Lander University Department of Exercise Science and Human Performance

10/16/2026

🌟 Internship Spotlight!🌟

We are grateful to Optimum Life Center for serving as an internship site for our students and providing valuable hands-on experience across various rehabilitation departments. Thank you for investing in the next generation of health and exercise science professionals!

10/15/2026

We are so excited to have Mr. Lynch share his professional experiences as a Physical Education teacher! Join us today in PS 225 and earn professional development points for your classes!

09/24/2026

09/24/2026

🚨 STUDENTS—WE NEED YOU! 🚨

Want to step into someone else’s shoes and experience the realities of living in poverty? Join us for our Poverty Simulation and gain a whole new perspective on the challenges individuals and families face every day.

📅 TOMORROW, Friday, September 25, 2026

⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM

📍 PS 221

Open to students in Human Services, Public Health, Nursing, and Exercise Science & Human Performance. 💙💛

09/24/2026

✨ Big goals. Bold dreams. One ESHP family. 💙💛

The ESHP Canvas is all about our students, and the futures they’re building.

Students signed their names, shared their aspirations, and reflected on what connects them to the Exercise Science and Human Performance Department at Lander University. From helping others move and perform at their best to pursuing careers in health, fitness, strength & conditioning, rehabilitation, and beyond, every student brings a unique vision to our department.

Their goals are big. Their paths are different. But they’re all part of the same community, learning, growing, and preparing to make an impact. 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃🏿‍♂️🧠

This is more than a canvas. It’s a snapshot of where our students are headed, and we can’t wait to see where they go! 🚀

09/24/2026

🏃🏾‍♀️🧬 Race the Helix! 🧬🏃🏻‍♂️

Dr. Wei, Dr. Portzer, and Dr. Lynch hit the course for Race the Helix, and along the way, they ran into some familiar faces! 👋🏽😄

Events like this are a wonderful reminder of how important it is to connect with our community, show up, and give back. We’re grateful for the opportunity to represent our team, meet so many familiar and new faces, and be part of an event that brings people together. 💙🤝🏽

Thank you to everyone who came out, cheered us on! 🧬🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏼‍♂️

09/17/2026

Help advance heart health research! If you're interested, please email Dr. Martin Carmichael at [email protected] and/or Dr. Bruna Lynch at [email protected] for more information!

09/15/2026

🌟 Student Shout Out: Patrick! 🌟

We are proud to recognize Patrick, a Lander University intern at Self Regional Optimal Life Center!

Patrick has clearly made an impact on both the patients and staff he works with. Here’s what his colleagues had to say:

💬 Kathy: “Patrick is an excellent helper. Very personable and professional”

💬 Susan: “Patrick is attentive and anticipates the patients’ needs”

💬 Karen: “Patrick is initiative and a handworker. He interacts well with the patients and the staff. Very professional. Wish we could hire him to work with our staff.”

💬 Kaylee: “Patrick jumps right in to help with patients and get their vitals, setting up equipment, ETC. He is very caring and interacts with the patients well. Perfect example of an intern student from Lander.”

💬 Layne: “Patrick is a wonderful, caring, and passionate person. He interacts with the patients and staff with professionalism, enthusiasm, and encouragement. He is a joy to work with and to watch him with the patients and staff. Everyone patients and staff rave about Patrick.”

👏 Thank you, Patrick, for representing Lander University so well and for bringing professionalism, compassion, initiative, and enthusiasm to your internship experience!

We are excited to see all that you accomplish next. Keep up the great work, Patrick! 💙💚

02/13/2026

Today in Anatomy & Physiology, learning came off the page and into our hands 💀🦴

Students worked directly with skeleton models and bones to explore skeletal anatomy—identifying structures, making connections, and asking great questions along the way. This kind of hands-on learning transforms memorization into understanding.

The most effective learning doesn’t just happen by listening or reading—it happens by doing. When students can see, touch, and engage, concepts stick, confidence grows, and curiosity leads the way.

A great reminder that active learning makes anatomy come alive.

02/13/2026

Educational Dance isn’t just about movement… it’s about creativity, confidence, and maybe a little Thriller choreography on Friday the 13th. Future Physical Education teachers learning how rhythm, expression, and a few zombie moves can bring a classroom to life. 🧟‍♀️🕺