CURRENT GRADUATE STUDENTS
Lisa Barella -- First Year Doctoral Student

EDUCATION
1997 Susquehanna University -- B.S. in Business Administration

1999 Villanova University -- MBA

RESEARCH INTERESTS
-The effects of exercise on cognition, mood, and quality of life in older adults and children
-Overtraining, exercise dependence, and body image in triathletes and master swimmers
-Psychological, physiological, and nutritional obstacles during exercise for people with Celiac’s Disease
-The effects of exercise on cognition and mood in people with autoimmune diseases
-Exercise adherence across the lifespan

SPORTS & LEISURE INTERESTS
Swimming, trail running, triathlons, and elementary school math tutoring


Yu-Kai Chang -- First Year Doctoral Student

EDUCATION

2001 Taipei Physical Education College -- M.S. Sport and Exercise psychology

1999 Chinese Culture University -- B.S. Physical Education and Chinese Martial Arts

RESEARCH INTERESTS

- Exercise psychology field. Exercise and cognition, Exercise and Self-concept,

- Exercise and well-being among the lifespan and Exercise Adherence.  

- