kinesiology
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Students collect senior stories to define health
A group of kinesiology researchers is taking on a single question for a research project: What is health?
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Boyd to pursue additional degree before moving on to coaching
Diamond Boyd ’17 loved her time at Cornell College so much, she’ll be back next fall.
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Professor Meyer writes children’s book to help families
Professor Kristin Meyer has her hands full working with students studying kinesiology at Cornell College, but what you might not know is that she’s also publishing a children’s book.
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Whitegoat pursuing degree in Athletic Training and Physical Therapy
Wyatt Whitegoat ’16 is pursuing a graduate degree in Athletic Training and Physical Therapy at Saint Louis University. He hopes his experiences will encourage other Native Americans to consider Cornell as a place to pursue their education.
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Cornell announces hiring of 7 faculty
Six new faculty will join the Cornell community next fall, and one visiting faculty member will become a tenure-track professor.
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Feliciano ’17 selected as UPS Scholar
Idalis Feliciano ’17 of Ames, Iowa, has been selected as a UPS Scholar and recipient of a $2,450 scholarship through the Iowa College Foundation, an organization which raises funds for its 23 member independent colleges in Iowa.
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Course examines psychological factors related to exercise
Students in Exercise Psychology examined physical activity through the lens of human behavior, developing plans to motivate various populations to exercise more.
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Students apply science to sports and exercise
Students in Physiology of Exercise examined how the human body works and changes from a resting to an exercising state, gaining hands-on experience through a series of labs to complement their classroom learning.
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Marie unites athletics, academics through sports psychology
The most decorated women’s basketball player in Cornell history, Camille Marie ’13 also earned a 3.9 GPA. She’s now planning for graduate school in sports psychology.
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Hitt excels in volleyball, civic leadership and pre-med studies
On the court, Kirtley Hitt ’12 helped lead her volleyball team to the Division III national tournament. She also pursued numerous volunteer and pre-med opportunities in preparation for becoming a physician assistant.
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SIG lecture
Jennifer Fagenbaum, assistant professor of kinesiology, will present a lecture on Sep 14th titled “Reproductive Hormones, the Cardiovascular System, and Exercise Science.”
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Decker conducts obesity research in kinesiology master’s program
Emily Decker ’07 majored in exercise science at Cornell, participating in summer research on the effects of sleep deprivation with kinesiology professor Julia Moffitt. Decker is now working towards a master’s degree in kinesiology at Iowa State University with an emphasis on the behavioral basis of physical activity.
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Research and Operation Walk inspire kinesiology major to med school
Amanda Jepson chose to major in exercise science with the idea of becoming a physical therapist, but a life-changing block in Peru with Operation Walk changed her mind. She’s now planning for medical school and has found exercise science to be an excellent avenue for gaining serious research skills.
Students collect senior stories to define health 
Boyd to pursue additional degree before moving on to coaching 
Professor Meyer writes children’s book to help families 
Whitegoat pursuing degree in Athletic Training and Physical Therapy 
Cornell announces hiring of 7 faculty 
Feliciano ’17 selected as UPS Scholar 
Course examines psychological factors related to exercise 
Students apply science to sports and exercise 
Marie unites athletics, academics through sports psychology 
Hitt excels in volleyball, civic leadership and pre-med studies