Physical Activity for Freshmen on Academic Probation

In this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, we feature Dr. Brian Leary, Dr. Miriam Leary, and Dr. Daniel Bonner (all at West Virginia University) discussing their Illuminations article published recently in Advances in Physiology Education. By fostering social integration, improving mood and mental well-being, and increasing university retention rates, this pilot project confirmed the feasibility of using upperclassmen as success coaches for a physical activity intervention for academic probation freshmen. To learn more, listen now.

Miriam Leary, Lindsay DiDio, Daniel Bonner, Randy Bryner, and Brian K. Leary Peer-supported physical activity intervention for academic probation freshmen in a physiology-related major: a feasibility study Advances in Physiology Education, published August 10, 2023. DOI: 10.1152/advan.00021.2023