263 Promoting Research in College and University Instructional Physical Activity Programs

Wednesday, March 17, 2010: 3:30 PM-5:30 PM
Convention Center: 206-207
NASPE/Higher Education
Presider: Jared A. Russell, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Speakers: Michele Sweeney, Salem State College, Salem, MA; Carrie L. Moore, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA; and Bridget A. Melton, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA
Presentation will report on current research initiatives and trends focused on issues in College & University Instructional Physical Activity Programs (CUIPAPs). Small group discussions and presentations by CUIPA faculty, coordinators and directors will highlight issues relevant to the development and implementation of systematic research into the organization, management and evaluation of CUIPAs. Topics will include research design, data analysis, potential publication outlets, ethical considerations, forming collaborative relationships, and successfully negotiating Institutional Review Boards (IRBs).