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The College of Education and Human Sciences to honor 45 Seniors of Distinction

The College of Education and Human Sciences has recognized 45 students as 2026 Seniors of Distinction. The Student Affairs committee selects students each year who represent leadership; academic excellence and service; and have shown commitment to Oklahoma State University’s land-grant mission.
Health and human performance graduate students earn NSCA scholarships

Tue, Feb 11, 2025

Out of 380 applicants, two students in the School of Kinesiology, Applied Health and Recreation were awarded scholarships from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Foundation.

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Strengthening rural Oklahoma: HPNRI-supported Extension fitness program empowers older adults

Tue, Dec 17, 2024

As people age, they face natural declines in muscle strength and bone density, increasing the risk of falls, loss of independence and reduced quality of life. But research shows that just eight weeks of resistance training can reverse these effects, empowering older adults to gain strength, build self-confidence and enjoy a better quality of life.

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OSU’s Tactical Fitness and Nutrition Lab provides vital wellness resources for nation’s first responders

Fri, Sep 13, 2024

In 2019, Drs. Jay Dawes and Jill Joyce took a step to optimize health, fitness and performance for these populations by establishing the Tactical Fitness and Nutrition Lab. Now, they are exploring opportunities to work with OSU’s Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institution to accelerate the land-grant mission and fuel the work they are already doing.

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