Head Start Archives

‘A focus on the whole child’

November 19, 2014 Mark McGowan Centerpiece, Communiversity, Education, Engagement, Faculty & Staff, Health and Human Sciences, Research, Students

Health. Leadership. Maturity. Self-reflection. Adventure. Children everywhere need these and other building blocks to lead productive, successful lives – and faculty in NIU’s Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education are working to deliver those strong foundations. Research and engagement programs already making

NIU professor explores ‘Head Start Body Start,’ promotes pre-K physical activity, outdoor play

April 19, 2012 Jennice O'Brien Awards, Campus Highlights, Community, Education, Faculty & Staff

“With approximately one in four preschool age children being overweight or obese,” says Paul Wright, an NIU professor in the Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education, “the promotion of physical activity and outdoor play has gained national attention.” For the last four