What's Happening

Get the latest news and updates related to Health, Exercise & Sport Studies at Denison University.

2022

Faculty

Prof. Greg Lott returns to PHE editorial board

The Physical & Health Education announced Assistant Professor Greg Lott was reappointed its editorial board.

Date: February 4, 2022

2020

Faculty

Taking a Knee, Voting, and Making Speech Matter

Prof. Robert Bennett participates in a panel discussion to develop action-oriented strategies for social justice.

Date: July 22, 2020

Spotlights

Exploring what it means to be an athletic trainer

HESS major Jay Branch ’24 is leveraging lots of opportunities to explore his future career.

Big Red swimmer’s winning attitude leads to medical research

John Stauffer's competitive spirit propelled his excellence in sports and the classroom.

Peter McManus ’20, pursuing doctorate in physical therapy

HESS graduate Peter McManus ’20 is at Northwestern University, pursuing a doctorate in physical therapy.

Q & A with Neal Austria ’20, athletic training at U. Michigan

HESS grad Neal Austria shares his journey to the University of Michigan's football program.

Photo of the 2015-16 Champion Big Red women's basketball team

Q & A with Val Province '19, clinical research coordinator

HESS grad Val Province shares her journey to the Cleveland Clinic as a clinical research coordinator.

Abby standing in front of Nationwide Arena

Abby Scully '21, event specialist with Columbus Blue Jackets

HESS grad Abby Scully shares her reflections on her directed study that led the way to her first job with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Photo of Maddox helping a football player

Q & A with Alison Maddox '19, athletic trainer with Arizona State

HESS grad Alison Maddox shares her path to become the athletic trainer for the Beach Volleyball Team at Arizona State University.

Denison Magazine

Pedagogy perfected

Denison's Teaching Seminar introduces relevant teaching topics, stimulates discussion within the group, and builds community for new faculty members.

Taka Higuchi '20 celebrating commencement

The Value of Empathy

As a patient care assistant in a children’s hospital Taka Higuchi ‘20 provides a welcoming and calming presence at the start of an anxiety-filled day.

Years of competition forge unlikely bond

Top athletes in the pool, James Baker ’20 and Dayen Wilson ’21 found competitive excellence as they strove against each other for almost 3 years.

How We Learn

The Potential Awesomeness of ADHD

Through a support group for students with ADHD, Adriana Culotta‘20 has learned to manage — and even embrace — her ADHD.

How We Learn

No Limits

HESS major Bronwyn McGary finds strength in her father’s philosophy when the road is hard — like when she was diagnosed with an autoimmune illness.

How We Learn

Play Ball Better

A physics lab figures out the mechanics of throwing a baseball.

How We Learn

Improving Growth and Learning Through Sport

Assistant Professor Greg Lott’s research is helping student-athletes achieve transformative growth.

Where We Go

A Career Full of Passion: Building Strong Lives with Lacrosse

Spencer Riehl '13 knows lacrosse, and he's even more interested in how the game can help change lives.

What's Happening

Faculty

Three Denison professors awarded tenure in 2024

Inside-the-beltway internship yields great experiences

Denison’s Liv Gjestvang recognized as technology leader

What's Happening

2022

2020

Spotlights

Exploring what it means to be an athletic trainer

Big Red swimmer’s winning attitude leads to medical research

Peter McManus ’20, pursuing doctorate in physical therapy

Q & A with Neal Austria ’20, athletic training at U. Michigan

Q & A with Val Province '19, clinical research coordinator

Abby Scully '21, event specialist with Columbus Blue Jackets

Q & A with Alison Maddox '19, athletic trainer with Arizona State

Pedagogy perfected

The Value of Empathy

Years of competition forge unlikely bond

The Potential Awesomeness of ADHD

No Limits

Play Ball Better

Improving Growth and Learning Through Sport

A Career Full of Passion: Building Strong Lives with Lacrosse

What's Happening

Prof. Greg Lott returns to PHE editorial board

Dr. Amy Acton speaks on Nov. 10, 2021

Faculty member selected to fellowship