Exercise physiology

Lionel University and Spartan Race Join Forces to Revolutionize Exercise Science Education

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Monday, June 5, 2023

This collaboration marks a groundbreaking venture in the field of exercise science, as Lionel University lends its expertise to the Spartan Race Community in developing the latest advancements in the Spartan SGX coaching program.

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  • This collaboration marks a groundbreaking venture in the field of exercise science, as Lionel University lends its expertise to the Spartan Race Community in developing the latest advancements in the Spartan SGX coaching program.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Spartan Race in shaping the future of exercise science," said Dr. Sal Arria, Founder of Lionel University.
  • "Spartan Race is committed to providing our coaches with the highest quality education and training," said Joe De Sena, Founder, and CEO of Spartan Race.
  • As Lionel University and Spartan Race join forces to revolutionize exercise science education, a new era of innovation and collaboration begins.

Saint Xavier University Launches Master of Science in Exercise Science Program

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

CHICAGO, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning in fall 2023, Saint Xavier University (SXU) will offer for the first time a Master of Science in Exercise Science (MSES) degree program.

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  • CHICAGO, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning in fall 2023, Saint Xavier University (SXU) will offer for the first time a Master of Science in Exercise Science (MSES) degree program.
  • Offered in three formats, the program requires 36-39 credit hours, depending on the student's choice of a scholarly final project.
  • Students may choose from three tracks: traditional Master of Science in Exercise Science, Accelerated Master of Science in Exercise Science, or B.S.
  • in Exercise Science Dual-Degree 4+1 program.

Physician Assistant Joins Franks Dermatology

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Oct. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Franks Dermatology has hired a new physician assistant to help Arkansans with their skin conditions.

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  • LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Oct. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Franks Dermatology has hired a new physician assistant to help Arkansans with their skin conditions.
  • After working as a medical assistant at Franks Dermatology in 2020, she graduated with Honors from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences with a Master of Physician Assistant Studies.
  • At Franks Dermatology, Pollock will examine, diagnose, and treat patients under the guidance of Dr. Hayden H. Franks.
  • Franks Dermatology is located in Suite 320 of the Simmons Bank Plaza building at 4220 North Rodney Parham Road in Little Rock.

Making A Difference: A Private College Education At A Public College Price

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

NEW LONDON, N.H., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At Colby-Sawyer College in New London, N.H., which combines a rich liberal arts and sciences education with pre-professional preparation and required internships, students are encouraged to make a difference and discover their potential to build a better world. Holding itself to the same standard, Colby-Sawyer is excited to announce it is taking a major step toward building a better, more accessible college by guaranteeing that all four-year undergraduate students will start with a lower tuition of $17,500 beginning fall 2023.

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  • The new $17,500 annual tuition makes Colby-Sawyer one of the most affordable private colleges in the region.
  • The new $17,500 annual tuition makes Colby-Sawyer one of the most affordable private colleges in the region, with a cost comparable to that of enrolling at a public institution.
  • "However, our institution is enhanced by having students with a diversity of perspectives and backgrounds.
  • Colby-Sawyer College is a private, residential college located in the heart of the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee region of New Hampshire.

New Study Determines That in the Past 20 Years Obesity in America Increased by 40% and Severe Obesity Almost Doubled

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently released statistics from a new study detail the problem of obesity in the United States and its continued rise. The findings published in the Journal of Obesity looked at the long-term weight gain of almost 14,000 adults in the U.S. and they revealed some startling conclusions.1

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Recently released statistics from a new study detail the problem of obesity in the United States and its continued rise.
  • On average, Americans gain 17 pounds between the ages of 20 and 39 and an average of 45 pounds during their lifetime.
  • "In roughly 20 years, the prevalence of obesity increased by approximately 40% and severe obesity almost doubled," said Larry Tucker, a Professor of Exercise Science at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.
  • The iScale from Smart Meter is an easy way for a person and their provider to track weight in real time.

