Karin A. E. Volkwein-Caplan, PhD, a native German, is Associate Professor of Philosophy/History/Sociology of Sport and Physical Education in the Department of Kinesiology at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. The outcomes of her research have been disseminated widely, both nationally and internationally through numerous publications. Gopal Sankaran, MD, DrPH, MNAMS, CHES, is a Professor of Public Health and Presidential Fellow for Planning at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. He is a physician, public health specialist and health educator.