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Southern District American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Professionals

On February 21st 2014, Christopher Ousley and Ritchie Shuford presented a program for SDAAHPERD Convention in Lexington, Kentucky.

2014 US Intercollegiate Racquetball National Championships

2014 US Intercollegiate Racquetball National Championships - March 10th - 15th NCSU TAKES 4th PLACE

Health and Exercise Studies Summer I & II 2014 Courses

Health and Exercise Studies will offer numerous classes during Summer I & II for the 2014 Academic Year. Take a look at our newly-released listing as you decide which HES class (or classes) to take.

Probability of a Shockable Presenting Rhythm as a Function of EMS Response Time

This article examines the correlation between EMS response time and the incidence of shockable presenting rhythms (ie: those most survivable) that occur in patients that have suffered a cardiac arrest.

HESA 217 Survival Swimming

HESA 217 is a survival swim course originally designed for ROTC students at NC State University. The class is now open to all students and is taught each semester. The course instructor is Larry Brown.

Making A Difference In Our Community Through Tennis

The Special Olympics Tennis Program at North Carolina State University is a collaboration of several departments and organizations on campus that volunteer time and resources to provide interested athletes from Wake County Special Olympics an opportunity to develop the skills needed to play the game of tennis.

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How to Incorporate Self-Defense Instruction into Physical Activity Programs

9/3/2013

This article describes the why and how of adding a self-defense instructional activity course to the university level.

Technology May Help Keep You Motivated

8/28/2013

It’s reported that about 50% of those who begin an exercise program will drop out within 6 months.

Strategies for Creating Successful Joint Use Agreements: A Case Study

8/14/2013

Keith Howard, HES Lecturer, has taken part in a case study that examines physical inactivity among children as reported in the Journal of Park and...

HESA 214 Beginning Swimming

5/13/2013

Read the following text if you want to get an idea of the impact our department has on student success.

Take Eight At State

8/9/2011

We are encouraging each student at NC State to take eight credits of physical education from our 100 and/or 200 level activity courses before...