School of Kinesiology News tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/kin/news//8819 2009-02-12T21:37:23Z Movable Type 4.25 School of Kinesiology News has moved. tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/kin/news//8819.166351 2009-01-09T21:26:27Z 2009-02-12T21:37:23Z Please follow this link to see all the latest School of Kinesiology News .... John Brian Becker Please follow this link to see all the latest School of Kinesiology News .

]]> Eric Brownlee to present at SRLA tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/kin/news//8819.161402 2009-01-07T21:39:59Z 2009-01-07T21:42:43Z Eric Brownlee, lecturer in Kinesiology, will be presenting at the 22nd Annual Sport & Recreation Law Association (SRLA) conference in San Antonio, Texas, on March 5-7, 2009. He co-authored the paper, "The Practical Application of Dram Shop Laws: Rating Major Professional Sport League Alcohol Policies," with Marion Hambrick at the... mfahrenz Eric Brownlee, lecturer in Kinesiology, will be presenting at the 22nd Annual Sport & Recreation Law Association (SRLA) conference in San Antonio, Texas, on March 5-7, 2009. He co-authored the paper, "The Practical Application of Dram Shop Laws: Rating Major Professional Sport League Alcohol Policies," with Marion Hambrick at the University of Louisville.

]]> Lewis Shares Tips on Keeping Fit in Winter tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2008:/kin/news//8819.160602 2008-12-22T19:33:20Z 2009-01-13T21:06:33Z Beth Lewis, assistant professor in Kinesiology, is featured in an interview on the U of M Moment blog discussing "Staying Fit in the Cold." When the temperature outside drops so do physical activity levels, and Dr. Lewis gives tips and encouragement to find ways to stay fit through the winter... mfahrenz Beth Lewis, assistant professor in Kinesiology, is featured in an interview on the U of M Moment blog discussing "Staying Fit in the Cold." When the temperature outside drops so do physical activity levels, and Dr. Lewis gives tips and encouragement to find ways to stay fit through the winter months. Listen to the interview.

]]> Lewis Receives CAREI Grant tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2008:/kin/news//8819.160371 2008-12-19T17:28:34Z 2008-12-19T17:36:31Z Beth Lewis, Assistant Professor in the School of Kinesiology, received a Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI) grant for $3,738. The title of the grant is “Kilocalorie Expenditure for Standing Desks vs. Traditional Desks in Elementary Schools."... Jonathan Sweet Beth Lewis, Assistant Professor in the School of Kinesiology, received a Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI) grant for $3,738. The title of the grant is “Kilocalorie Expenditure for Standing Desks vs. Traditional Desks in Elementary Schools."

]]> Harvard's Ratey to talk on Physical Activity Effect on the Brain tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2008:/kin/news//8819.160351 2008-12-19T07:56:24Z 2008-12-19T07:57:53Z Dr. John Ratey of Harvard University and author of /SPARK/, a book that puts forth many of the positive effects of moderate and vigorous physical activity with respect to its effect on the brain, will be speaking in Hopkins and Minnetonka on Monday, February 16, and Tuesday, February 17, respectively.... Jonathan Sweet Dr. John Ratey of Harvard University and author of /SPARK/, a book that puts forth many of the positive effects of moderate and vigorous physical activity with respect to its effect on the brain, will be speaking in Hopkins and Minnetonka on Monday, February 16, and Tuesday, February 17, respectively. He will be presenting the adult perspective at The Marsh from 7-8:30 on the 16th. He will be presenting at Arts on 7 next to Minnetonka HS for the community at large (focusing on students and families) at 7 pm on the 17th.

]]> Stoffregen Gives Invited Address in Australia tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2008:/kin/news//8819.160313 2008-12-18T21:30:34Z 2008-12-18T21:31:29Z Tom Stoffregen, professor in the School of Kinesiology, gave an invited address Friday, December 12, at the University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia. The topic of the address was "Postural Support for Visual Performance."... mfahrenz Tom Stoffregen, professor in the School of Kinesiology, gave an invited address Friday, December 12, at the University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia. The topic of the address was "Postural Support for Visual Performance."

