Cornerstone University - Department of Kinesiology

🎓🏥 Thinking About Graduate School?

The University of Michigan-Flint is hosting an informational session about a variety of their graduate health programs!

📅 June 17
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 William S. White Building

Learn about programs in:
🩺 Physician Assistant
🏃 Physical Therapy
🖐️ Occupational Therapy
💉 Anesthesia
📊 Healthcare Management
🏥 Health Services Administration
🌎 Public Health

This is a great opportunity to connect with faculty, explore potential career paths, and learn what it takes to become a competitive applicant for graduate school.

If you’re considering a future in healthcare, don’t miss this chance to take the next step toward your calling.

🏅 Accredited. Proven. Distinguished. 🏅

The Cornerstone University Exercise Science program is proud to be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (CoAES)—a distinction we have held since 2023. This accreditation recognizes programs that meet rigorous national standards for preparing students for careers in health, fitness, and exercise science.

Even more exciting, Cornerstone is one of only four institutions in Michigan to hold this distinction for Exercise Science.

Accreditation is more than a credential—it is a commitment to excellence. It means our curriculum, faculty, facilities, assessment practices, and student outcomes have been evaluated against nationally recognized standards designed to prepare graduates for success in the exercise science profession.

For our students, this means confidence that they are receiving a high-quality education grounded in science, hands-on experience, and professional preparation. For us, it is a reminder to continue pursuing excellence as we equip students to serve others through health, wellness, performance, and rehabilitation.

We are grateful for this milestone and for the faculty, students, alumni, and partners who have helped make it possible.

🏔️📚 ACSM 2026 | Salt Lake City, Utah 📚🏔️

What an incredible week at the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah!

Each year, scientists, researchers, clinicians, and students from around the world gather to share the latest discoveries in exercise science, sports medicine, health, and human performance. We were honored to represent Cornerstone University and contribute to these important conversations.

A special congratulations to current student McKenna Gelinas and faculty member Dr. James Sackett, who presented research posters on Thursday. Their hard work, dedication to scientific inquiry, and commitment to excellence was on full display as they shared their findings with colleagues from across the globe.

Experiences like ACSM provide valuable opportunities to learn from leading experts, engage with cutting-edge research, and grow as scholars and professionals. We are grateful for the opportunity and proud of the way our students and faculty represented Cornerstone University.

As we pursue truth through science, we are reminded that all knowledge ultimately points back to the Creator who designed the human body with such incredible complexity and purpose.

Summer Intern/Job Opportunities

Looking for a summer job or internship? Now is the time to start exploring opportunities and taking the next step toward your future career.

These opportunities are a great way to:
✅ Gain hands-on experience
✅ Build your resume
✅ Grow your professional network
✅ Apply what you’re learning in the classroom

Whether you’re interested in healthcare, fitness, coaching, rehabilitation, research, or performance, there are opportunities waiting for you.

Don’t wait until the last minute. Start preparing now and step confidently into your calling.

📩 Reach out if you need help with resumes, applications, or finding opportunities!

Today we celebrate the incredible Class of 2026 Kinesiology graduates! 🎓💙

Over the past few years, these students have grown not only in knowledge and skill, but also in character, compassion, leadership, and faith. From the classroom and laboratory to internships, athletics, research, and service, they have pursued excellence while striving to honor Christ in all they do.

As they step into careers in healthcare, fitness, rehabilitation, coaching, research, and beyond, we are excited to see how God will use them to impact the world through movement, wellness, and servant leadership.

We are proud of each one of you and thankful for the ways you have shaped our program and community. The future is bright, and we cannot wait to see how you will influence the world for Christ. 🌍✝️

Congratulations, graduates!

🏆 Most Outstanding Kinesiology Award 🏆

We are excited to recognize Taylor Zwagerman as this year’s recipient of the Most Outstanding Kinesiology Award!

Taylor has made an incredible impact on the Kinesiology program during her time at Cornerstone University. From helping launch our Community Fitness Testing Program, to serving faithfully as a Human Performance Lab Manager and tutor, she has consistently demonstrated excellence, professionalism, and a servant’s heart.

In the classroom, Taylor excelled academically while also representing Cornerstone as a dedicated member of the varsity softball team for four years. She has modeled what it means to pursue excellence in every area of life while investing deeply in others along the way.

Most importantly, Taylor has embodied the heart of our program through her commitment to whole person wellness, leadership, humility, and Christ-centered service.

Following graduation, she will continue her education at Grand Valley State University as she pursues her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. We have no doubt she will continue making a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Taylor, we are incredibly proud of you! Congratulations! 👏

🏆 Gloria Baker Award 🏆

We are proud to recognize Abigail Herrema as this year’s recipient of the Gloria Baker Award!

Abigail exemplifies what this award represents through her exceptional understanding and application of whole person wellness—integrating physical, mental, and spiritual health in a way that reflects both knowledge and lived practice.

Her commitment to excellence in the classroom, combined with her investment in others and desire to serve, has made a meaningful impact on those around her. She approaches her work with intentionality, humility, and a genuine passion for helping others flourish.

More than anything, Abigail models what it looks like to pursue wellness in a Christ-centered way—honoring the Lord through how she lives, learns, and leads.

Abigail, we are so proud of you and grateful for the way you have represented our program so well. We can’t wait to see how God continues to work in and through your life!

👏 Join us in congratulating Abigail!

Open Lab Hours This Week💪🏼

Take advantage of this time to discover, learn, practice, and ask questions. The Human Performance lab has so much to offer.

Stop by on Wednesday or Friday to finish the semester strong!

🎓💪 Celebration of Scholarship 2026

We are incredibly proud of the Kinesiology students who participated in Celebration of Scholarship 2026!

Their commitment to original research, critical thinking, and academic excellence was on full display. Even more meaningful was the way they pursued it all with a desire to honor the Lord.

From idea to presentation, these students demonstrated what it looks like to use their gifts to seek truth, serve others, and reflect Christ through their work.

Well done! We are so proud of you!!! 👏

🔬💪 Human Performance Lab – Open Hours This Week

Stop by the lab and take advantage of our open hours!

Whether you’re looking to:
• Get hands-on experience
• Learn how to use equipment
• Ask questions
• Or just explore what the lab has to offer

This is your opportunity to engage, learn, and grow outside the classroom.

Come ready to move, learn, and take ownership of your development!