SCSU Department of Kinesiology

A round of Husky High 5’s for the May department students of the month. These students have gone above and beyond in the classroom, on campus, and peer communities! Husky Proud!

Shoutout to our April Students of the Month! 🌟👏

So proud of the hard work, passion, and energy each of you brings every day. Keep doing big things, this is just the beginning!

Kylie Schnars, Sports Management M.S.
Josh Hendricks, Exercise Science
Kinsey Mohwinkle, Community Health
Nathaly Delgado-Enriquez , Sports Management and Recreational Leadership

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Huge congrats to Trenton on successfully defending his 699 Culminating Project! 🎉👏 All the hard work, late nights, and dedication paid off. Such an exciting milestone and a moment to be proud of. Can’t wait to see what’s next!

An inside look at the Olympic experience, Laura Zimmerman shares her journey with SPRT 301, inspiring the next generation of sport management and recreation leaders. 🥉

Undergraduate students Olivia Maus and Becky Brandhorst turned a semester of hard work into a standout moment at the SCSU Research Colloquium, earning Honorable Mention (2nd place) for Best Undergraduate Poster Presentation. Their research on fall prevention in older adults reflects the kind of impact-driven work happening in our labs every day, and their dedication all semester truly paid off.

Husky PAW showed up loud and proud for the Earth Day Run, lining the early stretch of campus to bring the energy right from the start. As runners hit that brutal hill, our interns were there every step of the way, turning the toughest part of the course into a moment worth pushing through.

The brackets are in and the winners are set 🏀🔥 Huge shoutout to our champions Cole Bakkum taking the win on the women’s side and John Dufner coming out on top for the men’s bracket! Thanks to everyone who joined in and made it a fun and competitive experience!

Celebrating our March Students of the Month 🌟

Join us in recognizing four outstanding students from St. Cloud State University who continue to lead, inspire, and make an impact both in and out of the classroom.

👏 Dominick Kamrath (Community Health)
👏 Laura Zimmerman (Sport/Rec Mgmt.)
👏 Ellisa Louisy (Exercise Science)
👏 Yaw Essuman (Gerontology)

Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed and keep setting the standard!

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Turning headlines into real world learning 🎓

At St. Cloud State University, students got a front row seat to the business of sport as economics professor Lynn MacDonald broke down the historic WNBA collective bargaining agreement in a way that was both engaging and eye opening.

From salary caps jumping from $1.5M to $7M to powerful conversations around labor markets, negotiations, and the gender pay gap, this moment brought the classroom to life.

Sport Management and Recreational Leadership students Reed Kornovich and Amelia Russ highlighted just how impactful it is to connect coursework to the real world, especially for those pursuing careers in coaching and athletic leadership.

Because learning hits different when you can see it happening in real time 🏀📊

WCCO.com story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/wnba-contract-st-cloud-state-economics/
Youtube story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmyCiSkPogg

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Fall 2026 Activity Classes are HERE 🏃‍🔥
Looking to stay active, try something new, or just have some fun this semester? We’ve got you covered. From Pickleball & Badminton to Yoga, Belay, and Fitness for Life, these 1–2 credit courses are designed for all skill levels.

✨ Learn new skills
✨ Stay active & de-stress
✨ Compete, connect, and have fun

Registration is OPEN now and these classes are open to everyone, no matter your experience level or major!

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