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Kinesiology Program Faculty Receive Grant to Determine Effectiveness of AI-Integrated Wearable Sensor in Predicting Fatigue and Risk of Injury in Firefighters
September 2, 2025
An interdisciplinary team of CEHD and CEC researchers will focus on developing a movement assessment tool to identify early biomechanical markers of fatigue and injury risk in emergency responders. Read more...

School of Kinesiology Faculty Named First-Ever Recipient of the Marsha Grant-Ford EDAC Distinguished Research Award by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association
July 31, 2025
This prestigious award highlights contributions in athletic training research focusing on health disparities in diverse communities and the development of ethnically diverse athletic trainers. Read more...

Tech Talk: George Mason University professor uses virtual reality to help older adults’ balance
July 30, 2025
Kinesiology professor Tiphanie Raffegeau's research was featured on DC News Now. Read more...

Using virtual reality to prevent falls in older adults
July 3, 2025
Tiphanie Raffegeau and her colleagues received a 4-VA grant to study how virtual reality can be used to prevent falls in older adults. Read more...

Patriot Profile: Midori Galligan
June 3, 2025
Kinesiology student Midori Galligan has found new passions while pursuing her dreams of becoming a physical therapist, including singing a cappella and rowing. Read more...

Trial by virtual fire: Augmented reality project tailors training for firefighters
May 27, 2025
Through the National Science Foundation’s EArly-concept Grants for Exploratory Research program, Craig Yu and Joel Martin are developing an augmented reality program that could help train firefighters while minimizing risk. Read more...

Shane Caswell, Professor of Athletic Training Education in the School of Kinesiology, Receives Grant Approval in Support of the Virginia Concussion Initiative (VCI)
April 2, 2025
The VCI is a partnership between George Mason University and the Virginia Department of Health to raise awareness of best practices in the management of concussion and the protection of brain health. Read more...

Joel Martin, Faculty in the School of Kinesiology, Receives an Award to Study the Effectiveness of a Wearable Sensor in Measuring a Person’s Real-Time Hydration Status
March 31, 2025
The research conducted by Martin could lead to applications of wearable technology that will help the performance of individuals working in high-stress occupations where proper hydration is crucial. Read more...

George Mason CEHD Student-Athletes Honored for their Outstanding Achievements
February 21, 2025
The 2025 Peter N. Stearns Provost Scholar Athlete Awards were recently presented to a group of CEHD students recognized for their academic and athletic accomplishments. Read more...

Mason research takes a SMART approach to tactical athlete fitness
April 16, 2024
Kinesiology professor Joel Martin discusses his work supporting the health and fitness of tactical athletes. Read more...