Kenneth H. Cooper Institute at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Kenneth H. Cooper Institute at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center We are the Kenneth H. Cooper Institute at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, originally a non-profit founded by Kenneth H. Cooper, M.D., MPH, in 1970.

We are dedicated to promoting lifelong health and wellness through research and education.

Don’t miss new findings from the NFL PLAY 60 FitnessGram Project. This work advances our understanding of how large-scal...
05/28/2026

Don’t miss new findings from the NFL PLAY 60 FitnessGram Project. This work advances our understanding of how large-scale youth fitness initiatives translate into measurable health outcomes.

Join Dr. Andjelka Pavlovic for her poster presentation, “Relationships Between NFL PLAY 60 Programming and Cardiorespiratory Fitness Among Youth in the United States,” on Friday, May 29, from 9:30–11:00 a.m. Hall D Poster Board No. 152 at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting.

We look forward to sharing this work and connecting with colleagues in Salt Lake City.

Join Dr. Kerem Shuval, Dr. Laura DeFina and Dr. Clare Meernik on May 29, 2026, from 1:45–3:15 p.m. in Room 355-B for the...
05/28/2026

Join Dr. Kerem Shuval, Dr. Laura DeFina and Dr. Clare Meernik on May 29, 2026, from 1:45–3:15 p.m. in Room 355-B for the symposium, “Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, and Dementia Risk: Insights from Behavioral Economics,” at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City.

Dementia affects 55 million people worldwide, a number expected to nearly triple by 2050. Nearly half of cases may be preventable through healthier behaviors, particularly increased physical activity and improved fitness. This symposium will explore how public health and behavioral economics can help us better understand health decision-making and encourage habits that may reduce dementia risk later in life.

We look forward to sharing this important discussion and connecting with colleagues throughout the conference.

Join Dr. Kerem Shuval on May 28th Hall D Poster Board No. 171 at 8:30 a.m. for his poster presentation, “Risk Taking Ten...
05/27/2026

Join Dr. Kerem Shuval on May 28th Hall D Poster Board No. 171 at 8:30 a.m. for his poster presentation, “Risk Taking Tendency and Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Adults: The Cooper Center Longitudinal Study,” at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City.

Individuals who enjoy high-risk activities, like parachuting or race car driving, often have different lifestyle habits. This study explored whether those risk-takers also demonstrate better cardiorespiratory fitness, a key marker of health and longevity.

We look forward to sharing this work and connecting with colleagues throughout the conference.

Join Dr. Clare Meernik on May 27, 2026, from 9:30–11:00 a.m. in Room 155-D for her presentation, “Change in Midlife Card...
05/26/2026

Join Dr. Clare Meernik on May 27, 2026, from 9:30–11:00 a.m. in Room 155-D for her presentation, “Change in Midlife Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Cancer Risk,” at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City.

We look forward to sharing this research and connecting with colleagues throughout the conference.

Join our KHCI TTUHSC team at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting May 26th-29th in Salt Lake City, UT....
05/22/2026

Join our KHCI TTUHSC team at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting May 26th-29th in Salt Lake City, UT. We are looking forward to sharing our latest research focusing on youth fitness, cardiorespiratory health, physical activity, behavioral health, and dementia prevention.

Be sure to stop by our presentations and posters throughout the conference. We look forward to connecting with fellow researchers and professionals in the field.

Congratulations to NFL PLAY 60 FitnessGram Project Champion for the New Orleans Saints market, Tahj Bradley, on being na...
05/21/2026

Congratulations to NFL PLAY 60 FitnessGram Project Champion for the New Orleans Saints market, Tahj Bradley, on being named the 2025–26 NBA Jr. Pelicans Scholastic Coach of the Year!

This award recognizes a coach who goes above and beyond to positively impact students through basketball, leadership, academic encouragement, and community engagement. Tahj’s dedication to empowering youth both on and off the court continues to make a lasting difference throughout the New Orleans community.

We are incredibly lucky to have Tahj as a champion in the NFL PLAY 60 FitnessGram Project and grateful for the passion, energy, and mentorship he brings to students every day. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!

Today is Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day 2026! Walk & Roll to School Day began in 1997 to raise awareness for the need f...
05/06/2026

Today is Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day 2026! Walk & Roll to School Day began in 1997 to raise awareness for the need for walkable communities within the United States. Today, thousands of schools across America and the globe celebrate walking and cycling to school every year.

By walking or rolling to your work/school, you can help reduce the environmental impact of automobile emissions, promote safety, and benefit your community.

Additionally, starting your day off with an active trip to work/school enables you to incorporate physical activity into your daily routine. Cycling is low impact and uses all of your major muscle groups, making it a healthy and fun way to achieve your fitness goals.

For more information on the annual Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day 2026 visit: https://www.walkbiketoschool.org/

Check out our May Youth Newsletter!We’re focusing on family wellness, movement that actually fits into real life, and si...
05/05/2026

Check out our May Youth Newsletter!
We’re focusing on family wellness, movement that actually fits into real life, and simple ways to build stronger habits together - at home, in schools, and beyond. From everyday activity ideas to meaningful ways to connect movement with character and community, this month is all about keeping it practical and impactful.

Take a look and explore what’s new: https://conta.cc/494rPR3

The faculty of the Julia Jones Matthews School of Population and Public Health gathered in Abilene to celebrate the comm...
05/04/2026

The faculty of the Julia Jones Matthews School of Population and Public Health gathered in Abilene to celebrate the commencement of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Master of Public Health program. Congratulations to the graduates on this incredible achievement. As you step into the field of public health, your work will help improve health outcomes, increase access to care, and make a lasting impact in communities where it’s needed most.

04/29/2026

Today is International Dance Day and you can help your classroom celebrate with our Get 60: Fit 4 FitnessGram H.Y.P.E. Breaks YouTube playlist!

Created by Hip Hop Public Health in partnership with The Keneth H. Cooper Institute and supported by the NFL Foundation , this series includes four 15-minute dance workouts (60 minutes total) designed to support: Aerobic fitness, Muscular strength, High-intensity interval training and Flexibility.

Each session is set to the FitnessGram PACER Test Remix, with built-in progressions and modifications. No equipment needed, just press play and move.

Check it out here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsSPvLQWZsbuGpGeLJOWMIkN6kpmueyPc&si=bo1uJbNclA6JVX54

Recent research from KHCI examined how cardiorespiratory fitness in midlife was related to healthy aging among nearly 25...
04/23/2026

Recent research from KHCI examined how cardiorespiratory fitness in midlife was related to healthy aging among nearly 25,000 men and women. Individuals who were more fit in midlife lived more healthy years free from major chronic disease, developed fewer diseases as they aged, and lived longer overall. The study highlights cardiorespiratory fitness as a powerful, modifiable factor that may help people not just live longer but live healthier as they age.
Read more here: https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2026.02.5122

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