Center for Applied Science in Health and Aging

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

Great job, Dylan Freeman Presentation at the Southeast ACSM. The School of Kinesiology, Recreation & Sport College of He...
03/04/2026

Great job, Dylan Freeman Presentation at the Southeast ACSM. The School of Kinesiology, Recreation & Sport College of Health and Human Services at WKU Bingocize

Having a lot of fun! We enjoy having community members come to the WKU Community Health Science Complex to enjoy social...
11/04/2025

Having a lot of fun! We enjoy having community members come to the WKU Community Health Science Complex to enjoy socializing, exercise, winning prizes, and learning about Wellness!

The WKU Exercise Science Students are doing a great job assisting with the study! Dylan Freeman (KIN - MS) is doing a great job leading the study!

CASHA is proud to offer opportunities to the community to be more active and learn more about their health and wellness! Also, to provide the opportunity for students to gain research & professional experience and make a positive impact in the community members they work with…

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10/01/2025

Explore the economic benefit of physical activity and how it reduces healthcare costs while boosting workplace productivity.

Are you ready? We are excited to begin another Bingocize workshop at the Community Health Science Complex on WKU South ...
09/17/2025

Are you ready? We are excited to begin another Bingocize workshop at the Community Health Science Complex on WKU South Campus. Come join us to learn about health and wellness, exercise, and Play bingo. Check out the flyer for more information. Call or email to sign up for a workshop.

Please spread the word and let everyone know about the Bingocize Workshop. Please feel free to share this post.

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Check out the podcast featuring Bingocize. Western Kentucky University College of Health and Human Services at WKU The ...
08/19/2025

Check out the podcast featuring Bingocize. Western Kentucky University College of Health and Human Services at WKU The School of Kinesiology, Recreation & Sport WKU Exercise Science Bingocize

What if bingo wasn’t just fun… but life-changing?” In tomorrow's podcast episode, I sit down with Dr. Crandall Jason, creator of Bingocize, and Megan Stadnisky from the Atlanta Regional Commission to talk about how a simple idea, combining bingo with exercise, is tackling some of the biggest c...

Congratulations to Sepehr Rassi. WKU Alumni 2020 Kinesiology | Exercise Physiology Program. His continued research at ...
05/19/2025

Congratulations to Sepehr Rassi. WKU Alumni 2020 Kinesiology | Exercise Physiology Program. His continued research at York University as he completes his Ph.D. has been recognized as the 2025 Emerging Community - Based Researcher Honourable Mention.

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Western Kentucky University
College of Health and Human Services at WKU
The School of Kinesiology, Recreation & Sport
WKU Exercise Science
Bingocize

A few highlights from the Bingocize Workshop for the Spring 2025 semester at the Community Health Science Complex. Anot...
04/28/2025

A few highlights from the Bingocize Workshop for the Spring 2025 semester at the Community Health Science Complex. Another great study involving members of the Bowling Green community.

Dylan Freeman did a great job this semester. Dylan is in the WKU Kinesiology MS program and a CASHA Graduate Assistant. He will be completing his Thesis in his second year of the MS program. Dylan FreemanDylan Freeman

Western Kentucky University
College of Health and Human Services at WKU
The School of Kinesiology, Recreation & Sport
WKU Exercise Science
Bingocize

Great work 👏
04/08/2025

Great work 👏

Congratulations to Kaitlyn Gray for completing her Honor’s Thesis with Distinction and being awarded the Honors Thesis o...
03/31/2025

Congratulations to Kaitlyn Gray for completing her Honor’s Thesis with Distinction and being awarded the Honors Thesis of the Year. Well deserved recognition for her hard work and dedication to completing a 10 week investigation and presenting the results at the Posters at the Capital and the upcoming WKU Student Scholar Showcase.

Western Kentucky University
College of Health and Human Services at WKU
The School of Kinesiology, Recreation & Sport
WKU Exercise Science
The Mahurin Honors College
Bingocize Kaitlyn Gray

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