Kara M. Whitaker
Associate Professor
Director of Graduate Studies - Health and Human Physiology
Biography
Research Interests
Physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep epidemiology; Maternal and child health; Cardiovascular disease; Health disparities
Publications
Publications can be viewed on PubMed, Google Scholar, or Whitaker Lab website
Courses taught
- HHP 3045: Physical Activity Psychology
- HHP 4800: Research Methods and Ethics
- HHP 5200: Physical Activity Epidemiology
- HHP 6020: Advanced Research Methods and Ethics
- HHP 6500: Seminar in Health Promotion
Research areas
- Exercise science
- Health promotion
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