Center for Applied Science in Health and Aging

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Center for Applied Science in Health and Aging We strive to develop and mobilize health innovations in applied research by enhancing well-being, performance, and functioning in the aging community.

Director - Center for Applied Science in Health and Aging (CASHA)

Mark Schafer Ph.D., ACSM-CEP, CSCS
Professor | Exercise Science & Kinesiology

The Center for Applied Science in Health and Aging (CASHA) will integrate disciplinary perspectives in physical activity, health, human development, and cognitive psychology to optimize human potential. Diverse inter- and intra-disciplinary approaches are essential to applied research because they allow scholars and practitioners to expand their thinking and enrich the co-creation process. In addition, we seek to develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of emerging scholars and practitioners by providing experiential and developmental learning opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. Our team strives to identify, develop, and mobilize social and health innovations in applied research by enhancing well-being, performance, and functioning in the aging community. Students also have the opportunity to develop their leadership skills and serve the community through student-led health care outreach programs. We create opportunities for students to network with alumni who are powerful and influential leaders in their respective professions. To achieve CASHA's goals, our team will:

- Engage in rigorous research to promote health, vitality, and human -potential in the aging community

- Disseminate findings to inform research, policy, practice, and program development

- Collaborate with community organizations and university partners to identify and address needs in the aging community

- Identify and secure funding through grants, contracts, partnerships, and commercialization

Director - Center for Applied Science in Health and Aging (CASHA)
Mark Schafer Ph.D., ACSM-CEP, CSCS
Professor | Exercise Science & Kinesiology

Community Health Science Complex
WKU South Campus: C 122
2355 Nashville Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101

Phone: 270-745-5857
[email protected]
https://www.wku.edu/casha/

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Western Kentucky University
College of Health & Human Services
School of Kinesiology, Recreation & Sport
1906 College Heights Blvd
Bowling Green, KY 42101

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06/05/2026

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WKU’s Bingocize® was recently highlighted at the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing on fall prevention and senior independence.

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06/03/2026

Great News!

United States Senate Special Committee on Aging

CASHA Research presentation. Dr. Jason Crandall in Washington D.C. National Council on Aging Age+Action conference. N...
05/28/2026

CASHA Research presentation. Dr. Jason Crandall in Washington D.C. National Council on Aging Age+Action conference.

National Council on Aging
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Dylan Freeman Presenting at ACSM in Salt Lake City, Utah. The School of Kinesiology, Recreation & Sport College of Heal...
05/27/2026

Dylan Freeman Presenting at ACSM in Salt Lake City, Utah. The School of Kinesiology, Recreation & Sport College of Health and Human Services at WKU Western Kentucky University WKU Exercise Science Bingocize Mark Schafer

Congratulations to Dylan Freeman He has completed his Master of Science in Kinesiology WKU Exercise Science Dylan was a...
05/09/2026

Congratulations to Dylan Freeman He has completed his Master of Science in Kinesiology WKU Exercise Science Dylan was awarded the Outstanding Graduate Student of the Year for the College of Health and Human Services at WKU He served as a CASHA Research Assistant and has completed his Thesis with Dr. Silvio Polly as his advisor. He has presented at the SEACSM Chapter and will be presenting at the National Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah at the end of May. I am proud to have had the opportunity to work with Dylan and I am confident that he will be impactful in his future career. Bingocize Western Kentucky University

Wrapping up another study developing novel aspects of Bingocize. Over the past two semesters, we have learned more abou...
05/06/2026

Wrapping up another study developing novel aspects of Bingocize. Over the past two semesters, we have learned more about Universal Wellness and how to maximize overall heath benefits with targeted Wellness information while offering a shorter (6 week) Bingocize workshop. We truly appreciate the time and effort of all of the Bowling Green community participants. We look forward to continuing Bingocize each semester.

I am very proud of Dylan Freeman and the undergraduate CASHA Research ambassadors. Emma Smith Morgan Robertson Michael, Faith and Haylee. Excellent work!

I am looking forward to the Fall 2026 semester! We will be implementing a Walking Buddy Study and it will be a great opportunity for Faculty and Staff.

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Could not be more proud of Dylan Freeman He has done great things for CASHA as a research assistant. We will miss Dylan...
04/27/2026

Could not be more proud of Dylan Freeman He has done great things for CASHA as a research assistant. We will miss Dylan and wish him the best in the future.

Great job Michael Hernandez Morgan Robertson Faith and Hayley Best. WKU Exercise Science students presenting at the WKU...
04/11/2026

Great job Michael Hernandez Morgan Robertson Faith and Hayley Best. WKU Exercise Science students presenting at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase.

Dylan Freeman presenting his Thesis data.

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Congratulations Dylan Freeman on the his successful Thesis Defense. Dr. Silvio Polly | Thesis Chair Theses Committee:Ku...
04/10/2026

Congratulations Dylan Freeman on the his successful Thesis Defense.

Dr. Silvio Polly | Thesis Chair

Theses Committee:
Kurt Kneely | Department of Physical Therapy

Zach Farley | Department of Public Health

Mark Schafer | Kinesiology, Recreation & Sport

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