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.
Biomechanics Research Gives Insight Into Preventing Baseball, Softball Pitching Injuries
Gretchen Oliver and four of her students presented their research on the athletic performance of pitchers in August at an international conference on the biomechanics of sports. Read more »
Research Examines Fairness in Olympic Funding and Support for Amateur Athletics
In the first study to examine resource allocation in Olympic sport, research led by Stephen W. Dittmore of the University of Arkansas revealed a gap between what administrators of U.S. National Governing Bodies thought was fair and how they believed funding would be distributed by the U.S. Olympic Committee. Read more »
State Association Bestows Honor Award on Angie Smith-Nix
Angie Smith-Nix, clinical assistant professor and coordinator of physical education activity courses at the University of Arkansas, earlier this month received the most prestigious award given by the Arkansas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Read more »
Research Finds Bodybuilders With Similar Body Image Concerns, Whether or Not They Use Steroids
When it comes to characteristics associated with muscle dysmorphia, there is no difference between bodybuilders who use steroids and those who do not, a University of Arkansas researcher found. Read more »
Blogging Presents Challenge for Sport Organizations, Dittmore Finds
Sport organizations are grappling with what to do about bloggers, according to research by a University of Arkansas professor. Issues center on whether to grant access to bloggers and what requirements to set to grant credentials for this new media form. Read more »
Boat Tours of Lake Fort Smith Prove to Be Effective Interpretive Programs
At the international conference of the National Association for Interpretation in Athens, Greece, Gregory M. Benton will present a case study of the effectiveness of a boat tour as an interpretative program about Lake Fort Smith. Read more »
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