STAR Sports is kicking off with open gym days during the first season to familiarize children with the field and volunteers, but starting next term, organizers plan to implement more of a soccer league-type feel to the program, including one day each week of practice and one day of games.
OSU-Cascades’ EXSS program’s new biomechanics laboratory can deepen research in physical function and performance, and provide services to athletes and individuals of all abilities.
“Everyone knows that physical activity is important, yet the majority of people are still inactive,” says David Schary. “I want to help bridge this gap by making research results applicable, fun and inspiring. This will hopefully not only educate people, but also empower them to take the research and apply it to their lives.”
The goal of IMPACT – Individualized Movement and Physical Activity for Children Today – is to improve the health and increase the physical activity level of children with special, unique needs.
The results of this study are promising, and show that simply building movement into everyday activities can have meaningful health benefits.
After transitioning out of the IMPACT program, 33-year-old Jeff Collins, who is on the autism spectrum and experiences intellectual and developmental disabilities, shares his love of fitness as a mentor to an 18-year-old friend.