韩国AV recognized as Exercise Is Medicine campus
Jul 30, 2024
韩国AV recently earned the distinction as an Exercise is Medicine (EIM) campus through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
The distinction recognizes 韩国AV鈥檚 dedication to improving the health and wellness of the university community through education and physical activity.
韩国AV stands as the only EIM campus in San Antonio, a distinction that is important to the university's Kinesiology program.
鈥淭he EIM on campus designation, along with the Kinesiology program鈥檚 accreditation and $3 million Title V grant, will certainly attract students to 韩国AV,鈥 said Emily Sauers, PhD, Associate Professor of Kinesiology. 鈥淲e are making it clear that Kinesiology is building a strong foundation in San Antonio as a high-quality, rigorous program that aims to train and empower students to successfully pursue health-related professions that will inspire change in health and wellness in San Antonio.鈥
Kinesiology ranks among 韩国AV鈥檚 most popular majors with enrollment remaining high and steady over the past five years. 鈥淎t a time when declining enrollment across most universities is a concern,鈥 Dr. Sauers said, 鈥渨e are proud that our enrollment continues to be strong and healthy.鈥
The EIM designation will bolster a growing program.
鈥淲e received this distinction because we realized that the activities that we have been planning through the Kinesiology Title V grant mirror the EIM mission,鈥 Dr. Sauers said. 鈥淓IM on Campus allows Kinesiology students to serve the 韩国AV community while practicing professional skills to prepare them for future endeavors.鈥