The purpose of this study was to determine if taking part in a Paralympic Skill Lab (PSL) would have a positive impact on the cognitive attitudes of college students toward the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in lifetime fitness and sport activities, including campus recreation. The final sample comprised 192 college students. The…

With college completion and retention rates moving to the forefront of education efforts, student engagement has earned the interest of many scholars, university efforts, and funding agencies. Student engagement is typically defined as the time and energy students invest to educationally purposeful activities and the effort put forth of the…

It is believed that by providing university students with knowledge about people who are marginalized in society, in combination with opportunities to interact positively with them, feelings of unease and stereotypical thinking are diminished. Experiential opportunities can also support students' academic and professional development as advocates…