Kinesiology News
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Video: Exploring Careers in Healthcare at Houston Methodist Willowbrook
Three Southwestern students share how an immersive eight-week internship at Houston Methodist Willowbrook gave them hands-on experience, meaningful mentorship, and a deeper understanding of careers in healthcare.
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Video: Kinesiology Students Conduct Research to Aid First Responders During Summer SURF Project
Students in Garey Chair and Associate Professor of Kinesiology Ed Merritt’s summer SURF project conducted a load carriage study to determine the most efficient and least taxing method for first responders to carry large quantities of weight.
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SURF in Action: Southwestern Students and Faculty Dive into Summer Research
Now in its second year, the Southwestern Undergraduate Research with Faculty (SURF) program offers students the opportunity to conduct paid, full-time research alongside faculty members.
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Behind World-Class Leadership, Southwestern University’s Outdoor Adventure Program Provides Opportunities for Global Exploration
From the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro to the depths of the Grand Canyon, Southwestern students can explore Earth’s natural wonders through the Outdoor Adventure program.
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Kathryn Smith ’22 Excelling on the ‘Leading Edge’ of Orthopedic Medicine
Just four years after graduating from Southwestern University, kinesiology major Kathryn Smith ’22 is on the cusp of becoming a Surgical Athletic Trainer.
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Video: 4ATX Internship Blends Soccer Goals with Career Goals
Kinesiology major Angela Escobar ’27 spent her fall teaching students as an assistant soccer coach through an organization hosted by Austin FC’s nonprofit foundation.
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Video: Kinesiology Students Dive into Swimming Research during Summer SURF Project
Over the summer, three students worked with Professor of Kinesiology Scott McLean to study swimmers’ hand force variability across different swim speeds.
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Upcoming On-Campus Documentary Screening a Testament to the Special Relationship Between Southwestern University and ROCK
A renewed bond between Southwestern and the Ride On Center for Kids (ROCK) has sparked meaningful connections across the two organizations… and a documentary screening coming soon to campus.
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Southwestern Students Experience Paris Olympics Up Close During Summer Study Abroad Program
Eleven students spent four weeks in Paris studying sport, physiology, and culture during the Summer Olympic Games.
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Video: Gaining Fulfillment through Internship at Grand Living
Kinesiology major Abi Walker ’25 spent her summer teaching fitness classes to senior citizens through an internship at Grand Living.
