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Book Review - The Collegiate Athlete at Risk April 2021
Whether it is fall Saturdays filled with tailgating or basketball March Madness, the spectacle of college sports is a part of the American landscape. However, the fact that the participants are still college students and not professionals is sometimes forgotten.
Book Review - In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Exploration Spring 2021
Shane O'Mara's In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Explanation is aptly named. As the title suggests, the work praises the act of walking and scientifically examines its benefits on the mind, body, and soul.
How to Best Assess Your E-Learning Programs February 2021
Assessment is a key to success in many walks of life, and in higher education, it is a must because the risks and rewards are so high when dealing with the lives of students.
Lessons From The Chemo Room: 4 Things I Learned During Chemotherapy Treatment February 2021
When I began my chemotherapy treatments in May 2012, I was clueless and afraid. No one told me what to expect, and I was in no state to know what to ask.
Scotland’s St. Andrews: More than a Golf Course! October 2020
St. Andrews, Scotland. Admit it. More than likely you thought about the sport of golf. That’s OK. The majority of people probably do the same.But this little town on the east coast of Scotland is much more.
Living with an IVDD Dachshund: Tips to keep your dog healthy October 2020
Most dachshund lovers understand this high risk of a back injury. To most, the risks are worth it. However, many may not know how to care for their pet after an injury.
Never too Late to Become a Runner September 2020
No fitness plan is perfect for every person. But this plan has worked for me in middle-age and can serve as a starting point for people who want to begin a fitness journey.
Preparing Student-Athletes For College September 2020
As a coach or athletic director, you have a responsibility to prepare these young people as students as well as athletes. These steps can help your student-athletes in ways they did not even know to ask for help with.
Showing Care for the Caregiver June 2020
Any illness is not something a person wants to go through alone. For cancer, this could be said to be true in the extreme. Not only can some diagnoses be frightening, but the prescribed cures can also sometimes be grueling, with the support needed to deal with chemotherapy, radiation and the like.
Just One Step April 2020
Like many, I wanted to get in shape but didn’t know how to take that first step. But that is indeed the key; just take that one step. . . and then another.
Whether it is fall Saturdays filled with tailgating or basketball March Madness, the spectacle of college sports is a part of the American landscape. However, the fact that the participants are still college students and not professionals is sometimes forgotten.
Book Review - In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Exploration Spring 2021
Shane O'Mara's In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Explanation is aptly named. As the title suggests, the work praises the act of walking and scientifically examines its benefits on the mind, body, and soul.
How to Best Assess Your E-Learning Programs February 2021
Assessment is a key to success in many walks of life, and in higher education, it is a must because the risks and rewards are so high when dealing with the lives of students.
Lessons From The Chemo Room: 4 Things I Learned During Chemotherapy Treatment February 2021
When I began my chemotherapy treatments in May 2012, I was clueless and afraid. No one told me what to expect, and I was in no state to know what to ask.
Scotland’s St. Andrews: More than a Golf Course! October 2020
St. Andrews, Scotland. Admit it. More than likely you thought about the sport of golf. That’s OK. The majority of people probably do the same.But this little town on the east coast of Scotland is much more.
Living with an IVDD Dachshund: Tips to keep your dog healthy October 2020
Most dachshund lovers understand this high risk of a back injury. To most, the risks are worth it. However, many may not know how to care for their pet after an injury.
Never too Late to Become a Runner September 2020
No fitness plan is perfect for every person. But this plan has worked for me in middle-age and can serve as a starting point for people who want to begin a fitness journey.
Preparing Student-Athletes For College September 2020
As a coach or athletic director, you have a responsibility to prepare these young people as students as well as athletes. These steps can help your student-athletes in ways they did not even know to ask for help with.
Showing Care for the Caregiver June 2020
Any illness is not something a person wants to go through alone. For cancer, this could be said to be true in the extreme. Not only can some diagnoses be frightening, but the prescribed cures can also sometimes be grueling, with the support needed to deal with chemotherapy, radiation and the like.
Just One Step April 2020
Like many, I wanted to get in shape but didn’t know how to take that first step. But that is indeed the key; just take that one step. . . and then another.