UIndy Department of Kinesiology, Health, and Sport Sciences

One degree down, another to go! After receiving his bachelor's last Saturday, first-generation college grad Christian Mireles will continue on with UIndy Interprofessional Health & Aging Studies Department to pursue his master's in Healthcare Administration.

"I chose UIndy because of the sense of belonging I felt here when I arrived on campus," said Christian. "It just felt like a tight-knit community that I wanted to be part of."

Read more about Christian's experience on : https://bit.ly/3pny2DL.

Did you know that UIndy has a Dietetic Internship Program? Recently several of our students were charged with planning and preparing lunch for the Board of Trustees and Mayor Joe Hogsett!

Considering a master's degree in sport management? Choose UIndy!
Intelligent.com has named UIndy to its list of Best Master's in Sports Management Degree Programs in 2023. We ranked #19 out of more than 3,0000 schools in the nation, based on tuition costs, admission, retention and graduation rates, reputation, and the student resources provided for online students. Call graduate admissions counselor Colleen Hepner for more info! (317) 788-3354.

UIndy Sport Management alumna Audrey Becker Shafer is the event and program director of the NFL Combine, which will be staying in Indianapolis through 2024. Not only is this good news for Indianapolis, it's good news for UIndy to see a graduate excel and to be located close to the action, which provides significant hands-on opportunities for current Sport Management students.

The NFL Scouting Combine is staying in Indianapolis for 2023-2024 After a threat that it could leave, the NFL Scouting Combine will remain in Indianapolis for at least the next two years.

There is still time to make your donation to . You can choose to support student scholarships, specific programs, or the general UIndy Fund. Thank you for your support. https://www.givecampus.com/7zl82b

UIndy Day: April 21, 2022 Join me and make a gift on Day: April 21, 2022

The 7th annual UIndy Day is coming! Can't wait? No problem! You can make your gift to support UIndy today. Click the link below, then share your UIndy photos and spirit on your social media accounts on Thursday, April 21.

UIndy Day: April 21, 2022 Join me and make a gift on Day: April 21, 2022

Celebrating National Public Health Week. Learn more about our public health programs here: https://www.uindy.edu/health-sciences/kinesiology/public-health-program

Need somewhere fun and free for your kids to shake off all that pent up winter energy? UIndy Sport Management students will be providing free hour-long activities on the days/times below. Call 317-327-7220 today to register.

The 10th Special Olympics Youth Basketball Tournament at University of Indianapolis -- Saturday, March 26th, 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M in Ruth Lilly and Nicoson Halls

UIndy students collaborate with Special Olympics Indiana to hold only all-youth tourney in world

Students from a University of Indianapolis Applied Event Management course, in collaboration with Special Olympics Indiana, will host the tenth annual Special Olympics Youth Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 26, at the University of Indianapolis.

“Everything that happens on March 26 is the result of the students' efforts,” said University of Indianapolis Professor and Sports Management Program Director Jennifer VanSickle. “It is the students that plan and implement every aspect of the event, from securing and supervising volunteers to creating the game schedule and making sure that the day runs smoothly. It is the ultimate resume-building experience. We are honored that Special Olympics Indiana trusts us to run this very special event.”

Since 2010, the Special Olympics Youth Basketball Tournament has served as the only basketball tournament in the world designed specifically for Special Olympians ages eight to 21. This year’s tenth anniversary will bring together teams from all across Indiana to compete in a 5v5 tournament, skills competition, and basketball clinic led by the University of Indianapolis’s Women’s Basketball Team.

“Indiana offers the only all-youth Special Olympics basketball tournament in the world, and this year is even more important because the University of Indianapolis is hosting us for the tenth time,” said Special Olympics Indiana Manager of Sports Programs Patrick Kozlowski. “We’re fortunate to have a community partner like UIndy who not only serves as host but also allows us to work with a small group of sport management students who plan and organize the tournament. The students put their own variation on the tournament each year, and I’m excited to see them put the exciting plans they have for our athletes into action.”

