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A long-vacated pool space in the University鈥檚 Hanner Fieldhouse complex has been renovated into state-of-the-art laboratories that will help athletes, first responders and people with disabilities avoid injuries, strengthen performance and improve their quality of life. 

Georgia Southern鈥檚 new Kinesiology Research Laboratories on the Statesboro Campus is the only facility of its kind in the region, enabling students and faculty to conduct leading human movement research while improving the quality of healthcare in southeast Georgia.

鈥淭he technology available to students in this newly renovated space is second to none in the region, but more importantly, the research being done here is having a significant impact on the field of kinesiology, and on real, everyday people,鈥� said Georgia Southern President Kyle Marrero. 鈥淭his building will expand the facilities and capabilities of Georgia Southern, but it will also expand the firsthand experience of our students.鈥�

University System of Georgia Regents Don Waters and C. Everett Kennedy III, helped cut the ribbon on the new facility in a ceremony on Friday.聽

During the ceremony, Dean of the Waters College of Health Professions Barry Joyner, Ph.D., congratulated and thanked the faculty and students of the health sciences and kinesiology department.

鈥淵ou have demonstrated your capabilities and this new facility is an investment in you,鈥� he said. 

The renovated space boasts four labs 鈥� two biomechanics labs, a motor control lab and a human performance lab. Each lab will provide a space for undergraduate students, graduate students and student interns to have the opportunity to conduct ongoing research, preparing them for an exciting career after graduation.

In the biomechanics labs, students will be able to work alongside world-class faculty as they monitor University athletes at risk for concussion and help others recover. They will also conduct important gait research, monitoring changes in gait over long-distance runs, as well as the effects of different athletic shoe types on gait mechanics.

In the human performance laboratory, faculty and students are conducting tactical assessments on firefighters and law enforcement, helping them avoid injury; and working with players on the professional soccer team, Tormenta.

In the motor control laboratory, faculty and students are working with cerebral palsy patients to combat the painful symptom of spasticity and provide training programs to improve their strength and quality of life.

The facility also includes patient consulting rooms so that area physicians can use the facility for their patients, and to learn from the research.

A desire to continue to learn and improve the quality of life for others drives students like Sarah Creveling, a senior studying exercise science. 

鈥淭hese new Hanner Research Labs are equipped with the technology that I and my peers need in order to seek new ways to improve the lives of people with disabilities,鈥� said Creveling. 鈥淲ith this space, equipment and tools that we now have at our disposal, myself and many other students and faculty members will be able to perform research that will impact not only this field, but also our community.鈥�

She plans to apply to the Master of Science in Kinesiology program with a concentration in exercise science in the hopes of continuing her research in a student-centered environment.

Georgia Southern now represents 20% of all undergraduate healthcare profession graduates in Georgia 鈥� almost one out of every five in the state. The University is committed to meeting Georgia鈥檚 demand for more healthcare professionals, and the Hanner renovation project takes another step in addressing this crucial need.

Approximately 11,000 square feet of space was renovated and life safety issues in the complex were addressed through the $5 million project. Renovating the unused space in Hanner provided the much-needed facility to create custom-designed research labs and returned the retrofitted space that temporarily housed some labs to a gymnasium for University athletic department and instructional use. Funding was provided through the state of Georgia. 

The civil engineering and architectural firm Hussey, Gay and Bell designed and created the most efficient use of the space, and general contractor Sheridan Construction completed the construction.

秋葵视频, a public Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution founded in 1906, offers 141 degree programs serving more than 26,000 students through nine colleges on three campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, Hinesville and online instruction. A leader in higher education in southeast Georgia, the University provides a diverse student population with expert faculty, world-class scholarship and hands-on learning opportunities. Georgia Southern creates lifelong learners who serve as responsible scholars, leaders and stewards in their communities. Visit .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slK1Dnp5ofU

A long-vacated pool space in the University鈥檚 Hanner Fieldhouse complex has been renovated into state-of-the-art laboratories that will help athletes, first responders and people with disabilities avoid injuries, strengthen performance and improve their quality of life. 

Georgia Southern鈥檚 new Kinesiology Research Laboratories on the Statesboro Campus is the only facility of its kind in the region, enabling students and faculty to conduct leading human movement research while improving the quality of healthcare in southeast Georgia.

