Assistant Professor Jedediah Blanton shares tips on how to make sure children get the most out of their sport experiences.
Research and Discovery
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Although popular images of marriage conjure up notions of romance and passion as the keys to relationship success, couples whose relationships endure for years—even decades—often cite something different as key to their happiness: compassionate love.
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East Tennessee experiences a tremendous amount of tourism thanks to towns like Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. It’s home to Dolly Parton’s theme park, Dollywood, and hundreds of miles of scenic hiking trails. The area sees more than 12 million visitors on average. But what about the rest of Appalachia?
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“You’re out!” “No I’m not!” “…OK…do over!” Do you remember the great “do over” rule from playing with neighborhood friends and at recess? When left to their own devices, children…
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Many parents and caregivers are distressed by what their children eat—or don’t eat. However, most kids get plenty of variety and nutrition in their diets over the course of a week.…
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Taylor Opel, a military veterinarian and major in the United States Army, is pursuing her master’s in veterinary public health at UT and is set to graduate in May 2017.
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David Bassett, professor and interim head of the Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies takes a look at the science of being an Olympic athlete.
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Assistant Professor James Williams tells the story of his rise from a “thug to a scholar.”
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Kimberly Wolbers was close to getting a degree in accounting when she took time off to work with disabled individuals at Camp Courageous. There she encountered a three-year-old deaf boy who didn’t know any sign language. And neither did she.
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