Dr. Jennifer Gay, PACE Lab Director, will present recent findings from her Blue Gym project at the upcoming American Public Health Association Annual Meeting. The results suggest that picking up marine litter and debris is a form of health-enhancing physical activity, not to mention a functional activity, and that being active in outdoor spaces is associated with the intention to engage in litter and debris cleanup. How cool is that?
Also be sure to check out other Health Promotion and Behavior faculty and students presenting.