The Kinesiology Department’s Dr. Julie Stamm recently did an interview with Parents Magazine regarding the safety in youth football. The article looks at both the ups and downs of youth football and its relationship with …
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ESPN report showcases research of UW-Madison’s Bell on dangers of youth sports specialization
An ESPN report from Baxter Holmes showcases important research from UW-Madison’s David Bell on the potential dangers associated with youth sports specialization. Bell is a faculty member with the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology and its athletic …
UW-Madison researchers publish study on effectiveness of Fitbits
UW–Madison researchers, including several with ties to the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology, recently published a study on the effectiveness of activity trackers, including Fitbits, with JMIR Publications’ mHealth and uHealth. Their study focuses …
Badger Battalion Certificate of Appreciation
Join us in congratulating Tim Gattenby for receiving this certificate of appreciation from the Badger Battalion! …
UW–Madison’s Miller receives Major of the Year Award from SHAPE America
UW–Madison’s McKenzie Miller received the Society of Health and Physical Educators’ (SHAPE America) Major of the Year Award, an honor which celebrates outstanding undergraduate students in the fields of health, physical education, recreation, and dance. …
UW-Madison’s Kuhrasch presents at All-Campus Leadership Conference
On Feb. 24, the School of Education’s Cindy Kuhrasch presented at the 23rd annual All-Campus Leadership Conference, hosted by UW-Madison’s Student Leadership Program. Kuhrasch is the coordinator of UW-Madison’s Physical Education Teacher Education program, which …
Trio with ties to UW-Madison to examine, ‘Building Relationships to Teach All Students’
Three people with ties to UW-Madison’s physical education teacher education program are co-presenting a session on Friday, Oct. 26 at the Wisconsin Health and Physical Education Convention. The presentation is titled, “Building Relationships to Teach …
Congratulations 2018 Grads!
On May 12, 2018, the Kinesiology Department hosted graduation ceremonies and banquets for all of our amazing students who graduated. Following the main commencement ceremony at Camp Randall, the Kinesiology graduates and their families joined …
Physical Education Teacher Education program students help lead UW-Madison’s ‘Day of Play’
UW-Madison recently hosted its annual Day of Play, a community outreach initiative for elementary school students and their families. The event, which took place at the UW-Madison Natatorium on Friday, Feb. 9, was organized and administered …
Cindy Kuhrasch Interviewed on Class Size Opinion at UW Madison
Our PETE Program Director, Cindy Kuhrasch, was interviewed by The Badger Harold to weigh in on her opinion of the day old question “are smaller classes or bigger classes best for college students?” Kuhrasch starts …