A story out of the University of Georgia explains new research on sport-related concussions (SRC) that’s co-authored by Andrew Winterstein and Dee Warmath, a former faculty member at UW-Madison. Warmath and Winterstein’s study — which was …
Year: 2019
Congratulations to Dr. Cook on the VA grant extension!
Congratulations to Dane Cook, PhD, for the recent cost-extension of his VA grant focusing on Gulf War Illness. In addition to being a Professor of Kinesiology, Dr. Cook is a Health Science Specialist at the …
Dr. Stamm Published in Wisconsin State Journal
“With a racing heart but steady nerves, he crouches in his stance 3 yards behind the quarterback. The play is set in motion, and he takes the handoff. He sprints through a hole in the …
Concussions in youth and high school sports – Dr. Stamm’s interview with WISC-TV Live at Four
Football season is here, sparking important conversations about concussions and safety. Dr. Stamm was recently interviewed by WISC-TV Live at Four to discuss safety in youth football. Watch the interview here Dr. Julie Stamm| Twitter/Insta/Facebook: …
Strengthening Survivorship Outcomes
Everyone has heard they should “eat healthy and exercise” for better quality of life, and cancer survivors are no different. Kinesiology professor, Dr. Lisa Cadmus-Bertram’s research program largely focuses on lifestyle interventions for cancer survivors. …
Dr. Stamm’s Parents Magazine Interview- Should You Let Your Kid Play Football?
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 …
Welcome Back to all Kinesiology students, faculty and staff!
Thanks to everyone who came to Kinesiology’s annual Welcome Back Pizza Party and a special thanks to Lisa Cappabianca for organizing and carrying out such a terrific event!! We all had a great time getting …
The Conway Graduate Fellowship Fund in Adapted Fitness
This year Virginia “Ginny” Conway ’78, an alumna from University of Wisconsin – Madison’s School of Education with a degree in Physical Education and Michael Conway ’78, an alum from Engineering, created two funds in …
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 …
Wisconsin Idea Seed Grant planted in rural health care facility
Project connects university’s autism experts and graduate students with Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics As Jessica Muesbeck was working toward her master’s degree in occupational therapy, she was searching for additional opportunities to apply …