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Fit Kids, Fit Brains
Research by kinesiology professors Darla Castelli and Charles Hillman correlates aerobic fitness
with academic performance. See
Dr. Castelli's presentation at a congressional briefing in December.
Chocolate IS Good for You!
Kinesiologoy professor Ellen M. Evans, Ph.D. and colleagues examined cholesterol and blood pressure lowering benefits of chocolate containing plant sterols and cocoa flavanols. Read the scientific article in the April edition of the Journal of Nutrition.
Exercise Heals Wounds
Kinesiology professor Jeffrey Woods and other
researchers have found that exercise reduces skin inflammation and accelerates wound healing—in mice. Woods
expects to apply research theories to people in the near future.
Read theories that might explain why exercise helps.
See related article on inflammation and exercise.
The Price of Health Care
Professor Emeritus Tom O'Rourke compares international health care costs via consumer goods.
Read how Americans fare.
Spring '08 New Faculty
The Department of Kinesiology and Community Health welcomes Flávia Andrade, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
in the Community Health program.
Hillman Named to Top 100 List
Charles Hillman, professor in the Department of
Kinesiology and Community Health, joins other notables on the list of 100 Most
Influential Sports Educators in America announced by the Institute for
International Sport. The list includes Tiger Woods, Phil Jackson, and
Bob Costas and honors those who use sport to educate and build positive values.
Read more, see the list.
Understanding Concussive Head Injuries
High-tech football helmets gather head impact data for analysis by Professor Steven Broglio. Read more about helmet research.
Exercise Boosts Brainpower
Kinesiology professor and neuroscientist Charles Hillman discusses exercise and brain connections in a recent Newsweek article.
Physical Activity in Contemporary Education Conference (PACE)
The Department of Kinesiology and Community Health and the National Association for Sport and Physical
Education hosted the Physical Activity in Contemporary Education Conference (PACE) on September 20–22, 2007.
Professors Kim Graber, Amy Woods, and Darla Castelli assembled a program to explore research and implementation
of school wellness programs. Attendees included administrators, physical education instructors, and researchers.
Fall '07 New Faculty
The department welcomes two new faculty members:
- Diana Grigsby-Toussaint, Ph.D.—Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology and Community Health Studies maternal-child health epidemiology and nutrition and food access issues.
- Lydia Buki, Ph.D.—Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology and Community Health Focuses on breast and cervical cancer issues faced by Latina women in the United States
AAAS Fellow for 2006
Robert L. Sprague, emeritus professor of kinesiology, became a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 2006.
Read entire story. 
Elders Benefit from Tai Chi
Visiting professor Yang Yang and researchers in the Department of Kinesiology and Community Health confirm that strength, balance and mental attitude improve in the elderly with six months of Tai Chi. See other benefits.
