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About Our Organization

The Human Performance Laboratory at the University of Nebraska at Kearney is dedicated to helping Nebraskans of all ages reach their physical activity goals and enhance their health. Faculty are working to  develop a coordinated initiative to provide public health resources to promote physical activity in greater Nebraska which would allow for research studies that tie physical activity to health, academic performance, parental activity and psychological health.

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Please click the appropriate logo below to be directed to the information page for registeration. Each logo represents a registration or survey link.

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UNK Exercise Science Program

The exercise science program at UNK is designed for students who wish to study the response of the human body to the demands of physical activity. Students pursue careers such as health and fitness directors, exercise technicians, fitness instructors, personal trainers, athletic trainers, cardiac rehabilitation specialists and corporate fitness coordinators. Many students also pursue an undergraduate degree in exercise science as an entry into professional programs such as physical therapy or into graduate schools for advanced study.

For more information visit the exercise science tab at the top of the page.

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News

October 4, 2011

Real people, real inspiration

Kearney family gets healthy together.
By Katy Healey
WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER


September 6, 2011

Kids Fitness Day to teach students importance of nutrition, physical activi…

The eighth-annual Nebraska Kids Fitness and Nutrition Day will bring approximately 700 fourth-graders from area communities to the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus Sept. 16, according to Kate Heelan, event cofounder and director of the UNK Human Performance Laboratory.


July 18, 2011

With help of grant, new programs, KPS seeing student obesity drop

Analysis finds fitness progress

Kearney Public Schools elementary students go through the salad bar during lunch. Many elementary schools have added salad bars, eliminated unhealthy snacks and implemented exercise programs to improve the health of students.


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