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Dr. Logan attended the University of Washington graduating with both a Bachelor’s in Urban Planning and Master’s in Education, where he also played two sports.
Dr. Logan attended the University of Washington graduating with both a Bachelor’s in Urban Planning and Master’s in Education, where he also played two sports. Since completing his PhD at the University of Texas at Austin, his research and scholarship revolves around Black Males in higher education, with special focus on Black collegiate athlete identity development. Dr. Logan also teaches several courses dedicated to his research such as: Race, Power, and Sports; African Americans in Sport; the History of Sports and Protest; and the Race and Sport Podclass.
Original broadcast date: January 21, 2021
Rebecca Hasson, is an Associate Professor in the Schools of Kinesiology and Public Health and Director of the Active Schools and Communities Core Unit of the University of Michigan Exercise & Sport Science Initiative.
Rebecca Hasson, is an Associate Professor in the Schools of Kinesiology and Public Health and Director of the Active Schools and Communities Core Unit of the University of Michigan Exercise & Sport Science Initiative. Dr. Hasson has developed a nationally recognized cross-disciplinary research program that takes an environmental, behavioral, and biological perspective to understand racial/ethnic disparities in the development of obesity and obesity-related health complications in children and adolescents. Her research also aims to reduce disparities through the design and implementation of behavioral interventions.
Original broadcast date: December 8, 2020
Anthony Washington was born and raised in Seattle, Washington, attended Garfield High School, originally attended University of Washington on an athletic scholarship. Played basketball professionally for four years.
Anthony Washington was born and raised in Seattle, Washington, attended Garfield High School, originally attended University of Washington on an athletic scholarship. Played basketball professionally for four years. Returned to University of Washington and received a degree in American Ethnic Studies and a Masters in Education from University of Washington. 2019 Husky 100 recipient. Currently, a Special Education teacher at Garfield High School. Curriculum manager for ACE (Academy for Creating Excellence). Writer, community builder and founder of Thoughts Cost, helping individuals and organizations learn and apply inclusive, empowering ideology in order to improve existing frameworks.
Original broadcast date: November 24, 2020
Our panel of exercise and nutrition specialists speak candidly about what is healthy eating, and how do we stop ourselves from falling into the self-hate traps set by society’s well-meaning pressures.
Join us for our nutrition special. Most of us look forward to the holiday season, when we get to spend time with others over a good meal (or two). But winter holiday's also bring out the many advice columns on healthy eating, portion control, and limiting caloric intake. Our panel of exercise and nutrition specialists will speak candidly about what is healthy eating, and how do we stop ourselves from falling into the self-hate traps set by society’s well-meaning pressures?
Panel:
Nicole Thelan (MS. RDN, CD)
Christin Everson (BA, MS, CPT, Health Coach, Group Fitness Instructor, Medical Exercise Specialist and Behavior Change Specialist)
Mallory Soares (MS, RDN, CD)
Original broadcast date: November 9, 2020
Gary Keith is a native of Louisville, Kentucky. Gary joined the US Navy in 1989 and retired in 2015 while serving as a Naval Aviator, qualified as Helicopter Aircraft Commander in the CH-46 and MH-60S.
Gary Keith is a native of Louisville, Kentucky. Gary joined the US Navy in 1989 and retired in 2015 while serving as a Naval Aviator, qualified as Helicopter Aircraft Commander in the CH-46 and MH-60S. His endurance resume includes mountaineering in North and South America, various distance ultramarathons, numerous marathons and half marathons (2:59 marathon PR / 2017 Bozeman Half Marathon first-place), various distance triathlons and member of the 2012 Team USA triathlon team.
Original broadcast date: October 27, 2020
Dr. Leigh Signal is an Associate Professor and is portfolio director of the Fatigue Management and Sleep Health group at the Sleep/Wake Research Centre, Massey University, Wellington.
Leigh Signal is an Associate Professor and is portfolio director of the Fatigue Management and Sleep Health group at the Sleep/Wake Research Centre, Massey University, Wellington. Leigh trained as a Commercial Pilot and then completed a Master’s degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology before completing her PhD in Public Health at the Sleep/Wake Research Centre.
Original broadcast date: October 8, 2020
Dr. Julie Steele is Founder and Director of both the Biomechanics Research Laboratory and Breast Research Australia (BRA), Senior Professor at the University of Wollongong, Australia.
Original broadcast date: September 22, 2020
Dr. Sabiston, University of Toronto, talked to us about Stress, Exercise, and the Undergraduate Student.
Dr. Catherine Sabiston is a professor of exercise and health psychology in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education at the University of Toronto. She also holds a Tier II Canada Research Chair in physical activity and mental health and is the Director of the Mental Health and Physical Activity Research Centre. Catherine is also the Past-President of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity. Dr. Sabiston has received many research and career awards, has held over $20 Million in funding for her research, and has nearly 250 publications. She has given over 450 presentations and over 100 community and public health talks and workshops. Dr. Sabiston's current research is focused on improving physical activity services for help-seeking students on post-secondary campuses.
Original broadcast date: September 8, 2020
In the department's inaugural podcast, we welcomed new and returning students and introduced the larger community to SU's Kinesiology program by exploring Seattle’s rich sport history.
Dr. Terry Anne Scott joined us to discuss her new anthology on the history of Seattle’s sports culture, and how diversity and social progress are uniquely reflected in Seattle sports fans. We will also chat about her latest authorized biography of Lenny Wilkens, famed coach of the Seattle SuperSonics and ally for racial equality.
Dr.Scott is the director of African American Studies and Associate Professor of American history at Hood College in Frederick, Maryland. She is the editor of the recently published anthology, Seattle Sports: Play, Identity, and the Pursuit of Credibility in the Emerald City and author of From Bed-Stuy to the Hall of Fame: The Unexpected Life of Lenny Wilkens.
