Good to Healthy: Maintaining Excellence, Job Satisfaction and Work-Life Balance in a Changing Academic Environment Academia is changing. There have been shifts in the reward system, attendant changes in how faculty allocate their time and effort and a redefinition of scholarship. Alongside a push for open access, transparency and replicability, we have seen an explosion… Read More »
Leadership of Kinesiology Departments within Contemporary R1, Land Grant Institutions: Challenges, Opportunities, and Future Directions Brian C. Focht's presentation will provide an overview of his research agenda and address unique considerations for academic leadership of Departments of Kinesiology in contemporary R1, land grant institutions. Dr. Focht is a professor of Kinesiology, vice chair of the… Read More »
Academic Leadership in Action: A Vision for the MSU Department of Kinesiology This presentation will provide a vision for the future of MSU's Department of Kinesiology in terms of scholarship, teaching and instruction, and outreach to support the growth and development of the department along with students (undergraduate and graduate). Dr. Leah E. Robinson is… Read More »
Please join us for the Welcome Reception for the MSU Youth Sport and Sustainable Development Symposium! This session will include welcoming remarks from our sponsoring units, an introduction of the research team and presentation from Dr. Leps Malete, networking, and refreshments. The Youth Sport Symposium and Capacity Building workshop will include several field visits to… Read More »
The Department of Kinesiology and the Institute for the Study of Youth Sports present the Kristen Marie Gould Endowed Lecture on Sport for Children and Youth. Dr. Kelly Arbour-Nicitopoulos will speak on "Youth Sport and Disability: The Uncounted Ones." ABOUT THE SPEAKER Dr. Kelly Arbour-Nicitopoulos is an associate professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology and… Read More »
Professor Tracey Covassin is the second scholar at Michigan State University to ever be named the Gwendolyn Norrell Professor in Youth Sport. The professorship honors Gwendolyn Norrell, who was a nationally recognized proponent for student-athlete welfare, and a former MSU faculty member. The professorship, which includes the annual Gwen Norrell Lecture on Youth Sport and Student Athlete… Read More »
Are you attending "Making KIN-nections" on November 3rd but don't know what to expect? Join our virtual prep session for tips on how to make meaningful connections with participating employers and organizations, and have an overall successful event experience! Get answers to your questions and help with getting the most out of this unique event… Read More »
Are you attending “Making KIN-nections” on November 3rd but don’t know what to expect? Join our virtual prep session for tips on how to make meaningful connections with participating employers and organizations, and have an overall successful event experience! Get answers to your questions and help with getting the most out of this unique event… Read More »
Join this presentation in-person in 137 IM Circle or via Zoom Meeting ID: 931 6423 3876 Passcode: 508427 The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is one of the most common severe injuries in sports. Most ACL injuries occur without external objects directly contacting the knee joint, but about one-third of ACL injuries are associated with… Read More »
The Department of Kinesiology and the Institute for the Study of Youth Sports present the annual Kristen Marie Gould Endowed Lecture for Children and Youth. Our 2024 Speaker: Kristen Dieffenbach, Ph.D. Dieffenbach is a professor and director of the Center for Applied Coaching and Sport Sciences at West Virginia University (WVU). Learn more on the… Read More »
