Growing own food helps children make healthier choices By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – Two University of Nebraska at Kearney professors and their collaborators are embarking on a research project that could change the way kids think about food. Nate Bickford, assistant professor of biology, and Matt Bice, assistant professor in the Physical Activity and Wellness Laboratory, are teaming up to teach middle school teachers how to integrate aquaponics … [Read more...] about Bickford, Bice bringing aquaponics to Nebraska schools
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UNK professors advocate for health, physical education funding in Washington
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney professors are working to ensure health and physical education are appropriately funded by the federal government. Matt Bice and Megan Adkins, both assistant professors of kinesiology and sport sciences, will join nearly 200 physical and health educators from across the country in Washington, D.C., Tuesday and Wednesday (March 1-2) to meet with congressional representatives. Educators … [Read more...] about UNK professors advocate for health, physical education funding in Washington
Fitness Motivation: Matt Bice examines physical activity as a behavior, lifestyle
By TODD GOTTULA Fitness tracking devices are exploding in popularity. Nike Fuelband. Fitbit Flex. Jawbone Up. Garmin Vivofit. Striiv Fusion. The list – and hype – of wearable fitness trackers continues to grow, and the technology has evolved into a popular social trend that is part of many of our daily lives. They provide insight into our fitness and allow us to analyze personal data, track activity, and monitor progress. But if you think your fitness band is … [Read more...] about Fitness Motivation: Matt Bice examines physical activity as a behavior, lifestyle