]]> Konczak Gives Invited Address in Italy tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2008:/kin/news//8819.160310 2008-12-18T21:17:04Z 2008-12-18T21:18:23Z Juergen Konczak, professor in the School of Kinesiology, gave an invited presentation Monday, December 15, on "Altered Body Awareness in Basal Ganglia Disease: A Problem of Perception or Sensorimotor Integration" at the Italian Institute of Technology in Genova, Italy.... mfahrenz Juergen Konczak, professor in the School of Kinesiology, gave an invited presentation Monday, December 15, on "Altered Body Awareness in Basal Ganglia Disease: A Problem of Perception or Sensorimotor Integration" at the Italian Institute of Technology in Genova, Italy.

]]> Weiss Co-Organizes 2009 NCAA Scholarly Colloquium tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2008:/kin/news//8819.159966 2008-12-16T14:18:40Z 2009-01-13T21:11:46Z The 2009 NCAA Scholarly Colloquium will take place January 13-14 during the annual NCAA convention in Washington, DC. The theme for the colloquium is, "Paying the Price: Is Excellence in Sport Compatible with Good Health?" Maureen Weiss, professor in the School of Kinesiology, has co-organized this second annual colloquium. An... mfahrenz The 2009 NCAA Scholarly Colloquium will take place January 13-14 during the annual NCAA convention in Washington, DC. The theme for the colloquium is, "Paying the Price: Is Excellence in Sport Compatible with Good Health?" Maureen Weiss, professor in the School of Kinesiology, has co-organized this second annual colloquium. An article featuring the colloquium appears in The NCAA News.

]]> Tucker Center Joining the GameChangers Partnership tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2008:/kin/news//8819.159918 2008-12-15T23:44:33Z 2008-12-15T23:55:27Z Check out Ashoka’s Changemakers in GameChangers: Change the Game for Women in Sport, a search to identify the best sport innovations that challenge the barriers girls and women face around the world. Visit the Changemakers' website to submit entries, collaborate on ideas, and learn more about the coalition of extraordinary... Austin Stair Calhoun ACM NetworkPartner_Button.gifCheck out Ashoka’s Changemakers in GameChangers: Change the Game for Women in Sport, a search to identify the best sport innovations that challenge the barriers girls and women face around the world. Visit the Changemakers' website to submit entries, collaborate on ideas, and learn more about the coalition of extraordinary individuals uniting to bring about change.

]]> Calhoun and LaVoi's Abstract Accepted to Sport, Sexuality, and Culture Conference tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2008:/kin/news//8819.158814 2008-12-08T14:55:52Z 2008-12-08T16:20:28Z Austin Calhoun, PhD student and Tucker Center Research Assistant, and Dr. Nicole LaVoi, Associate Director of the Tucker Center, were accepted to present a poster at the the Sport, Sexuality, and Culture Conference to be held March 18-20, 2009 in Ithaca, N.Y. The research is titled Examining Online Intercollegiate Head... Austin Stair Calhoun Austin Calhoun, PhD student and Tucker Center Research Assistant, and Dr. Nicole LaVoi, Associate Director of the Tucker Center, were accepted to present a poster at the the Sport, Sexuality, and Culture Conference to be held March 18-20, 2009 in Ithaca, N.Y. The research is titled Examining Online Intercollegiate Head Coaches' Biographies: Reproducing or Challenging Heteronormativity and Heterosexism?.

