The Choices in Health, Action, Motivation, Pedagogy and Skills (CHAMPS) physical activity research laboratory is focused primarily on research and program development in adapted physical activity.
Our Vision … “Healthy Bodies, Minds and Spirits”
Our Mission … to create an internationally-renowned clinical research center specializing in phenomena surrounding mental health and lifelong physical activity.
Specific lab objectives include …
- The study of relationships between self-determination, self-regulation, recovery and physical activity in mental health.
- To understand the correlates of physical activity for people with and without psychiatric conditions.
- The ultra-specialized study of ADHD and physical activity correlates.
- The development of physical activity interventions for persons with ADHD across the lifespan.
- The training of undergraduate and graduate students in clinical and research practices that promote active healthy lifestyles in mental health.
