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Kinesiology & Nutrition Sciences

School of Integrated Health Sciences

Athletic Training
Kinesiology
Nutrition Sciences
Physical Activity Program
UNLV Nutrition Center

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Spotting a Need for Realtors and Public Health Experts to Team Up
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Oct. 5, 2022

Crystal Rose Schulz, a 2022 Alumna of the Year, launches an initiative to prioritize the wellbeing of Southern Nevadans and their living spaces.

UNLV Newsmakers 2022: September
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Oct. 4, 2022

A collection of news stories highlighting research wins, expert insights, and academic achievement.

City's Vibrant Sports and Entertainment Activities Offer Alumna Exceptional Training Ground
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Sep. 26, 2022

Midwestern transplant Michelle Samuel discovered UNLV, racking up two degrees (and counting), countless mentorship hours, and a position of leadership in athletic training.

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Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences Notes

UNLV Food Pantry Expands Program to Feed Local Community
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Sep. 11, 2022
By Rae Baldwin (Director of Development, UNLV School of Integrated Health Sciences Development Office) September 9, 2022 (Las Vegas): Since 2010, the UNLV food pantry has been providing food to students, staff, and their families in need. In March of 2022, to support these efforts and in collaboration with Three Square Food Bank, a monthly Farmers Market community event was launched.…
The colorful life of Van 'Doc Doc' Whaley   
Prof. Van Whaley (Doc Doc) muscle anatomy presentation with graduate student Kyle Cruz
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Mar. 30, 2022
By Maren Barney (UNLV School of Integrated Health Sciences Communications office) Most people diagnosed with color blindness typically struggle with Deutan color blindness, red-green color blindness that makes up approximately 80% of all color blindness cases. The other common diagnosis is Protan Color Blindness which generally causes the eyes to have trouble differentiating between red and…
Nutrition Notes: Top Foods for Brain Health
Nutrition Notes. Healthy Eating. Tips for a Healthy Diet
Sep. 15, 2021
Although there is no magic food to keep your brain sharp, there is a pattern of dietary practices that, if consumed regularly, has been shown to improve brain functionality. These same foods help protect your cardiovascular system! 2 or more servings a day of green leafy vegetables such as kale, spinach, broccoli, and collards. 2-3 servings a week of fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel,…

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Accomplishments

Published: Elizabeth León Zaragoza, Nancy Lough, Michelle Samuel, Tedd Girouard
Nov. 8, 2022
Graduate student Elizabeth León Zaragoza, Nancy Lough (Higher Education), Michelle Samuel, and Tedd Girouard (Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences) have co-authored a recent article published in the Athletic Training Education Journal. The study assessed the levels of cultural competence of athletic…
Presentation: Katherine Carlos, Myranda Peck, Jorge Perdomo Rodriguez, Gia Vu, Bianca Weyers, Alan Garcia, Dora Ivanov, Nikki Vargas, Dustin Davis, Warren Forbes, Elias Malek
Oct. 31, 2022
Undergraduate and master's students from kinesiology, and doctoral students from interdisciplinary health sciences presented at the annual Southwest American College of Sports Medicine conference in Costa Mesa on October 28-29, 2022. Undergraduate students: Katherine Carlos, Myranda Peck, Jorge…

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Experts

  • Samantha Coogan
    Program Director, Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Janet Dufek
    Professor and Associate Dean, School of Integrated Health Sciences
  • Kara Radzak
    Assistant Professor
  • Brian K. Schilling
    Professor, Kinesiology & Nutrition Sciences