Health, Exercise & Sports Sciences

The University of New Mexico's Comadre a Comadre program, housed in the College of Education, plans to expand its Breast Health Pláticas project after receiving a one-year, $25,000 grant from the Prevent Cancer Foundation. The Prevent Cancer Foundation...

As the leading research institute in New Mexico, UNM strives to recognize its student and faculty research initiatives. Now, thanks to a generous donation, University Libraries is awarding six undergraduate students with the inaugural Jim and Mary Lois...

Registration is open for the Lobo Triathlon, Kids Race and Wellness Fair scheduled for April 8. There is also a 12-week optional training, USAT coached clinic at an additional cost, beginning Jan. 20. The Lobo Triathlon is an annual running, biking and...

The University of New Mexico’s Summer Sports Leadership and Learning Academy, formerly known as the Summer Youth Sports Program, is now open for registration. The camp is designed to keep the minds and bodies of children active throughout the...

Armond Harold “Army” Seidler joined the UNM faculty in 1957, and was appointed chair of the Health, Physical Education & Recreation (HPER) department. Army’s UNM career spanned 33 years, including 14 as department chair. During his first year at UNM,...

The last two weeks of the triathlon training focuses on tapering and preparing your equipment for the UNM Lobo Sprint Triathlon for adults and youth slated for Sunday, April 9. The Lobo Triathlon is a sprint distance race, perfect for the first time...

The UNM Pre-pharmacy Society is partnering with several other pre-health organizations to launch the first annual Health Professions Symposium (HPS). It will feature more than 50 workshops and information tables. Dr. Leslie Morrison, vice chancellor for...

The Lobo Triathlon is less than four weeks away. Excitement for race day continues to build with each passing week. If you are participating in this year’s triathlon, you have less than four weeks of training left. Additionally, Early-bird registration...

The UNM Lobo Sprint Triathlon for adults and youth is slated Sunday, April 9. Both events begin at UNM Johnson Center with free parking available. Triathlon participants will run five kilometers around the UNM central campus, bike 20 kilometers out and...

It’s the halfway point in the 12-week training schedule for the Lobo Triathlon, Kids Race and Wellness Fair 2017 set for Sunday, April 9. See below for this week's training suggestions and goals. Week 5 Training: Feb. 13-18 Monday: Swim 800 yards – 6...