Kari Whitney Presents Research at State Capitol

SAINT PAUL, MN (05/14/2012)(readMedia)-- Bethel University senior exercise science student Kari Whitney, daughter Bruce and Lynn Whitney of New Brighton, Minn., presented her research at Minnesota's State Capitol as part of the Private College Scholars at the Capitol event in March. The day at the capitol recognizes undergraduate student research, and Whitney's poster was chosen as one of three Bethel research representatives at the event. Her research on "The Relation Between Traumatic Brain Injury Testing and Complex Cognitive Motor Response Scores in American DIII Football Players" informed district state legislators and other presenting scholars about the impact and significance of concussions in football players. The presentation helped increase awareness and sensitivity about this important and timely topic.

The student research "was part of the required curriculum and clinical hours in the Exercise Medicine and Prevention Center (EMPC)," says Seth Paradis, associate professor of health and physical education. The EMPC is a new laboratory on campus conducting health stratification and assessments on more than 700 Bethel students a year. Each week, exercise science students spend a minimum of four hours in the clinic, working toward 600 hours for board certification.

Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 6,600 students from 48 states and 25 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minn., with additional seminary locations on both coasts, Bethel offers rigorous bachelor's and advanced degrees in nearly 100 relevant fields. For further information on Bethel University, go to www.bethel.edu.