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EXSS Professor Brad Cardinal named 2013 “Distinguished Scholar”

CPHHS’s Exercise and Sport Science Professor Brad Cardinal has recently been selected as the 2013 NAKHE Distinguished Scholar Award recipient.

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Video: Physical education requirement at four-year universities at all-time low

Even as policy makers and health experts point to an increased need for exercise, more than half of four-year colleges and universities in the United States have dropped physical education requirements compared to historic levels.

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Video: Kinesiology student uses love of exercise to inspire others

Jacob Taskinen has taken his love for exercise to the next level by sharing his passion with others through fitness training. He currently teaches body pump, body blitz and core classes at Dixon Recreation Center at Oregon State University.

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Improving confidence keeps breast cancer survivors exercising

Regular exercise may reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence and breast cancer-related mortality, experts say, making it crucial to effectively target breast cancer survivors who do not engage in regular physical activity for interventions.

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Knee injuries in women linked to motion, nervous system differences

Scientists at Oregon State University found that men control nerve impulses similar to individuals trained for explosive muscle usage – like those of a sprinter – while the nerve impulses of women are more similar to those of an endurance-trained athlete, like a distance runner.

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Study: Women lack exercise; at risk of developing metabolic syndrome

A national study shows that women are less likely than men to get at least 30 minutes of exercise per day, resulting in greater odds of developing metabolic syndrome – a risky and increasingly prevalent condition related to obesity.