Dr. Goodway received her Ph.D from Michigan State University in Motor Development and Adapted Physical Education. Her research agenda focuses on issues associated with the promotion of motor skill development and physical activity in young children. She has published 2 book chapters, 25 plus articles, 50 research abstracts, and has made over 100 presentations. As a result of this work Dr. Goodway has received the Lolas E. Halverson Young Investigator award from the Motor Development Academy of the National Association of Sport and Physical Education (NASPE); the Mabel Lee Award from the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD); and has been inducted as a Fellow of the Research Consortium of AAHPERD.