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Unstructured Play and Its Impact on Child Development: Exploring Limb Imbalances, Injury Prevention, and Resilience in Elementary School Children
Kinesiology Master’s student, Lauren Wagner, evaluates the LiiNK Project’s impact on physical imbalances in elementary schools. Researching play’s impact on childhood development sheds light on the emotional and physical benefits of unstructured play in school curricula.
TCU's Kinesiology is Shaping the Future of Physical Activity and Wellness Professionals
With a focus on hands-on learning, TCU’s kinesiology department prepares graduates to excel in various careers related to physical activity and health, like alumnus and new Nike CEO Elliott Hill.
Nigerian Immigrant Health in the U.S.: Kinesiology Student Tackles Overweight and Obesity Challenges
Master’s student Samuel Ayeni examines how lifestyle changes affect the health of Nigerian immigrants in America.
Meet TCU's Largest Ph.D. in Health Sciences Cohort
Help us welcome the largest Ph.D. in Health Sciences cohort in TCU history!
Harris College Expands with New Research Annex, Elevating TCU's Academic and Research Footprint
TCU is growing its academic research. And so is Harris College through the opening of its new research facility, the Harris Research Annex.
Harris College Establishes Center for Neurodegenerative Disease
TCU’s new Center for Neurodegenerative Disease is dedicated to solving one of our time's most pressing public health challenges, aiming to reduce the devastating effects of dementia and Parkinson's disease on individuals, families and society as a whole.
Brett Favre's Diagnosis Raises Questions, TCU Parkinson's Expert Sheds Light
Dean of Harris College and Parkinson’s researcher and expert Chris Watts sheds some light surrounding Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre’s recent Parkinson’s diagnosis.
TCU Unveils Transformative Pathway to Empower Future Nurse Educators
The new Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)-to-Ph.D. in Nursing bridge program offers DNP-educated nurses a streamlined pathway to earning a doctoral degree in nursing.
LiiNK Center for Healthy Play Receives Blue Impact Grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
TCU's The LiiNK Project has received a $25,000 Blue Impact grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) to support the project’s initiative to increase physical activity through recess in underserved communities.