Xplor Technologies Introduces TrueCoach for the Classroom to Develop the Next Generation of Fitness Leaders

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Laramie County Community College is the first institution to successfully integrate TrueCoach for the Classroom to their Exercise Science and Personal Training curricula.

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  • Laramie County Community College is the first institution to successfully integrate TrueCoach for the Classroom to their Exercise Science and Personal Training curricula.
  • ATLANTA, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Xplor Technologies , a global platform integrating software, payments, and Commerce Accelerating Technologies for "everyday life" businesses, today announced the launch of TrueCoach for the Classroom .
  • With TrueCoach for the Classroom, we're helping education institutions prepare the fitness leaders of the future.
  • Flagship products include Mariana Tek , Xplor Recreation , Xplor Studio and TrueCoach .

Seton Hall University Launches New Health Sciences Bachelor's Degree with Inaugural Class this Fall

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

SOUTH ORANGE, N.J., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Beginning with the fall 2022 semester, Seton Hall University will welcome incoming freshmen to its new Bachelor of Science in Interprofessional Health Sciences (B.S. in IPHS) program. Enrollment for the upcoming school year remains open to graduating high school seniors through late August. Transfer students will be considered for admission beginning Fall 2023.

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  • SOUTH ORANGE, N.J., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Beginning with the fall 2022 semester, Seton Hall University will welcome incoming freshmen to its new Bachelor of Science in Interprofessional Health Sciences (B.S.
  • Carefully crafted to equip students to meet the evolving healthcare needs of the 21st century, this degree combines the benefit of a liberal arts education with pre-professional preparation in health sciences and health management practices.
  • Located in the Department of Interprofessional Health Sciences and Health Administration, along with the Ph.D. in Health Sciences and Master of Healthcare Administration programs, the B.S.
  • The University's Interprofessional Health Sciences (IHS) campus in Clifton and Nutley, N.J. opened in the summer of 2018.

Elizabethtown College Launches Human Performance Laboratory with Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster, LTD

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa., Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Elizabethtown College and Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster, LTD (OAL) launched a Human Performance Laboratory (HPL) located in the Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness & Well-Being on Etown's campus.

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  • ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa., Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Elizabethtown College and Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster, LTD (OAL) launched a Human Performance Laboratory (HPL) located in the Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness & Well-Being on Etown's campus.
  • The HPL serves as a dynamic space for sports medicine and exercise science testing, evaluation, and performance and is open to the public.
  • "This is an exciting partnership that will benefit our students' research as well as the overall wellness of the greater community," Elizabethtown College President Cecilia M. McCormick, J.D.
  • Elizabethtown College students in the institution's Exercise Science program will conduct research in the HPL for experiential learning experiences to enhance the educational process.

Oakland University offering new Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies specialization

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

ROCHESTER, Mich., Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies (OPA) specialization is being offered within the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science (EXS) degree program in the Department of Human Movement Science at Oakland University.

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  • ROCHESTER, Mich., Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies (OPA) specialization is being offered within the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science (EXS) degree program in the Department of Human Movement Science at Oakland University.
  • In addition, a new18-credit OPA minor is available to students in any major across the university.
  • Oakland University is currently pursuing national accreditation of the OPA specialization through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE ).
  • For more information on the Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies specialization, visit www.oakland.edu/shs/human-movement/orthotist-and-prosthetist-assistant-u... .

Top 5 Heat Tips For Those With Medical-Based Heat Intolerance

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

"Extreme heat unfortunately impacts Kim Klein and many of our clients disproportionately," says Kurtis Kracke, ThermApparel CEO.

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  • "Extreme heat unfortunately impacts Kim Klein and many of our clients disproportionately," says Kurtis Kracke, ThermApparel CEO.
  • ThermApparel's Top Five Tips to Battle Unprecedented Heat Waves:
    Using a cooling vest can reduce symptom flareups, shorten fatigue, and increase recovery times.
  • Inflammation and fatigue are your worst enemies: If you must be active, know that heat can aggravate inflammation, and increase corresponding fatigue.
  • "Our vest enhances the body's natural ability to cool itself, absorbing heat away from the body which keeps core temperature lower.