An Exercise Science course offers a win-win scenario every semester giving students valuable training experience and employees free training/discounted membership benefits.
Faculty members Melanie Perreault, Pamela Beach, and Lauren Lieberman along with three students from the Department of Kinesiology, Sport Studies, and Physical Education attended the 15th International CHARGE Syndrome Conference in Orlando, FL on July 20-23 to present and conduct research on motor development and physical activity in children with CHARGE syndrome.
Physical Education Teacher Education students Chloe Peer and Megan Hale were recognized as SUNY Brockport’s “Outstanding Majors of the Year” at the SHAPE America/Society of Health and Physical Educators of America’s national convention.
Contributions of a 19th Century Brockport alum modernized the way people still to this day understand Physical Education by emphasizing the link between science and fitness.
Dr. Lauren Lieberman, Distinguished Service Professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Sport Studies, and Physical Education (KSSPE), published a memoir about her journey with Camp Abilities titled, “The Camp Abilities Story.”
On December 15, 2022, Physical Education student teacher candidates from the Department of Kinesiology, Sport Studies, and Physical Education (KSSPE) participated in mock interviews during their last student teaching seminar on campus.
The Department of Kinesiology, Sport Studies, and Physical Education (KSSPE) received an “Exhibitor Award” from the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance at the recent state professional conference in Verona, NY.
Katriana Belknap, Honors College alum, published two articles from her honor’s thesis with faculty members from the Department of Kinesiology, Sport Studies, and Physical Education.
The Strength and Conditioning Concentration of the Exercise Science Major is seeking accreditation through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Mario Fontana, Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Sport Studies, and Physical Education (KSSPE), published an article in the peer-reviewed journal, Sport Psychologist.
Distinguished Service Professor Lauren Lieberman and four undergraduate Brockport students helped to start a new Camp Abilities in Switzerland in collaboration with Fribourg University. Samantha Benzel, Lindsay Allen, Olivia Schaeber, and Daniel Behrend traveled to Switzerland and helped to coach the athletes from Switzerland and Ukranian refugees.
Camp Abilities was held on campus from June 25 to July 2. There were 37 children who were visually impaired, 35 coaches, and over 50 staff members. Thank you to everyone on campus who helped us make the week a memorable experience for the athletes.
Camp Abilities is now in its 27th year, but only its 25th face-to-face. After two years of virtual programming, Camp Abilities will host 45 children who are blind or visually impaired on campus the week of June 26-July 2, 2022.
Distinguished Service Professor Dr. Robert Schneider (Department of Kinesiology, Sport Studies, and Physical Education) was chosen to serve as President of the ninth Hippocrates Congress on Medical and Health Sciences and on an editorial board.
On Thursday, May 12, 2022, Physical Education student teacher candidates from the Department of Kinesiology, Sport Studies, and Physical Education (KSSPE) participated in mock interviews during their last student teaching seminar on campus.
Multiple faculty members from the Department of Kinesiology, Sport Studies, and Physical Education (KSSPE) contributed to the new edition of Adapted Physical Activity and Sport.
Dr. Mario Fontana published a book chapter titled “Teach Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics With a Sense of Humor: Why (and How to) Be a Funnier and More Effective STEM Educator and Laugh All the Way to Your Classroom.”
Members of Phi Epsilon Kappa (the Department of Kinesiology, Sport Studies, and Physical Education honor’s fraternity) participated in the 17th annual Canal Clean Sweep.
Kayli Brown, a senior in the Department of Kinesiology, Sport Studies, and Physical Education (KSSPE), was selected as the physical education Major of the Year. She will be honored at the 2022 SHAPE America conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Dr. Robert C. Schneider, Department of Kinesiology, Sport Studies, and Physical Education (KSSPE) gave an invited in-person speech in Dubrovnik, Croatia at the 19th Annual Scientific Conference of Montenegrin Sports Academy.
Two students in the Department of Kinesology, Sport Studies, and Physical Education (KSSPE) received national scholar awards from the American Kinesiology Association.
Jason Rich, an adjunct lecturer in the Department of Kinesiology, Sports Studies, and Physical Education, published three peer-reviewed articles in the month of March.
Cesar R. Torres, Professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Sport Studies, and Physical Education, weighs in on the 2022 Winter Olympic Games and how it ties into his course, Ethics of Sport.
Melanie Perreault, Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Sport Studies, and Physical Education, was elected to the Board of Directors of the American Kinesiology Association to serve a three-year term.
Eric Sandler was named to the National Board of Directors of Phi Epsilon Kappa, the honor society for majors in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education, and Sport Management.
On Thursday, December 16, 2021, Physical Education student teacher candidates from the Department of Kinesiology, Sport Studies, and Physical Education (KSSPE) participated in mock interviews during their last student teaching seminar on campus.
Dr. Christine Hopple (Associate Professor) and Derrick Biehl (adjunct lecturer) from the Department of Kinesiology, Sport Studies, and Physical Education (KSSPE) presented at a conference alongside undergraduate and graduate physical education students.
