Hellison Interdisciplinary Research Grant
2021
Justin A. Haegele, Hunter J. Bennett & Xihe Zhu, Old Dominion University
An Interdisciplinary Investigation into the Movement of Individuals with Visual Impairments: Perspectives from Adapted Physical Activity & Biomechanics
Luciana Zuest, California State University, Chico, Dr. Sae-Mi Lee, California State University, Los Angeles & Dr. Dawn Clifford, Northern Arizona University
Development of a Health at Every Size®-based Intervention for Fitness Professionals
Samuel R. Hodge, The Ohio State University, Luis Columna, University of Wisconsin-Madison, T.M. Ayodele Adesanya, The Ohio State University & Irene Hatsu, The Ohio State University, Ramón L. Álvarez, Puerto Rico Olympic Training Center, & Christian Martínez-Rivera, University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez
Puerto Rican Pre-Teenagers’ Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Cardiometabolic Risks
2022
Paula Parker, Campbell University & Jennifer Bunn, Sam Houston State University
Hardiness, Sleep, and Wellness in Female Collegiate Lacrosse Athletes
Chih-Chia Chen & Soyoung Lim, Mississippi State University
The Feasibility of Inclusive Badminton Class for Students With and Without Intellectual Disabilities (ID)
Hannah Bennett, Thomas Dobosz, Christos Hatzigeorgiou, A. Maleah Holland, Nicole Moore & Kate Wohlleben O’Connor, Augusta University
Multi-disciplinary Approach to Treating Obesity
2023
Tara M. Tietjen-Smith, Northwestern State University and Haley Taitano, Northwestern State University
The Impact of Toxic Leadership on Intercollegiate Athletics Departments
Brad Strand, North Dakota State University and Sean Brotherson, North Dakota State University
Female Leadership in Sport
Kanae Haneishi, Western Colorado University, Betty Block, Texas A&M University Commerce, Emilia Zarco, Adelphi University, María Esther Prados Megías, Universidad de Almería, Spain, and Marcus Johnson, Jarvis Christian College
Thirdspace Movement Model Interdisciplinary Research
2024
Christian Martínez Rivera, SUNY Brockport and Samuel R. Hodge, The Ohio State University
Community-Based Physical Activity Intervention for Autistic Children to Promote Healthy Living
Kason O’Neil, Daniel Gahreman, Alissa Lange, Michael Ramsey, East Tennessee State University
Evaluation of STEM Career Interest in High School Students in Northeast Tennessee Before and After Informal Education of Kinesiology and Human Movement
Lindsay Vago, Franklin Pierce University
Effectiveness of a Health Coaching Intervention in Promoting Dietary Behavior Change and Body Composition Improvement In College Students
2025
Richard A. West, University of Tennessee at Martin, Bridging the Gap: Expanding Access to Swimming Education in K–12 Schools Through Nonprofit Partnerships
Luciana Zuest, Towson University, Exploring Artificial Intelligence Adoption Among Kinesiology Faculty
Jafra D. Thomas, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, A Critical Evaluation of Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) Equation Research: A Systematic Review of Participant Diversity, Methodological Approaches, and Generalizability in Kinesiology