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Student Research Changes the Game for Tommie Athletics
AthleticsWhen Rico Blasi learned of a chance to get performance data about his hockey players – information to show if they were sick, stressed out or training at the wrong intensity – he jumped at the opportunity. After all, with an unprecedented move to Division I men’s hockey, the coach knew any competitive advantage would…
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Exercise Is Medicine Program Growing on Campus
AthleticsExercise is Medicine On Campus started out at St. Thomas as a simple conversation between Paul Mellick and Yohuru Williams. -
SOLV Initiative: Mindful Movement
University NewsWith one in four adults over the age of 65 experiencing some form of a physical fall every year, fall risk is a major health concern. To address these safety needs, two assistant professors in the Health and Human Performance Department, Brett Bruininks and Starr Sage, are leading the Mindful Movement project that is part of the College of Arts and Sciences’ SOLV Initiative. -
BrightSide Produce Brings Ingenuity, Collaboration to Food Desert Battle
Sustainability & EnvironmentUniversity students deliver needed nutrition to neighborhoods in food deserts. -
Tommie Mentors and Mentees: Lesley Scibora and Chris Hornung
University NewsA research opportunity helped spark an organic mentor-mentee relationship for health and human performance professor Lesley Scibora and junior Chris Hornung. -
Faculty Promotions and Tenure Announced
The Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to announce affirmative decisions on promotion and tenure following the conclusion of the Tenure and Promotion Committee meetings in December and February. -
Please Remember Bridget Duoos in Your Prayers
In Our PrayersShe was the chair of the Department of Health and Human Performance and a St. Thomas professor since 1995. -
World Cafe Event Brings Students Together for Interdisciplinary Dialogue
University NewsClasses from the departments of Business, Theology, Sociology, Justice and Peace Studies (JPST), Biology, and Health and Human Performance all gathered at the end of April to discuss HIV and AIDS, and how they could work together to have more effective and well-rounded approaches to solving problems. -
How It Works: VO2 Max Test
University NewsA VO2 max test provides athletes – whether professional or recreational – accurate, personalized data they can use to tailor their training and reach their goals. Dr. Paul Mellick of St. Thomas' Health and Human Performance Department, and one intrepid Newsroom writer will show you what this grueling test is like. -
A Helping Hand Across Campus
University NewsFit for Ministry enlists HHP students to study and help improve seminarians’ health habits