School of Kinesiology hosts Sarah Kaja for seminar

The School of Kinesiology hosted the fourth event of their seminar series on April 2, 2025. This seminar was presented by Sarah Kaja, PhD, assistant professor within the University of Minnesota's Department of Pediatrics and alumna of the School of Kinesiology's PhD program. Kaja's presentation was titled "Increasing and Improving Sport and Physical Activity Opportunities in Minnesota and Across the Country: Developing a Research Strategy from Observation to Intervention." In the presentation, Kaja discussed her research findings about disparities in youth and sport participation. She also highlighted methods for improving youth health outcomes through sports and physical activity. 

After the seminar, the School celebrated graduate students for Graduate Student Appreciation Week. Leadership from the School of Kinesiology shared a few words of gratitude before having a social hour.