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Matthew Ahmadi, M.S.
Doctoral Student
Queensland University of Technology
Education
- B.S., University of Arizona, 2013
- M.S., University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2016
Research Area
- Physical activity in preventing/treating chronic disease
- Physical activity and behavioral health
- Physical activity measurement
Christine St. Laurent, M.S.
Graduate Student Member
Doctoral Candidate
Department of Kinesiology
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Education
M.S., James Madison University, 2005
B.S., James Madison University, 2003
Research Interest
Fitness, cognition, and academic performance
Preschool physical activity
Youth resistance training
Physical activity during pregnancy
Robinson, TN., Matheson,DM., Kraemer, HC., Wilson, DM., Obarzanek, E., Thompson, NS., Alhassan, S. Spencer, TR., Haydel, KF., Fujimoto, M., Varady, A., Killen, JD. A Randomized controlled trial of culturally-tailored dance and reducing screen time to pr
Alhassan, S., Nwaokelemeh, O, Ghazarian, M., Roberts, J., Mendoza, A., & Shitole, S. Effect of locomotor-base physical activity program on minority preschoolers physical activity level. Pediatric Exercise Science, 2012:24(3):435-449.
Alhassan, S., Reese, K.A., Mahurin, J., Plaisance, E.P., Hilson, B.D., Garner, J.C., Wee, S.O., Grandjean, P.W. Blood lipid responses to plant stanol ester supplementation and aerobic exercise training. Metabolism, 2006, 55: 541-549.
Sarah Burkart, M.S.
Graduate Student Member
Doctoral Candidate
Department of Kinesiology
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Education
M.S., University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2015
B.S., Sacred Heart University, 2013
Research Interest
Pediatric physical activity interventions
Exercise and special populations
Pediatric obesity prevention strategies
Affiliations
Mestek, M.L., Garner, J.C., Plaisance, E.P., Hilson, B.D., Alhassan, S., Taylor, J.K., Wee, S.O., & Grandjean, P.W. Blood lipid responses after continuous & accumulated aerobic exercise. International Journal of Sport Nutrition & Exercise Metabolism, 2006
Cory Greever, Ph.D.
- Assistant Professor
- Kinesiology Department
- California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Education
- Ph.D., University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2016
- M.S., James Madison Univeristy, 2012
- B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University, 2010
Research Interest
- Relationships between sleep and physical activity in children and youth
- Pediatric exercise physiology
Alycia Sullivan, B.S.
Education
- B.S., University of Massachusetts Commonwealth Honors College, Amherst, 2013
Research Interest
- The role of sleep in memory consolidation
- The relationship between sleep and physical activity
- Dance as a way to increase confidence levels and overall health
- Meditation-based interventions to promote health and well-being