News: Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences

Kai-Yu Ho
Research |

The human knee takes a continual pounding. UNLV's Kai-Yu Ho's latest research is identifying how such "shock-loading" stress contributes to arthritis.

Brach Poston
People |

This new professor is a heavy lifter in terms of neurophysiology research and Olympic-style competition.

Janet S. Dufek
People |

Declaring a major is a really tough decision for many new students. Here's some advice from one UNLV professor who had a tough time making that choice herself.

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Business and Community |

From family fun activities to health and legal workshops, UNLV offers a number of free resources to the community.

John Mercer
Research |

They won’t firm your bottom but they can help you get fit.

James Navalta
People |

Alumnus brings his expertise in exercise physiology back as a professor in the School of Allied Health Sciences. The avid runner talks about exercise, your immune system, and his own bad eating habits.

Student working out at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.
Athletics |

To perform like an Olympian, you have to think like one. Kinesiology professor Gabriele Wulf explains how to change your thoughts to boost your results.

Crowd of Commencement graduates
Campus News |

Nine students, including a mother of two who after years of working as a dental hygienist received her dental degree and became class valedictorian, are being honored as spring 2012 Outstanding Graduates.

Wall of awards
Arts and Culture |

UNLV employees recently were honored at the 2012 Academic Recognition Ceremony with systemwide and universitywide awards for notable research, teaching, and service.

A park
Research |

Program managers in Clark County can better use free and easily accessible parks for healthy living initiatives.

UNLV student Juan Ramirez
Business and Community |

UNLV student outreach effort hopes to head off adult obesity by starting with preschool education

Portrait of Vik Sehdev
Research |

Who says research is just for faculty? Meet six of the many UNLV students who know that research is the best way to learn their disciplines, build their skills, and change the world.