Exercise Science Symposium

The Grove City College Exercise Science Symposium is a day full of presentations on current research, findings, and developments in the field of exercise science. The symposium is hosted by the Grove City College Exercise Science Club which aims to promote health and fitness efforts on campus and in the local community by providing events and education opportunities to students and community members.

Mind Body Connection

The 8th annual symposium is scheduled for Saturday, March 18, 2023, on campus in the Physical Learning Center and Hall of Arts & Letters and includes lectures and presentations by leading sports and human performance professionals. This year’s presentations will investigate the effects of exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle on one's mental health and cognitive functioning.

Saturday, March 18, 2023

Physical Learning Center – Grove City College Arena

9 - 10 a.m. – Strength and Conditioning Specialist Krista Matsko will lead a hands-on session demonstrating the effects of velocity training for athletes in season.
10 - 11 a.m. – Physical Therapist Dr. Casey Unverzagt will lead a hands-on session about returning to sports and other activities after an ACL injury.

STEM Hall Atrium

11 a.m. - 12 p.m. – Lunch in the Atrium of STEM Hall on campus, where student research will be on display.

STEM 051 – STEM Lecture Hall

12 - 12:30 p.m. – Dr. Madison Kackley of Ohio State University lectures on the connection between food and diets on cognitive functioning.
12:30 - 1 p.m. – Dr. Swathi Gujral from the University of Pittsburgh on the benefits of exercise on emotional wellness across the lifespan.
1 - 1:30 p.m. – Dr. Zachary Chaplow from OSU on different habits that can affect one's mental health.
1:30 - 2 p.m. – Q&A Session with Presenters

Past Symposiums

2021 Symposium – Optimizing Human Performance
2022 Symposium – Lifestyle Medicine