Skip M. Williams, PhD, is a professor in the School of Kinesiology and Recreation at Illinois State University (ISU). He previously served as the assistant director of the School of Kinesiology and Recreation, director of the Physical Education Teacher Education program, and graduate sequence coordinator for the Physical Education Pedagogy program at ISU. His main research focus is on physical activity and fitness promotion of children and adolescents in school settings.

Alan C. Lacy, PhD, is a professor emeritus in the School of Kinesiology and Recreation at Illinois State University (ISU). He served as associate vice president in the Office of the Provost at ISU. He has previously served as associate dean in the College of Applied Science and Technology and director of the School of Kinesiology and Recreation at ISU. He is a fellow of the Research Consortium of the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America).