Profiles in "Physical Activity" Expertise Area

  • Dr. Montalvo is an athletic trainer and epidemiologist. Her work revolves around injury epidemiology in physically active populations, identifying intervention points based on the socioecological model, and health equity.
  • Dr. Racette's research expertise encompasses long-term calorie restriction interventions to optimize healthspan, exercise programs to enhance cardiorespiratory fitness, and lifestyle interventions to promote healthy aging.
  • Dr. Oyeyemi's research is at the intersection of understanding socioecological determinants of health behaviors and developing sustainable built environmental interventions for livable and activity-friendly communities.
  • Carpenter studies engagement and emotions, and their impact on health behaviors, using methods that adapt to the unique needs of the individual.