Healthy Happy Heart Week at Life University
Today begins Healthy Happy Heart Week at Life University (Life U). With that in mind, let’s take a moment to give ourselves some self-care.
Faces of LIFE: Jermaine Alexander
Jermaine Alexander is a Cleveland, Ohio native and began working at Life University in June of 2023. Alexander works in the Life U Fitness Center and with the Student Affairs Office, handling the Campus Recreation & Wellness. He is active in creating programs for faculty, staff and students alike; his enthusiasm and energy for the work that he does is palpable from the moment one interacts with him.
Identifying best fitting walking or running shoes
Getting in a great and safe workout starts with your feet. Making sure you are wearing the best fitting footwear suited to your workout is vital. Everyone wants the trendiest and sexiest looking kicks, but just because something looks cool doesn’t necessarily mean it is going to give you the needed support.
12th quarter insights, finishing up clinics and more with Sarah Cathyrn Snellgrove – Podcast
Sarah Cathryn Snellgrove is a dedicated D.C. student, reflecting and reminiscing on the wonderful memories of working in Life University’s clinic program, as well as leading as a Group Fitness Instructor for a time in the Fitness Center.
Into the Scrum: Life U’s Club Rugby History with Coach Blake Bradford -Podcast
If you are a Life U Rugby fan, you might have some questions about the difference between Club Rugby and the standard Men’s and Women’s Rugby teams. Here to pick that apart and to give you some insight into upcoming excitement coming out Life U’s Men’s Club Rugby Playbook, we have Coach Blake Bradford.
Shining a light on Exercise Science, with James Paul -Podcast
“Exercise Science often gets a bad rap”, says James Paul, Instructor for the Sports Health Science Department. What exactly does he mean? Find out in this exciting podcast delving into the expansive landscape of the field of Exercise Science.
Dance into Good Health with Zumba
The hum-drum traditional exercise models, such as the elliptical machine, a staple for a solid cardio workout, can begin to feel like a hamster spinning on its wheel. So, the question becomes how to make working out fun again. For some, the answer is the dance workout trend Zumba.
Dr. Mark Kovacs talks on Life U’s Master in Sports Science, new Tennis Fitness & Sport Science Track- Podcast
It’s time to get active and learn about exciting new developments at Life U, as Dr. Mark Kovacs, Director of LIFE Sport Science Institute (LSSI) and Professor for the Department of Sport Health Science, dives into the particulars of our special Master in Sport Health Science program. He also introduces the brand-new Tennis Fitness & Sport Science Track, designed to give professionals a specialized education targeted toward success in tennis-related fields.
A bit fit? Examining Fitness Trackers’ Effectiveness
Have you ever had a friend who complained that they didn’t want to work out because they forgot their FitBit or Apple Watch at home and therefore their efforts ‘won’t count’? I have seen this, and I am also guilty of kicking myself for forgetting my beloved fitness tracker watch in the charger at home. This obsessive and seemingly counter-productive fixation on tracking steps and fitness begs the question: Is all this emphasis on digital fitness tracking and wearables even helping people?
Possible Career Paths for Sport Health Science at Life U
Career exploration is an important part of personal and professional growth. For students who are enrolled in sports health science and similar majors here at Life University (Life U), here is a helpful starter guide to get you thinking about possible career paths.
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