Media Relations
Monday,
March 3,
2008
Kinesiology Department
Indiana University professors from the Kinsey Institute, School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation and School of Medicine discuss masculinity, emotional fitness and heat illnesses in this month's IU Health and Wellness.
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Students, alumni, coaches and staff from Indiana University will be performing in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing this month. "The moment I found out I won the Olympic trials I was so overwhelmed with emotion," said Christina Loukas, a senior in IU's School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation who will be competing in the 3-meter springboard. "I had tears of joy when I realized I had finally done it. I just kept thinking to myself, 'I am forever an Olympian now,' which is just crazy for me to think about. I think about all the amazing Olympic athletes who are classified as the best in the world and it is such an honor to be part of that now."
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IU experts discuss exploring classical music with kids and how to choose age-appropriate dance classes for kids in this arts-themed back-to-school tip sheet.
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The back-to-school issue of IU Health & Wellness discusses the following topics: Printing letters and brain development in preschoolers, a parents' guide to high-tech cell phones, hairstyles deterring exercise, talking to children about sex, weight gain during the college years and resources for families of children with disabilities.
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In a move to enhance its expanding global health initiatives, the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at Indiana University Bloomington has created the position of associate dean for global and community health, appointing internationally known public health expert Lloyd Kolbe to the new post.
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Indiana University researchers and fitness experts discuss links between creativity and happy people, hot weather exercise and important considerations when selecting a personal trainer or fitness specialist (beware of motor mouths).
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