Spend an afternoon with visiting Fulbright Scholar, Associate Professor Erin Howie as she presents her research on Physical activity in educational settings from recess to higher education.
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This public lecture took place on Monday 5 May 2025
The presentation will cover a summary of current research projects relating to policies and implementation of physical activity strategies in educational settings. The three research projects discussed will include research on recess policy implementation, greenspace playground evaluations and the Exercise is Medicine – On Campus initiative which promotes physical activity in higher education settings. As a current Fulbright Scholar visiting Australia from the U.S., Erin will also share about her Fulbright project on recess policies and practices in rural schools and the intersection with technology in children’s play. The presentation will include a broad overview of the Fulbright scholar exchange program with its mission to foster mutual understanding between nations, advance knowledge across communities, and improve lives around the world.
Biography
Dr. Erin Howie is an associate professor of Exercise Science in the Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation in the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas. She is an adjunct research fellow in the School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science at Curtin University in Western Australia. She earned her Ph.D. in Exercise Science from the University of South Carolina and her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiological Science from the University of Maryland.
Her research focuses on children’s physical activity, particularly the effects of physical activity on educational outcomes. In addition to implementing diverse interventions to increase physical activity, she measures complex patterns of activity including sleep and sedentary behaviors. The ultimate goal of her research is to promote positive physical activity behaviors to enhance physical and mental health across the lifespan. She is the faculty advisor for Exercise is Medicine which aims to promote physical activity among students, faculty and students at the University of Arkansas and the local community.
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Erin Howie