Hall of Honor Ceremony
Apr. 19, 2017
KHE Department honors students, faculty, alumni and community members at Hall of Honor and Alderson Lecture Ceremonies
UT Powerlifting Team Takes Home the Hardware
Apr. 10, 2017
The UT Powerlifting Team placed in the top five for all four team categories at the Powerlifting Collegiate Nationals
KHE Alumna Stephanie McCoy Receives Horizon Award as a Promising Career Health Educator
Apr. 06, 2017
KHE Alumni Stephanie McCoy has received the Horizon Award from SOPHE for distinguishing herself as a promising health educator. Stephanie has received both her bachelor's and master's degrees from the KHE department
Phillip Salazar and Beverly Anderson Receive UT Service Awards
Apr. 05, 2017
Kinesiology and Health Education Staff recognized for years of service
Watch Assistant Professor Matt Bowers Interview on Today Show’s Baseball and the American Dream segment.
Apr. 03, 2017
A Step in the Right Direction
Mar. 31, 2017
Dr. Johnathan Dingwell is researching interventions utilizing virtual reality simulations that can be implemented to improve balance and walking control in elderly populations. Falls account for 95% of hip fractures, and

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