Latest Kinesiology News
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August 16, 2024
Presentation proposals wanted for 2025 Active Living Conference to be hosted in Manhattan
The Department of Kinesiology, College of Health and Human Sciences, is excited to serve as host for the 2025 Active Living Conference. The conference will be hosted on campus March 17-20. The Active Living Conference, run by ActivEnviro, brings together professionals from parks, recreation, preventative health, land management education and research, filling the gaps between […]
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July 17, 2024
MANHATTAN- Exercise is as effective as medication and psychotherapy for treating depression, yet in the United States, it’s rarely used as a standard component of mental health treatment. Emily Mailey, Ph.D., and Gina Besenyi, Ph.D., associate professors in the Department of Kinesiology at Kansas State University, are determined to change that. Through partnerships with mental […]
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May 10, 2024
College of Health and Human Sciences announces spring 2024 outstanding senior award winners
The College of Health and Human Sciences is proud to recognize the 2024 spring Outstanding Senior Award winners. This year's outstanding senior award winners were nominated by faculty and staff within each of their respective programs. Three different award categories are awarded. The Engagement Award is given to graduating seniors who have made exemplary contributions […]
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May 8, 2024
Health and Human Science announces annual faculty and staff awards
The College of Health and Human Sciences has awarded nine annual awards to faculty and staff. Bradford Wiles, associate professor in the applied human sciences department, has been awarded the Dean Barbara S. Stowe Endowed Faculty Development Award, which supports faculty who translate research-based knowledge into practice in higher education, business, industry or public policy. […]
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May 6, 2024
College of Health and Human Sciences recognizes 2024 outstanding graduate students
The College of Health and Human Sciences is proud to recognize our spring 2024 outstanding graduate students from across the college. Awards are presented for outstanding research, teaching, engagement and outreach, leadership, and overall outstanding graduate student. Faculty and staff from each department nominated and selected all award winners. "Graduate students serve as the backbone […]
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April 24, 2024
Health and Human Sciences RSCAD forum highlights student research, awards scholarships
The College of Health and Human Sciences hosted their annual Research, Scholarly and Creative Activity and Design, RSCAD, Forum April 10 and 11 in Justin Hall. 28 projects were presented by students from around the college. Internal and external judges were on hand and listened to each presenter talk about their research and their poster. […]