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Kinesiology student-athlete Ali Alshujery honored with Wilma Rudolph Award

Oregon State wrestler and Kinesiology student Ali Alshujery has been named one of four recipients of the 2017 Wilma Rudolph Student-Athlete Achievement Award by the National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics (N4A).

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Alumni Kinesiology

Digging out

Being a nontraditional student and a veteran gives Zachary a unique perspective on his educational experience. He is the first to attend college from his immediate family. He notes the work ethic and moral compass instilled in him by his stepfather, coaches and teachers as a major force in his return to college. He has difficulties connecting with other students due to the age gap between them, which often ranges from 8 to 12 years. Yet this provides him with the opportunity to connect with professors on a different level due to the mutual understanding of certain life experiences.

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News Nutrition Research

DHA offers hope to stop deadly march toward cirrhosis, liver cancer

A new Oregon State University study suggests that one type of omega 3 fatty acid offers people who are obese or have a poor diet a chance to avoid serious liver damage.

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Kinesiology News Research

Adolescents with frequent PE more fit, more informed about physical activity’s role in health

New research from Oregon State University shows that frequent, long-term instruction in physical education not only helps adolescents be more fit but also equips them with knowledge about how regular physical activity relates to good health.

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Features Kinesiology Research

Inside the mind of researcher Sean Newsom

“Even though high cardiorespiratory fitness achieved through regular exercise remains the goal, people need to know that exercise by itself – even one bout – is metabolically beneficial.”

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News Nutrition Research

Point. Click. Eat?

New research suggests that photographs of your food might help improve your health and also national nutrition policy.