Exercise Science

Elon University fosters connections with the local community through faculty like Elizabeth Bailey, who engages students in community-based learning and leads programs promoting physical and emotional well-being in local youth.

In her Distinguished Scholar Lecture, "Research as the Highest Form of Play," Professor of Exercise Science Caroline Ketcham explored the many facets of her academic career, painting a picture of a scholar, mentor and steadfast collaborator.

The events included hands-on interactive activities explaining body mechanics to third-grade students at the Alamance Community School in Haw River.

Srikant Vallabhajosula collaborated with Alys Giordano on a research project examining gait in individuals who use prostheses for ambulation. Their main finding was that backwards walking affected pace and gait variability more than rhythm and base of support in individuals who use prosthetics for ambulation.

Students participating in Elon's Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) offer their thoughts about what the opportunity means to them.

Nearly 50 students participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience, a unique opportunity where the topics are diverse, along with the personal stories behind them.

Carter Stoke '25 and Charlotte Dagli '25 are the recipients of the prestigious 2024 Undergraduate Research Award from North Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities.

Boyle is the grandson of Bob and Faye Smithwick, who met as new students at Elon in 1948, and will receive his Elon diploma on Friday, May 24.

Ketcham, a professor of exercise science, and Essary, a professor of Italian studies, will provide support for incoming Elon College Dean Hilton Kelly when he joins the university administration on June 1.

With her mentor, Associate Professor Matt Wittstein, the Lumen Scholar and exercise science major is exploring the psychological and physical effects for different clinical populations from learning to play the instrument.