News: Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences

Dr. John Pierce, Allied Health Services Alumnus of the Year, still passes a lesson he learned from a 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó professor on to his patients today.

51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó researchers find that planning and produce can help moms-to-be reduce diabetes risks.

Helping tackle America's obesity epidemic is among the goals of this exercise physiology professor.

From 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó Magazine fall 2018 issue

Clinical Translational Research Infrastructure Network to expand research capacity at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó and 12 partner institutions with the aim of improving the health of residents.

The research he’s done at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó has set Eggleston on a path to addressing movement-related impairments in children with developmental disorders or disabilities.

Athletic trainer Chely Arias’ quick actions on a high school ball field turned a harrowing scene into a happy ending.
Kinesiology professor Gabriele Wulf’s studies on athletic performance aligns with the surge of pro sports teams in Southern Nevada.

Finding a way to merge his interest in sports and passion for science led this new faculty member to his career in kinesiology and exercise physiology.

Med student and community leader share a vision for a healthier 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÃâ·ÑApp.
Chef Mark Sandoval leading interdisciplinary pilot program to feed basketball team breakfast, and that might just be the tip of the omelette.

51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó dietitian Samantha Coogan on the pros and cons of organic vs. gluten-free, avoiding the afternoon sugar or caffeine crash, and making healthy options fun.