Ph.D. candidate with the LiiNK Project, Daryl Campbell-Pierre, sits down with Dr. Rhea to discuss his three years of research dedicated to motor competence and postural balance in children through an assessment called the KTK. The first study examined the KTK to see if it was feasible to use it with U.S. children to determine motor competence abilities. The KTK is capable of detecting issues in typical and atypical developing children. The 2nd study examined the ability of teachers to use the KTK in their physical education classes. The 3rdstudy examined motor competence differences between children who have at least 60 minutes of recess daily with those who only have 20 or 30 minutes of recess daily.
Daryl Campbell-Pierre is a 3rd-year Ph.D. Candidate at Texas Christian University in Health Science. Daryl has been working with Dr. Rhea and the LiiNK project for the past three years, focusing his research efforts on the impact of recess on children's motor competence and postural balance abilities. Daryl is an Occupational Therapist by train before joining the LiiNK project. He has previous experience working with the pediatric population, helping them reach their development milestone through individualized treatment plans. He is a play advocate and believes that unstructured play is the key to helping children unlock their maximal potential. He has a set dissertation defense date schedule this spring and is expected to graduate with his Ph.D. in May 2023.

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