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PRTM research in this area primarily involves community sport programs, particularly youth sports, with the goal of encouraging healthy activity and positive youth development. Recent and current research projects focused on:
- Parental behavior associated with youth soccer leagues.
- The “First-Tee” program for teaching life lessons through golf.
- Introducing golf into elementary school physical education programs.
- Student-athletes’ perceptions of academic support services.
- Increasing physical activity among youth through sport.
- Physical activity and self-efficacy in children with chronic diseases.
Faculty conducting research in this area include Jason Bocarro, Jonathan Casper, Heidi Grappendorf, Michelle Harrolle, Michael Kanters, Ed Lindsay and Judy Peel.
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