鈥淭he technology available to students in this newly renovated space is second to none in the region, but more importantly, the research being done here is having a significant impact on the field of kinesiology, and on real, everyday people,鈥� said Georgia Southern President Kyle Marrero. 鈥淭his building will expand the facilities and capabilities of Georgia Southern, but it will also expand the firsthand experience of our students.鈥�

University System of Georgia Regents Don Waters and C. Everett Kennedy III, helped cut the ribbon on the new facility in a ceremony on Friday.聽

During the ceremony, Dean of the Waters College of Health Professions Barry Joyner, Ph.D., congratulated and thanked the faculty and students of the health sciences and kinesiology department.

鈥淵ou have demonstrated your capabilities and this new facility is an investment in you,鈥� he said. 

The renovated space boasts four labs 鈥� two biomechanics labs, a motor control lab and a human performance lab. Each lab will provide a space for undergraduate students, graduate students and student interns to have the opportunity to conduct ongoing research, preparing them for an exciting career after graduation.

In the biomechanics labs, students will be able to work alongside world-class faculty as they monitor University athletes at risk for concussion and help others recover. They will also conduct important gait research, monitoring changes in gait over long-distance runs, as well as the effects of different athletic shoe types on gait mechanics.

In the human performance laboratory, faculty and students are conducting tactical assessments on firefighters and law enforcement, helping them avoid injury; and working with players on the professional soccer team, Tormenta.

In the motor control laboratory, faculty and students are working with cerebral palsy patients to combat the painful symptom of spasticity and provide training programs to improve their strength and quality of life.

The facility also includes patient consulting rooms so that area physicians can use the facility for their patients, and to learn from the research.

A desire to continue to learn and improve the quality of life for others drives students like Sarah Creveling, a senior studying exercise science. 

鈥淭hese new Hanner Research Labs are equipped with the technology that I and my peers need in order to seek new ways to improve the lives of people with disabilities,鈥� said Creveling. 鈥淲ith this space, equipment and tools that we now have at our disposal, myself and many other students and faculty members will be able to perform research that will impact not only this field, but also our community.鈥�

She plans to apply to the Master of Science in Kinesiology program with a concentration in exercise science in the hopes of continuing her research in a student-centered environment.

Georgia Southern now represents 20% of all undergraduate healthcare profession graduates in Georgia 鈥� almost one out of every five in the state. The University is committed to meeting Georgia鈥檚 demand for more healthcare professionals, and the Hanner renovation project takes another step in addressing this crucial need.

Approximately 11,000 square feet of space was renovated and life safety issues in the complex were addressed through the $5 million project. Renovating the unused space in Hanner provided the much-needed facility to create custom-designed research labs and returned the retrofitted space that temporarily housed some labs to a gymnasium for University athletic department and instructional use. Funding was provided through the state of Georgia. 

The civil engineering and architectural firm Hussey, Gay and Bell designed and created the most efficient use of the space, and general contractor Sheridan Construction completed the construction.

秋葵视频, a public Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution founded in 1906, offers 141 degree programs serving more than 26,000 students through nine colleges on three campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, Hinesville and online instruction. A leader in higher education in southeast Georgia, the University provides a diverse student population with expert faculty, world-class scholarship and hands-on learning opportunities. Georgia Southern creates lifelong learners who serve as responsible scholars, leaders and stewards in their communities. Visit .

Individuals working toward a Master of Science in Sport Management online at 秋葵视频 are in one of the nation鈥檚 top programs, according to . The website has the program listed as the 16th best in the country. College Affordability Guide examined every university in the nation with online degrees in sport management or a related discipline while making the list. Program coordinator for the graduate sport management program, Christina Gipson, Ph.D., said she is proud of the program鈥檚 balance of quality and affordability. 鈥淎s graduate degrees become a common requirement for employment in the sports industry, Georgia Southern is excited that we can offer a quality program that is both challenging and affordable,鈥� Gipson said. 鈥淲e are happy that CollegeAffordabilityGuide.org recognized our value for students interested in furthering their knowledge.鈥� To be included in the ranking, universities had to have a not-for-profit status and a minimum enrollment of 500 students. The rankings also examined the financial cost of the universities as well as how the workload is distributed once students are enrolled in the program. The 36-credit hour program, housed in the Waters College of Health Professions, is designed to provide academic preparation and practical experience in the skills and techniques necessary to be successful in the sport business and leisure field. Students are able to earn their degree in as little as 24 months or as their schedule permits. 秋葵视频, a public Carnegie Doctoral/Research institution founded in 1906, offers 141 degree programs serving more than 27,000 students through nine colleges on three campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, Hinesville and online instruction. A leader in higher education in southeast Georgia, the University provides a diverse student population with expert faculty, world-class scholarship and hands-on learning opportunities. Georgia Southern creates lifelong learners who serve as responsible scholars, leaders and stewards in their communities. Visit .