HESS News & Events

Camp Champion 2013

June 17- June 20, 2013
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Camp Champion is a four day camp hosted by the Health, Exercise, Sport Sciences department, provides a unique physical activity experience for student’s ages 5 to 11 years of age. 

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Comprehensive Exam

Friday, June 21st
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Rm 175, ESS

To sign up, contact Monica Luna. Deadline to sign-up is June 7.

HESS Students Win National Scholarship

HESS Students JoJo Shields and Abe Munayer were awarded NSCA Foundation Scholarships. JoJo won the Women’s Scholarship and Abe won the Minority Scholarship. The HESS Department is very honored to have two Texas Tech University students selected.

Posted June 19, 2013.

Dr. Joaquin Gonzales Authors Research Article

Dr. Joaquin Gonzales authors a newly published research article titled, "Gait performance in relation to aortic pulse wave velocity, carotid artery elasticity, and peripheral perfusion in healthy older adults". The article can be found in the current issue (volume 33, issue 4) of the journal Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging.

Posted May 24, 2013.

Dr. Masataka Umeda Publishes Research Article

Dr. Masataka Umeda publishes a research article in Rheumatology International, titled "Preliminary investigation of absent nociceptive flexion reflex responses among more symptomatic women with fibromyalgia".

Click here to view the article.

Posted May 6, 2013.

Graduate Course Rotation Posted

Click here for the current graduate course rotation. All courses are tentative.

Posted May 6, 2013.

Weihong Ning Presents Research Projects

Weihong Ning presented two research projects at the AAHPERD 2013 National Conference.  The first project was titled, “Associations between Adolescents' Situational Motivation and Physical Activity in PE.”  The second project was titled, “A meta-analysis of physiological and psychological benefits of exergaming.”

Posted May 1, 2013

Sport Management Graduate Students compete in CSRI Case Competition

On April 17th four Texas Tech Sport Management graduate students, advised by Dr. Calvin Nite, competed in the College Sport Research Institutes Case Competition in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Group members included: Arthur Osueke, Cameron Davidson, Brynn Ireland, and Philip Pike. The group placed 1st with their solution paper and 4th overall in the competition. These students should be commended as outstanding representatives of Texas Tech University and the Sport Management program.  

Posted April 25, 2013

Camp Champion Physical Education Camp for Children 5-11

Overview:
Camp Champion, a four day camp hosted by the Health, Exercise, Sport Sciences department, provides a unique physical activity experience for student’s ages 5 to 11 years of age.  Students have the opportunity to enhance their skills, increase their knowledge of and participate in a wide variety of sports and physical activities. Camp Champion offers age appropriate activities that focus on a variety of gross motor movement skills and lead-up to sport games, including scooter soccer, noodle hockey, basketball, t-ball, badminton, bowling, and parachute play. Our days are filled with activities designed to be fun, active, build skills, promote socialization, and increase physical activity.  Campers will be working with Texas Tech University students from the Health and Physical Education for Children class taught by Mr. Jeff Key.  Mr. Key will direct the camp and has over 28 years experience teaching and coaching students of all ages.

Campers will be divided up by age groups and abilities.  TTU students will provide the instruction under the direction of their TTU Instructor.  Campers will be given a snack and a drink mid-way through the morning.  

Location:
Camp Champion has a new home.  We are now located in our new air conditioned Exercise Sport Sciences Gym.  We are located across from the TTU Student Recreation Center’s Tennis Courts on Main Street.

Cost:
The cost of this four day camp is $10 per camper.  Payment may be made at the time of check in June 17. 

Questions: jeff.key@ttu.edu

Posted April 16, 2013.

Maxey Rec Center Looking for Kid's Camp Instructors 

Jun-Aug (10 wks) 
No Classes week of 
4th of July...

*Mini Dribblers (3-5 yrs)
Tues, 9:30-10:15 AM 
meets once a wk 10 wks
6/4-8/13

*Mini Kickers (3-5 yrs)
Weds, 9:30-10:15 AM
meets once a wk 10 wks
6/5-8/14

*Wee Sports (3-5 yrs)
Thurs, 9:30-10:15 AM
meets once a wk 10 wks
6/6-8/15

tel: 806-790-0530
aruel@mylubbock.us

Talk to Aimme Ruel for more information!! 

Posted April 16, 2013.

New Bowling PFW Elective Available for the Summer and Fall

Basic to advanced bowling skills will be taught, including: keeping score, step deliveries, bowling grips, safety issues and lane courtesy.  Team play and league formats will be also be taught.  All instruction will be provided by professional, licensed bowling instructors.  PFW 1155: Special Topics in Fitness-Bowling will be available for both Summer I and II as well as in the Fall.  All classes will be held off campus at South Plains Bowl of Lubbock.  Email karla.kitten@ttu.edu with any questions.

Posted April 9, 2013.

Weihong Ning Authors Research Article 

Weihong Ning authors a newly published research article titled, "Associations between Socio-Motivational Factors, Physical Education Activity Levels and Physical Activity Behavior among Youth". The article can be found in the Fall/Winter 2012, Vol.7, Issue 2 at the ICHPER -- SD Journal of Research in Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport & Dance.

Posted March 7, 2013.

Graduate Students Attend Texas ACSM and Visit Stark Center

JoJo Shields, Abe Munayer, and Mike Luera attended the Texas ACSM annual meeting last Thursday and Friday in Austin, TX. This was the students’ first conference experience. In addition, the group visited The H.J. Lutcher Stark Center for Physical Culture and Sports at the University of Texas at Austin.

Posted March 6, 2013.

HESS Graduate Program Recognized by NSCA

The TTU HESS graduate program has been recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as part of their Education Recognition Program (ERP). This means the NSCA believes our graduate department is meeting the standards associated with educating future strength and conditioning professionals. TTU students are now entitled to a $25 discount on all NSCA exams. Contact Matt Stock for the discount code.

Posted February 7, 2013.