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TCU Locomotor Lab
Research / Kinesiology / Community Outreach

TCU's Kinesiology is Shaping the Future of Physical Activity and Wellness Professionals

Posted on Oct. 22, 2024, by Kelly Kjetsaa

With a focus on hands-on learning, TCU’s kinesiology department prepares graduates to excel in various careers related to physical activity and health, like alumnus and new Nike CEO Elliott Hill.

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KINESIOLOGY PEAC
Kinesiology

Unique Kinesiology Courses Help Students Balance Academics and Fitness

Posted on Oct. 19, 2024, by Liliana Green

The Department of Kinesiology's "Physical Education Activity" course helps students balance academic workloads while improving their fitness, fostering well-being and building lifelong healthy habits.

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TCU Study
Diversity-Equity-Inclusion / Community Outreach / Research / Kinesiology

Nigerian Immigrant Health in the U.S.: Kinesiology Student Tackles Overweight and Obesity Challenges

Posted on Oct. 17, 2024, by Liliana Green

Master’s student Samuel Ayeni examines how lifestyle changes affect the health of Nigerian immigrants in America.

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PHD orientation
Kinesiology / Research / Social Work / Communication Sciences & Disorders

Meet TCU's Largest Ph.D. in Health Sciences Cohort

Posted on Oct. 15, 2024, by Liliana Green

Help us welcome the largest Ph.D. in Health Sciences cohort in TCU history!

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TCU LiiNK Center
Kinesiology / Research / Community Outreach

LiiNK Center for Healthy Play Receives Blue Impact Grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas

Posted on Sep. 09, 2024, by Liliana Green

TCU's The LiiNK Project has received a $25,000 Blue Impact grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) to support the project’s initiative to increase physical activity through recess in underserved communities.

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TCU Hayley Scoggins
Research / Kinesiology / Community Outreach

Exploring the Intersection of Gaming and Fitness

Posted on Sep. 05, 2024, by Kelly Kjetsaa

Haylei Scoggins, a second-year Ph.D. in Health Sciences student specializing in Sport & Exercise Psychology, is leading innovative research focused on the exercise behaviors of adult video game players—a population often overlooked in health studies.

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NPR Academic Minute
Kinesiology / Nursing / Communication Sciences & Disorders / Thought Leadership / Social Work / Research

TCU Week on NPR's Academic Minute

Posted on Aug. 22, 2024, by Liliana Green

Texas Christian University researchers will be featured on NPR’s “The Academic Minute” podcast, a prestigious platform that highlights significant academic studies on pressing issues of the day.

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TCU Locomotor Performance Lab
Research / Kinesiology

Olympic Gold: Expert Analysis of the 100-Meter Finals and More

Posted on Aug. 05, 2024, by Liliana Green

TCU Kinesiology Chair and world-renowned biomechanist, Peter Weyand, Ph.D., provides a comprehensive analysis of the Olympic Games, helping audiences all over the world delve into the science behind these extraordinary performances.

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TCU Debbie Rhea
Kinesiology / Thought Leadership

Horned Frogs in the News: TCU Expert Advocates for Outdoor Exercise to Boost Health

Posted on Jun. 05, 2024, by Kelly Kjetsaa

In an Associated Press article, Deborah J. Rhea, Ed.D., highlights the benefits of being active, offering practical advice for gradually resuming physical activities and staying motivated.

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