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Investigating Places for Active Recreation in Communities (IPARC) is a research initiative (laboratory) sponsored by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management in the College of Natural Resources at North Carolina State University
Mission
To advance the science of how park, recreation and sport environments promote active living. It also seeks to
facilitate the application of evidence-based policies and practices to enhance opportunities for physical activity
in these environments to enhance quality of life.
Vision
To be the leading research laboratory in the nation for conducting comprehensive research on the contributions of parks, recreation, and sport to physical activity, fitness, and well-being and to serve as an essential resource for researchers and other professionals to access evidence-based physical activity research reflecting local, state, and national perspectives.
Objectives
- To conduct research about opportunities for physical activity for all community residents through parks, recreation, schools, and other community settings.
- To facilitate collaborative research opportunities among NC State faculty and other colleagues throughout the state and across the nation regarding active recreation in communities.
- To advance the state of knowledge about evidence-based research about active recreation in communities through projects, publications, and training workshops and seminars.
Current Faculty Projects Underway
- Aram Attarian: Examines the potential of outdoor experiential education and adventure recreation to contribute to physical activity
Upcoming Events
November 15, 2007
Inauguration of IPARC announcement at the PRTM 60th Anniversary Celebration
Jane S. McKimmon Center in Raleigh, 3:30 pm-5:00 pm.
Fran Mainella, Clemson University and former Director of the National Park Service will be the invited speaker addressing “Getting Back to Nature—The Benefits are Endless.”
Reception to follow.
April 3, 2008
“Active Recreation Counts” Statewide Summit
Jane S. McKimmon Center on NCSU campus. Program currently under development.
Contact Us: karla_henderson@ncsu.edu
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