Kinesiology
One Collapse. Countless Saves.
One Collapse. Countless Saves. Can we stop deadly heat in its tracks with ice and science? With half a lap left in the 10k race, Douglas Casa collapsed. The 16-year-old had dreamed of competing in New York’s Empire State Games since he was 12. He made the cut that June, finishing in the top two […]
How’s Your Hydration? A New Tool from UConn Researchers Helps Athletes Find Out
Synthesizing data from 16 human field studies, a new tool from UConn's Korey Stringer Institute aims to help athletes and the general public stay hydrated and healthy
Better Hydration May Lead to Better Sleep
Sleep quantity and quality were both evaluated as part of the study
Learning from the Dead to Better Serve the Living
UConn’s Human Anatomy Learning Laboratory (HALL) is a state-of-the-art cadaver facility that provides educational opportunities for UConn students, health care professionals, and those aspiring to enter the medical field
CAHNR Welcomes New Faculty Members for Fall 2025
Bringing new expertise and fresh perspectives to an already thriving academic community, new educators join several CAHNR departments
New Scoring System for Horse Skin, Coat Condition Provides Insights into Parasite Impact
'By being on top of it, we prevent it from being a problem later on for the animals'
From Sideline to Lifeline: Advancing Emergency Skills in Athletic Training Education
UConn’s Institute for Sports Medicine (ISM) recently hosted a workshop for athletic trainers from across Connecticut to address updated guidance on Emergency Action Plans
Cooling Garments Can Protect Laborers in a Hotter World
A new paper from researchers in the Korey Stringer Institute (KSI) demonstrates that commercially available body-cooling garments provide significant protection against extreme heat
Kumar Venkitanarayanan Named Interim Dean of UConn’s College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Venkitanarayanan is a leader in the field of egg and poultry meat safety and has served in several leadership roles within the University
Athletic Trainer Employment in High Schools Associated with Fewer Fatalities and Injuries
A growing body of research demonstrates the importance of having athletic trainers employed in high schools, including two new papers including UConn researchers