News: Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences

man outside
People |

The research he’s done at UNLV has set Eggleston on a path to addressing movement-related impairments in children with developmental disorders or disabilities.

woman with AED
People |

Athletic trainer Chely Arias’ quick actions on a high school ball field turned a harrowing scene into a happy ending.

Portrait of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences Professor Gabriele Wulf.
People |

Kinesiology professor Gabriele Wulf’s studies on athletic performance aligns with the surge of pro sports teams in Southern Nevada.

Portrait Graham McGinnis
People |

Finding a way to merge his interest in sports and passion for science led this new faculty member to his career in kinesiology and exercise physiology.

two men
People |

Med student and community leader share a vision for a healthier Las Vegas.

Chef Mark Sandoval
Athletics |

Chef Mark Sandoval leading interdisciplinary pilot program to feed basketball team breakfast, and that might just be the tip of the omelette.

A basket containing grapes
Business and Community |

UNLV dietitian Samantha Coogan on the pros and cons of organic vs. gluten-free, avoiding the afternoon sugar or caffeine crash, and making healthy options fun.

Masai Takahashi helps a player off the field
People |

UNLV's athletic training program grads make it to the big leagues.

Kinesiology professor Brach Poston
Research |

Brach Poston's research on electrical stimulation shows promise for Parkinson's patients.

Yen Lu
Campus News |

One of UNLV's oldest traditions — the Holiday Card Tree Scholarship — is spreading good wishes while raising funds for students like Yen Lu.

Brian Schilling
People |

The chair of the department of kinesiology and nutrition sciences says his interest in the field sprang from his years as an athlete.

closeup of a runner's shoes
Research |

UNLV research shows you might need to literally walk a mile in someone's shoes to find the best fit.