Health and Human Performance Archives

Apr 11, 2017

Graduate student receives national kinesiology award

East Carolina University graduate student Daniel Kuhman has received the 2017 American Kinesiology Association National Master’s Scholar Award. Kuhman is a graduate assistant in ECU’s Biomechanics Laboratory in the Department...

Jan 10, 2017

ECU health fitness specialists in high demand

Helping people get healthier is paying off for health fitness specialists who graduate from East Carolina University. Wendy Mastin is a 2003 graduate of the program and the director of...

Dec 14, 2016

Chicago Cubs head athletic trainer and ECU alum reflects on career

As head athletic trainer for the 2016 World Series Champion Chicago Cubs, East Carolina University alumnus PJ Mainville ’97 recommends that students understand the value of service. “I am always looking...

Dec 14, 2016

Chicago Cubs head athletic trainer and ECU alum reflects on career

As head athletic trainer for the 2016 World Series Champion Chicago Cubs, East Carolina University alumnus PJ Mainville ’97 recommends that students understand the value of service. “I am always looking...

Nov 09, 2016

Politics and kids: Explaining a contentious election

The 2016 election season has come to a close, but the polarized attitudes surrounding the campaigns may still continue to impact our children. The amount of negative campaigning, especially in...

Nov 04, 2016

ECU’s medical family therapy receives first family oriented care award

Behavioral health support and collaboration between health care services were among the top concerns of local citizens according to a 2015 Pitt County Needs Assessment report. East Carolina University’s medical...

Oct 18, 2016

ECU department chair honored as outstanding educator

Dr. Sharon Ballard, associate professor and chair of East Carolina University’s Department of Human Development and Family Science in the College of Health and Human Performance has been recognized nationally...

Sep 20, 2016

Alumnae Spotlights: An entrepreneur and a mobile crisis director

At the age of five, Dana McQueen knew that she wanted to become an interior designer and her passion has helped her continue a family legacy. McQueen earned a degree...

Jul 22, 2016

ECU laboratory named in honor of alumnus

East Carolina University’s College of Health and Human Performance dedicated the Psychophysiology and Biofeedback Laboratory in the Carol G. Belk Building in honor of alumnus Max Ray Joyner Sr. on...

Jul 05, 2016

ECU’s behind-the-scenes work part of “The Treehouse Guys” episode to air July 5

Behind-the-scenes work by East Carolina University students and a faculty member will come to life in an upcoming episode of “The Treehouse Guys.”  The popular DIY Network show was filmed...