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Five Tips to Stay Safe Around Water this Summer
Jul. 30, 2019
18-24-year-old males are statistically more likely to try drown than their peers. Learn how to stay safe around water this summer with these tips from water safety expert Don Crowley.

Matt Bowers Quoted in Wired Article on Kids Sports
Jun. 28, 2019
Learn how having your child specialize in one sport might hurt their chances of becoming a professional athlete later on.

Brian Farr Named One of 2018's Most Distinguished Athletic Trainers by NATA
Jun. 27, 2019
The award recognizes NATA members who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to leadership, volunteer service, advocacy, and distinguished professional activities as an athletic trainer.

John Ivy Honored with 2019 Tom Osborne Award
Jun. 03, 2019
The Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietitians Association (CPSDA) has awarded John Ivy, Professor Emeritus and Hall of Honor member in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, with the 2019 Tom Osborne Award. This award is given to those who have demonstrated the highest quality…

Class of 2019
May. 23, 2019
Learn how four graduates will continue to improve education and health across Texas even after they leave the Forty Acres.

Class of 2019: Sabrina Facundo
May. 23, 2019
Sabrina Facundo is graduating with a degree in Applied Movement Science with a specialization in Disability Studies. She plans to attend graduate school to become an occupational therapist.

KHE Professor Jan Todd Named to the 2019 Texas Ten by Texas Exes
May. 02, 2019
Jan Todd, professor of Kinesiology and Health Education and director of the H. Lutcher Stark Center, has been named one of the 2019 Texas Ten by the Texas Exes.

Loukas Appointed Interim Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies
May. 01, 2019
Alexandra Loukas has been appointed interim associate dean for research and graduate studies, effective June 1.

Ed Coyle Cited in New York Times on the Effects of Sitting
Apr. 11, 2019
Professor Ed Coyle was cited in a New York TImes article on how sitting for most of the day could make us resistant to the usual metabolic benefits of exercise.

Alumna Wins TAHPERD Honor Award
Apr. 11, 2019
Congratulations to Tere Ramirez, B.S. ‘77 and M.Ed. ‘81 on receiving the Honor Award from the Texas Association for Health and Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.