Show notes
Welcome to another episode of On The Move, a podcast with Texas A&M University's Kinesiology and Sport Management Department. Today we are grateful to be joined by Dr. Lisa Cooper Colvin, Clinical Associate Professor in the department of KNSM, as we discuss various topics ranging from para-athletics, impactful personal stories, helping students find their spark, and more. Dr. Colvin opens up about her purpose in life and how her journey to Texas A&M has allowed her to make all sorts of contributions since joining the family. Listen in to find out how Dr. Colvin and Texas A&M plan to lead the way in the development of para-athletics in the US and just how many opportunities there are in Kinesiology and Sports Management. To learn more about the KNSM Department, visit our page at https://knsm.tamu.edu/ Guest:Dr. Lisa Cooper Colvin, Clinical Associate ProfessorTime Stamps:(00:00 - 01:02) Welcoming Lisa!(01:03 - 04:18) Let’s Talk About a Serpentine Journey to Aggieland(04:19 - 10:04) Director of the A&M Para Project & Collaboration with other Departments (10:05 - 13:08) Physical Facility to Accommodate Para-Athletics(13:10 - 17:22) The Swiss Army Knife of Faculty Members & Utilizing a Strong Network(17:23 - 19:20) Do You Have an “Ah Ha!” Moment(19:21 - 20:29) What Sets Texas A&M Apart (20:30 - 23:47) Pure Unexpected Joy and Opportunity for Impact (23:48 - 27:43) Personal Connection to Para-Athletics(27:44 - 32:50) Parallel Between Athletes and Students with Different Needs(32:51 - 33:51) Final Message & Outro