Purdue University Department of Health and Kinesiology

10/06/2026

👀 Athletic Training by the canal in Indy? 👀
And it's for class credit? Tell us more!

Check out what David Umulis, senior vice provost and chief academic officer for Indianapolis had to say to Indy Star!

David Umulis, senior vice provost and chief academic officer for Purdue University in Indianapolis, speaks with IndyStar about student enrollment.

10/05/2026

Have you ever wanted to join the Purdue Family?
Because: We're Hiring! 🎉

The position we are seeking to fill is for an Assistant Professor for our One Health - Intelligent Medicines group. You can view more details and apply here: https://careers.purdue.edu/job/Professor-Assistant/44312-en_US/

We in HK look forward to the chance to expand our family; and we hope you'll wish to join us!

Professor Assistant

09/29/2026

Hi Purdue Students!

Need a break from classes and stress? Come hang out with us for our upcoming SKY Happiness Retreat! 🌿

👉 RSVP here: https://forms.gle/JP5XWhqGKvkGbBSC6

The SKY Happiness Retreat is a powerful (and fun!) way to relax your mind, boost your mood, and connect with great people, all while learning science-backed breathing techniques for lasting well-being.

💡 A recent Yale study found that students who took this retreat reported less stress and anxiety, more positive emotions, and better social connection, with effects lasting for months.

📍 Location: Friday & Saturday: Stewart 302; Sunday: Corec MP #5

🗓️ Dates: October 2-4, 2026, 2026 (Friday–Sunday)

🕒 Schedule:
Friday: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

09/22/2026

We would like to invite you all to join us for our Colloquia speech for September!

Our visiting scholar, Dr. K. Oyama, Ph.D, will be giving a speech on some new and upcoming research, with his speech titled “Digital Health: Connecting Brain, Body, and Movement for Cognitive Health”, and it is sure to be an exciting sharing of information!

The speech takes place tomorrow, September 23rd, at 3:30pm in LAMB 108, and we would love to see your smiling faces there!
The speech is anticipated to last one hour, ending at 4:30pm.

Attached is the flyer for more information!

09/10/2026

We all know how tough it is to get a fitness routine and stick with it. Well... Why not join us? We in HK have come up with a new 10-week Exercise Is Medicine program that's open to Purdue faculty, staff, student, and community members!

Read more here: https://bit.ly/46NPgMX

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Finding an exercise routine that fits a person’s health needs, goals and schedule can be difficult. Purdue University’s Department of Health and Kinesiology is hoping to make that process easier with a new 10-week Exercise Is Medicine program open to Purdue faculty, staff, students and community...

09/08/2026

Indianapolis is the newest classroom. 🏙️ Purdue Health and Kinesiology is bringing graduate education in athletic training and sport management closer to the city’s thriving health and sports industries.

Discover what’s ahead: https://www.purdue.edu/hhs/news/2026/02/purdue-masters-program-in-athletic-training-expands-to-indianapolis-location/

Purdue University’s athletic training program within the Department of Health and Kinesiology (HK) in the College of Health and Human Sciences will expand its reach with a new Master of Science in Athletic Training degree for the Indianapolis location. The Indianapolis program will launch in fall ...

09/03/2026

🎉 New Publication from Purdue Health and Kinesiology!
Congratulations to Associate Professor Laura Claxton and former HK master's student Lucas Rooney on the publication of their article, "The Relation Between Fine Motor Skills and Executive Function in Two-Year-Old Children," in Behavioral Sciences.
The study examined how fine motor skills, particularly visual-motor integration, relate to executive functioning during the toddler years, an understudied period of development.
🔗 Read the article here:

Cognitive processes such as executive function are associated with positive behavioral and health outcomes across the lifespan, highlighting the importance of identifying early predictors of executive functioning. During infancy and early childhood, the development of motor skills provides opportuni...

09/01/2026

Big things are happening in Indianapolis! 🏙️

Beginning in fall 2026, Purdue University’s Department of Health and Kinesiology will expand its graduate offerings in the Circle City with two exciting opportunities:

🩺 Master of Science in Athletic Training
🏟️ Master of Science in Sport Management

By connecting Purdue’s academic excellence with Indianapolis’ thriving health care and sports communities, these programs will offer students exceptional opportunities for hands-on learning, professional connections and career preparation.

Two programs. Two Purdue locations. Countless possibilities.

Learn more: https://hhs.purdue.edu/hk/

The Department of Health and Kinesiology’s mission is to keep people of all ages healthy and moving. From participating in innovative, student-driven research to leading community fitness programs…

08/27/2026

Welcome back, students! I'd like to introduce one of our new professors; Professor Jessica Jochum (left) and a returning lecturer Tiffany Franklin (right)! Seen here on Day One of our new Indianapolis HK program! Welcome everyone! We're so glad to have you in the HK family!

05/28/2026

Happy Thursday!
Our AT group sends their greetings from Ireland!
We're very excited to greet them back next week when they return; they have the best stories!
Attached is one of the photos Professor Scott Lawrance took last year; some puffins to brighten your day!
Boiler Up!