KINSIOLOGY NEWS
(listings - most recent stories at the top)2011
 Exercise is Medicine on Campus launch finale concluded with Mayor Jamie Mayo's Proclamation and hundreds of young children exercising on campus view photos |
Congratulations to Dr. Tim Lightfoot, the 2010 Kinesiology Alumnus of the Year! |
 Marketplace on National Public Radio has broadcasted a two-part story on CEHD's Curriculum and Instruction programs. Hear Dr. Thomas' interview! Read the news stories and download the podcasts |
 Fab 5 Lit Fit a cutting-edge workshop integrates students' minds and bodies to improve learning. The two-day workshop provided physical educators and classroom teachers an opportunity to collaborate so that health, fitness and literacy content can be taught to young students, engaging both mind and body. ULM Press Release |
 Exercise is Medicine on Campus now @ ULM.
The
Kinesiology Department and the Performance Lab is partnering with the |
| 2010 |
| Dr. Thomas presented at the LAAHPERD, “University Partnerships:
Working Together to Combat Childhood Obesity” ( |
Dr. Campbell presented at LAAHPERD, “One Size Doesn’t Fit All – Taking Nutrition to the Gym” |
| Congratulations to Dr. Colvin for several recent accomplishments:
-USA Triathlon Level I Certified Coach -USA Cycling Level II Certified Coach -USA Cycling Certified Power Based Cycling Coach -Louisiana Association of Exercise Physiologist presentation: “Multisport Training for -Weight Loss”  -Continuing Education: “Feed for Speed: Sports Nutrition for Peak Performance" -QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Certificate -Reviewer for Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise (American College of Sports Medicine Journal) Photo: Officiating at the Ironman World Championship in Kona, HI. |
 Brian
Coyne received certification and named RAC Director for USA Triathlon. He has been Transition Area Coordinator for
USA Triathlon National Long Course Championships in |
 SEACSM Fall Lecture Tour sponsored by The Wellness Center included guest speaker Dr. Duane Knudson from Texas State University. ULM Press Release |
 Dr. Colvin has been chosen to work with one of the world’s top
triathlon and cycling coaching services, Troy Jacobson’s National
Triathlon Academy, which is affiliated with Lifetime Fitness and
Ironman World Championship (http://ironman.com/events/ironman/worldchampionship/?show=about#axzz0ywbzMVRA) "I feel very honored, as this is a very difficult relationship for an exercise physiologist to obtain." [8.1.10] In addition, Dr. Colvin was awarded USA Triathlon officials certification in Chicago, IL at the Accenture Lifetime Triathlon, a part of the Toyota Cup Series. |
| 2009 |
AASECT certifies ULM faculty member - [8.28.09] ULM alum published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise professional journal - [6.26.09] ULM instructor appointed to ACSM Executive Council - [6.5.09] ULM kinesiology instructor leads session in Seattle May 30 - [5.30.09] ULM faculty member receives Lincoln Parish Volunteer of the Year Award - [5.14.09] ULM Department of Kinesiology students celebrate Random Acts of Kindness - [4.29.09] Public invited to Kinesiology Department’s Single-Parent Fitness Program - [4.25.09] ULM Kinesiology Department report touted among nation’s best - [4.3.09] A.S.K. Sponsors "Parents Night Out" - [2.28.09] New Healthy Hawks group focuses on health topics - [2.17.09] ULM’s Third Annual Warhawk Triathlon set for- [2.14.09] New Year, New You: Snapshot of personal fitness available at ULM Human Performance Lab - [1.28.09] |
| 2008 |
Brian Coyne presented "Resistance Training and Cardiopulmonary Rehab - Something for Everyone" at the Arkansas Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation Association Annual Meeting in Little Rock, AR (9/12/08)
It is with sadness that we note Brad Coyle lost his battle with cancer on 8/6/08. Memorials may be made to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, P. O. Box 97, Ada, OK 74821-0097, or First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 667, Ada, OK 74821-0667.
Kinesiology helps secure $925,000 grant for Morehouse Parish - [7.17.08] Former KINS 201 Student Saves Mother and Child - [7.9.08 ] “Warhawks Prepared” grant integrates disaster preparedness into FRYS courses - [6.27.08] ULM's Kinesiology Department Program Targets Obesity - [6.15.08] Coyle presents at national conference - [4.25.08] Kinesiology department papers accepted for presentation at distinguished professional meeting - [3.27.08] ULM's Second Annual Warhawk Triathlon set for March 15 - [2.15.08] ULM faculty awarded more than $100,000 in service-learning grants - [1.25.08] |
2007
Doherty and KINS 441 students hold employee wellness program kick-off event
Doherty and KINS 441 students create first-ever employee wellness program at ULM
Colvin named interim director of Graduate Studies and Research
Kinesiology department brings $860,000 in new PEP grants to NE LA
CEHD Has New Dean and Dr. Thomas returns to Kinesiology
KINS faculty featured in the ULM Magazine
First Annual Warhawk Triathlon (03/24/07)
Former KINS major, Warren Strickland, passes away after being injured while training (02/27/07)
2006
Fitness Workshop Features 2005 National High School P.E. Teacher of the Year (01/13/06)
Dean Luke Thomas honored by governor, legislature and regents (05/25/06)
ULM faculty awarded for excellence (05/12/06)
ULM professor and triathlete named alternate for Team USA (07/20/06)
Kinesiology Department program accreditation breaks new ground on national level (08/02/06)
ULM’s outstanding professors recognized as “outstanding educators (11/17/06)
2005
College of Education and Human Development Awards (05/05)
ULM Kinesiology Department Placed in Top Five of Lighten Up Louisiana Competition (03/05)
ULM KINS Majors Selected To Who's Who (02/05)
2004
Kinesiology Workshop Offered at ULM (12/04)
Board of Regents Presents
ULM with Eminent Scholars Money for Four Endowed
Professorships (09/04)
Panel Discussion Sponsored by the Association of Students in Kinesiology (7/04)
Smart Classrooms Will be Ready for Fall Semester at ULM (6/04)
ULM Exercise Science Students to Intern at the White House and Stanford University (5/04)
Board of Regents Report Shows ULM Receives High Marks on Quality of Teacher Preparation (4/04)
2003
Accent on Excellence Breakfast Honors ULM Professors and Program (11/03)