Experts Guide

Nieman's research focuses on helping physical education teachers understand and meet the different needs of their students. He studies how teachers can make PE more engaging, fair and relevant for kids from all kinds of backgrounds. He also look at what helps or prevents young people from getting involved in sports and physical activity, especially those who might not always feel included.

Sun's research centers on understanding and enhancing motivation for physical activity among children and adolescents. the interactive effect of situational and self-initiated motivation in physical activity settings. She studies children/adolescent physical activity program design and evaluation as related to the physical, cognitive and motivational domains.