School of Kinesiology
Kinesiology Faculty News
Dr. Joel Martin, Associate Professor in Mason’s School of Kinesiology, leads study on how dehydration negatively impacts Navy pilots during flight
March 6, 2023
Testing at Mason’s SMART Lab focuses on prototype sensor that measures dehydration in human subjects.
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Music and dance improve well-being of older adults
November 16, 2022
Dr. Ambegaonkar co-authors Mason study on health benefits of community-engaged arts programs for individuals over age 65.
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Helmet mandates in HS girls’ lacrosse may be effective
September 26, 2022
Dr. Shane Caswell co-authored a study which found protective headgear lowered frequency of concussions in HS girls’ lacrosse.
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Prescribe to Thrive: EIM at Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center
August 26, 2022
CEHD research grant allows local community to understand that Exercise is Medicine. Read more...
CEHD Welcomes Dean Guerra-López
July 21, 2022
Get to know Dean Ingrid Guerra-López in a recent Q&A! Read more...
Dr. Ingrid Guerra-López appointed CEHD Dean!
April 15, 2022
Dr. Guerra-López comes to Mason from Wayne State University where she serves as the Interim Dean of the College of Education. Read more...
Effect of Poor Sleep on Firefighter Health
March 10, 2022
School of Kinesiology professor Joel Martin is the lead author on a study indicating firefighters with poor sleep habits have worse overall health. Read more...
Regaining Form
July 20, 2021
Sport Management and Kinesiology Professor Margaret Jones says gradual steps should be taken to get back in shape after the pandemic.
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Breakthrough Biomarkers
July 15, 2021
Research from Kinesiology Professor Shane Caswell could spark development of a rapid, noninvasive, saliva-based test for concussion diagnosis and management.
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Impactful Research
April 8, 2021
Research led by Kinesiology professor Jatin Ambegaonkar provides insight into nutrition optimization in understudied ‘aesthetic athlete’ dancers. Read more...