NEWS
Dr. Kristof Kipp discusses his recent trip to the Olympic Training Center
MU's Program in Exercise Science director, along with a colleague and grad students, recently spent time in Colorado Springs capturing data to aid coaches and athletes who are preparing for the next championships in Olympic weightlifting.
Former EXPH student back working for Marquette Athletics
Noel Kruse, a locally-raised EXPH '22 grad, received her Master in Athlteic Training degree the following year at Marquette and developed a goal to one day return to MU to work for its NCAA Division I athletics program. After getting valuable experience in the field, that opportunity to return to MU came sooner than she thought.
The research of Dr. Chris Sundberg featured in Outside magazine
Program faculty member, Dr. Chris Sundberg, explores muscle function, and the research by his team on the decline in physical power production with aging received attention in Outside.
Program Director of MU's Exercise Science Program featured on various podcasts
Sharing his expertise in sports where athlete explosiveness is essential, Dr. Kristof Kipp has been a guest on numerous podcasts over the last year, including The Garage Strength Podcast (1, 2), the Throw Big Throw Far Podcast (1), and the Philosophical Weigtlifting Podcast (1).
Standout athlete and EXPH graduate returns to coach at MU
Jack Hackett (MU EXPH '13) returned to Marquette in summer 2024 to lead the distance program of the cross country and track & field teams. The student newspaper recently featured him in a story.
Dr. Chris Sundberg receives MU's Way Klingler Early Career Award
Dr. Sundberg was one of thirteen faculty members honored on April 9, 2024 at the Distinguished Scholars Program, which recognizes faculty for outstanding achievement in research and scholarship. His specific award supports promising new scholars in critical stages of their careers.
Recent EXPH graduate receives highest honor given to a Marquette student-athlete
Current men's lacrosse player and EXPH graduate Mason Woodward is one of two recipients of the 77th Robert L. and William P. McCahill Award, the highest honor conferred to a Marquette student-athlete. He was honored at Fiserv Forum during the men's basketball game on 1/15/24. Mason was subsequentially picked in the 1st round of the Premier Lacrosse League College Draft on 5/7/24.
Senior EXPH student discusses her experience being involved in research
With funding from Marquette's Athletic and Human Performance Research Center, Grace Tostrud took the initiative to get involved in undergraduate research with the LAST Lab. Now in the early part of her DPT education, Grace reflects on her research experience and the confidence it gives her.
Dr. Sandra Hunter is lead author on ACSM position paper on sex-differences in sport
From the American College of Sports Medicine press release: "The primary goal of this consensus statement, which focuses primarily on adult male and female athletes, is to contribute to the public dialogue by providing the latest scientific knowledge and subject matter expertise on the sex differences in athletic performance, while assisting with evidence-based solutions and ensure an equitable and fair solution for all."
Grad Michael Falk featured in College of Health Science's magazine
Michael Falk is a graduate of Marquette University's College of Health Sciences (2012) and Physical Therapy (2017) and owner of Kinetic Sports Medicine and Performance. He was featured on page 36-37 in an article discussing his role with professional sports.
Professor Keith Owsley featured in local media
Local media interviewed Wisconsin Athletic Trainers Association's president elect, educator of the year, and Marquette University's Program in Exercise Science Clinical Assistant Professor Keith Owsley for a story about a student who collapsed at a high shool basketball game. The article discussed the critical role of athletic trainers in high school sports. Professor Owsley teaches ATTR 7110 in the Masters in Athletic Training program that teaches future athletic trainers the skill set of acute emergency care including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the developing of an emergency action plan within athletics.
Marquette University's Program in Exercise Science hosts international conference
The annual International Society of Biomechanics in Sports conference came to Milwaukee in July 2023. The conference brought together experts in engineering, health, and computer science focusing heavily on biomechanics research and technology.
Dr. Rachel Bollaert receives MU's 2023 Participating Faculty Research Award
Marquette's annual Distinguished Scholars Reception honors the recipients of prestigious research awards on campus, and this included the recognition of Dr. Bollaert and her research efforts.
Dr. Kristof Kipp works with athletes to improve performance
Program in Exercise Science Associate Professor Dr. Kristoff Kipp was featured in the news for working on a project with members of MU's sports performance staff and men's basketball team. He was also highlighted by Marquette and in a local media piece regarding his involvement in bringing to Marquette and studying aspiring Olympic athletes of the USA Weightlifting team.
Dr. Chris Sundberg and Dr. Sandra Hunter receive $3.02 million grant
Two exercise science professors received a grant from the National Institute of Health's National Institution on Aging in order to further research in people with pre-diabetes.
Vets, PTSD, and Yoga
Dr. Rachel Bollaert, assistant clinical professor in the Program in Exercise Science, talked with Lake Effect of Milwaukee's NPR (WUWM - 89.7 FM) station. She examined the feasibility of a Marquette University based yoga program for veterans with PTSD. This work investigated some of the common associated symptoms as well as potential psychobiological mechanisms.
Program Accreditation
After a rigorous review, The Program in Exercise Science is now accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (CoAES). As of July 2022, the Program in Exercise Science is now one of less than 100 exercise science programs with this accreditation. More details on the importance and implications of this accreditation program can be found here.
Exercise Science graduate receives Pedro Arrupe Award
Exercise science graduate and physical therapy student Rachel Beilfuss received the Pedro Arrupe Award for her service through StreetLife Communities, the Midnight Run and the MARDI GRAS program.
Marquette exercise physiology students earn Bronze Certification in first-year Exercise is Medicine project on campus
Students in the exercise physiology major, along with mentors Toni Uhrich, Mike Danduran, and Carolyn Smith, initiated a campus project designed to meet the American College of Sports Medicine Exercise is Medicine guidelines for healthy college campuses. The initiative EIM on Campus calls upon universities to promote physical activity as a vital sign of health. To learn more about Marquette EIM on Campus, follow it on Instagram or contact Toni Uhrich at toni.uhrich@marquette.edu.
Clinical Associate Professor Michael Danduran receives John P. Raynor, S.J., Teaching Excellence Award
Having once gone viral for doing a backflip in class that was caught on video by a student, Professor Danduran said he never envisioned pursuing teaching but always knew he felt energized when he was questioning and searching for answers.
