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Dr. Robert Ruck, an expert in the phenomenon of sporting excellence found in American Samoa, will visit the WVU campus on Wednesday, April 18, to discuss ?Fa?a Samoa: So close to God, so far from the United States: American Football in American Samoa and Among the Diaspora.?
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WVU CPASS Inaugural Golf Classic features celebrity golfers and sport auction items
March 26th, 2012WVU's College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences will host its Inaugural CPASS Golf Classic at Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa Friday, April 13. Golfers can expect to play with a WVU or NFL celebrity and bid on unique auction items. -
University faculty member recognized for leadership in physical education curriculum
March 9th, 2012Lynn D. Housner, associate dean and professor in WVU's College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, will receive the 2012 Curriculum and Instruction Honor Award and the Physical Education Teacher Education Honor Award from the National Association for Sport and Physical Education. -
Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz, an expert in the long term neurological issues related to playing sport will visit the WVU campus on Thursday, March 22 to discuss "The Science & Technology of Sport Concussion: Translating Data Collection into Concussion Prevention and Management." His talk, which is free and open to the public, is scheduled for at 7:30 p.m. in Room 1909 of the Health Sciences Center.
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Proceeds from WVU CPASS golf tournament will benefit new facility
February 6th, 2012WVU?s College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences will host its Inaugural CPASS Golf Classic at Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa Friday, April 13. -
U.S. Army veteran, athlete and advocate for people with disabilities to offer Jan. 26 presentation
January 25th, 2012Dr. Rory Cooper, a bronze medalist in the Paralympics Games, will visit WVU as part of WVU's College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences 2012 spring lecture series at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 in room 255 of the WVU Coliseum. He is recognized as one of the world's foremost authorities on wheelchair design, and for innovation and leadership in engineering and education. -
Dominique Wilkins and other special guests to attend WV Physical Activity Day celebration at state capitol
January 18th, 2012NBA Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins and America?s Got Talent winner Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. will join Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and other special guests to celebrate WV Physical Activity Day at the State Capitol on Thursday, Jan. 19. The event also celebrates the launch of ActiveWV 2015: The WV Physical Activity Plan. -
West Virginia Physical Activity Plan encourages all to 'Be Wild. Be Wonderful. Be Active'
January 12th, 2012More than 50,000 students in 30 West Virginia schools will join state and community leaders to celebrate West Virginia Physical Activity Day on Thursday, Jan. 19. Statewide activities will coincide with the introduction of the Active 2015: WV Physical Activity Plan on the same day at the Capitol Rotunda. The plan is supported by WVU's College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences. -
WVU professor expands global presence of sport management in Africa
November 18th, 2011Dr. Floyd Jones, an associate professor in WVU's College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, will serve as the keynote speaker at the first National Conference of the African Sport Management Association to be held in Uganda, Dec. 2-4. -
WVU professor to attend national meeting on childhood obesity
November 15th, 2011Dr. Eloise Elliott, Ware Distinguished Professor at the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, will attend the Partnership for a Healthier America summit: Building a Healthier Future, Nov. 29-30 in Washington D.C. -
West Virginia Physical Activity Plan creates shared vision
November 10th, 2011WVU and its partners are seeking statewide input to promote healthy living and quality of life for every West Virginian. A draft of the West Virginia Physical Activity Plan is now available for public comment by going to www.wvphysicalactivity.org. -
Expert to offer insight on physical activity for diverse populations as part of WVU lecture series
November 1st, 2011Dr. Thom McKenzie, an expert in sports and active recreation for children, visit WVU on Monday, Nov. 7. His lecture is from 1-2 p.m. in Room 172 at the Coliseum. -
New book from WVU's Fitness Information Technology provides solutions to keep Baby Boomers healthier and happier
October 20th, 2011An exercise-free lifestyle is an option, but an unwise one, particularly for Baby Boomers who are facing general health-related issues associated with aging, a new book from Fitness Information Technology (FiT) at WVU's College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences says. -
WVU to host nationwide high school cycling conference
October 18th, 2011Cycling coaches and cyclists from around the country will offer expert advice on how to design a high school cycling program during a networking conference Friday, Oct. 21 at the WVU Coliseum. The event is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. -
WVU College of Physical Activity & Sport Sciences adds Athletic Coaching Education minor
September 26th, 2011The WVU College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences has launched a new minor in athletic coaching education. -
New ESPN show to include WVU grad
September 20th, 2011NFL 32, a new show on ESPN2, will include commentary and analysis by WVU alumnus Kevin Elko. -
WV Physical Activity Webinar announced; WVU partners seek statewide input to promote healthy living and quality of life
August 29th, 2011WVU's College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, West Virginia on the Move, and the WV CARDIAC Project are hosting a WV Physical Activity Plan webinar Wednesday, Aug. 31 from 2-3 p.m. -
Morgantown Adventure Sports Series returns in September
August 26th, 2011The Morgantown Adventure Sports Serie, hosted by the West Virginia University's College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, returns in September. -
Jack Watson, professor and department chair of sport sciences in WVU's College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, has been elected to serve as president-elect of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.
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Keith Foster joins WVU College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences as development director
August 25th, 2011Keith Foster has joined the WVU College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences as the director of development.