Athletic training advocacy leads to licensure law change
The career possibilities for athletic trainers in South Dakota are expanding thanks to the efforts of a South Dakota State University clinical assistant professor. Educating future athletic trainers in the SDSU School of Health and Consumer Sciences and serving as the president of the South Dakota Athletic Trainers’ Association, Mary Beth Zwart has made an impact on the profession and on her students.
SDSU assistant professor leads program to help fight food insecurity
A new project from South Dakota State University's College of Education and Human Sciences and SDSU Extension will work in collaboration with local farmers to fight hunger in South Dakota.
What factors influence international student-athletes in their college choice?
A new study from South Dakota State University's College of Education and Human Sciences analyzed what factors influenced Division I international student-athletes in their college choice.
SDSU students make a difference for nonprofits
National Day of Giving can be the nonprofit equivalent of retailers' Black Friday. However, many smaller agencies don’t have the manpower to engage in a robust social media campaign. For five area nonprofits, that need was addressed by students in the Fundraising and Resource Development course at South Dakota State University.
Body Composition Testing
Each fall—prior to the start of preseason training camp—members of the South Dakota State University football team make the trek to Wagner Hall to gather key information about the current makeup of their bodies. Led by Seth Daughters, an instructor in the exercise science program, student-athletes will get parameters on their body fat percentage, lean muscle and fat free mass. This information will help guide the student-athletes in their individualized strength and conditioning plans throughout the season.