University of North Texas 
Pediatric Movement and Physical Activity Laboratory
The Pediatric Movement and Physical Activity Laboratory positively influences the
physical activity engagement of school-aged children to improve the health of students
through empirical research, increasing public awareness and policy advocacy on issues
related to school-based physical activity intervention, physical activity and physical
fitness measurement, motor skill assessment, psychosocial health and childhood obesity.
The major focus of our Pediatric Movement and Physical Activity Laboratory at UNT is on the research and development of innovative approaches to P-12 physical activity/education to help school-aged children develop health-related knowledge and skills.