The Kinesiology Club and Razorback Athletic Training Clubs are active in the HKRD Department. This information is posted regularly in the HPER Building.
Intramural and Recreational Sports are also offered through this department and have a wide variety of opportunities. Information may be obtained through Intramural/Recreational Sports in HPER 225 or (479) 575-2842.
Gift to Buy Equipment for Research to Prevent Injuries, Aid in Rehabilitation
Bob Carver (B.S.E., 1960) has grown very close to the Razorback athletic programs since his years as a student at the University of Arkansas. Read more »
'Women on Weights' Teaches Participants Proper Technique, Improves Health
On a university campus, even the exercise programs come with educational components. Read more »
GK-12 Program Wins National Science Foundation Award
The KIDS program is a partnership of the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Education and Health Professions and the College of Engineering. Read more »
Intramural Program Featured by CBS College Sports
The Fayetteville campus intramural program was selected by Coca-Cola and POWERade as one of five schools to be featured in video clips produced by CBS College Sports. Read more »
Benton's Study Shows Park Interpreters Connect People With Nature, Culture
A recreation researcher at the University of Arkansas has found that park staff and volunteers remain true to their roots as nature guides. Read more »
Graduate Student in Adapted Physical Education Profiled
Vanessa Rouse describes experience as graduate student in health science, kinesiology, recreation and dance. Read more »
Teens Learn About Education, Job Prospects in Health Care
Junior high school students finished a week of learning about health professions June 15 by getting an idea of what it would be like to work as an athletic trainer. Read more »
Alumna's Work With At-Risk Teens Wins National Recognition
Coaches have long touted the life lessons their athletes learn while playing sports - teamwork, leadership, focus, selflessness, believing in oneself, caring for others. Deb Walter takes a similar philosophy beyond the football field or softball diamond. Read more »
Kinesiology Professor Receives Association's Top Honor
Jack Kern, University of Arkansas clinical associate professor of kinesiology, was named Arkansas Higher Educator of the Year by the Arkansas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance at its state conference Nov. 2-3 in Hot Springs. Read more »
Researchers Examine Caregivers' Stress
Study participants provide saliva samples so that levels of cortisol may be measured to gauge the effect that taking care of other adults has on health. Read more »
Recent Doctoral Graduate Wins Award as Brightest Star on Horizon
Tina M. Penhollow won the American Association for Health Education Horizon Award for 2007 for research linking frequent exercise and sexual self-esteem. Read more »
Moiseichik Recognized for Promoting Student Involvement
Merry Moiseichik has received the "Honor Award" from the Sport and Recreation Law Association, announced Sharon Hunt, head of the department of health science, kinesiology, recreation and dance. Read more »
Office for Studies on Aging Announces Winners of Aging Well Award
Aging well is a goal for most and a challenge for many. For five University of Arkansas writers, the notion of "aging well" was the impetus for prize-winning creative writing. Read more »
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