Wellness for firefighters
³ÉÈËÊÓƵ researcher Allison Barry has received a grant from FEMA — the first ever for ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ — to develop strategic plans to improve health and well-being outcomes for rural volunteer firefighters.
Students tee up for on-the-course learningÂ
Preparing for the golf event of the year in Sioux Falls takes some work. It’s the behind-the-scenes preparation that many don’t think about or notice but takes considerable time and effort. Roughly 50 South Dakota State University students spent time on Sept. 3 and 5 helping the Minnehaha Country Club and Pro Links Sports prepare for the PGA Tour Champions event.
New partnership with St. Jude providing unique, elite opportunities for students
Students enrolled in the exercise science program in the School of Health and Human Sciences at South Dakota State University now have the opportunity to apply for an exclusive ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ internship spot in the Human Performance Lab at a top-rated pediatric oncology hospital — St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
³ÉÈËÊÓƵ researcher examines food insecurity
Around 10% of the United States population experiences some level of food insecurity each year. Geb Bastian, an assistant professor in South Dakota State University's School of Health and Human Sciences, examined the details of food insecurity in the U.S. in a recent study.
Restructured, renamed school focuses on health, human sciences
South Dakota State University’s College of Education and Human Sciences has restructured and renamed one of its schools, now known as the School of Health and Human Sciences.
³ÉÈËÊÓƵ program recognized for creating "culture of wellness"
South Dakota State University's Exercise is Medicine program has been recognized with gold status by the American College of Sports Medicine — the largest sports medicine and exercise organization in the world.
Athletic training advocacy leads to licensure law change
The career possibilities for athletic trainers in South Dakota are expanding thanks to the efforts of a South Dakota State University clinical assistant professor. Educating future athletic trainers in the ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ School of Health and Consumer Sciences and serving as the president of the South Dakota Athletic Trainers’ Association, Mary Beth Zwart has made an impact on the profession and on her students.