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Group exercise may be even better for you than solo workouts – here’s why
The College of Health and Human Sciences and its departments awarded over one million in scholarships and financial aid last year. Apply via the OneApp scholarship system by the extended deadline of January 11 for Iowa State University level assistance as well. During the pandemic, exercise classes and groups need to take social distancing guidelines into account. Group exercise is very popular: Nearly 40% of regular exercisers participate in group fitness classes. In advance of the coronavirus pandemic, the American College of Sports Medicine predicted that group fitness would be one of the top three fitness industry trends in 2020 – for good reason. Read More

January 6, 2021
Jacob Meyer featured for advice on light activity and sleep in Iowa State University’s News Service article
Jacob Meyer, assistant professor in kinesiology, was featured in Iowa State University’s News Service article. Meyer encourages people to participate in light physical activity… Read More

May 19, 2020
Iowa State to keep classes online for remainder of semester
Iowa State University will continue with virtual instruction for the remainder of the spring semester to protect the health and safety of students, faculty and staff. Read More

March 18, 2020
Grant to improve firefighters and first responders’ protective gloves
The heat-protective gloves firefighters and first responders wear are thick, bulky and limit dexterity. That's why a team of Iowa State University researchers is working to improve the safety and function of the gloves as part of the personal protective equipment system. Read More

October 31, 2019
Grant to improve firefighters and first responders’ protective gloves
The heat-protective gloves firefighters and first responders wear are thick, bulky and limit dexterity. That's why a team of Iowa State University researchers is working to improve the safety and function of the gloves as part of the personal protective equipment system. Read More

October 31, 2019
Kinesiology and health students energize Iowa Special Olympics tournament
The Iowa Special Olympics volleyball tournament is quickly approaching on Oct. 12. For years, members of the Iowa State University Kinesiology and Health and Physical Education clubs have volunteered at the tournament held annually on campus in the Forker building. Thr event is near and dear to many community members, athletes, and students’ hearts alike. Read More

October 7, 2019
Kinesiology and health students energize Iowa Special Olympics tournament
The Iowa Special Olympics volleyball tournament is quickly approaching on Oct. 12. For years, members of the Iowa State University Kinesiology and Health and Physical Education clubs have volunteered at the tournament held annually on campus in the Forker building. Thr event is near and dear to many community members, athletes, and students’ hearts alike. Read More

October 7, 2019
Human Sciences entrepreneurs pitch ideas at the Iowa State Fair Saturday
A number of the College of Health and Human Sciences’ entrepreneurs presented their business ideas in The Great Iowa State Pitch Off: STANDING InnOVATION! exhibit… Read More

August 16, 2019
Li-Shan Chou leads kinesiology as professor and chair
Li-Shan Chou leads kinesiology as professor and chair. Chou's appointment at Iowa State University became effective on July 1. Chou comes to Ames from University of Oregon in Eugene, where he headed the Department of Human physiology from 2014 to 2018 and led research in a biomechanics motion analysis laboratory. Read More

July 19, 2019
Li-Shan Chou leads kinesiology as professor and chair
Li-Shan Chou leads kinesiology as professor and chair. Chou's appointment at Iowa State University became effective on July 1. Chou comes to Ames from University of Oregon in Eugene, where he headed the Department of Human physiology from 2014 to 2018 and led research in a biomechanics motion analysis laboratory. Read More

July 19, 2019