College of Health Professions and Sciences

Fukuda Named National Strength and Conditioning Association Fellow

Tue Apr 20

David Fukuda, an associate professor and Division of Kinesiology chair, has been awarded Fellow status by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. National Strength and Conditioning Association Fellows are an accomplished group of professionals who promote excellence and leadership within the NSCA. Fukuda was selected for this honor based upon his frequent and sustained contributions to the strength and conditioning profession, which…

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New CSD Scholarship Honors a Legacy and Helps Take Students as Far as They Can Go

Thu Apr 15

To honor the legacy of David Ingram, one of the first faculty members in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, his family and one of his former students have joined forces to establish a scholarship in his name. The David Ingram Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a CSD student, with preference given to students…

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UCF Class Spotlight: Introduction to American Sign Language

Thu Apr 15

Class name: ASL 2140 – Introduction to American Sign Language Instructor: William “Bill” Cooper, professor of American Sign Language and advisor for UCF’s American Sign Language Club When is this course offered?: Fall, spring and summer semesters How many students are typically in a class?: About 30 Are there any prerequisites for this course?: No. From the Professor How would you describe…

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Athletic Training Student to Intern for San Francisco 49ers

Thu Apr 15

Abiola Sasore, an international graduate student in the athletic training program, recently accepted an internship with the San Francisco 49ers. Sasore, who was born and raised in Ireland, grew up playing sports and wanted to be an athletic trainer. He also knew the best place to learn the profession was in the US. “Being an international…

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Six Students Awarded HUT Scholarships in 2020-21 Academic Year

Wed Apr 14

Congratulations to six CHPS students who have been awarded Honors Undergraduate Thesis scholarships in Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 terms. The HUT scholarships are awarded to students enrolled in Directed Readings or Thesis courses/credit hours. Each recipient will receive a $1,000 scholarship. The Fall 2020 recipients are health sciences students Serina Ryan, Elise Arnold and Safia Centner. The Spring…

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Health Sciences Student Spotlight: Romina Homayoun

Wed Apr 14

Romina Homayoun is a senior majoring in Health Sciences and minoring in Spanish. Last month, Romina was inducted into the Order of Pegasus Class of 2021. The breadth of accomplishments required for this award makes the Order of Pegasus the most prestigious and significant award a student can attain at UCF. The award recognizes recipients’ exemplary performance academically, as well…

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Three Faculty Members Receive Research Incentive Award

Wed Apr 14

Congratulations to the three CHPS faculty members who received the 2021 UCF Research Incentive Award. This year’s winners from the College of Health Professions and Sciences are: Jacqueline Towson, from the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders; Matt Stock, from the Division of Physical Therapy; and Adam Wells, from the Division of Kinesiology. The UCF Research Incentive Award (RIA) recognizes outstanding research,…

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New Exercise Physiology Doctoral Student Receives UCF Fellowship, Plans to Work Closely with Athletic Training Faculty Mentor

Wed Apr 14

Andrew Skibski, an incoming doctoral student in the Exercise Physiology program, is the newest recipient of the Presidential Doctoral Fellowship. The fellowship is awarded to superior graduate students who are newly enrolling at UCF and provides $20,000 each year for up to four years. Skibski, who earned his bachelor’s degree in exercise science and master’s degree in athletic…

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Physical Therapy Alumnus Writes Children’s Books to Inspire Black Youth

Tue Apr 6

A physical therapy alumnus is helping to inspire Black children to dream big by sharing stories of positive role models that look like them in the children’s books he writes. Growing up, Calvin James ’18 did not see many African Americans in the field of physical therapy, nor did he see any Black role models in the…

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New Physical Therapy Student Receives UCF Fellowship Award

Sat Mar 20

Camron Bartley, an incoming student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, is the newest recipient of the UCF Professional Doctoral Diversity Fellowship.   The fellowship, which was established in 2017, is awarded to exceptional students from traditionally underrepresented populations who are newly enrolled in one of UCF’s professional doctoral programs.    Throughout the United States, students in physical therapy programs are overwhelmingly – 72. 5 percent – Caucasian, according to the most recent national data by the Commission on Accreditation…

