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UAB’s Christopher Ballmann, Ph.D., explains the positive and negative impacts of music preference on exercise and athletic performance.
Allie Saunders and Katie Toler, both counseling majors, will be working hands-on with and learning directly from highly respected professionals in the field of school counseling.
 
This study underscores the vital role of mental health professionals in public health, providing preliminary support for another potential benefit of public health efforts to encourage COVID-19 preventive measures (testing), namely promoting mental health.
Matthew McKenzie, UAB instructor and alumnus, will represent the Blazers and Team USA on the international stage during The World Games 2022.
Five UAB experts provide advice on getting started, finding a group, staying motivated and coping with weather. Plus: how to run a successful walking meeting.
Ketones, ketogenic diet, ketosis — what does it all mean? UAB expert Eric Plaisance, Ph.D., explains the ketogenic diet and the known health benefits it produces.
UAB’s Community Counseling Clinic celebrates 10 years of providing affordable counseling to Jefferson County and Greater Birmingham residents.
Often New Year’s health resolutions are lofty and fall short after people lose momentum. Setting achievable and realistic health and fitness goals enables people to create long-term habits, says one UAB School of Education professor.
Ebony Tolliver’s love of running and passion for health sciences led her to both successful academic and athletic careers while a Blazer.
UAB School of Education assistant professor Claire Mowling teaches prospective physical education teachers and also runs an after-school program for children, called “Move It.”
School of Education Associate Professor Gordon Fisher will assess the benefits of home-based, telehealth, high-intensity interval exercise for improving cardiometabolic health in people with longstanding spinal cord injuries.

A champion of quality physical education, Sims has received the highest honor from SHAPE America Southern District.

Students can advance their knowledge in their desired field through four new graduate certificates in health coaching, teaching multilingual learners, clinical mental health counseling and supporting individuals with exceptionalities.
GEAR UP Alabama and UAB will provide college and career counseling to south Alabama students.
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