The thrill of taking a last-second shot is one of Joshua Gess’ indelible memories from playing wheelchair basketball at Auburn University. With six seconds on the clock — and down a point, 40-39, against Shepherd Spinal Center — Auburn called a timeout to map one last play. The team fanned out and jockeyed for position. […]
Category: Kinesiology
Look beyond the novelty

A six-week transition period did not help wearers adjust to “maximal” running shoes, indicating that increased impact forces and loading rates caused by the shoe design do not change over time.

Alumna Lyn Nakagawa, MS, ATC, CSCS, was selected by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association to share her athletic training journey, inspirations and advice for fellow athletic trainers — particularly women — on the NATA Now blog.
Partners in care

Samaritan and Oregon State athletic training program collaborate to educate health care leaders of tomorrow
For a child with disabilities, access to mobility makes a tremendous difference in their development and socialization.
Growing the impact of IMPACT
Nearly 100 alumni and friends of IMPACT filled the Women’s Building to celebrate the program’s 35-year history.