Academic Areas:
- Kinesiology
- Physical Activity and Health
Wadsworth’s research applies a Social Cognitive perspective to physical activity promotion, which theorizes that behavior is a function of the environment and the person. Specifically, she focuses on understanding the psychological, social, environmental, and behavioral determinants of long-term exercise behavior across the lifespan and implementing behavioral and ecological physical activity interventions that empower individuals to self-regulate their exercise behavior.
Wadsworth’s outreach activities focus on providing exercise opportunities for the community.
Wadsworth’s lab has conducted several cohorts of a women’s fitness program that enables women to engage in High Intensity Exercise Training.
My primary research focus is to develop, implement and assess behavioral physical activity and exercise interventions.
Current projects
- Effect of environmental climates on physical activity participation in physical education
- Effect of policy changes on in-school physical activity
- Use of technology to increase exercise adherence and behavior
- Physical activity patterns of preschool children and interventions to increase physical activity among preschoolers
- Implementation and Assessment of worksite physical activity programs
Current research projects include:
- The effect of HIIT training on psychological and physical parameters
- Adherence to HIIT training protocols
- Effect of sedentary behavior on psychological and physical parameters
- The use of short messaging service to promote exercise adherence
- The use of a mobile website to increase National Guard members’ physical readiness
- The effect of school policies on in-school physical activity and nutrition consumption
- The effect of motivational climates on preschoolers time-on-task and physical activity
My outreach projects center around implementing physical activity programs for the community.
Current Projects:
- Faculty and Staff Fitness programs
- Faculty and Staff physical activity assessment
- Physical Activity and Motor Assessments for elementary students
- Implementing movement programs for preschoolers
