CHPS News
Kinesiology
Kinesiology Students Receive 2021 NSCA Foundation Scholarships
In December, six students in the Division of Kinesiology received 2021 scholarships from the National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation. These students are six out...
Health Sciences
Students Serve as Community Health Ambassadors in a New Course Aimed to Improve Health Outcomes in the Community
A new service-learning, interdisciplinary health improvement course provides students in all CHPS majors with hands-on experience working to address public health problems within the local Central Florida community. The...
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
New Endowed Scholarship Provides Support for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
A new endowed scholarship at the UCF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) will help ease some of the financial burden for UCF students with autism spectrum disorder and their families. ...
Communication Sciences and Disorders
A Career that Speaks Volumes: Celebrating Rosa-Lugo’s Contributions to UCF CSD
Linda I. Rosa-Lugo is retiring in January 2022 after nearly three decades with the University of Central Florida. While this marks the close of an...
Health Sciences
Undergraduate Health Sciences Students Showcase Research Proposals at Symposium
Students enrolled in HSC4730 Applied Health Research Methods presented their research project proposals to faculty judges during the Department of Health Sciences Fall 2021 Research...
Athletic Training
Working from the Sidelines: AT Student Shares Experiences Working with a High School Football Team
Rebecca Kleckner may not wear a football jersey on Friday nights, but in her role as an athletic training student with the Windermere High School football team, she helps ensure the team’s success by helping the players...
Staff Spotlights
Farran Earns Certification to Further Enhance Advising Services for Kinesiology Students
Jennifer Farran, EdD Jennifer Farran, an academic advisor for the School of Kinesiology and Physical Therapy, is the first CHPS’ staff member to complete all...
Staff Spotlights
Staff Spotlight – Moises Melendez
Every day, Moises Melendez makes undergraduate students’ academic journey easier in the Division of Kinesiology. From advising students on the next class they should take, to speaking...
Kinesiology
Gidusko Honored as Campus Partner of the Game
Lana Gidusko, an academic support coordinator in the School of Kinesiology and Physical Therapy, was honored at the UCF vs. USF football game last week...
Kinesiology
Research in 60 Seconds: Using Strength Training to Improve Aging
Kylie Harmon’s research explores the benefits of strength training for living a longer, healthier and happier life. Whether it’s solving the world’s biggest problems or...