Movement Science Spotlights

Movement Science in the News

Athletic training, physical therapy graduate helps players for NFL's San Francisco 49ers perform at highest level

Athletic training, physical therapy graduate helps players for NFL's San Francisco 49ers perform at highest level

Taylor Witczak long knew that he wanted to spend his professional career working with highly motivated athletes at the highest levels of sports. He is fulfilling that aspiration by working as a seasonal athletic trainer for the NFL's San Francisco 49ers.

Oct 7, 2020

Dr. Barnes' Research Continues to be at Forefront of Debate

Dr. Barnes' Research Continues to be at Forefront of Debate

Advanced technology or technology doping? GVSU expert's research key part of running shoe debate ahead of Olympics

Feb 20, 2020

Graduate receives award for saving life of high school hockey player

Graduate receives award for saving life of high school hockey player

Grand Valley graduate Eric Schwab recently was honored with a civilian award for saving a 15-year-old hockey player's life at a Hazel Park ice arena.

Feb 12, 2020

Dr. Ingrid Johnson Contributes to SHAPE America Blog

Dr. Ingrid Johnson Contributes to SHAPE America Blog

"The HPE Teacher Recruitment Dilemma and How You Can Help" by Ingrid Johnson and Risto Marttinen

Feb 11, 2020

Faculty Invest in Student Success

Faculty Invest in Student Success

Student Success Network expands three-fold based on good results

Feb 10, 2020

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Faculty Spotlights

Ingrid Johnson Receives Pew Teaching Excellence Award 2019 Spotlight

Ingrid Johnson Receives Pew Teaching Excellence Award 2019

The Pew Teaching Excellence Awards offer GVSU faculty an opportunity to celebrate the work of their peers as teachers who inspire our students across the disciplines. 

Kyle Barnes Spotlight

Kyle Barnes

Early Career Scholar Awardee 2019

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