January 5, 2015 marked the start of Crean College’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program 2015 new student cohort. Familiar faces greeted each other as many students had previously met at the October 2014 luncheon. Held at the The Harry and Diane Rinker Health Science Campus , the DPT Student Orientation welcomed the
Wednesday, December 10 th 2014 marked a day of opportunity and advancement at Chapman University’s Student Research Day . Students of Crean College showcased 10 studies and months of research, displaying their collaboration with renowned faculty and fellow students. Studies of sleep deprivation, maternal behaviors, distracted driving, and the risks associated with
Eleven Chapman Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students took their first day of winter break to support athletes at the Southern CA Special Olympics. They along with two physical therapy faculty members conducted fitness tests for athletes preparing for the Fall Games. The FUNfitness program is a worldwide program through Special Olympics provided by physical
The infectious energy was in the air as the theme was “Pirate Day.” Participants and students, dressed in pirate garb, were laughing and eagerly awaiting their obstacle course to commence. A treasure hunt was set up to travel participants through a guided course that included mock versions of the infamous walking the plank, a row
As we continue this holiday season it is helpful to keep in mind our gratitude for the opportunities we have and pay this forward by assisting others in need. Our students and faculty are certainly doing just that with great events here at Crean College! Students and faculty gathered yesterday afternoon in the
We hope you had a very happy Thanksgiving, a holiday that is meant to be celebrated and enjoyed with loved ones! You may also still be enjoying the greatest gift of holiday meals, leftovers! Though, we all know these delicious holiday meals can impact our well being if we are not mindful. The following article,
The Chapman Student Physical Therapy Organization has been busy working to connect Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Students with community service opportunities. So far this fall the organization has participated in two service opportunities On Saturday November 8, DPT students sponsored a first aid and stretching station at the first annual Tour del Toro bike/run
Dr. Laurence Steinberg, one of the world’s leading experts on adolescence, spoke at Chapman University recently where he shared new research from his book, Age of Opportunity: Lessons from the New Science of Adolescence. Watch as he shares why adolescence is a pivotal time in a person’s development and life outcomes, as well as what
Dr. Ryan Van Ramshorst ’06 hasn’t slowed down since graduating from Chapman with his B.S. in biological sciences, B.A. in Spanish and minor in chemistry. Currently, he is a staff physician (pediatrician) for University Health System in San Antonio, TX, and he serves as faculty at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San
What did we do this summer? Well, while you were away, Chapman University launched a new college! The Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences was established June 1, and is home to the following programs: At the Orange Campus Undergraduate Programs: BS Health Sciences, BA Psychology, Minors in Psychology & Human Biology