Redhawk Squawk: Exercise for Life Podcast

Careers in Kinesiology Series: The Big Three

If you are a kinesiology student, odds are, you have considered one of the big three as a potential career for your future: athletic training, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. How do these three differ? How do you become one? What kind of salary and job outlook can you expect? All of that and more covered in this crash course episode of our newest series of the Redhawk Squawk, in which we explore different careers within the field of kinesiology. 

Typical Coursework for an Undergraduate Kinesiology Major

In this episode, we kick things off by talking about the recommended classes to take as an undergraduate kinesiology major. What are graduate programs looking for? What extracurricular classes should you take? Find out in this crash-course episode of the Redhawk Squawk!

A New Series! What Can You Do With a Kinesiology Degree?

An introductory episode to kick off a new series, in which we discuss the various careers that a kinesiology major can pursue, and what it takes to enter these fields. 

End-of-Year Interview with Dr. Erica Rauff!

Amid the announcement of her recent tenure, graduate students Saya and Arden sit down with Dr. Rauff and discuss her career in the world of exercise and mental health. From the exercise psychology class that started it all, to this past year as the interim chair of the kinesiology department. Arden also reflects on his time as Dr. Rauff's student as we head down the memory lane of Dr. Rauff's time at Seattle University. 

Interview on Project Positive with Sara Janosik

An interview with Sara Janosik, the Assistant Director of Marketing and Events at SU's UREC, to chat about their annual signature event, Project Positive. This event takes place the last week of February each year, and this year's theme is "Let Your Mind Wander". 

A Farewell Interview with Lab Supervisor Sean Machak

On his second to last day as faculty for Seattle University's Kinesiology Department before leaving to pursue his PhD abroad, lab supervisor of 16 years Sean Machak sits down with host Saya to chat about his exercise sciences career/experiences both within and outside of Seattle U. 

New Year, New Me: On Hydrating

Is drinking more water one of your goals for the new year? In the final episode of the New Year, New Me mini-series, hosts Saya and Jacq chat about the benefits of drinking water, and offer tips and tricks on how to stay hydrated. 

New Year, New Me: Healthy and Sustainable Workout Routines

Saya and Jacq sit down once again and discuss healthy and sustainable workout habits, as well as Jacq's personal weightlifting journey in episode two of this mini-series

New Year, New Me --- Resolutions vs Goal Setting

It's the new year, and it's that time when many people around the world will list out their resolutions for the year--but do we really know what that means? How many people can confidently say at the end of the year that they followed through on their resolutions? Hosts Saya and Jacq sit down and discuss how understanding the difference between making resolutions and goal setting can lead to positive changes toward a fresh start in the new year in this short duration mini-series. 

Thoughts on Being a Student Athlete and a Kinesiology Major: Special Guests Alli Smith and Taylor Marks

In our first Redhawk Squawk of this school year, we're kicking things off with a Q&A with undergraduate kinesiology students who are also players on our women's soccer team. Alli Smith, a junior goalkeeper from Sumner, Washington, and Taylor Marks, a junior defender from Newcastle, Washington, sit down with hosts Saya Brown and Miranda Johnson to talk about their successful 2022 Fall season, and what it's like being in the kinesiology program as an athlete.