Research Projects in Kinesiology and Health Promotion

Exercise Physiology

Healthy Firefighters Project
A study designed to improve the health, fitness, and performance of firefighters.
Investigator: Mark Abel, Ph.D.

Physical Activity Assessment
Research designed to assess the validity of pedometers and accelerometers in measuring physical activity.
Principle Investigator: Mark Abel, Ph.D.

Teaching Emphasis

Student Choice in Physical Education
The purpose of this study is to determine whether student choice during physical education impacts their activity levels and motivation.
Principle Investigator: Heather Erwin, Ph.D.

After School Physical Activity Programs
The long-term aim of this project is to develop, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of a school-based physical activity program.
Principle Investigator: Aaron Beighle, Ph.D.

Getting Kids Physically Active (GKPA)
GKPA is designed to train adults who work with children (K-8th grade) in a physical activity setting.
Principle Investigator: Aaron Beighle, Ph.D.

UK PAWS (Physical Activity and Wellness Schools)
The purpose of this research is to establish model healthy schools in the Fayette County Public School district.
Principle Investigator: Melody Noland, Ph.D.

Integrating Physical Activity in the Classroom
Promoting children's health through physically active math classes.
Principle Investigator: Heather Erwin, Ph.D.

Children's Perceptions of Physical Activity
The purpose of this research is to examine and describe the relationships between children's perceptions of their access to physical activity environments, their physical activity preferences and attitudes, social influences from family and peers, and objectively measured physical activity levels.
Principle Investigator: Heather Erwin, Ph.D.