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Health Sciences Recent Alum Competes on American Ninja Warrior, Trains Future Ninjas in Orlando

Fri Mar 19

Some people dream of becoming superheroes and ninjas like the ones they see on TV. Jason Kotzin ‘20 is helping to make their dreams come true through the training sessions he offers at his gym, Obstacle Ninja Academy in Orlando. The gym is set up similar to the obstacle course on the show. Guests can…

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Post-Doctoral Scholar Advances Young Children’s Use of AAC

Wed Mar 17

Ching-Yi Liao came to UCF after completing her doctoral degree in special education at Texas A&M University in College Station. She had the unique opportunity to join the College of Health Professions and Sciences as a post-doctoral scholar in the FAAST Center & AAC Lab within the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders. She felt the experience she would…

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CSD Student Uses Her Own Experiences Going Deaf to Better Serve Deaf Community

Tue Mar 16

Allison Diaz, a student in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, has gone from being hearing impaired to deaf while completing her studies at UCF to become a speech-language pathologist. “I’ve been involved with speech-language pathology as a client ever since I was in the first grade,” Allison  says. “Because of my experience, I know I can make a difference in the lives…

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CSD Instructor Establishes Scholarship to Help Students with a Less Common Path to Graduation

Mon Mar 15

Joseph DiNapoli, a senior instructor in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, recently established The Joe DiNapoli ‘Extended Journeys’ Endowed Scholarship Fund for “nontraditional” students, a term he believes needs revision. “It can be difficult coming into an academic program later in life,” DiNapoli explains. “I think that term may have a negative connotation that…

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CHPS Students Charge On And Continue Internship Experiences During COVID-19

Fri Mar 12

Across the College of Health Professions and Sciences, students participate in internship experiences to enhance their learning and best prepare them for their future careers — all of which involve working with people and providing care. So when COVID-19 changed how professionals interact with their patient population, program leaders had to modify how students could…

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Kinesiology Alumnus Named Florida HS Football Coach of the Year

Fri Mar 12

Eric Lodge â€˜11, who graduated from the kinesiology program in the Sport and Athletic Coaching track, was recently named the overall 2020 Florida Dairy Farmers Football Coach-of-the-Year. It is the highest honor bestowed upon Florida high school coaches and has been compared to the high school version of the Heisman Trophy. As head coach, Lodge led his varsity football team at Seminole High School to a 12-0 record this year. The…

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CSD Program Helps Young Mothers Instill Early Language Skills in Their Children

Thu Mar 11

For the past four years, graduate clinicians in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders have been hosting playgroups that are not only fun for the babies, but also help young mothers provide a head start on infusing early language skills in their child. Thanks to a partnership with UCP BETA Teen Parent Program, Jacqueline Towson, assistant professor…

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UCF School of Social Work Welcomes New Director, Matthew Theriot

Thu Mar 11

The UCF College of Health Professions and Sciences welcomes Matthew Theriot, who will lead the School of Social Work as its new director starting August 8, 2021. As a faculty member for more than 17 years at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Theriot served in several leadership roles. He was the director of ASCEND,…

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New Emeritus Faculty Honored

Thu Mar 11

Congratulations to the new emeritus faculty in the College of Health Professions and Sciences! The faculty emeritus title is reserved for individuals who have achieved eminence. It honors both the individual and the university. We thank these faculty for their lasting impact and wish them all the best in their retirement. Jack RyallsSchool of Communication…

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Health Sciences Alumna Shares How She Discovered Her Path

Wed Mar 10

HEALTH SCIENCES Health Sciences Alumna Shares How She Discovered Her Path WRITTEN BY: CAMILLE DOLAN ’98 | MARCH 1, 2021https://www.youtube.com/embed/jVYl6_PnOP8?feature=oembed Taylor Goss ’18, a Health Sciences graduate currently working on her second master’s degree before applying to medical school, did not grow up wanting to be a physician. “Medicine was not the thing I always wanted to…

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