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Where are they now? Marissa Thill, Kinesiology BS 2016

3 years ago
Marissa Thill, MS, graduated from the School of Kinesiology with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2016. Her undergraduate experience inspired her to move to Liverpool, England, where she received her Master of Science from Liverpool John Moores University in 2017. Thill is now using her education to lead sport science research for Empiricus, […]
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Alumni Feature – Isaac Wong, Sport and Exercise Science MEd

3 years 1 month ago
Isaac Wong, MEd, graduated from the School of Kinesiology’s Sport and Exercise Science MEd program in May of 2020, with the goal of becoming a college-level soccer coach. Originally from London, England, Wong received his undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from Northwestern College in Iowa. After graduating, Wong knew a master’s degree would put him in a better position to reach his career goals.
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Lundstrom featured in Reader’s Digest Canada article

3 years 3 months ago
Sport and exercise science lecturer and MEd director at the School of Kinesiology, Christopher Lundstrom, PhD, was recently featured in Reader’s Digest Canada in an article titled “Walking Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making.” The article emphasizes 9 of the most common mistakes people make when walking and provides tips on how to fix them.
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Kinesiology Students finish third in the Integrative Physiology of Exercise Quiz Bowl

3 years 4 months ago
A team of School of Kinesiology graduate students took third place in the 2020 American Physiology Society’s Integrative Physiology of Exercise conference Quiz Bowl. This “Jeopardy”-like competition tested the participants’ knowledge of the Integrative Physiology of Exercise. The UMN team received $500 for their third place victory. Team members were Will Juckett, Nick Foreman, and Anton […]
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Hear from MN United FC Strength & Conditioning Specialist

3 years 4 months ago
High-Performance Training in Pro Soccer featuring Adam C. Parr, Assistant Strength & Conditioning Specialist for Minnesota United FC Friday, November 6 at 1:00 p.m. Attend this Zoom hosted conversation for free, via this link. Hear from Adam C. Parr about his path to his current role as the Strength Coach for Minnesota United FC and what […]
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Dr. Lundstrom featured in a Q&A with the Runner’s Tribe

3 years 9 months ago
Chris Lundstrom, PhD, School of Kinesiology lecturer and the director of the Sports and Exercise Science MEd, was recently featured in an article posted by the Runner’s Tribe. The interview covers Dr. Lundstrom’s time as a runner in high school, at Stanford University, and as a professional marathon runner. It also discusses Dr. Lundstom’s philosophy […]
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Dr. Lundstrom talks about flexibility and running with Runner’s World

3 years 9 months ago
Chris Lundstrom, PhD, a lecturer in the School of Kinesiology, was recently interviewed by Runner’s World magazine and discussed “The Importance of Flexibility for Peak Running Performance.” The article covers the importance of flexibility in runners, the types of stretches that increase the range of motion in connective tissue, and how to overall improve flexibility […]
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Lundstrom quoted in NYT running article

4 years 4 months ago
Christopher Lundstrom, PhD, sport and exercise science lecturer and MEd director at the School of Kinesiology, was cited in an article, “How to Get Your Running in During the Holidays,” by the New York Times. The article emphasizes the importance of stress-relieving activities during the holiday season, one of which is running. The key to a productive […]
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Lundstrom quoted in The Atlantic

4 years 6 months ago
Chris Lundstrom, PhD, a lecturer in sport and exercise science at the School of Kinesiology was quoted in The Atlantic in an article titled, “Lift Weight, Not Too Much, Most of the Days – Have you ever tried to grease the groove?” The article talks about different styles and approaches to a fitness routine, specifically […]
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Lee and Lundstrom publish about marathon training conditions

5 years ago
School of Kinesiology alumni Emma Lee, PhD, is the lead author of a publication, “Effects of marathon training on maximal aerobic capacity and running economy in experienced marathon runners,” in the Journal of Human Sport and Exercise. Chris Lundstrom, PhD, lecturer and M.Ed. director at the School of Kinesiology, co-authored this publication. Due to the […]
Cate Pardo

Kinesiology doctoral student Greg Rhodes named to ski instructor’s national team

7 years 11 months ago
School of Kinesiology exercise physiology doctoral student Greg Rhodes, M.Ed., has been named to the Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI) National Team for 2016-20 in Nordic Cross Country. The PSIA-AASI Team is formed every four years following a rigorous selection process that enables PSIA-AASI to select the […]
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Students, faculty, & alumni represent at ACSM conference

8 years 9 months ago
School of Kinesiology students and faculty have a prominent presence at this year’s American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Conference in San Diego, California. School alumni are also co-presenters in several of the poster presentations. Symposiums Mitochondrial Remodeling Resulting from Muscle Contraction and Disuse: Role of PGC-1 and Sirt3 – Dr. Li Li Ji Thematic Poster Presentations Competitive Marathon Runners […]
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Kinesiology’s marathon training class goes the distance

8 years 10 months ago
On Sunday, May 3, 101 students who enrolled in one of the most popular physical activity courses in the School of Kinesiology took their final test early. They ran in the Eau Claire Marathon and every one of them passed. The course, PE 1262 Marathon Training, is in its seventh year of extraordinary success. Dr. […]
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KinTeach hosts students from Minneapolis Southwest High School

9 years 1 month ago
The KinTeach program hosted a group of students from Minneapolis Southwest High School on Thursday, February 26. The students are enrolled in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Sports and Exercise Science course at the school; they have spent the year studying aspects of kinesiology. During their visit to the School of Kinesiology, graduate assistants Naveen Elangovan and […]
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School of Kinesiology alumnus mentioned on Triathlete.com

9 years 1 month ago
 Dr. Patrick Wilson (Ph.D., 2014) was mentioned in an article on Triathlete.com. The article, “How Much Fluid are You Consuming During a Race?” cites Dr. Wilson’s research at the University of Minnesota in reference to a triathlete’s ability to judge their fluid needs during a race. According to him, such personal judgement can be unreliable, which can lead […]
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Four articles accepted for publication from HSPL

9 years 1 month ago
Four articles have been accepted for publication in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise and Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research from the Human & Sport Performance Laboratory (HSPL). Several authors of these studies are current and former graduate students advised or co-advised by School of Kinesiology faculty Dr. Ingraham, Dr. Lewis, and Dr. Synder. Current […]
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Ingraham invited to present at MNPTA workshop

9 years 1 month ago
Dr. Stacy Ingraham, lecturer in the School of Kinesiology and director of Human and Sport Performance Laboratory (HSPL), has been petitioned to present an all day workshop for the Minnesota Physical Therapy Association. Entitled, “The Science of Sports Performance Collides With Today’s Athlete”, the workshop is scheduled to take place on November 21, 2015.
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