Well-Fit Center for Youth Wellness and Fitness


KU Achievement & Assessment Institute The University of Kansas Well-Fit Center for Youth Wellness and Fitness

Led by Dr. Trent Herda, Well-Fit is based on the principle that youth should be provided knowledge and skills to improve physical wellness and fitness. Well-Fit provides online educational content and in-person programming to teach youth wellness, exercise, and sport-related skills. Furthermore, Well-Fit actively engages in conducting and dissemination of research.

Visit the Well-Fit website to learn more.


Center Director

Trent J Herda
  • Director, Well-Fit: Center for Pediatric Wellness and Fitness
  • Director of the Neuromechanics Laboratory and the Hawk Fitness Academy.
  • Professor, School of Education and Human sciences, Department of Health, Sport & Exercise Sciences