Human Kinetics

Sarah Woodruff and Ghallia Hashem flank banner reading Women of ExcellenceUWindsor professor Sarah Woodruff and student Ghallia Hashem will be honoured by the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario at a gala May 15.

Campus leaders recognized as Women of Excellence

The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario will honour two members of the UWindsor community as Women of Excellence who embody the organization’s commitment to the development of thriving communities.

Kinesiology professor Sarah Woodruff, associate dean of human kinetics for academic programs, will be recognized in the field of sport, fitness, and recreation. Law student Ghallia Hashem, president of the University of Windsor Students’ Alliance, will be honoured as a Young Woman of Excellence.

Cheri McGowan, Kevin Milne, and Paula van WyKinesiology professors Cheri McGowan, Kevin Milne, and Paula van Wyk are conducting research on isometric handgrip training as a treatment for high blood pressure among Black populations.

Study seeking volunteers to explore prevention and treatment of high blood pressure among Black populations

Volunteers are sought for a study exploring isometric handgrip exercise as an approach to preventing and treating high blood pressure among Black populations.
isometric handgrip exercisesA group of participants in Uganda use isometric handgrip exercises as part of a health intervention study aimed at treating high blood pressure. Photo by Eli Reichman.

Researchers coming to grips with cardio workout

Isometric handgrip training is a form of resistance training that involves squeezing a handgrip interspersed with short periods of rest.
Linda Rohr welcomes the children of Pat Galasso: Kari, Mike, and LindaLinda Rohr (second from left), dean of human kinetics, welcomes the children of Pat Galasso — Kari, Mike, and Linda — to the dedication of an entrance plaza named in his honour.

Plaza naming a permanent tribute to founding dean of HK

As the Faculty of Human Kinetics dedicated its main entrance plaza to its founding dean on Oct. 29, members of his family were on hand to honour the moment.

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