Students On Campus Series: Mikalah Barem There’s something called the Alexander Technique for Musicians that Mikalah Barem thinks might make a good research project, should she end up needing one. The technique is a way to consciously exercise your body properly while singing or playing a musical instrument.
Poor eating habits can cause obesity and increase our risk of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes and stroke. That much we’ve known, but what scientists are still figuring out is what aspects of our diets affect our health and what factors drive us toward consuming a poor diet in the first place. The latter […]
A soon-to-be-graduate of the Nutrition and Exercise Physiology program at WSU Spokane is off to Fort Bragg, the Army base in North Carolina. But Callie Roseland (pictured), won’t be one of the more than 50,000 active duty military personnel. She’ll be keeping them healthy.
By Lorraine Nelson, WSU Spokane Communications The job of managing the new fitness center on the WSU Spokane campus is in the hands of Maria-Ximena Hedrick, a graduate student in the Nutrition and Exercise Physiology program.
It’s been a little quieter since our health sciences students left town last month for summer break. In their place, however, are students of a younger age.
Editor’s Note: Spotlight Students are nominated by staff and faculty at WSU Spokane and were recognized during commencement for their dedication, commitment, sacrifice and/or ability to overcome great odds to succeed as a student. They are selected by a committee ahead of commencement. WSU Spokane will feature a Spotlight Student each day through May 13. In November of […]
Editor’s Note: Spotlight Students are nominated by staff and faculty at WSU Spokane and are recognized during commencement for their dedication, commitment, sacrifice and/or ability to overcome great odds to succeed as a student. They are selected by a committee ahead of commencement. WSU Spokane will feature a Spotlight Student each day through May 13. One way […]
NEP student Chelsea Kerley, far left, will intern at Factory Hockey this summer. Photo via Instagram. Chelsea Kerley always knew she wanted a health career where she could work with people. After considering dermatology and nursing careers, she discovered WSU Spokane’s Nutrition and Exercise Physiology program while working at the WSU rec center in Pullman.