HHP In the News

Dr. Alex Adams, an assistant professor in the Department of Health and Human Performance, has published one of the first comprehensive reviews of appropriate practices for K-12 online physical education--addressing a growing need as virtual enrollment remains above pre-pandemic levels nationwide.

Senior kinesiology major Ben Grandchamp recently won a strongman competition and earned the prestigious Ricondo badge at ROTC training while pursuing his degree.

Chilean surgeon Dr. Karina Vargas Valdebenito shared global health insights at Austin Peay State University, inspiring public health students. Her visit previews a 2026 study abroad program to Chile, offering students international perspective on healthcare systems and child health practices.

Students from Austin Peay State University's Department of Health and Human Performance recently hosted a free fitness and wellness program for homeschooled K-8th graders that helped over 200 attendees get active and build healthy habits.

Austin Peay State University's Speech-Language & Swallowing Community Clinic hosted its second annual Kids' Camp from June 10-14, offering enriching experiences for children in grades 1-3 and valuable training opportunities for graduate students in the Master of Speech-Language Pathology program.

APSU's Master of Public Health program and the Mt. Olive Cemetery Historical Preservation Society recently partnered to tackle health disparities and promote antiracism through a GOVing Tuesday-funded professional development program.

APSU, Burt Elementary School and Clarksville Parks and Recreation teamed up last week to provide the public with health resources and education during the 2024 Wellness Hub: Tigers, Govs and the Community Unite with Food, Fitness, and Fun.

Austin Peay State University's Speech-Language and Swallowing Community Clinic is launching an innovative new two-week program to treat individuals with chronic aphasia, a language disorder that impacts communication.

Patrick Richardson, a health and human performance major with a concentration in public health, spent the last semester of his junior year working with professors from three departments to survey and collect soil samples at Clarksville's Riverview Cemetery. From there, the materials were sent to an environmental lab to test for formaldehyde leakage and heavy metals - which are associated with historic burial practices.

Austin Peay State University's Master of Public Health (MPH) program teamed up with Clarksville Parks & Recreation, Burt Elementary School and several other organizations on April 27 to combat food insecurity, provide health screenings and more at the city's latest Hub event - hosted as part of Burt Elementary's Family Day.