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Can your shoes really make you run faster?

Led by Professor Iain Hunter, researchers at BYU studied top marathon running shoes to discover if one could help runners be more efficient

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Are Super Shoes for Everyone?? Who benefits the Most from Carbon Plate Technology?

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Ty Hopkins Elected as a National Academy of Kinesiology Fellow

September, 2025
Dr. Hopkins was initiated as a Fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology—an honor that recognizes his contributions to the field and commitment to advancing kinesiology research and education.
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The Science of Muscle Regeneration: Zachary Funk’s Innovative AICAR Study

September, 2025
In the Thomson Lab, where students focus on developing treatments to aid muscle regeneration, Zachary Funk is studying an enzyme that could be the key to treating muscle wasting disorders.
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Care Week

Tuesday, November 18 - Sunday, November 23
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EXSC Seminar - EXSC Graduate Students (BYU)

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday, December 04
Join us in room 267 RB!
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EXSC Honored Graduate: TJ Stefl's Path to Connection Through Service

April, 2025
At BYU, TJ Stefl experienced the joy that comes from building relationships and using his knowledge to help people.
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JoDeen Brown: Jump-Starting Mental Health Through Movement

April, 2025
JoDeen Brown's journey from Ironman races to pioneering mental health initiatives at BYU showcases her unwavering dedication to improving well-being through exercise.
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Finding the Culprit to Lower Back Pain in Dr. Mitchell’s Lab

November, 2024
As both a physical therapist and professor, Dr. Ulrike Mitchell conducts studies to discover methods and techniques to decrease lower back pain by studying the muscles and intervertebral discs of the lower back.
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Improving Athletes One Step at a Time in Dr. Hunter’s Lab

November, 2024
Dr. Hunter and his team conduct research on running to improve athlete performance and analyze the effectiveness of racing footwear.
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Faith and Science Seminar: Lessons for Any Path

October, 2024
Spiritually Strengthening Award winners Dr. Matt Bailey and Dr. Matt Seeley shared their insights on faith and science at the College of Life Sciences' annual seminar.
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Reimagining the Playing Field: How the Strong Youth Project Transforms Youth Sports

August, 2024
The Strong Youth Project, led by Dr. Matthew Seeley and Coach Justin Yee, aims to change the youth sports experience through communicating scientific research and enhancing the sport experience.
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Compassion Across Continents: Grace Brown

August, 2024
When Grace Brown learned about an opportunity to gain clinical work experience in Cambodia through BYU’s chapter of VAW Global Health Alliances, she immediately jumped on board. Little did she know how transformative the trip would be.
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Versatility of Super Shoes: Jared Steele’s Award-Winning Research

July, 2024
Jared Steele's innovative super shoe research at BYU led him to faith and discoveries that will benefit many lives.
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