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Kinesiology News Research

Unnecessarily difficult

Web page articles and other written materials designed to encourage physical activity are often too difficult to be easily read and understood by most U.S. adults, limiting their effectiveness, new research shows.

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Kinesiology News Research

When it comes to school recess, a quality playground experience matters

Playground safety, access to play equipment, peer conflict resolution and quality engagement between adults and students are among the factors that contribute to a quality recess experience, new research shows.

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HDFS Students

Graduating student spotlight: Cherann Marie Daniels

Cherann Marie Daniels will receive her bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Sciences – Human Services on June 16. Cherann’s personal history and the support she is receiving is driving her to become a social worker. She will begin Portland State University’s master of social work program this fall.

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Change is hard. Extension dietitian makes it easier.

Telling people to change what they put on their plate can be a challenge, but not impossible. For many lucky Oregonians, Stephanie Polizzi has found the winning combination of creative and evidence-based instruction to help them make life-altering changes.

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Online course addresses early childhood success

The course – Red Light, Purple Light: A Self-Regulation Intervention Program ­– incorporates a series of evidence-based music- and movement-based games that can be used to promote young children’s self-regulation at home and at school.

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Nutrition Students

Graduating student spotlight: Tyler Boatright

Tyler Boatright will receive his bachelor’s degree in Nutrition – Dietetics on June 16. He is graduating with summa cum laude honors and has been accepted into the University of Maryland’s dietetic internship program.