Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences News
The department of kinesiology and nutrition sciences within the School of Integrated Health Sciences provides a high-quality educational experience in the areas of kinesiology, nutrition sciences, and athletic training. Students receive rigorous classroom instruction aided by computer and multimedia instruction, practical laboratory immersion, and clinical experiences.
Current Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences News
A monthly roundup of the top news stories featuring UNLV staff and students.
From the football field to the classroom to the community, highly decorated UNLV linebacker Jackson Woodard is consumed with being the best version of himself.
A collection of news highlights featuring students and faculty.
Nutrition sciences professor Neda Akhavan's recent study suggests spuds as a potential superfood for those with Type 2 diabetes.
Roundup of the hottest news headlines featuring UNLV students and staff.
Dr. John Pierce creates a scholarship to support student veterans in UNLV's School of Integrated Health Sciences.
Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences In The News
Most people in the United States don’t consume enough whole grains. And that’s a problem, experts say.
Struggling to fit workouts into your busy week? You’re not alone. New research suggests that “weekend warriors” who pack at least 150 minutes of exercise into one or two days enjoy similar health benefits to those who spread workouts throughout the week. Both groups had reduced risks for over 260 diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, and mental health conditions, the findings showed.
What is rhabdomyolysis and how do you recognize it? Let's start with a practical case. It seemed that Chris Thornham had found the perfect training regime for his needs. At the time, he was working with a fitness coach who usually trains cyclists and 15 hours of his week were devoted to training for a 200-kilometer mountain bike race, which was routine for an exceptional guy like him.
Working a desk job is a reliable way to get your bag, but not so much your steps. That is, unless you’re privy to the best under desk treadmills, which allow you to take hot girl walks while clearing your inbox or participating in Zoom calls.
If it feels like you’ve been noticing more body-weight workout content on your social feeds—the kinds of exercises your grandfather might have done in gym class—you’re not imagining things. Fitness, like fashion, is cyclical. As sure as skinny jeans will be cool again, you can bet that training styles like calisthenics will always come back around. But this isn’t about nostalgia. Whether we’re talking about bringing back your grandfather’s workout or his gym shorts, it has to hold up in the present day. And in the case of calisthenics, it totally makes sense why this is happening right now.
Stranded on a desert island, I could live off nothing but bread, bananas and broccoli. That’s what I say, anyway. My wife scoffs. What about protein? Hmm, beans, I suppose, sticking stubbornly to my B-inspired list. But I’m no nutritionist. And like many people, I’m often confused by the competing and conflicting claims about what we should eat.
