Exercise Science students victorious in midwest Quiz Bowl

A team of three Youngstown State University students won the Quiz Bowl at the annual meeting of the Midwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine in Grand Rapids, Mich.

The team of Richard (Ricky) Benge, Maxwell Brooke and Antonia (Tony) Varrecchia bested teams from 20 colleges and universities throughout the Midwest, including Cincinnati, Kent State, Ohio University, Michigan State, Southern Illinois and John Carroll University. The students are all studying Exercise Science at YSU.

“This is a very tough competition,” said Nicole Mullins, YSU professor of Exercise Science in the Department of Kinesiology and Sports Science. “To win this competition is a reflection of the talent and hard work of these students and the entire department.”

The students won $1,200 to help pay for travel to compete at the national ACSM meeting in May in Minneapolis. “I am very excited for these students.,” Mullins said. “They are outstanding young scholars and have a real chance to win at the national meeting."

Quiz Bowl is a Jeopardy-like competition with categories related to exercise science, such as anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, strength and conditioning, and nutrition.

ACSM is the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world. With more than 50,000 members and certified professionals worldwide, ACSM is dedicated to advancing and integrating scientific research to provide educational and practical applications of exercise science and sports medicine.