Vision Statement

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We envision a world where individuals with disabilities and chronic health conditions have equitable opportunities to engage in movement-related behaviors that contribute to physical, mental, and emotional well-being. We believe that conducting research to understand experiences with movement among persons with disabilities and chronic health conditions, providing evidence-based training to in-service and pre-service professionals, and implementing community-based programs, are critical avenues for the development of these opportunities.

Mission Statement

The Center for Movement, Health, & Disability (CMHD) is a training and research center housed within the Department of Human Movement Studies & Special Education (HMSE) within the Darden College of Education and Professional Studies (DCEPS) at 麻豆国产AV. Our purpose is to engage in evaluating and understanding movement-related experiences among persons with disabilities and other health conditions, and to implement research-based trainings/community-based programs to enhance well-being among these populations. These efforts are generously supported through external funding.

Focus 1: Research

Core faculty and graduate students will engage in rigorous, interdisciplinary research seeking to evaluate and understand health-enhancing behaviors.

Focus 2: Training

Core center faculty will utilize evidence obtained from research activities to contribute to pre-service and in-service professional training within the department and outside agencies.

Focus 3: Community-Based Programs

Core center faculty and affiliated graduate students engage in community-based programs to enhance physical activity participation among disabled youth and their families

Questions?

Contact Center for Movement, Health & Disability Director Justin A. Haegele.聽