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Fit to Lead: Health and human performance professor bridging the gap between sport and tactical fitness

It’s not only about research for Oklahoma State University’s applied exercise science professor Dr. Jay Dawes, but also giving back to the community of first responders.
Fit to Lead: Health and human performance professor bridging the gap between sport and tactical fitness
Fit to Lead: Health and human performance professor bridging the gap between sport and tactical fitness

Wed, May 20, 2026

It’s not only about research for Oklahoma State University’s applied exercise science professor Dr. Jay Dawes, but also giving back to the community of first responders.

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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

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Applied exercise science faculty receives national recognition

Thu, Aug 5, 2021

Dr. Jay Dawes, associate professor of applied exercise science, has been named the 2021 Tactical Strength and Conditioning Professional of the Year by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) in recognition of his contributions to

Nutritional SciencesHealth and Human PerformanceKinesiology Applied Health and RecreationCollege of Education and Human SciencesTactical Fitness and Nutrition
Faculty receive university-wide recognition for research and teaching

Fri, Apr 23, 2021

Ten faculty and staff from the Oklahoma State University College of Education and Human Sciences received university-wide recognition at the 2020 Convocation, held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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U.S. Army Special Operations Command partners with OSU Tactical Fitness and Nutrition

Sun, Sep 27, 2020

Oklahoma State University students can work directly with U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) personnel through internships made possible with a new agreement between OSU and USASOC.

Nutritional SciencesKinesiology Applied Health and RecreationCollege of Education and Human SciencesTactical Fitness and NutritionHealth and Human Performance
OSU Tactical Fitness and Nutrition partners with Italian university

Mon, Aug 17, 2020

Oklahoma State University faculty recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Rome Tor Vergata in Italy to partner in tactical fitness and nutrition research.

Health and Human PerformanceKinesiology Applied Health and RecreationNutritional SciencesTactical Fitness and NutritionCollege of Education and Human Sciences