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Kinesiology Students

Video: Student-athlete profile – Bright Ugwoegbu

“I’ve always been a fit guy and always wanted to know how I can get myself stronger, fitter, faster,” Bright Ugwoegbu said. “Kinesiology seemed like the field of study for me.”

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Kinesiology Students

OSU-Cascades: Hands-on experience

Under the supervision of physical therapists and lab staff, the interns study movement, identify inefficiencies and provide recommendations designed to decrease stress on the musculoskeletal structures in the body.

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Kinesiology Students

OSU-Cascades: Exercise as medicine

“When I’m teaching memory care residents, I focus on fun, with lots of movements and good music,” says Reyes. “That’s mainly what it is about – to smile and have fun.” With those in the memory care unit, she wants everyone to have a good time.

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Kinesiology News Research

Light-intensity exercise could prove beneficial to older adults, new research shows

An easy walk, slow dancing, leisurely sports such as table tennis, household chores and other light-intensity exercise may be nearly as effective as moderate or vigorous exercise for older adults – if they get enough of that type of activity.

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Video: Scholarship/fellowship recipients celebrated in new style

Public health and human sciences students represent the future of health, and to recognize their achievements the college treated 325 high-achieving scholarship and fellowship recipients to two new events.

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Kinesiology Research

On your mark. Get set. Wheel!

Help raise disability awareness by taking a spin around the MU quad – in a wheelchair – during this year’s Wheel-A-Thon from noon-6 p.m. May 11-13.