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Prepare highly qualified health professionals, researchers, educators, & influencers of Jesus Christ.

09/02/2026

👏 Meet The Kinesiology Adjunct Faculty!

We are incredibly grateful for the outstanding adjunct faculty who serve our students in the Cornerstone University Kinesiology program!

Please help us recognize:

⭐ Ally George (Richardson)
⭐ Tova Galloway (Johnsen)
⭐️ Kim Elders
⭐️ Phil Keith
⭐ Randy Strawser

Our adjunct faculty bring valuable professional experience, expertise, and perspective into the classroom, helping our students connect what they are learning with the real world of kinesiology, health, fitness, and human performance.

More importantly, we are thankful for the ways they invest in our students and help us prepare graduates to use their knowledge, skills, and God-given gifts to serve others and honor Christ through their work.

Thank you for all you do for CU Kinesiology! 💙💛

08/28/2026

👋 Meet the CU Kinesiology Full Time Faculty!

They are excited for another year of teaching, mentoring, and working alongside our Kinesiology students!

Dr. James Sackett is Associate Professor of Kinesiology and has been teaching at Cornerstone for 8 years. Dr. Sackett is an exercise physiologist with interests in human performance, environmental physiology, and applied research. He also serves as an assistant coach with Cornerstone Baseball.

Dr. Zachary Droll is an Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and just began teaching at Cornerstone this year. Dr. Droll specializes in strength & conditioning and sport performance and holds both the CSCS and CPSS certifications through the NSCA.

Together, they are excited to help students learn, grow, and prepare to influence the world for Christ through Kinesiology.

08/27/2026

🚨 WE’RE HIRING! 🚨

The Cornerstone University Human Performance Lab is looking for a student Lab Manager for the 2026–27 academic year! 💪🔬

This is a paid position for approximately 2–3 hours per week and a great opportunity to get more involved with the Human Performance Lab and Kinesiology program.

Interested? Send your resume and cover letter to Dr. James Sackett by September 5.

Come help us make the lab a great place for our students to learn, practice, and grow!

08/25/2026

Interested in sports medicine, exercise science, or graduate school? 👀

Earn 1 course credit while attending the Midwest ACSM Annual Meeting right here in Grand Rapids!

KIN 262 gives students the opportunity to experience professional research, networking, and the field of sports medicine firsthand.

Register now!

08/24/2026

Welcome back, CU Kinesiology! 🦅💪

We’re excited to have our students back on campus and ready for another great year of learning, growing, and serving together.

Here’s to a great year of Kinesiology at Cornerstone!

Let’s get to work! 💪

06/16/2026

🎓🏥 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.

06/04/2026

🏅 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.

05/29/2026

🏔️📚 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.

05/14/2026

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!

05/09/2026

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!

Address

1001 E. Beltline Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI
49525

Telephone

+16169495300

Website

https://www.cornerstone.edu/programs/exercise-science/

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