]]> Barr-Anderson: Publication and Presentation News tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2008:/kin/news//8819.158357 2008-12-05T19:20:19Z 2008-12-12T06:34:54Z Congratulations to Dr. Daheia Barr-Anderson, physical activity epidemiologist and assistant professor in the School of Kinesiology, who has received news of the following new publications and a presentation: Publications *Barr-Anderson, D.J.*, Larson, N.I., Nelson, M.C., Neumark-Sztainer, D., & Story, M. Does television viewing predict dietary intake five years later in... mfahrenz Congratulations to Dr. Daheia Barr-Anderson, physical activity epidemiologist and assistant professor in the School of Kinesiology, who has received news of the following new publications and a presentation:

Publications
*Barr-Anderson, D.J.*, Larson, N.I., Nelson, M.C., Neumark-Sztainer, D., & Story, M. Does television viewing predict dietary intake five years later in mid-adolescence and young adulthood? International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. In press.

Nelson, M.C., Larson, N.I., *Barr-Anderson, D.J.*, Neumark-Sztainer, D., & Story, M. Dietary intake, meal patterning and home food environments among emerging adults: Disparities between non-students and two-year and four-year college students. American Journal of Public Health. In press.

Presentation
Dr. Barr-Anderson will present on the topic, "Association between television viewing and eating behaviors in ethnic minority youth," at the NIH Summit: The Science of Eliminating Health Disparities held in Washington, DC during the week of December 15. Her co-presenters are A. Yancey, W. J. McCarthy, M. Yore, and K.H. Huntley.

]]> LaVoi to Co-Present Poster to Society for Research on Child Development tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2008:/kin/news//8819.157297 2008-12-01T03:50:57Z 2008-12-01T03:53:41Z Dr. Nicole LaVoi, with co-authors Megan Babkes Stellino and Kristina Moore (University of Northern Colorado) will present a poster, The Relation Between Perceived Parent Created Sport Climate and Competitive Youth Hockey Players' Good and Poor Sport Behaviors at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Child Development (SRCD,... Austin Stair Calhoun Dr. Nicole LaVoi, with co-authors Megan Babkes Stellino and Kristina Moore (University of Northern Colorado) will present a poster, The Relation Between Perceived Parent Created Sport Climate and Competitive Youth Hockey Players' Good and Poor Sport Behaviors at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Child Development (SRCD, www.srcd.org) to be held in Denver, Colo., on April 2-4, 2009.

]]> Dengel Publishes in Cancer tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2008:/kin/news//8819.156719 2008-11-25T15:31:32Z 2008-12-08T17:40:14Z mfahrenz Dr. Don Dengel has just received notice of a new publication that he co-authored:

Thomas, I. H., Donohue, J. E., Ness, K. K., *Dengel, D. R.*, Baker, K. S,, & Gurney, J. G. Bone mineral density in young adult survivors of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Cancer (in press). 2008;113:3248-56.

]]> Kinesiology M.Ed. Student in the News! tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2008:/kin/news//8819.155572 2008-11-19T22:18:20Z 2008-11-20T22:33:50Z Angela Ruggiero, first-year M.Ed. student in applied kinesiology studying sport management, and an outstanding women's hockey player, will tonight become the "All-Time Leader in Games Played for Team USA." Read her story at the link below: www.usahockey.com Angela is advised by Brandi Hoffman.... mfahrenz Angela Ruggiero, first-year M.Ed. student in applied kinesiology studying sport management, and an outstanding women's hockey player, will tonight become the "All-Time Leader in Games Played for Team USA." Read her story at the link below:
www.usahockey.com

Angela is advised by Brandi Hoffman.

]]> Dengel Named Fellow tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2008:/kin/news//8819.155570 2008-11-19T22:01:14Z 2008-12-08T17:42:05Z Dr. Don Dengel, exercise physiology associate professor, was nominated as a Fellow in the American Heart Association's Council on Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism at the National Meeting in New Orleans on November 12. Congratulations!... mfahrenz Dr. Don Dengel, exercise physiology associate professor, was nominated as a Fellow in the American Heart Association's Council on Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism at the National Meeting in New Orleans on November 12. Congratulations!

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