UCA Exercise & Sport Science

Official Twitter account for the Department of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of Central Arkansas.

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Athletic training staff usually work without any recognition. We are so grateful and blessed to have amazing athletic trainers and an incredible MSAT program

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What an awesome moment for an Athletic Training staff to be honored with the Pat Tillman award for service at the #ESPYS!

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We wanted to take this moment to give a big thanks to our UCA athletic training staff who tirelessly serve our students and staff, on and off the field/court. You are all heroes. What a difference you make in the lives of so many!

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Last night at the #ESPYS, Damar Hamlin presented the Buffalo Bills athletic training staff that saved his life with the Pat Tillman Award. What a well deserved honor.

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Kim Eskola will be the interim chair as CHBS conducts a national search for the next EXSS department chair. Kim has been at UCA for 18 years and currently also serves as the NCAA Faculty Athletic Rep for UCA. She has served on several university committees throughout the years.

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Today is Dr. Steve Tucker's last day as the EXSS department chair. Steve and his family are moving to Texas, where he will be starting a new position at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Thank you, Steve, for being a truly exceptional leader and boss!

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In our Teaching Outdoor Education and Recreation class we love learning about all kinds of fun activities!

In one of our recent classes, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) did a presentation to our students and taught us all about tennis!

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In our Teaching Basketball course, students learn just that - how to teach basketball!

Here, students are working on ball-handling skills with Coach Hervey.

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#FacultySpotlight- Jason Carruth

Jason has been teaching with us since 2014. Prior to joining us full-time, Mr. Carruth was responsible for Management of the Athletic Training Department for Conway Regional Health System. Read more about Jason here:

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Ty Ferguson was the recipient of this year's AAA Boys Basketball 3A-2 Coach of the Year Award. Ty is a UCA alumni who graduated from our PETE program. Congrats Ty!! #UCAAlumni

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UCA is growing – and your gift helps make it possible. For your Day of Giving gift, pick the Alexis Faupel Scholarship and open new doors for Exercise and Sport Science students. Give now at https://t.co/Iv9zo2DTaV #UCADayofGiving

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When you give, we grow. The Alexis Faupel Scholarship creates new possibilities for EXSS students at UCA, and your gift makes all the difference in helping them realize their goals. On March 9, pick the Alexis Faupel Scholarship at https://t.co/Iv9zo2DTaV #UCADayofGiving

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#FacultySpotlight - Rock Lee

Dr. Rock Lee joined the EXSS department in 2015. His background is in the field of Kinesiology and Exercise Science, as well as sport-related concussion research and clinical experience. Read more about Rock here:

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It’s time to give! We’re challenging YOU to participate in #UCADayofGiving and pick the Alexis Faupel Scholarship Fund. Day of Giving may only last 24 hours, but the impact it can make on a UCA student can last a lifetime. Get ready to give on March 9 at https://t.co/gxxRhogAEn.

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Join us on March 9 for #UCADayofGiving! Learn more at https://t.co/D1g2vsFx84

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Dusty Clark was the recipient of this year's Arkansas Wrestling Association Girls 5A Coach of the Year Award. Dusty is a UCA alumni who graduated from our PETE program. Congrats Dusty!! #UCAAlumni

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aspiration of the shoulder and knee. Dr. Tom Roberts and Melanie Harrington with Conway Regional Center for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine along with Brian Wallace and staff from MidSouth Orthopedics provided state of the art endoscopy and cadavers for a hands-on experience.

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On February 9th, Athletic Training and Nurse Practitioner Faculty, Athletic Training Graduate Students, DNP Nurse Practitioner Students, and community partners spent the day in an orthopedic workshop. The workshop focused on interprofessional collaboration and clinical skills.

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Topics of the day included - Radiography of common orthopedic injuries and practice pearls, orthopedic special tests, upper and lower extremity splinting, concussion recognition and management, suturing, digital block and nail removal, anatomy review, joint injection and

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We know Valentine's Day just passed, but who’s to say that you have to stop showing love? Studies show that 8 hugs per day is the perfect way to boost oxytocin. Go show someone some love today!