ECU Kinesiology

10/06/2026

Shea O’Connell graduated with a Bachelor of Science in exercise physiology last year and was recently announced as one of the recipients of the most prestigious medical scholarship. Congratulations Shea and the Class of 2030 Brody Scholars!

Three incoming MD students earn the most prestigious medical scholarship to attend the Brody School of Medicine.

09/25/2026

CHHS Impact was felt throughout this week at East Carolina Heart Institute!
Today it was Drs. Joe Stock and Carmen Cuthbertson presenting on their research at Aortic Awareness Day. They discussed their findings and ongoing work about physical activity levels and improving cardiovascular health related to blood pressure and patients.

At Keepers of the House earlier this week also at ECHI, CHHS faculty, staff and students were instrumental in organization and the success of the annual Keepers of the House interprofessional event, in collaboration with ECU housekeepers and ECU Health and thanks to support from ECU’s Truist Leadership Center. This was a collaboration across colleges — CHHS, College of Nursing, Brody School of Medicine and School of Dental Medicine — with devoted faculty members and hundreds of students in health sciences fields in attendance. They could ask questions during a panel discussion, including to longtime ECU housekeeper Linda Spell. Drs. Bhibha Das and Chris Lysaght helped facilitate and guide panel discussion topics. Students also learned from each other and collaborated during small group activities as part of the event, which was designed for all participants to expand their understanding of the healthcare team and various roles.

09/24/2026

Sign up for this two-visit research study and get compensated for your time.

We are interested in the role of blood vessel function and the sympathetic nervous system on blood pressure. To do this, we use non-invasive devices such as ultrasound and blood pressure cuffs.
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09/17/2026

ICYMI - Dr. Patrick O’Shea graduated with university honors in exercise physiology in 2008 and will receive one of the ECU Outstanding Alumni Awards, bestowed on graduates who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in their profession. ECU Alumni

Honorees will be recognized Oct. 9 during homecoming week, and don't forget to join us the following morning Oct. 10 for the Health Sciences alumni and friends homecoming breakfast and watch party in front of the Howard House on 5th Street.

More on O'Shea's award! 🎉 ⤵️
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09/17/2026

Caring for someone with Parkinson's means caring for yourself, too. 💜

The My Care to Take Care research study is recruiting Parkinson's care partners for a new cohort beginning August 4. Join a community focused on supporting your health and well-being while helping shape research that can make a difference for caregivers now and in the future.

Spots are limited. Learn more and see if you're eligible to participate today ➡ https://ecu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aeFTYSsSKA3EaXA

09/14/2026

Sunset yoga and classroom connections 🧘‍♀️

Students from Mrs. Anna Ballance’s KINE 4850 Group Exercise Leadership Methods course attended the sunset yoga class hosted by ECU Campus Recreation and Wellness (CRW). In connection with their class, this yoga event was a great opportunity to identify course concepts to applied instruction, including group exercise instructor preparation and presence, exercise environments, participant engagement, and adapting instruction to different skill sets.

09/09/2026

Sign up for this two-visit research study and get compensated for your time.

We are interested in the role of blood vessel function and the sympathetic nervous system on blood pressure. To do this, we use non-invasive devices such as ultrasound and blood pressure cuffs.
⤵️
http://spr.ly/6184BGJ6Y0

06/04/2026

BS Exercise Physiology student Mateo Olmo-Ramirez (middle) had the opportunity to represent East Carolina University at the McDonald Conference For Leaders of Character (MCLC) at the United States Military Academy at West Point. The MCLC bring together nearly 70 undergraduate student leaders from across the United States and the globe.

05/27/2026

Want to lead, coach or teach? Serving as a Lifetime Physical Activity Fitness instructor can help you get there.

Learn more about being an LPAF Instructor ➡️ https://hhp.ecu.edu/kine/mskine/

05/21/2026

grads Darius, Kaleb, Mary, Kendall, Morgan, and Kaitlyn reflected on what it means to serve as Lifetime Physical Activity Fitness (LPAF) instructors while completing their coursework.

The common theme: gaining valuable hands-on experience, strengthening their skillsets, and making an impact on the students and classmates around them.