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Indiana University Indianapolis School of Health & Human Sciences have announced the launch of new three-year accelerated undergraduate degrees, helping students save money and kickstart their careers sooner. These programs include: a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health Sciences and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Kinesiology with a concentration in Applied Fitness and Sport… Read more »
Learning can also mean giving something back. Each year, IU School of Health & Human Sciences students step outside the classroom to apply what they are learning in the community. Through a robust network of academic and community-integrated partnerships, IU SHHS departments and programs prioritize “service learning” – practical experiences that benefit both students and… Read more »
Through the IU School of Health & Human Sciences required internship, students have a built-in opportunity to gain experience and insights to better define their future. All SHHS undergraduates complete a 300- or 350-hour internship, depending on the program, in their senior year. “The value of the internship really stems from bringing coursework to life;… Read more »
This fall, the IU Indianapolis School of Health & Human Sciences is launching a new Bachelor of Science degree program in Applied Fitness and Sports Performance. Designed for students who plan to enter the workforce immediately after graduation, this degree prepares graduates for roles in sports performance, strength and conditioning, corporate and community fitness/wellness,… Read more »
To hear Roufa Hanna talk about his passion for helping people, you’d never guess that he was once an engineering major. “I just didn’t see myself going down that path—I wanted a career where I could develop personal connections and help people overcome challenges,” said Hanna, who came to the U.S. from Egypt with his… Read more »
The Physically Active Residential Communities and Schools (PARCS) program provides low-cost fitness and wellness services to urban areas in Indianapolis. Since 2005, PARCS has fostered a healthier Indianapolis through accessible fitness options. In partnership with Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) and the Boner Fitness & Learning Center (the Fitness Zone), PARCS helps reduce barriers to physical… Read more »
First-year physical education and health teacher Sven Strom already knows the rewards of helping kids be physically active. A teacher at Brownsburg, Indiana, East Middle School, Strom believes that setting a standard for active lifestyles and creating a “culture of fitness” benefits both young people and communities alike. “The most rewarding thing for me is… Read more »
Tucked away in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, is Indiana University’s Camp Brosius, a unique destination filled with opportunities for team building, leadership development and community bonding. Camp Brosius was established in 1921 to provide physical education courses for the Normal College of the American Gymnastic Union, the precursor to IU’s physical education program. College camp brings… Read more »
It’s the first day of classes. You walk into a cavernous lecture hall, with 200 unfamiliar faces that couldn’t be less interested in you. Your professor bustles in, and without so much as a “good morning,” starts droning about the syllabus, expectations, and exam dates. You try to introduce yourself to the person sitting two… Read more »
Live Laugh Dance is a summer enrichment program for adolescents and young adults with Down syndrome. Born out of Clinical Associate Professor of Kinesiology Rachel Swinford’s Ph.D. dissertation, the program combines adapted dance, creative movement, and meaningful connections to bolster participants’ self-confidence while providing opportunities for them to be physically active. “This program began in… Read more »