The Citadel Department of Health and Human Performance

The SE American College of Sports Medicine Conference 2025

Congratulations to Myles Rutland and Javonte Graves-Billips on presenting their research on osteoarthritis in veterans vs civilians. Their research was very well- recieved We are so proud of them representing The Citadel so well! 🎖️

Congratulations to all our students who received travel grants to attend this great conference:
Michael Porpiglia, Jamey Libby, Myles Rutland and Javonte Graves-Billips.

We had a fun time in below freezing temperatures in Greenville SC.

Celebrating Our Students' Success at ASMA 2025!

Dr. Kwangho Park and Dr. Ju Young (LJ) Lee proudly brought three graduate students to the Applied Sport Management Association (ASMA) Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio! Our students showcased their dedication and hard work by presenting five research posters developed in our Sport Management graduate courses.

At the conference, they expanded their professional networks, gained fresh perspectives on the field, and deepened their passion for academic research and career development. Beyond the academic experience, our ASMA team also had a fantastic time together, building connections and making unforgettable memories!

Huge congratulations to our students for representing our program with excellence!

Dr. Lee Joins Expert Panel at ASMA 2025!

We’re proud to share that Dr. Ju Young (LJ) Lee was invited as one of five esteemed professors from well-known universities to speak at a panel discussion during the Applied Sport Management Association (ASMA) Conference!

In the session Selecting Publication Outlets and Conveying Quality Scholarship Within and Outside the Sport Management Discipline, Dr. Lee shared valuable insights on our department’s scholarship system covering tenure and promotion, annual evaluations, academic awards, and more. His expertise provided attendees with a deeper understanding of research impact and scholarly success in sport management.

Kudos to Dr. Lee for representing our department at this prestigious symposium!

Classes are in full swing and the fun has begun!

HLED 400 Emergency Medical Response course with Prof. Lindsay Jackson

The “Human Knot” exercise. EMS response requires working with others in close quarters. The human knot exercise puts students in this situation and lets them illustrate their problem-solving skills through communication and group decision-making. Team success depends on the ideas and contributions of all team members.
Great work today!

A Message From Dr. Chris Sole, Chair of Health & Human Performance.

As we begin the Spring 2025 semester, we do so with heavy hearts and a profound sense of loss following the untimely passing of Cadet George “Tripp” Williams. Tripp was an exceptional member of our department and an outstanding Exercise Science major, who aspired to attend medical school.
A leader both inside and outside the classroom, Tripp embodied servant leadership this past summer as part of The Citadel's Healthcare Study Abroad Program in Kenya. His dedication, kindness, and passion left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him, and his memory will continue to inspire us all.
The Department of Health and Human Performance extends its deepest condolences to Tripp's family, classmates, friends, and all those who were fortunate to know him.
Our faculty members are here to support you during this difficult time and are available for you.

…And it’s a wrap for 2024.
The grades are in and now it’s time to partaay!

Our Health & Human Performance Party was a win. Great food, time spent together and a celebration of socks. Special guest was newborn Baby Lina Park who is just one month old!!!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us 🎄🎅🏼

The Amazing Coach Steers continues to mentor students with his beautiful dog Snowy! He is a part of The Fellowship of Christian Athletes and is a guiding light for so many.
Thanks for all you do Coach Steers!

Dr. Deidra Ragan, who leads the honors program, will be leaving at the end of the semester. She was surprised with a farewell party by her students. She is truly loved by all. Her students adore her and organized this all by themselves. What a testament to how much she means.

Dr. Ragan has had a huge impact on so many students. She will be missed by many and we all wish her the very best for the future. We love you Dr. Ragan.

Mr. Lucas Ferreira, the Director of Video Production at Citadel Athletics, delivered an excellent guest lecture this afternoon. He also invited us to his production studio at Johnson Hagood Stadium!
What an awesome opportunity for our students! Thank you Dr. LJ Lee!

Cadet Palmer is an extraordinary young man. He led a group to Rwanda last year and he is a currently a Distinguished Scholar. We wish him the very best!

The Citadel cadet finalist for ROTC All-American Scholarship Program The Citadel Air Force Cadet Andrew Palmer has been named a finalist for the Navy Federal Credit Union ROTC All-American Scholarship Program. Palmer, who is purs

State Trooper Nick Pye visited
RPED 260 students to talk about road safety before they leave for break.
- Prof Linda-Marie Hamill’s class

Congratulations to our very own Katya Govorova on her recognition as a prestigious Newman Civic Fellow.

Katya is an Exercise Science major in her Junior year, and a Distinguished Scholar. She has continued to serve the community and volunteers for many activities at The Citadel. She has been an intern for The Krause Center and she has served during her own breaks.

Katya attended the the annual Newman Convention in Chicago where she learned leadership skills and strengthened her ability to make change over three days.

The Newman Civic Fellowship is a yearlong program that recognizes students who:
Demonstrate leadership potential, Are committed to creating positive change in their communities, and Develop strategies to achieve social change.
Thanks to the Allstate Foundation for supporting this work

Katya is committeed to giving back and making a change.
Congratulations Katya on everything you have achieved and keep doing good! You are amazing!

Colonel Bresnik is our hero

On November 16, 2009, Space Shuttle Atlantis, lifted off from Kennedy Space Center at 2:28 p.m. EST, on a utilization and logistics flight and arrived at the International Space Station on the afternoon of November 18, making Col Randy Bresnik, USMC, Ret., '89, the first Bulldog in space! Go Dogs!

Whole Foods Class- RPED 155

This class packs a punch! Students get to cook, and eat! Learn how to eat healthier more wholesome foods with Prof. Linda-Marie Hamill