This event is free and open to the public. View current University COVID-19 policies here https://uindy.edu/coronavirus/president-announcements -030222

As the Super Bowl takes place this weekend, these UIndy Sport Management grad students have an understanding for the hard work it takes to pull off a major sporting event.
https://you.uindy.edu/the-efforts-of-sports-management-grad-students-robyn-griffin-shelby-solomon-and-isaac-wonderlin-pay-off-during-january-cfp/

In a look at the safest states during COVID, WalletHub asked several experts about vaccines, federal policy, the media's role during the pandemic and more. Our our Dr. Heidi Hancher-Rauch weighed in with her thoughts. You can read her responses here: https://wallethub.com/edu/safest-states-during-covid/86567 =Heidi_Hancher-Rauch

Safest States During COVID-19 Safest States During COVID-19Adam McCann, Financial WriterJan 27, 2022Adam McCann, Financial Writer Jan 27, 2022 As the U.S. continues its efforts to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic and the surging omicron variant, staying safe is one of Americans’ top concerns. Safety is also essential for getting...

We know our students are terrific. We love it when others recognize it, too. UIndy Master of Public Health student Samantha Mundt was recently awarded the 2022 Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) Chapter Student Recognition Award for her contributions to her local Indiana SOPHE chapter. In 2021, Samantha served as the Student Representative to the InSOPHE’s Board of Directors and has been elected to the position of Advocacy Chair for 2022. She will receive her award at SOPHE’s Annual Conference where she is co-presenting on ”Changing Advocacy Strategies with the ARCH of the Era” alongside Professor and Director of the Public Health Program, Dr. Heidi Hancher-Rauch. Samantha completed her UIndy undergraduate degree in Public Health Education and Promotion in 2021 and will graduate from our MPH program in August 2022.

Congratulations to Dr. Isabell Mills and Dr. Brian Reagan for being selected by students as the UIndy KHSS Students’ Choice Professors for Fall Semester 2021!

Excellent guidance for exercise professionals from KHSS faculty Dr. Mindy Mayol.

Dr. Mindy Mayol, faculty in our Exercise Science program, recently wrote a blog post titled "Keep Your Clients Coming Back: Five Key Ingredients to a Client-centered Approach for Exercise Professionals" for the American College of Sports Medicine. https://www.acsm.org/all-blog-posts/certification-blog/acsm-certified-blog/2021/12/15/keep-your-clients-coming-back-five-key-ingredients-to-a-client-centered-approach-for-exercise-professionals

Today is . If you choose to give to UIndy (and we hope you do), you can designate your contribution to wherever you want it to go -- area of most need, scholarships, a particular department. To make your gift, go here: https://www.givecampus.com/schools/UniversityofIndianapolis/uindy-givingtuesday-2021

UIndy #GivingTuesday 2021 Join me and make a gift of $20 or more to UIndy on and you could get a UIndy puzzle!

Tonight at 6pm from the comfort of wherever you happen to be.

Wondering what to do after you graduate from college? Interested in a health-related career, but not sure if taking care of people is right for you? Join Metropolitan Indianapolis Central Indiana AHEC tonight for a virtual Post-Grad Talk about UIndy's Master of Public Health program.

Please help us congratulate Dr. Gary Long on successfully completing the IRONMAN this weekend in Panama City Beach, Florida!

More than 18 months into the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Heidi Hancher-Rauch, chair of the public health program at UIndy, is still being called on by local media to explain news about the virus and the vaccines. In this clip, she discusses the CDC's recommendations about the Pfizer vaccine booster.
https://www.wthr.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/cdc-advisers-back-booster-for-certain-americans-indiana-expert-weighs-in-on-growing-questions/531-70145a40-091f-4b07-a0bd-549ca3acb772?fbclid=IwAR2npIZpxdTgAtd-pf4rOLVhr0LHLTq_9Nt8GufwHI5KM7JK3vQDIE7897Y

CDC advisers back booster for certain Americans, Indiana expert weighs in on growing questions Millions of Americans can soon sign up for a third dose of the Pfizer vaccine.

The NCAA men's March Madness is filled with undergraduate college students. The whole tournament is built around them. But it might surprise you to learn that one of those undergrads was UIndy sport management major Savahana Dye. Through an internship with Landmark Events, Savahana found herself working on the event level of the tournament directing players, coaches and media to where they needed to be and keeping them from where they weren't supposed to be.

