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Commitment to Empowering Veterans
-Our Veterans’ Coaching Program is supports current and former military members while addressing the coaching shortage.
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NASA Recognizes Former Student’s Support of Underrepresented Groups
-Former graduate student Dr. Austin Mardon ’90 has been honored with NASA’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) Medal.
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Dr. James Carson Named New Huffines Institute Director
-Dr. James Carson will assume the role of Professor and new Director of the Huffines Institute for Sports Medicine and Human Performance.
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Mother and Daughter Inspire Student Health and Fitness Through PEAP
-Theresa Wenzel and daughter Alison Soltis, instructors at Texas A&M’s PEAP, guide students through diverse physical activity courses and empower them with wellness education.
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Summer Day Camp Benefits Children and Texas A&M Students
-Camp Adventure provides children ages 8-12 with fun summer memories while offering useful skills and activities for campers and student counselors alike.
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Taking a Swing at Parkinson’s
-Parkinson’s patients combat symptoms through activities customized by KNSM students.
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CDD Highlights Disability Resources for Brazos Valley Families
-The Center on Disability and Development (CDD) hosted the annual Bravos Valley Disability Conference and Resource Fair, providing families with access to disability-related services, presentations, resources and community organizations.
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Coaching the Next Generation
-The Thornton-McFerrin Coaching Academy is addressing the shortage of coaches in schools across Texas and the nation through its Undergraduate Coaching Certificate Program, which offers students the unique opportunity to earn a coaching certificate and gain experience while completing their undergraduate degrees.
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Former College of Education and Human Development Students Honored at Awards Gala
-Seven outstanding leaders in education, athletics, physical therapy and law enforcement were recognized at the College of Education and Human Development’s 2022 Outstanding Alumni Awards Gala
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Philips, DoD’s Defense Threat Reduction Agency, and Texas A&M University to Expand Infection Detection and Exposure Monitoring
-The College of Education and Human Development remembers Dr. James McNamara, Professor Emeritus, Department of Educational Psychology.
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Too hot to handle: Climate considerations for youth sport during the hottest years on record
-Two faculty members from the College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University address dangerous heat, its impact on youth sports and what can be done to help keep students safe.
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Why everyday learning through physical activity is essential for older adults
-New research by Dr. Elizabeth Roumell explains why everyday learning through physical activity is essential for older adults.
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Texas A&M Celebrates National Biomechanics Day at Local School
-Dr. Jenna Yentes and Texas A&M graduate students come together at a local middle school to celebrate National Biomechanics Day.
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Health education research explores ways to discuss sexual health
-Faculty and students in The Laboratory for Community Health Evaluation & Systems Science are collaborating with organizations in Oklahoma aimed at reducing teen pregnancy and improving adolescent health.
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How improving emergency management for IDD community will help all
-Recent research by Dr. Laura Stough, an IDD scholar in the Department of Education Psychology at Texas A&M University, points out the flaws of crisis management for the IDD community and shows where there is room to improve.
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What creatine can do for you
-What we once thought was just a sports supplement for athletes is now known to be beneficial throughout the entire lifespan, from infancy to the later years of adulthood.
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Summer care programs key in promoting child physical activity
-We typically think of summer as a time for playing and increased physical activity for children. However, this is not often the case, especially in rural and low-income areas.
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New legislation will provide resources for social-emotional learning in Texas
-Recent legislation passed by the 87th session of the Texas legislature will provide much-needed resources and support for students and educators heading back to classrooms after a year and a half of hybrid and remote learning.
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What to know about returning to school in the fall under new public health guidelines
-New guidance from public health officials sets guidelines for students and teachers return to school in the Fall.
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How a grant will address gaps in adolescent mental health access in Brazos Valley
-A new grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration awarded to Dr. Carly McCord at Texas A&M University looks to reduce a shortage of adolescent mental health professionals by providing necessary funding and training.
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Ageism in the health and fitness industry
-Picture someone who is physically fit. You most likely did not think of someone over the age of 65, did you? The implicit bias you just encountered is an example of ageism in the health and fitness industry.
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Brain Matter: How our attention can be affected by food
-In a recent study of obese adolescents, behavior expert Dr. Steven Woltering found that body mass affects how distracted you are by food, and how long it takes you to refocus after that distraction.
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Former health education student mentors homeless youth in Hawaii
-Homeless youth across the U.S. experience many obstacles as a result of their circumstance. In Hawaii, they face additional challenges that are unique to the state.
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Parent attitudes on genetic testing for children with autism spectrum disorder
-Around one percent of the world’s population has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Dr. Lei-Shih (Lace) Chen, associate professor in the Department of Health and Kinesiology, conducted research focused on parent perception, knowledge and experience with autism genetic testing.
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Counseling and Assessment Clinic answers call to serve during pandemic
-As life came to a screeching halt due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Counseling and Assessment Clinic at Texas A&M University, and its team of faculty supervisors and graduate student clinicians, did not relent in providing services to the Brazos Valley.
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