Kinesiology & Health Sciences

Health department

Wright State senior Katelyn Howard uses her education in sports science to help cancer patients
Posted on March 25, 2019 by Jim Hannah

Katelyn Howard, a senior sports science major at Wright State, helps cancer patients with their physical therapy as part of her job at Maple Tree Cancer Alliance. Continue reading →

Second nature

Wright State grad Miranda Martin puts her athletic training skills to good use in treating an injured football player
Posted on January 16, 2019 by Jim Hannah

As the football player lay on the field with a possible spinal cord injury, the words of athletic trainer Miranda Martin’s instructor kept ringing in her ears. Continue reading →

Getting physical

Wright State professor Karen Wonders spreads gospel of exercise for cancer patients
Posted on October 29, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Karen Wonders, director of the Wright State Sports Science Program, founded the Maple Tree Cancer Alliance, which provides exercise, nutritional guidance and fellowship to people battling cancer. Continue reading →

One-on-one

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Kris Sproles

A dozen Wright State students in the adaptive physical education/recreation class partnered with United Rehabilitation Services to provide physical activity sessions for adults and children clients. Continue reading →

Military discipline

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Sarah Olsen

Zachary Schulze, an Army ROTC cadet and athletic training major, stays disciplined as he prepares for a career in the military. Continue reading →

Ballet for all

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Kris Sproles

A Wright State graduate student introduced ballet to over a dozen adult and toddler clients at the United Rehabilitation Services of Greater Dayton. Continue reading →

A helping hand

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Kris Sproles

A dozen Wright State students partnered with United Rehabilitation Services to provide physical activity sessions for adults and children clients. Continue reading →