Movement Science
New network shows signs of success
The Student Success Network (SSN) officially launched in August as part of the Transitions program and is already showing signs of success.
Oct 24, 2018
Faculty-student research team tests shoes, running economy
Since the spring, Jordan Juzwiak, a senior majoring in exercise science, has spent hours monitoring runners on a treadmill to determine if the shoes they are wearing improve their running economy.
Oct 12, 2018
Students help Red Wings prepare for season through fitness tests during preseason camps
Forty-one Grand Valley exercise science and athletic training students helped 72 Detroit Red Wings players prepare for their new season during the team's preseason development camp in September. The students assisted Red Wings staff and Ross Sherman, associate professor of exercise science, conduct medical examinations and test the physical fitness of players.
Oct 9, 2018
Injury Care Clinic sees increase in visits
The clinic provides free injury care and preventative treatments for students, faculty and staff members.
Feb 27, 2018
New departments 'Certified Healthy'
Four new departments were recognized as "Certified Healthy" by the Health and Wellness team.
Feb 19, 2018
Wellness Summit, Walk with President planned in October
The first Wellness Summit on campus will be held on Wednesday, October 4, from 2-8 p.m. in the Kirkhof Center, second floor.
Sep 27, 2017
GVSU study: activity-permissible classrooms lead to more student engagement
The typical classroom has taken the same shape for more than 200 years with students sitting in rows and columns of desks facing the front of the classroom while the teacher progresses through a lesson plan. A newly published study by Grand Valley researchers argues that this classroom design may not be the most beneficial for students and teachers.
Aug 18, 2017
Athletic training major donates bone marrow
More than a year after getting her cheek swabbed at a Michigan Blood booth, Alexis French learned she was a perfect match to donate her bone marrow and potentially save a 7-year-old girl's life.
Aug 10, 2017
Professor participates in March for Science
John Kilbourne, professor of movement science, participated in the March for Science in Washington, D.C, held on Earth Day, April 22.
Apr 24, 2017
Event will honor former student athletes
Four former Grand Valley student athletes or club sport members will be honored at the annual Celebrate Women in Sport and Physical Activity event, set for February 18 at the Fieldhouse.
Feb 8, 2017