UNCG Kinesiology

10/09/2026

UNCG Kinesiology Professor Dr. Jenny Etnier recently talked at the City of Greensboro Library about how exercise may affect thinking and memory in adults with a family history of Alzheimer’s or dementia. Her research doesn’t show that exercise prevents Alzheimer’s but does help better understand how activity and genetic risk may relate to cognitive health.
https://bit.ly/4i8SeSC

10/02/2026

The HEART PACE Study

10/02/2026

Opportunity to Participate in a Balance Study for Adults Age 65+

Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) are seeking adults age 65 and older to participate in a dissertation study examining how different ways of focusing attention may affect balance and walking performance, particularly when performing a physical and mental task at the same time.

Participants will complete a brief screening, including cognitive and balance assessments, followed by simple walking tests. Some tests will be performed on their own, while others will be completed while doing a mental task, such as counting backward.

The study involves one visit and takes approximately 60 minutes to complete.

If you are interested in participating or would like to learn more about the study, please contact:

Atousa Ebrahimi
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 571-567-0135

10/02/2026

Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro are seeking adults aged 55 years and older to participate in a research study examining muscle quality, brain structure, and memory.

Participants will complete a brief blood draw, MRI scans, simple strength and physical function tests, and cognitive testing. All study procedures will take about three to four hours to complete, and participants are compensated with a $50 Amazon gift card for completing all study tasks. The procedures will be completed over two visits.

If you are interested or would like more information, please visit the link below, fill in your contact information, and a study staff member will contact you.

https://go.uncg.edu/mem-contact-form

This study has been approved by the UNCG Institutional Review Board.

09/08/2026

Potential UNCG Kinesiology Graduate Student Open Houses this November. RSVP by QR Code. One In-Person Open House in the Coleman Research Gym and one virtually in Teams.
When you RSVP to the virtual open house you will receive the link to the Teams meeting a week prior to the event!

2 options for attending open houses for UNCG Kinesiology Graduate Programs!

See you there!

RSVPs - Use Flyer QR Code or
In Person Open House - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/3v7zXYTHpr
Virtual Open House:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/NmkXaX2Ngs

08/25/2026

Meet the new faculty! They bring a wealth of expertise, ideas, and energy to our research labs and classrooms. Welcome to the KINmunity!

06/03/2026

05/26/2026

Researchers at UNCG are interested in learning how exercise relates to memory in younger and older adults. Call 217-953-2088 or email [email protected] to participate!

05/08/2026

We had an absolute BLAST celebrating the achievements of our 2025-2026 graduates at KINmencement! 🎉🎓

04/13/2026