October 2015

Adherence to appropriate instructional practice guidelines in U.S. colleges’ and universities’ physical activity programs

Higher education physical activity programs (HEPAP) have existed in U.S. colleges and universities for over 100 years. Initially used to teach physical education and promote physical activity to prepare students for potential wartime conflicts, they have evolved in response to changes in societal and educational purposes and needs.  In 2008, SHAPE America published its updated Guidelines for Appropriate...

Author(s): Drue Stapleton and Sean M. Bulger