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Paul Miller Awarded Fellow Status in American College of Sports Medicine
November 7, 2011
Paul Miller, professor of exercise science, was recently awarded fellow status by the American College of Sports Medicine, the leading professional organization for exercise science.
Best friends use marathon to benefit nonprofit
October 26, 2011
Two Elon University juniors employ their love of running as a fundraiser for pediatric cancer patients and their families.
Chris Hendricks ’07 featured in News & Observer online article
October 6, 2011
The (Raleigh, N.C.) News & Observer spotlighted musician Chris Hendricks '07 in an online article on Saturday, Oct. 1.
Elon professor & alum find Wii Fit a good fit for older adults
October 4, 2011
Still seeking the perfect holiday gift for your older relatives? Try the Wii Fit. New research by an Elon University alumna and her faculty mentor concludes that Nintendo’s Wii Fit benefits older people looking to improve and maintain balance, a key measure of fitness that both researchers say is often underappreciated by elders.
Exercise Science faculty present with former students at Society For Neuroscience in San Diego
October 4, 2011
Drs. Eric Hall and Caroline Ketcham presented research at the 2010 Society for Neuroscience annual conference in San Diego November 13-17.
Children needed for research study
August 8, 2011
Researchers are looking for children (ages 11-12) to participate in a Department of Exercise Science research study examining the relationship between physical activity and cognition. Children will have the opportunity to play Xbox 360 and Xbox Kinect games.
Drew Gardner ’11 presents research at American College of Sports Medicine conference
June 6, 2011
Elon University senior Drew Gardner presented his research this week on concussions in student-athletes at the 58th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine in Denver.
Civic Engagement Scholars alumni impact community
May 25, 2011
Courtney Graham and Alex Moss graduated from Elon University this month having made a lasting contribution to their community while studying at Elon University. The duo are the first two alumni of Elon’s Civic Engagement Scholar program, which was designed for students looking to make a positive change by partnering with local organizations in need of assistance.
CELEBRATE! profile: Bridget Kelly ’11
April 27, 2011
What can dance instructors do differently to help novice students avoid injury? And how do advanced students help in that regard? For Elon University senior Bridget Kelly, answering those questions has earned her acclaim at a major international conference, and her work is the latest to be featured in a series of E-net profiles on undergraduate research to be presented during CELEBRATE! 2011.
‘Posters on the Hill’ to feature Elon student research
April 12, 2011
Elon University senior Drew Gardner travels to Washington, D.C., this week to share with lawmakers his research on concussions in student-athletes during the annual Posters on the Hill event sponsored by the Council on Undergraduate Research.