Movement for Health & Well-Being
Movement for Health & Well-Being
Several of our labs investigate how physical activity affects the body and mind on all levels: From maintaining the integrity of DNA, to improving mental health and glucose metabolism, to managing Type 2 Diabetes.
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Affiliated Labs
Exploring glucose, fat, and protein metabolism in healthy and disease states.
Discovering how exercise maintains the structure and integrity of DNA
Understanding visuomotor integration in autism and typical development
Promoting physical activity across the lifespan for health and well-being
Understanding how exercise and diet improve metabolic health
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Affiliated Faculty
Laura Richardson, PhD
Areas of Interest
Exploring subjectivity centered on obesity stigmatization and fat bias among fitness professionals. Raising awareness for weightism and breaking barriers for improving physical activity adherence with...
Brian Umberger, PhD
Areas of Interest
Biomechanics, energetics, computer modeling and simulation, optimal control
Jeff Horowitz, PhD
Areas of Interest
Regulation of fuel mobilization and oxidation and the impact of this regulation on human health.
Haylie Miller, PhD
Areas of Interest
Use of visual information to guide motor planning, execution, and modification of movement in autism and related developmental conditions; health disparities among underrepresented groups in the...
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