Kinesiology News
Cornell announces recent faculty promotions
Cornell College is honored to announce and celebrate the promotions of its faculty. Read More About Cornell announces recent faculty promotions
Senior lands NCAA leadership role
Jack Langan ’24 is chair of the NCAA Division III Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). Read More About Senior lands NCAA leadership role
18 things we did in 18 days
Faculty, students, and alums shared 18 things they worked around the block to complete in 18 days. We were amazed at what we found. Read More About 18 things we did in 18 days
Enhancing children’s fitness through playground research
Four Cornell College students are spending their summer researching playgrounds in Linn County. Read More About Enhancing children’s fitness through playground research
Small and mighty
Cornell College's Daniel Abesames-Hammer ’24 is likely the smallest college football player who’s actually played in a game. Read More About Small and mighty
Becoming Greater > Than
Seven years ago Cornell launched a campaign to make Cornell greater than it has ever been. Now it is time to celebrate and assess what it has achieved. Read More About Becoming Greater > Than
Sport psychology tips for everyone
Psychology of Sport teacher Christi Johnson offers tips for people encountering stress or anxiety along with the pressure to perform. Read More About Sport psychology tips for everyone
![A team of Cornell College researchers is testing what works and what doesn’t when it comes to pre-workout beverages–a popular trend for athletes and a growing multibillion-dollar industry. “Pre-workout was basically non-existent about 10-15 years ago, and now it’s a booming market,” Assistant Professor of Kinesiology Justus Hallam said. “A lot of people take it […]](https://news.cornellcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Kinesiology-2-600x400.jpg)
CSRI team tests pre-workout: Does it work?
A team of Cornell College researchers is testing what works and what doesn’t when it comes to pre-workout beverages–a popular trend for athletes and a growing multibillion-dollar industry. “Pre-workout was basically non-existent about 10-15 years ago, and now it’s a booming market,” Assistant Professor of Kinesiology Justus Hallam said. “A lot of people take it […] Read More About CSRI team tests pre-workout: Does it work?
The Hilltop’s Hidden Spaces
There are always treasures to be discovered on a historic campus. Here we reveal 10 spaces that most people rarely see, but that serve important functions. Read More About The Hilltop’s Hidden Spaces
All-American Chris Heilman ’08
All-American Chris Heilman ’08 holds a master's degree and is an assistant wrestling coach and recruiting coordinator at the United States Air Force Academy. Read More About All-American Chris Heilman ’08
SAW space named for Ellen Whale
A room in the SAW now holds Whale’s name following a generous $100,000 gift to the Athletic and Wellness Facilities Project from an alumna who wanted to honor Whale. Read More About SAW space named for Ellen Whale
![Every year Cornell celebrates its graduating seniors at Commencement with their closest friends and families. We also like to highlight a number of seniors online as they transition from college student to college grad and join Cornell’s growing community of alumni. Seanne Bialo B.A. in Kinesiology Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska Heading to: West coast to pursue […]](https://news.cornellcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/seanne-small-600x400.jpg)
Kinesiology major Bialo ’22 valued relationships
Every year Cornell celebrates its graduating seniors at Commencement with their closest friends and families. We also like to highlight a number of seniors online as they transition from college student to college grad and join Cornell’s growing community of alumni. Seanne Bialo B.A. in Kinesiology Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska Heading to: West coast to pursue […] Read More About Kinesiology major Bialo ’22 valued relationships
5 professors you should know
Meet five Cornell College faculty at the midpoint of their careers, each with deep commitments to their students and their scholarship. Several followed a straight path to graduate school and found Cornell. Others left unrelated careers to pursue their passion. Two are alumni who returned to teach on the block plan. Read More About 5 professors you should know
The physical therapist: Associate Professor of Kinesiology Kristi Meyer ’01
Kinesiology Professor Kristi Meyer ’01 obtained her clinical doctorate in physical therapy after completing her B.A. at Cornell College. Read More About The physical therapist: Associate Professor of Kinesiology Kristi Meyer ’01
Wyatt Whitegoat ’16: Indigenous health pioneer
In the past five years Wyatt Whitegoat ’16 received two master’s degrees and returned twice to work on the Navajo reservation where he was born. Read More About Wyatt Whitegoat ’16: Indigenous health pioneer
Cornell professors awarded $32,250 for Open Educational Resources
Five Cornell College professors have been awarded a total of $32,250 in grants to create and use Open Educational Resources (OER) in upcoming classes. Read More About Cornell professors awarded $32,250 for Open Educational Resources
Students jump into CSRI kinesiology research
Cornell College students are exploring the relationship between an athlete’s jump height and risk factors for ACL injuries during CSRI. Read More About Students jump into CSRI kinesiology research
Chapman takes love for football to coaching job
Chris Chapman may have finished his football career at Cornell College, but he’s continuing to share his love and knowledge of the sport with the next generation. Read More About Chapman takes love for football to coaching job
![Fulton, Illinois B.A in kinesiology with a double minor in chemistry and biology Questions and answers have been edited for clarity and length. What are your short and long-term plans after Cornell? After graduating from Cornell, I plan to enter medical school. I have dreams of entering the field of orthopedics and specializing in sports […]](https://news.cornellcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Eric-Medenblik-1-e1620747676310-600x400.jpg)
Eric Medenblik ՚21 conducts research in prep for career in medicine
Fulton, Illinois B.A in kinesiology with a double minor in chemistry and biology Questions and answers have been edited for clarity and length. What are your short and long-term plans after Cornell? After graduating from Cornell, I plan to enter medical school. I have dreams of entering the field of orthopedics and specializing in sports […] Read More About Eric Medenblik ՚21 conducts research in prep for career in medicine
Tynisha Person ’15: Be active, create lifelong friends
Tynisha Person '15 created lifelong friends and family ties at Cornell. Read More About Tynisha Person ’15: Be active, create lifelong friends