Truman Health and Exercise Sciences

Truman Health and Exercise Sciences The official page of Truman State University Health and Exercise Sciences

We welcome all students from the HES department, future and current, to join this group. Our department supports and nurtures healthy relationships among faculty, staff, and students. We invite you to communicate with us through this FB page and share your life with us.

March students event. Swing on over.
03/19/2025

March students event. Swing on over.

Students. Want lunch and socializing? The chili and vegetable soup will be available outside the ES / HS office suite fr...
02/05/2025

Students. Want lunch and socializing? The chili and vegetable soup will be available outside the ES / HS office suite from 11:00am - 1:00 pm Thursday Feb 6th. See you there!

Happy Birthday to the one and only Dr. Jerry Mayhew!
11/02/2024

Happy Birthday to the one and only Dr. Jerry Mayhew!

If you’re an Alumni and you stop by you could get a free water bottle!!
10/25/2024

If you’re an Alumni and you stop by you could get a free water bottle!!

Today! Students join us in the Health Science and Exercise Science Office suite for some Fall Harvest Trail mix.
10/02/2024

Today! Students join us in the Health Science and Exercise Science Office suite for some Fall Harvest Trail mix.

Our HES students enjoyed our sundae social!🍦
09/05/2024

Our HES students enjoyed our sundae social!🍦

Students, come to the HES suite Wednesday from 11-1 for a sweet treat!
08/29/2024

Students, come to the HES suite Wednesday from 11-1 for a sweet treat!

This popped up on our feed. Exercise Science Alumni Sarah Steensma created a 6-episode podcast aimed at reducing the sti...
08/15/2024

This popped up on our feed. Exercise Science Alumni Sarah Steensma created a 6-episode podcast aimed at reducing the stigma surrounding mental health. Check it out!

And keep up the great work Sarah!

Dear HES Community:Dr. Fontaine Piper, Division Head Emeritus of Human Potential and Performance and Professor Emeritus ...
04/26/2024

Dear HES Community:

Dr. Fontaine Piper, Division Head Emeritus of Human Potential and Performance and Professor Emeritus of Exercise Science (2005), passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024.

In recognition of Dr. Piper’s life, those wishing to make contributions may do so by submitting their contributions to the Piper Movement Analysis Laboratory at Truman State University (information can be found here: https://advancement.truman.edu/portal/give_online) or Seeds of Peace (information can be found here: https://www.seedsofpeace.org/getinvolved/ways-to-give/). The family posted the obituary below on a private social media page and asked that it be shared with you.

Dr. Fontaine C. Piper, Ph.D of Little Silver, NJ, age 80, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2024. Fontaine was born on December 22, 1943 in Staten Island, where he grew up and graduated from Tottenville High School. Following high school, he served as a counselor and swim instructor at Camp Powhatan in Maine, where he began a lifelong relationship with the camp – often returning to serve as counselor and otherwise support the camp for many decades as a Director.

From 1964 to1969, Fontaine proudly served in the United States Navy, serving his county in various locations, including Cuba. Fontaine went on to earn his B.S.E. in Physical Education and Health from North East Missouri State University, his M.S.E. in Junior College Administration from Southern Illinois University, his Ed. S. in Adult and Higher Education from North East Missouri State University and his Ph.D. in Biomechanics from the University of Illinois. He loved teaching and was a professor at North East Missouri State University, which later became known as Truman State University, for many years. At the time of his retirement from Truman State University, Fontaine was the Dean of the Division of Human Potential and Performance. Fontaine’s contributions to the university are well recognized, and the university is now home to the Piper Movement Analysis Laboratory. You can also find Fontaine in the Truman State University Athletics Hall of Fame in recognition of his membership on the school’s 1969 tennis team, which came within one point of winning the NCAA College Division Championship.

After his retirement from the Truman State, Fontaine moved to New Jersey, where he combined his love of teaching with his military experience and began work as a guide at the Intrepid Museum in New York City, and later, at One World Observatory. In addition, Fontaine helped form the first Instructor School for the National Swimming Pool Foundation, where he continued to serve as an instructor until his death.

In addition to teaching, Fontaine enjoyed gardening, cooking and spending time with family and friends. Fontaine is survived by his wife Mary Ann Corrigan, his sons Dr. Scott Piper and his wife Teresa, Alejandro Piper and his wife Melissa, his step-son Brian Keatts Esq. and Jenni, and 10 grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Alice Piper and his brother Paul Piper and wife Maryann. Fontaine is predeceased by his parents, Hendley and Madeline, and his brother Roland.

Today is the last day of Truman Giving Week. Help us reach the goal of $12,500.As of last night we achieved $9,094 in do...
04/26/2024

Today is the last day of Truman Giving Week. Help us reach the goal of $12,500.

As of last night we achieved $9,094 in donations toward the $12,500 goal. A huge thank you to all who have donated!

Donate by 5pm CST to have your donation to the HES Experiential Fund matched 1:1 during Truman Giving Week up to $12,500 through the generosity of Calaneet Balas (’97).

https://rb.gy/g4tp8u

Or https://bulldogsarebeautiful.truman.edu/ and navigate to HES Experiential Fund.

It's Truman Giving Week! Consider giving (using the link below). The HES Experiential Fund provides multi-purpose suppor...
04/23/2024

It's Truman Giving Week! Consider giving (using the link below).

The HES Experiential Fund provides multi-purpose support for students in Health and Exercise Science to participate in experiences that will deepen their understanding of the fields they are studying and career paths they are pursuing. Additionally, this fund provides resources for students to travel to present research, attend conferences and deepen their connection with Truman alumni and Health and Exercise Science faculty.

Gifts to the HES Experiential Fund during Truman Giving Week will be matched 1:1 up to $12,500 through the generosity of Calaneet Balas (’97).

https://rb.gy/g4tp8u

Or https://bulldogsarebeautiful.truman.edu/ and navigate to HES Experiential Fund.

Current Students: Come by on Tuesday April 9th to celebrate Spring and have a snack. 11:00 am 1:30 pm.
04/07/2024

Current Students: Come by on Tuesday April 9th to celebrate Spring and have a snack. 11:00 am 1:30 pm.

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