"I learned that there are so many moving parts behind the scenes," she said. "There are going to be people that work the gates and in the stands, but there is always a whole other aspect behind the scenes. This experience taught me that every job in game-day operations are important, even entry-level ones."

Our public health faculty have been happy to serve both the university in developing its response to COVID-19 and the community by sharing our expertise in numerous media appearances.

CDC director says colleges 'stepped up' despite his concerns that students would make the pandemic difficult to contain Despite early outbreaks of Covid-19 on college campuses, mitigation strategies have helped fight the virus, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.

This year, when you support UIndy on with a gift of $10 or more, you’ll receive a UIndy ornament featuring Grady the Greyhound, hand-made by a UIndy student in our School of Education makerspace! When making your gift, be sure to select "Yes, I would like a Grady ornament!" in order to receive this special keepsake. (In order to spread the UIndy spirit to as many as possible, ornaments will be limited to one per donor.) https://www.givecampus.com/oly2jj

We've worked hard this year to be a light in the darkness that this pandemic has brought. Your contribution to UIndy will help us continue to shine for students, faculty, staff, and the greater community. Thank you for considering UIndy as part of your charitable giving.

UIndy #GivingTuesday 2020 Join me with a gift to on and you could get a Grady the Greyhound ornament!

It is always exciting to see students working in the field. We found just that on the https://karunaprecision.org/services/physical-health/ website. Master of Exercise Science graduate, Brooklyn Herbert, is a featured provider on the site. In addition, current Master of Exercise Science student, Hunter Stafford, can be seen working with a client for during a research project.

Physical Health | Karuna Precision Wellness Center | Indianapolis, IN The mind, body, and spirit connection is an important component in the healing process. When our thoughts, feelings, and bodily experience are in harmony, we are much more likely to feel healthy and whole.

The next BeWell Stress Management Series session starts in 30 mins - please join us for a little yoga and active relaxation!

BeWell is committed to helping UIndy employees connect with health resources, evidenced-based wellness tips and strategies to remain safe, well and productive during the COVID-19 pandemic. We will discuss mindfulness techniques, restorative yoga, and spiritual wellness in addition to general stress management and goal setting. We are currently meeting every Wednesday from 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm. Hope to see you there!

BeWell Program 2020
A stress management series for faculty and staff at the University of Indianapolis

Session 2 (Wed, 10/28/2020): Mindfulness practice with Alyssa Alonso from UIndy Counseling Center
https://uindy.zoom.us/j/94738293983?pwd=K2RjUzlRZ1lQWWFoL0FjVEFaZjhvQT09

Session 3 (Wed, 11/4/2020: Restorative Yoga with Dr. Taylor McGann from School of Occupational Therapy
https://uindy.zoom.us/j/91788571130?pwd=UWFhTGZwaHJlOGJwV2JEZThRcEltUT09

Session 4 (Wed, 11/11/2020): Spiritual Wellness with Arionne Williams from Office of Ecumenical and Interfaith Programs
https://uindy.zoom.us/j/91788571130?pwd=UWFhTGZwaHJlOGJwV2JEZThRcEltUT09

BeWell is committed to helping UIndy employees connect with health resources, evidenced-based wellness tips and strategies to remain safe, well and productive during the COVID-19 pandemic. We will discuss mindfulness techniques, restorative yoga, and spiritual wellness in addition to general stress management and goal setting. We are currently meeting every Wednesday from 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm. Hope to see you there!

BeWell Program 2020
A stress management series for faculty and staff at the University of Indianapolis

Session 2 (Wed, 10/28/2020): Mindfulness practice with Alyssa Alonso from UIndy Counseling Center
https://uindy.zoom.us/j/94738293983?pwd=K2RjUzlRZ1lQWWFoL0FjVEFaZjhvQT09

Session 3 (Wed, 11/4/2020: Restorative Yoga with Dr. Taylor McGann from School of Occupational Therapy
https://uindy.zoom.us/j/91788571130?pwd=UWFhTGZwaHJlOGJwV2JEZThRcEltUT09

Session 4 (Wed, 11/11/2020): Spiritual Wellness with Arionne Williams from Office of Ecumenical and Interfaith Programs
https://uindy.zoom.us/j/91788571130?pwd=UWFhTGZwaHJlOGJwV2JEZThRcEltUT09