Wellstar College of Health and Human Services
Wellstar Center for Research on Human Sport Performance and Wellbeing
The Center's Goals
Advance sport performance research through the application of wearable technologies, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and other emerging innovations.
Improve athlete health and well-being by investigating strategies related to injury prevention, rehabilitation, nutrition,
behavioral health, and recovery.
Support interdisciplinary collaboration among faculty, students, healthcare professionals, and athletic practitioners across
KSU and Wellstar Health System.
Develop future leaders and researchers by providing faculty fellowships, graduate research assistantships, and experiential
learning opportunities.
Generate impactful scholarship that contributes to the advancement of sport science, healthcare, and human performance
practices regionally and nationally.
Strengthen KSU Athletics and community partnerships through applied research that supports data-informed decision-making and athlete
success.
Serve as a regional resource and innovation hub for research, education, and best practices in sport performance, wellness, and human
health.
Leadership
Dr. Gerald T. Mangine is a Professor of Exercise Science and Sport Management at Kennesaw State University and serves as Director of the Center for Human Research in Sport Performance and Wellbeing. A nationally recognized scholar in strength training, biomechanics, and athletic performance, he joined KSU in 2015 after earning his Ph.D. in Exercise Science from the University of Central Florida. Before entering academia, Dr. Mangine spent more than a decade as a strength coach and personal trainer, bringing extensive applied experience to his teaching and research. He is the recipient of the National Strength and Conditioning Association's Terry J. Housh Outstanding Young Investigator Award and is an active leader within the profession, frequently presenting at and hosting major events.
In Partnership
