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Research and Outreach
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Faculty Research Profiles.
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here for a description of the research interests of KIN faculty
members. Choose "Kinesiology" as the department, leaving other fields
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Institute for the Study
of Youth Sports (YSI).
The Institute for the
Study of Youth Sports (YSI)
was founded by the Michigan Legislature in 1978 to research the benefits
and detriments of participation in youth sports; to produce educational
materials for parents, coaches, officials, and administrators, and; to
provide educational programs for coaches, officials, administrators, and
parents.
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Center for Physical
Activity and Health (CPAH). The mission of CPAH is to study the
effect of physical activity on human health and well-being throughout
the lifespan. Our aim is to position MSU as a leader for impacting the
lives of Michigan and U.S. citizens in terms of appropriate physical
activity intervention strategies. CPAH is a collaboration of the
Departments of Kinesiology and Epidemiology.
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Human Energy Research
Laboratory (HERL). HERL provides opportunities for
exercise physiology research
projects, laboratory classes, and service projects that benefit MSU and
surrounding communities. The HERL has had a long
tradition, with great scientists such as Arthur Steinhaus, Henry Montoye,
Janet Wessel, Wayne Van Huss, and Bill Heusner performing cutting edge
research within its walls.
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Biomarkers and
Genetics Laboratory (BAGL).
The primary focus of the Biomarkers and Genetics Laboratory is to gain a
better understanding of the genesis of the metabolic syndrome during
childhood and adolescence. In other words, we are interested in the
causes and consequences of obesity and the emergence of Type 2 diabetes
and vascular disease during childhood and adolescence. The long-term
goal of this research is to elucidate the mechanisms of the metabolic
syndrome through the complex interactions of genetics, environmental
factors (particularly stress, exercise, diet, and maternal factors), and
the neuro-endocrine, hormonal, metabolic, hemostatic and inflammatory
systems in the growing and maturing obese child. An
understanding of these complex interactions in the obese adolescent may
provide a better understanding of the etiology of the metabolic
syndrome, Type II diabetes and atherosclerosis and the prevention and
treatment of these clinical disorders in the obese adolescent. Click
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Biomechanics Research
Station (BRS). The BRS serves as a site for
research on the biomechanics of human movement and laboratory
experiments in KIN biomechanics courses. The BRS is equipped with
motion analysis software and 3D motional analysis equipment.
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Athletic Training Research Laboratory
(ATRL). The mission of the ATRL is to conduct
research that contributes to bridging theory and practice in the field
of sports medicine and athletic training. Specific themes of
research include the use of therapeutic modalities for the control of
swelling and pain, the role of neuromuscular training in orthopedic
pathology, sports injury epidemiology, the development of functional
assessment protocols for injured athletes, and athletic training
education.
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Sports Skills Program (SSP). The Sports Skills Program provides opportunities for:
(a) Michigan State University students to develop an appreciation of
human ability and acquire teaching/coaching skills; (b) persons with
disabilities to improve sports skills and physical fitness; and (c)
members of the scholarly community to conduct research on physical
activity and disability. Click
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Motor Performance Study
(MPS). The Motor Performance Study is an
ongoing longitudinal study initiated in December 1967 to examine the
relationships between the physical growth and motor performance of
children and youths. To date, longitudinal data on 13 growth variables
and 7 motor tasks have been collected on over 1200 subjects. Complete
data are available on about 40% of the participants. Click here for
more information about the study and the availability of the database
for research purposes. |
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