Academics Health, Exercise, and Sport Studies What's Happening What's Happening Get the latest news and updates related to Health, Exercise & Sport Studies at Denison University. Navigate Health, Exercise, and Sport Studies About Degree Requirements Courses Alumni & Careers Faculty & Staff - All - Awards & Honors Faculty 2023 Denison Magazine Pedagogy perfectedDenison's Teaching Seminar introduces relevant teaching topics, stimulates discussion within the group, and builds community for new faculty members.Date: June 9, 2023 2022 FacultyProf. Greg Lott returns to PHE editorial boardThe Physical & Health Education announced Assistant Professor Greg Lott was reappointed its editorial board.Date: February 4, 2022 2021 Lectures & DiscussionsDr. Amy Acton speaks on Nov. 10, 2021On Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, Dr. Amy Acton, the former director of the Ohio Department of Health, spoke to Denison students.Date: December 1, 2021 2020 Featured News Faculty member selected to fellowshipGregory Lott, ass't prof. of Health, Exercise & Sport Studies, was selected as an American Kinesiology Association Leadership Institute fellow.Date: November 20, 2020 In the News Black athletes may positively affect Black voter turnoutStudy by DU Faculty Robert Bennett III notes that Black athletes' potential to connect with voters can be larger than that of politicians.Date: October 5, 2020 FacultyTaking a Knee, Voting, and Making Speech MatterProf. Robert Bennett participates in a panel discussion to develop action-oriented strategies for social justice.Date: July 22, 2020 Awards & HonorsHESS Major Katherine Kustritz '20 wins President's MedalKatherine (KT) Kustritz '20, a Health, Exercise & Sport Study major, was awarded Denison's President's Medal, the college's highest student honor.Date: May 4, 2020 Awards & HonorsHESS major James Baker '20 awarded President's MedalJames Baker '20, a Health, Exercise & Sport Study major, was awarded Denison's President's Medal, the college's highest student honor.Date: May 4, 2020 In the News Men's Basketball Coach Bob Ghiloni retiresBob Ghiloni led the Denison men's basketball program for nearly two decades. He remains on the faculty as a professor.Date: March 23, 2020 2019 Featured News Denison University trains athletes to lead in sport, professions, and lifeAlumni gift will establish Knetzer Family Institute for Development Through SportDate: October 24, 2019 Student NewsHESS Seniors Share Their PlansAmong other ventures, HESS seniors are going to medical school, working in equine therapy and applying to physician's assistant programs.Date: June 28, 2019 Workshops & Info SessionsInfo Session with Sports & Entertainment Exec. John BrowneCome to an Information Session with Sports & Entertainment Executive John Browne, hosted by the Knowlton Center for Career Exploration.Date: February 21, 2019 2017 Awards & HonorsBonar Family Mentorship and Teaching Excellence Award inaugurated The inaugural Bonar Family Mentorship and Teaching Excellence Award was awarded to Bob Ghiloni, assistant professor and Denison men’s basketball coach.Date: May 1, 2017 2016 Announcements & UpdatesNew Major in Health, Exercise, and Sport StudiesThe new major is especially apt for careers like physical therapy, sports medicine, public health and exercise science.Date: July 8, 2016
The Denison alum behind pole-vaulting gold James Baker ’20 helped an Australian pole vaulter soar to Olympic gold. The lessons he learned in the HESS program set him up for success.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 Improving Growth and Learning Through Sport Assistant Professor Greg Lott’s research is helping student-athletes achieve transformative growth.
Faculty Prof. Greg Lott returns to PHE editorial board The Physical & Health Education announced Assistant Professor Greg Lott was reappointed its editorial board. Read more
Lectures & Discussions Dr. Amy Acton speaks on Nov. 10, 2021 On Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, Dr. Amy Acton, the former director of the Ohio Department of Health, spoke to Denison students. Read more
University News Faculty member selected to fellowship Gregory Lott, ass't prof. of Health, Exercise & Sport Studies, was selected as an American Kinesiology Association Leadership Institute fellow. Read more