The International Research on Youth Sport, Physical Activity, and Health (IRYSPAH) lab utilizes sport and physical activity (PA)- based Positive Youth Development (PYD) intervention programs to foster youth life skills, development outcomes, health, and wellbeing. The research focuses on international and cross-cultural dimensions of this line of work to increase access to less-served youth and communities. IRYSPAH projects:
- Effects of Sport-based Positive Youth Development programs on youth life skills and Entrepreneurship
- Collaborative Research on Youth Empowerment and Education: SMART Infrastructure and Mobility Innovations for Resilient Community Health
- Youth Physical Activity and Well-being (YPAW)
- Speech Production and Physical Activity as Predictors of Emotional Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Nigeria, Ghana, Botswana, and Tanzania. Dr. Leps Malete directs the research lab.
The research lab is directed by Dr. Leps Malete.
