Congratulations to the following Health and Exercise Science Organizations and Students for their awards at the Leadership Recognition Banquet on March 30, 2016.
Student Public Health Association- SERVE Outstanding Organization Award (Pictured to the left)
Kevin Ogle- Greek Man of the Year Award
Connor Pratt- Outstanding Greek Chapter President
Jeremy “JJ” Dorrell- Athletic Leadership Award
This semester, the HLTH 150 students have been focusing on understanding food insecurity within the state of Missouri. To reinforce course concepts, students spent a night with the Food Bank packing Buddy Packs. They managed to pack almost 1300 buddy packs within 45 minutes! They almost broke the record for the fastest buddy packing in one night.
Danna Kelly Herrick just ran in her second Olympic Marathon Trial and sent us this update.
“I am proud to be a Bulldog and feel honored to have had the opportunities while at Truman State University in academics (Exercise Science major, Spanish minor), athletics (2-time All-American in Cross Country and Track and Field, school record holder in the 3000 meter steeplechase), and extra-curricular activities (Cardinal Key service organization, Fellowship of Christian Athletes). Following graduation from Truman State University (2009) I went on to earn my Doctorate in Physical Therapy from
Des Moines University (Des Moines, Iowa) in 2012. I continued competitive running on the roads while in physical therapy school, qualifying for the Olympic Trials Marathon in 2012. I began working in the outpatient orthopedic setting for Rock Valley Physical Therapy following my schooling and continue work part-time, currently. I trained and raced Ironman Wisconsin with my husband (Justin) in 2014, where we both qualified for and raced in the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, in the fall of 2015. I recently competed in the Olympic
Trials Marathon for the second time in Los Angeles. It has been such a fun and exiting journey through work, competitive triathlon and marathon, and life in the ‘real world’ since leaving Kirksville. I often reflect on my opportunities and special experiences during my time at Truman and feel very blessed to have had the encouragement and support to push beyond myself. I am so thankful for the relationships I formed and the memories I made as a bulldog, as these helped shape who I am today and what I continue to strive to become as I journey onward.”
The bonds that come from hours spent together at practice and playing alongside one another in games proved to be beneficial for members of the women’s club basketball team when they encountered a potentially tragic accident.
In November, while en route to a tournament in Milwaukee, Wis., five members of the team witnessed an automobile accident on Highway 63, just north of the Missouri-Iowa border. A deer jumped in front of an oncoming vehicle, shattering the windshield and causing the car to swerve before the driver was able to bring it to a stop on the side of the road.
“We all saw the deer hit the car and it instantly looked like a situation that could have caused massive injuries to the passengers in the car,” Rachel Meinert said. “It was just our human nature to stop and make sure that the people in the car were OK. We never even considered not stopping.”
While the club basketball team typically caravans to tournaments, this was the only car making the trip that witnessed the accident. As luck would have it, four of the five team members had first aid and/or CPR training.
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In December 2015, students from ES 224 and HLTH 349 Research Methods courses presented their research at a poster presentation from Drs. Brian Snyder, Jerry Mayhew, and Alicia Wodika.
Students Alicia Wolken, Bailie O’Connell, and Gabby Stuhr present their research regarding coping skills for stress among college students.
Athletic training students Brendan Boyle, Aaron Peterson, and Brock Wright presented their research regarding stretching and vertical jump.
Students Allison Crew, Paige Clawson, Rachel Meinert, and Becca Millard presented their research on body measurements and leg strength.
Richard Neboh, Brianna Smith, Bailey O’Drobinak, and Jordan Allen presented their research on academic support and student athletes.
The Health and Exercise Science Department recently
purchased a new High-Speed Treadmill for the Human Performance Lab. The treadmill has a top speed of 26 miles per hour. This can be helpful for high speed training to develop running speed. It is also useful for determining maximum oxygen intake testing using the 40° incline.
The treadmill can be used for rehabilitation since it has an unloading system capable of reducing the user’s body weight, allowing them to walk or run at lighter body weight. Safety is always a main priority in both rehabilitation and training, therefore it comes equipped with a harness system to prevent participants from falling.
On November 10th, Environmental Buddies and the HLTH 362 course presented an activity about recycling to Mrs. Lechner’s second grade class at Kirksville Primary. The Environmental Buddies group was organized by Sydney Smith, Lauren Houk, Miley Vu, and Aviance Webb (pictured below).
Students Sydney Smith and Chris Bogguss work with students on their bird feeder craft.
In HLTH 362: Environmental Health, students presented their ‘second-life’ projects. All objects were made from second-hand items to create a new, final product including shelves, a cat post/bed, wooden chest, flower vases, a clock, a lamp, games, and accessories.
On October 28th, students from HLTH 362 presented their ‘second-life’ projects on Sustainability Day. Sustainability Day was co-hosted with the President’s Sustainability Action Committee, Student Government, and the Bike Coop.
(Left) From left to right, students pictured include Maddie Moran, Lauren Renschler, Courtney West, and Gillian Mwangi.
(Right) Student, Cody Scott shows off his lamp made completely from used car parts. Posters were developed by students from the class including Natalie Wronkiewicz and Clare Pond.
On October 22nd, HLTH 362 spent half the day at Possibility Alliance in LaPlata to learn more about sustainable living. Possibility Alliance is a sanctuary run by Ethan and Sarah Hughes as well as countless volunteers. Students’ eyes were open to the idea of living in the present and learning how to live a more sustainable life, while also discussing key environmental issues.
Athletic Training students Brock Wright and Aaron Patterson competed in the NATA #BetterTogether photo contest in November to win a trip to the 2016 NATA National Convention in Baltimore. This contest was open to all certified athletic trainers and athletic training students. Their theme was ‘Brock and Aaron support their school and athletes in any way possible! Like tape and prewrap!’ Out of 200 entries, the Truman Athletic Training students won the competition gaining the most votes! They have won free airfare, registration and housing to the national convention in Baltimore in June 2016!