News: Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences

Chef Mark Sandoval
Athletics |

Chef Mark Sandoval leading interdisciplinary pilot program to feed basketball team breakfast, and that might just be the tip of the omelette.

A basket containing grapes
Business and Community |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ dietitian Samantha Coogan on the pros and cons of organic vs. gluten-free, avoiding the afternoon sugar or caffeine crash, and making healthy options fun.

Masai Takahashi helps a player off the field
People |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's athletic training program grads make it to the big leagues.

Kinesiology professor Brach Poston
Research |

Brach Poston's research on electrical stimulation shows promise for Parkinson's patients.

Yen Lu
Campus News |

One of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's oldest traditions — the Holiday Card Tree Scholarship — is spreading good wishes while raising funds for students like Yen Lu.

Brian Schilling
People |

The chair of the department of kinesiology and nutrition sciences says his interest in the field sprang from his years as an athlete.

closeup of a runner's shoes
Research |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ research shows you might need to literally walk a mile in someone's shoes to find the best fit.

Emani Salih and her mother Charita Parrish
People |

A native Las Vegan on what her degree will mean to her family.

Kristen and Caitlyn Miller
People |

The twins plan to throw themselves into the full college experience.

Jeremy Cope
Campus News |

Advice from Jeremy Cope, School of Allied Health Sciences Alumnus of the Year

Jessica Knurick
People |

She studied finance as an undergrad while playing basketball, but an intense interest in nutrition as a means to improve her game created a path toward her current profession.

Kara Miller
People |

Kara Miller is one of a few athletic trainers who accompany the USA Roller Sports’ teams to national and international competitions.