Background: Mode share is an important metric for active school travel programs. Common methods for measuring mode share include Hands Up surveys and family surveys, but these require teacher and parental involvement. We used these methods as part of an evaluation of a school-based bicycle training program, and added a novel observational count…

This chapter highlights mindfulness and meditation practices at two metropolitan universities and includes a discussion of programming challenges, classroom teaching practices, and suggestions for expanding offerings for non-traditional learners.

Background: Resistance training has beneficial effects on fitness levels, cardiovascular disease risk, risk of sarcopenia and on performing activities of daily living. The focus of this study is to design a total body resistance exercise set for adults with intellectual disabilities (RESID) with minimal equipment required and to test its…

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of eight different small-sided games (SSG) on physical, technical, and decision-making demands of training environments in U14 field hockey. Methods: A total of 13 participants played eight different training games consisting of two 7.5-minute halves, where number of players (three…

There is increased responsibility for programs to demonstrate evidence of student learning and skill. Application of competency-based education is delineated, including prior learning assessment and personalized learning. Implications such as awarding credit for experience in admissions or variable clinical training timelines and requirements are…

Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may interact with law enforcement officers (LEOs) as victims of crime, witnesses to crime, or suspects of crime. Interactions between LEOs and those with ASD may go awry which raises questions about levels of training, experiences, and knowledge acquired by LEOs. Seventy-two LEOs reported on their…

The popularity of Olympic-style weightlifting in fitness routines is growing, but participating in these exercises with improper technique places lifters at increased risk for injury. Fitness training professionals have developed multiple teaching strategies, but have not subjected these strategies to systematic evaluation, particularly with…

The aim of this study is to determine the effects of both static and dynamic strength trainings on oxidative stress and DNA damage in elite boxers. 19 elite male boxers participated in the study. Boxers were instructed to perform strength exercises 3 days a week for 8 weeks. Blood samples were taken before exercises (resting), after the first…

This chapter focuses on the teaching, mentoring, and scholarship on the preparation of future leadership educators through an exploration of the leadership learning framework, graduate faculty roles, and the framework for leadership educator professional development.

This chapter offers reflection and recommendations for advancing leadership education as a community of practice through the lenses of identity, agency, and responsibility.

This chapter presents a preliminary leadership development process framework for student employees. The model promotes holistic student development, career readiness, and alignment with staffing procedures.

This chapter discusses the importance of a growth mindset for employability and how leadership educators and supervisors can assist students' development in this area. The ability to have a growth mindset ensures that students see an opportunity in setbacks and their own growth and development.

The ability to make choices fuels the development of one's sense of agency and personal control. Yet as individuals with disabilities age, choice opportunities often become more limited and restricted in nature. Previous research reports that staff practices directly influence choice-making opportunities for adults with disabilities (Cobigo,…

There is increasing competitive pressure on organizations as they battle frequent, costly, and complex cyber-attacks that seek to undermine the security, and availability of their computing systems. The problem is that people are said to be the weakest link in the security chain, so companies have made significant investments to safeguard their…

The helping professions were primarily founded by males and it was not until the mid-twentieth century that females began to gain notable recognition within the field. Beginning in the latter portion of the twentieth century, a shift began to take place within the disciplines of psychology and counseling. Upon entering the twenty-first century,…