Honors students needed to assist with research on cognition
The Motor Control, Cognition, and Neuroimaging Laboratory at Penn State is looking for undergraduate honors students to join their research team! The lab is directed by Dr. Kristina Neely, a neuroscientist focused on the role of the basal ganglia… Read More
Now accepting new honors scholars
The Kinesiology Department is now accepting applications to become a Kinesiology honors scholar through the Schreyer’s Honors College Gateway Application process. For more information please read HERE. Applications are being accepted until May 12.
Myofascial Release and the Roller Stick: is it actually helplful?
For my undergraduate thesis, I examined the effect of a myofascial release roller stick on lower extremity range of motion and functional performance….in other words, is using the roller stick helpful or hurtful? This is a topic that… Read More
STABILITY OF STANDING ON AN UNSTABLE SURFACE
Hello everyone! If you’d like to check out and learn more about keeping quiet stance on an unstable surface click here. Thanks!
The Independent and Interrelated Effects of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior on Functional and Quality of Life Outcomes in Older Adults
Hello! I recently completed research involving the independent and synergistic effects of physical activity and sedentary behavior on functional and quality of life outcomes in the older adult population (60+). If you are interested in reading about my… Read More
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT SCREEN SCORES AND INJURIES IN COLLEGE-AGED WATER POLO PLAYERS
Hello everyone! If you would like to learn more about my honors research involving Functional Movement Screen administration and injury risk among water polo players, visit my blog! Click here to go to the blog. Thank you!
Amenorrhea in Exercising Women Results in Adaptations in Bone Geometry and Estimated Bone Strength
In exercising women, a common health concern is insufficient caloric intake to support the energy expended on a daily basis, especially due to the added caloric cost of exercise. This energy deficiency can result in menstrual dysfunction that… Read More
Caloric Expenditure from Traditional Back Squats
Hello fitness enthusiasts! With the overweight and obese population in the United States reaching new heights, there is a desperate need to make exercise more efficient in order to appeal to fast pace world we live in today…. Read More
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