Health and Exercise Studies

Nov 1, 2018

HES Faculty Staying Active During the Summer: Darrin DeReu

Darrin DeReu, MS, ATC, attended the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Training Conference in Ocean City, Maryland.  The purpose of this conference is to enhance the quality of health care for athletes and those engaged in physical activity, and to advance the profession of athletic training through education and research in the prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of… 

Sep 21, 2018

HES faculty at World ITU Championships

While competing for Team USA, HES faculty Renee Harrington and Sally Almekinders both placed at the World ITU championships in Denmark this month. Renee competed in the Olympic distance Duathlon, placing 8th overall and 4th for the USA. Additionally, Renee’s picture is being used on the World ITU website, and in their press release. In her age… 

Sep 21, 2018

TRIO students learn about careers in health and exercise

Dr. Kari Lewis, Teaching Assistant Professor in Health and Exercise Studies, welcomed 30 middle school students from Johnston and Wake County as part of the TRIO Program at NC State this summer. Students were from Zebulon Middle, Smithfield Middle, Selma Middle, and Wendell Middle schools. About TRIO Federal TRIO Programs were established to support the nation’s commitment… 

Aug 29, 2018

“Put it Away and Say Hey!”

Did you know, cell phone use could double or even triple the weight of your head, which could lead to neck strain, poor posture, and back issues? 

May 17, 2018

Take Eight at State: Are You Up to the Challenge?

As students are enrolling in classes for the coming semester, Health and Exercise Studies is once again issuing each Wolfpack student a challenge: Take Eight at State.