| 694 | Friday, March 16, 2007 |
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| 4:00 PM-5:15 PM | Convention Center:314 |
| NASPE/Sport and Exercise Psychology Academy |
| Sweating it out!: What Works and What Doesn't in Active Lifestyle Enhancement for Diverse Communities |
| Certain factors have remained almost constant; most fitness/exercise, coaching professionals are white and/or without specific training in the design and implementation of culturally appropriate programs. This panel addresses very specific recommendations concerning what ALL professionals and scholars can do to optimize the positive impact of sport and exercise programs among racial diverse groups across the lifespan. |
Keyword(s): exercise/fitness/physical activity, multiculturalism/cultural diversity
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| Speakers: Ruth Hall, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ; and Carol Oglesby, California State Universityi, Northridge, Northridge, CA |