Still Life
Commencement across Penn State: Spring 2012
Spring commencement 2012 under way
Penn State, Moroccan students problem-solve together
Finals Week Spring Semester 2012
Children explore career options at University Park
Painting the Lines at Beaver Stadium
Did They Get It Right? - RedTails
Iconic Penn State elm taken down over spring break 2012
We ... are Penn State (December 19, 2011)
Disease stricken matching elm tree slated for removal
Penn State's creamery, from the cow to the cone
Americans spend, on average, only about two hours each week participating in sports and fitness activities, according to researchers at Penn State and the University of Maryland who examined U.S. government data from the American Time Use Study.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that adults aged 18 to 64 get about four hours of physical activity each week by exercising moderately for 2.5 hours per week and engaging in a vigorous activity, such as running and muscle strengthening, for an hour and fifteen minutes per week.
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Penn State has named Linda Caldwell, professor of recreation, park, and tourism management and of human development and family studies; and Peter Molenaar, professor of human development and family studies and of psychology; distinguished professors for their records of research, teaching and service. (more)
Penn State faculty members co-authored two of five important papers commissioned by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), which were released at the end of October. The goal of the papers is to help park and recreation agencies across the nation better align their services with the key challenges faced in their communities to encourage active, healthy living. (more)
The words "cold" and "rainy" don't describe most students' ideal spring break destination -- unless students are interested in golf management. Scotland is known for its cloudy skies but, more importantly, it is where golf originated, so it provides a unique historical outlook on the sport.
Twenty-two Penn State students in the Professional Golf Management (PGM) option of the Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management degree program spent their spring break in St. Andrews, Scotland, where they had the chance to play on some of the oldest golf courses in the world, meet with head golf pros and see different operation styles, and learn about the golf's history. (more)
Designed to advance golf research and instruction, the Golf Teaching and Research Center (GTRC) opened its doors on Nov. 11, 2009. The center provides a cutting-edge, high-quality learning environment for Penn State students in the Professional Golf Management option of the Recreation, Park and Tourism Management undergraduate degree program. (more)
Called upon by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, faculty in the Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Management and other departments at Penn State coordinated a number of surveys, discussion groups and analyses that informed a federally mandated plan to increase and improve outdoor recreation opportunities across the state. (more)
Dr. Linda Caldwell, professor of recreation, park and tourism management, was elected president of the Academy of Leisure Sciences, effective October 14, 2009. The academy comprises nearly 100 elected members who have made major contributions to the study of leisure sciences. The mission of the Academy of Leisure Sciences is to advance the field of leisure studies through three main activities: recognizing outstanding scholars, creating forums for exchanging knowledge and ideas, and promoting the study through scholars programs. (more)
The College of Health and Human Development will honor seven of its faculty and staff members at a ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 14. Lisa Grove, Sharon "Chickie" Krimmel, Chalandra Bryant, Gary Fosmire, Robert Turrisi, Linda Caldwell, and A. Catharine Ross will be receiving awards. The ceremony is free and open to the public. (more)
Garry Chick, professor of recreation, park and tourism management, has been named head of Penn State's Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Management (RPTM), effective Aug. 15. (more)
When school's not in session, it can be difficult to find ways to keep kids off of the couch. Summer camps, however, prove to be a much healthier alternative to TV. Not only do summer camps provide fun, engaging activities for kids, but kids at summer camps meet or exceed the amount of daily physical activity recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (more)
