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Koutroumpis’ Fitness Walking Course Receives Quality Matters Certification for Course Design Quality

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Renee Harrington and another runner

Mar 14, 2022

Harrington Places 1st Amongst Women, 5th Overall in AdventHealth Winter Duathlon

Department of Health and Exercise Studies faculty member Renee Harrington recently competed in the AdventHealth Winter Duathlon Series in Groveland, Fla., where she placed 5th overall and 1st amongst women. 
Scott Schneider and Students at ICOL 2022

Feb 25, 2022

Schneider Presents at WEA International Conference on Outdoor Leadership

Health and Exercise Studies faculty member Scott Schneider was driven to reflect on the world of outdoor leadership's most important topics after attending the WEA International Conference on Outdoor Leadership. 
Kari Lewis

Jan 28, 2022

Kari Lewis Reflects on 33 Years with HES

Department of Health and Exercise Studies faculty member Kari Lewis retires after 33 years with NC State University. 
Renee Harrington headshot

Nov 22, 2021

Harrington Presents to NASA for Journey to Wellness Program

Created in 2020 by the NASA Health Promotion Wellness and Fitness Program, the Journey to Wellness program aims to generate positive change in the health and well-being of the NASA community. The program consists of monthly events which feature high-quality presentations on health-related topics that help people effectively manage pandemic-related strains on working life, specifically,… 
Image to show an empty dance studio

Nov 22, 2021

New Faces and New Spaces in the Department of Health and Exercise Studies

In Fall 2021, the Department of Health and Exercise Studies was fortunate to welcome three new full-time faculty members to the department. 
Jerick Garrett in a black NC State jacket and Adidas hat

Nov 12, 2021

Concepts Outside of the Classroom

HESF 107 - Run Conditioning student Jerick Garrett utilizes concepts he’s learned in class to promote healthy habits for teenagers at group home. 
Renee Harrington and her students do pushups during class

Oct 12, 2021

High-Intensity Conditioning Class Teaches Students Invaluable Skills

Taught by Lecturer Renee Harrington, HESF 113, or High-Intensity Conditioning, teaches students how to lead healthier lives through proper exercise and wellness techniques. 

Oct 11, 2021

DASA Assessment Administers Quantitative Literacy Assessment through Health and Exercise Studies Partnership

This fall, DASA Assessment partnered with faculty in the Department of Health and Exercise Studies to administer a quantitative literacy assessment to first-year students enrolled in their courses. Read on to learn what they found. 
Tommy Holden, Kristian Jackson and his son remove branches and brush as they clear a path for a bike trail in Lake Raleigh Woods

Oct 5, 2021

Forging New Paths

The Department of Health and Exercise Studies has received a grant from the NC State University Sustainability Fund to help continue the development of hiking and biking trails as well as educational opportunities in Lake Raleigh Woods. 
Professor Peter Koutroumpis talks to students in his Fitness Walking class.

Sep 30, 2021

Koutroumpis’ Fitness Walking Course Receives Quality Matters Certification for Course Design Quality

Quality Matters, a nationally recognized, faculty-centered, peer-review process that certifies the quality of online courses, has recognized HESF 102 Fitness Walking for its commitment to quality assurance through course design that meets Quality Matters Standards.