The 43rd U.S. Senior Open at SentryWorld–one of the biggest events in Central Wisconsin history–took years to plan and thousands of volunteers to organize. But it wasn’t just the professional golfers inside the ropes who were the focus when it came to health and safety on the course. Several University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point students and […]
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UW-Stevens Point Assistant Professor Beth Kinslow advocates for improved mental health and wellbeing as a certified mental health first aid instructor through the National Council of Mental Wellbeing. Because of Beth’s training and passion for improved mental health, UWSP students, athletes, coaches, faculty and staff have learned to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms […]
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If you are interested in earning a master’s degree in athletic training, look no further! At the UW-Stevens Point, the mission of our Master of Science in Athletic Training program is truly student-centered and we strive to provide a comprehensive learning experience for your future success as an athletic trainer. Visit our website for more […]
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The UW-Stevens Point School of Health Care Professions presented more than $26,000 in scholarships at its 2020 Awards Reception Wednesday, May 6 via a virtual ceremony. [Photo Gallery] Scholarships Judith Ann Herrold Athletic Training Professional ScholarshipDakota Wesenberg (M.S.-Athletic Training) Steven Blocher Memorial Athletic Training ScholarshipShannon Motzko (Health Science: Pre-Athletic Training) David and Julie Chitharanjan CLS […]
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When graduate students Jon Koth ’20 and Emily Miller ’20 from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point athletic training program were exploring topics for their research project, they both knew they wanted to probe in the world of virtual reality. Koth and Miller previously worked with the Pointers hockey teams and were interested in concussion-related research. […]
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The UW-Stevens Point School of Health Care Professions handed out dean’s awards and scholarships at its 2019 Awards Reception Friday, May 3 in the CPS Café. [Photo Gallery] Dean’s Awards Athletic Training Outstanding Senior: Alexandra Schanck Outstanding MSAT First Year: Abigail Goenner Clinical Laboratory Science – Medical Technology Outstanding First Year: Kristin Petkovsek Outstanding Sophomore: […]
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Nominated by students, Beth Kinslow was presented the 2019 Wisconsin Athletic Trainers’ Association Outstanding Educator of the Year award at the WATA Annual Meeting in Stevens Point on April 5. Kinslow is an assistant professor in the UW-Stevens Point School of Health Care Professions and a 2002 graduate of the university’s athletic training program. This […]
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The UW-Stevens Point athletic training program welcomed Senator Patrick Testin to campus for a tour of our facilities and to learn more about research conducted as a part of the Neinas Concussion Initiative on March 4. Our undergrad and graduate students put Senator Testin to the test with baseline assessments using virtual reality, Biodex Balance […]
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Marshfield Clinic Health System and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point have entered a partnership that will advance the development of the health care workforce by providing new education and training opportunities for students. [View Photos] The partnership is focused on UW-Stevens Point’s academic programs with MCHS’s clinical training opportunities, and to further develop UW-Stevens Point’s […]
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With jargon specific to certain professions and industries, explaining academic research can be cumbersome. But in a three-minute presentation at the WiSys Quick Pitch Competition on Feb. 16, students at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point created a persuasive and compelling quick pitch of their research and/or innovative idea. Cash prizes were handed out to the […]
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