Community Engagement

Our program is dedicated to building strong connections within the Kean University community and beyond to promote a healthy, active lifestyle for everyone. Through outreach, education, and collaboration, we aim to make health and wellness accessible and engaging for all. 

If you are interested in having someone from our lab volunteer to speak, or if you would like to collaborate on a workshop or community event, please fill out the form below, and a team member will be in touch with you.  

Guest Speaker Inquiry Form

 Community-Based Participation 

Discussions directly from the community about wants and needs, and how we can work together to address them.  

Educational Workshops and Presentations 

Promote the value of movement, physical activity, and brain health across the lifespan by offering 30-minute onsite educational talks that emphasize strategies for healthy aging and overall well-being.  

Community Fitness events  

Run a fitness event to help individuals understand how small movements could make such an impact in recovery and promoting healthy lifestyles.  

Health Awareness Campaigns  

Collaborate with community partners such as local churches, community centers, and YMCA locations to expand access to wellness programming. 

Provide educational presentations on physical activity management for individuals with Parkinson’s disease at local support groups and community events to enhance understanding, participation, and quality of life. 

Student and Faculty Collaboration 

Students will be able to take on leadership roles and collaborate with professors to run the program  

Interdisciplinary Collaboration  

Strengthen interdisciplinary teamwork by coordinating treatment planning and sharing expertise across OT, PT, and kinesiology fields. 

Develop joint workshops, labs, or case study sessions to enhance clinical reasoning and promote collaborative problem-solving. 

Showcase Wearable Technology  

Allow individuals to understand how wearable devices can help track fitness and engagement in physical activity