My early research interests focused on exercise conditioning, nutrition, and fatigue. While these areas will remain a primary focus, I currently am directing my efforts to improving the knowledge and skills of K-12 students in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) as it relates to Exercise Science. The goal is to improve youth’s desire to learn, understand, and apply STEAM related topics by experiencing the science behind human movement.

Supported by a grant received in 2015, we are creating a program entitled Sport Science K-20. The purpose is to develop partnerships with K-12 school systems to expose students to the science behind human movement. Our vision is for all youth to be inspired to care for the body through understanding the science behind physical activity, nutrition, and health. It will include interactive workshops both in the K-12 setting along with those performed at Rowan University. In addition, a Sport Science K-20 website will provide video lessons on a variety of exercise science related topics that can be utilized to apply STEAM and health related concepts into the K-12 setting.