School of Preventive and Therapeutic Sciences News

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Dietetics and Nutrition Dishes Up Community Partnerships

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At UAA's Dietetics and Nutrition program, faculty and students are developing creative ways to advance their field and promote community well-being in ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥.

Students make their way up a wall as ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ Rock Gym operations manager and UAA recreation course instructor Eric Wickenheiser teaches Beginning Indoor Sport Climbing (PER A148) at the ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ Rock Gym in Anchorage. (Photo by James Evans / UAA) Read More

Slideshow: On the wall with UAA's Beginning Indoor Sport Climbing students

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During a recent class at the ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ Rock Gym, students in Physical Education & Recreation A148 practiced the fundamentals of indoor sport climbing, from knots and rope handling to bouldering and descent techniques.

Student Marsheila Campbel practices applying shoulder sling as Physical Therapy Assistant Program assistant professor Terese Swayman leads a small group lab in UAA's Professional Studies Building. (Photo by James Evans / UAA) Read More

Slideshow: In the lab with UAA's Physical Therapy students

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Because of its hands-on nature, the Physical Therapy Assistant program is one of the few UAA courses that have continued in-person delivery through the summer with smaller-than-usual groups, masks and health screenings before each class.

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Leah Pacarro’s journey of self discovery

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As a first-generation college student, born and raised in Anchorage with Hawaiian roots, Leah Pacarro’s college experience has been dedicated to her jobs as a 40-hour employee and full-time student, but as a 2020 AHAINA Students of Excellence scholarship recipient, her student experience is about to change.

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Ask a UAA Expert: Kyra McKay & Zach Harrison on Wellness

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Kyra McKay and Zach Harrison from UAA's Employee Wellness Program provide tips for focusing on wellness and why it's important in the COVID-19 situation, including creating spaces in our homes for different activities.