About GLIDE
Guided Lifestyle Improvement through Disc Exercise
What is GLIDE?
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Two Study Conditions
Participants are randomly assigned to one of two conditions:
Instructor-Led Condition
Structured disc golf instruction with experienced instructors who guide skill development, provide feedback on throwing technique, and lead organized practice and course play.
- Progressive throwing instruction
- Technique feedback and coaching
- Guided course navigation
- Structured skill-building drills
Free-Play Condition
Self-directed disc golf with course access and equipment provided. Participants play rounds at their own pace with other study participants, exploring courses and developing skills naturally.
- Open course time
- Equipment provided
- Social play opportunities
- Flexible pace
Note: Both conditions receive the same amount of disc golf time. Assignment is random and helps us understand how different approaches to physical activity affect health outcomes.
What to Expect
Screening
Complete a brief online questionnaire to determine eligibility.
Baseline Testing
Visit our lab for cognitive assessments, fitness testing, and to complete study consent.
8-Week Program
Attend disc golf sessions 3 times per week at local courses.
Follow-Up Testing
Return to the lab for post-program assessments.
Research Goals
The GLIDE study aims to understand:
- How disc golf affects cognitive function in older adults
- Whether structured instruction provides additional benefits beyond recreational play
- The social and psychological benefits of outdoor group-based activity
- Factors that promote long-term engagement with disc golf as a lifestyle habit
About the Exercise, Technology, & Cognition Lab
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Department of Health and Kinesiology
Research Team
Sean Mullen, PhD
Principal Investigator
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Kennady Douglas
Graduate Research Assistant
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Xuan Lin
Graduate Research Assistant
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