UNLV Sports Innovation Institute

In Peloton Interactive’s article “Can Cardio Kill Gains”, we get two features from UNLV faculty members! Exercise physiologist and associate professor in Kinesiology Sara Rosenkranz, shares her expertise on body types and body composition. Then Samantha M. Coogan, MS, RDN, LD, FAND director of the didactic program in nutrition and dietetics at UNLV, explains why cardio shouldn’t affect muscle growth or cause you to lose the muscle you already gained. https://lnkd.in/gZvTCuVD

Our Director of Sport Science, Dr. John Mercer, was recently featured in Outside’s article on uphill running. The article does a deep dive into the science of running uphill and how improving your form can make getting up a steep incline feel like less of a battle. Dr. Mercer shares his expertise on running science, and how athletes can run more efficiently uphill. https://lnkd.in/gh6q6w67

Don’t miss out on the upcoming “Work in Sports Night” with the Las Vegas Lights Football Club this Saturday, Sept 14th! An awesome lineup of sports professionals including our postdoctoral scholar, Cordero Roche, PhD will be in attendance. You can get discounted tickets using the code on the flyer here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gMuFAsDY

Mark your calendars! SEICon returns November 18th and 19th in New York City. The conferences and events focus on the ecosystem of Sports, Entertainment & Innovation. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/4cVTsLf

"The region also has a strong higher education infrastructure, with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas laser focused on workforce development and sports innovation through the recently created Sports Innovation Institute. This summer, the Institute hosted SEICon in Las Vegas, the nation’s first sports, entertainment, and innovation conference, attracting participants from around the world." - Business Facilities magazine University of Nevada-Las Vegas SEICon Jay Vickers

Make sure to check out this inspiring story featuring UNLV’s Dr. Chhabra. Dr. Chhabra is a family medicine resident at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, and his role has evolved from being an athlete, to caring for athletes. In his current research efforts, Dr. Chhabra is looking to “locally expand the scope” of his biomechanics and hopes to one day provide world-class athletes new tools and help sedentary people with their fitness journeys. https://lnkd.in/gcQKBJtk

UNLV psychology professor and creator of the TOPPS program, Dr. Brad Donohue, was recently featured in healthline, discussing the ‘weekend warrior’ exercise phenomenon. He shared his insights on the study’s exciting findings, noting that the link between exercise and mental health is growing clearer with each new scientific discovery. https://lnkd.in/gnh-twvg

We love to see UNLV’s assistant director of the PGA Golf Management Program, Junghoon Lee, featured in Nevada Public Radio’s article! Junghoon shares his expertise on local golf courses, and the rise of golf-tainment popularity in Las Vegas. https://lnkd.in/guPieVXg

Huge congrats go out to former SEICon Intern Bryce Hinton on his new position as Public Relations Coordinator for the Utah Jazz & Utah Hockey Club. Best of luck in your next chapter in Salt Lake City! #seicon

Check out this pickleball study led by UNLV Kinesiology Professor James Navalta and many other brilliant scholars! The study involves testing the reliability and validity of wearable technology during pickleball activity. We love to see UNLV faculty looking to improve and make an impact on the sports world! https://lnkd.in/gNyEgKZr