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April 29, 2026 | Read time 1 min

Imagine a World - Making Physical Activity Enjoyable for Everyone

Summary

In this episode of the Imagine a World series, Karla Palmer from the Michigan State University College of Nursing discusses research focused on helping adolescents feel confident in their bodies and enjoy physical activity in ways that work for them. By studying motivation, enjoyment, and self-confidence during adolescence, this work aims to create environments where young people want to stay active and carry healthy habits into adulthood.

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