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In KINE 307, students give back to the community. But they say it changed their lives, too.

by Cole Pressler January 27, 2025

Paige Rightmire thought that she was in charge of directions. Her partner was blind, after all.
But on the front half of the tandem bicycle, Rightmire was lost. She had led them both onto Los Osos Valley Road, as cars whizzed past them.

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BEACoN project presents anti-fat bias research

by Romina Montemurro Martin December 25, 2023

Chandler approached Professor Stefanee Maurice of the Kinesiology Department, who specializes in sport and exercise psychology. They embarked on a BEACoN research project to study issues of mental health and body image. Specifically, she wanted to identify patterns of anti-fat bias.

Cal Poly animal science class hosts horse therapy

by Sydnie Bierma May 18, 2023October 2, 2023

Cal Poly students can go to the Health Center and receive counseling — but some are exploring a more unconventional outlet for therapy: horses. According to Sarah Stewart, an equine lecturer at Cal Poly, equine therapy is a treatment using a horse to help improve one’s mental, psychological or physical health. On Friday from 1-4 […]

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New Public Health major marries science and society

by Quinn Fish April 3, 2018August 29, 2022

Freshmen will begin the major Fall 2018 and current students can transfer into the major starting Fall 2019.

Sports

Harder, better, faster, stronger: Day in the life of a Cal Poly trainer

by Lauren Pluim January 23, 2018August 29, 2022

Head of Cal Poly strength and conditioning Eric Holder’s specialized workouts are starting to produce tangible results.

Features

Protect and serve: Policeman teaches racquetball on campus

by Sophia Levin May 18, 2017August 29, 2022

Without Proll, the racquetball class would not exist at Cal Poly.

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Cal Poly receives federal funding for gestational diabetes prevention program

by Lexi McCoy May 1, 2016August 29, 2022

Cal Poly professor Suzanne Phelan will partner with professionals at three other institutions on the five-year project.

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Students help athletes with disabilities prepare for the Special Olympics

by Laura Hoover April 15, 2016August 29, 2022

“Friday Club” is the name given to the 407 kinesiology lab where students help athletes with disabilities meet their exercise goals to compete in the Special Olympics. The program began 13 years ago and continues to be a place for students to learn how to work with and understand people with disabilities as well as encourage […]

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Friday Club: Kinesiology students and Special Olympians compete together

by Mustang Media Group Staff May 3, 2015August 29, 2022

The program brings together kinesiology students and Special Olympians. This quarter, the program even involves a group of engineering students working to adapt laser tag for the athletes.

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Paddle up: Cal Poly students help disabled with kayak program

by MD Correspondent February 26, 2013August 29, 2022

Jordan Dunn Special to Mustang Daily Cal Poly’s course Kinesiology 407, Adapted Physical Activity, gives disabled individuals a chance to kayak on their own in Morro Bay. It also teaches kinesiology students how to work with these disabled individuals. Students interact with the disabled individuals on a personal level, said Kevin Taylor, head of the kinesiology […]

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Nutrition and kinesiology: Two majors, many possible futures

by Sam Gilbert January 28, 2013August 29, 2022

Sam Gilbert is a journalism sophomore and a Mustang Daily health columnist. We all went through the grueling college application process. The hardest part when applying to Cal Poly? Choosing the major that will lead to our future careers. It’s hard to know exactly what we want to do at the age of 17. These […]

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