Oct. 24, 2025 | Ethan Simmons This Recreation, Sport and Tourism course brought together undergrads and local high school student-athletes, to understand how sport can produce positive social change. A new Recreation, Sport and Tourism course—Inclusive Champions for Change through Sport, or IC-ChangeS for short—is challenging Illinois students to understand how sports can provide a […]
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What is the role of racial segregation and park availability in physical activity?
May 22, 2025 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Two researchers uncover dynamics that challenge the assumption that more parks lead to more activity In cities across the United States, physical activity is often promoted as a cornerstone of public health, yet disparities in access and engagement persist. Despite the well-documented benefits of leisure-time physical activity, many communities […]
The role of racial segregation and park availability in physical activity
May 22, 2025 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo RST researchers set out to explore how racial residential segregation impacts leisure-time physical activity prevalence and how park availability influences this relationship In cities across the United States, physical activity is often promoted as a cornerstone of public health, yet disparities in access and engagement persist. Despite the well-documented […]
AHS students present diverse projects for Undergrad Research Week
May 1, 2024 | Ethan Simmons Budding student researchers at the College of Applied Health Sciences presented on a diverse range of topics. For a freshman at the College of Applied Health Sciences, Saiesha Bollapragada’s research portfolio is impressive. At last week’s Undergraduate Research Symposium, the I-Health major got to present the results from her […]