To Perkins, this wasn’t a surprise. She has spent much of her career analyzing underrepresented populations, such as African Americans and the elderly, in the areas of exercise and sports psychology. "African American women are one of the least active segments of the population," Perkins said. "In Springfield and on campus, we have a small African American population, so I … [Read more...] about Fighting the past for a more active future
“People with intellectual disabilities often stick to the same things because they’re familiar; it’s part of their routine. TRAIN helps them to identify sports that they might be good at in Special Olympics, something new to try, based on their skill sets and abilities,” said Natalie Allen, dietetics instructor and dietitian for Missouri State athletics. “I think that’s one of … [Read more...] about Training the next Olympians