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New Health and Human Performance Program Scores Well Against Established Programs HOUSTON, October 25, 2005—The doctoral program of the University of Houston’s Health and Human Performance Department was rated in the top 20 of such programs in the country by the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education. This is the first time the UH kinesiology doctoral program has been rated against other programs nationwide. “For a program that didn’t exist five years ago, this is an extraordinary accomplishment,” Charles S. Layne, UH professor and department chair, said. “This acknowledgement is a tribute to the faculty, staff and students in Health and Human Performance.” The UH doctoral program in kinesiology was established in 2000 to enhance the growing health and human performance department. The program currently focuses on three broad areas of kinesiology: motor behavior, physiology and socio-cultural influences on physical activity and obesity. Since the program’s inception, more than 30 students have enrolled. A faculty of 10 oversees students’ progress. Many professors currently have research collaborations with NASA and Texas Medical Center research initiatives. Most students go on to work professionally in research, education or related fields. “We believe our cross-disciplinary, integrated approach to doctoral education in the area of health-related issues makes us a unique program,” Layne said. “We are pleased to see the Academy recognized our accomplishments.” Programs were rated on the number of professors on faculty, their published articles, edited books, scholarly presentations, grant money received and professional memberships. Reviewers also rated student GRE scores, the number of applicants and the number graduates in professional positions. The program was rated 15 in a survey that ranked thirty-two kinesiology programs. For more information on the UH Health and Human Performance Department, visit www.hhp.uh.edu/. About the University of Houston The University of Houston, Texas’ premier metropolitan research
and teaching institution, is home to more than 40 research centers
and institutes and sponsors more than 300 partnerships with corporate,
civic and governmental entities. UH, the most diverse research university
in the country, stands at the forefront of education, research and
service with more than 35,000 students. For more information about UH visit the university’s ‘Newsroom’ at www.uh.edu/admin/media/newsroom. |
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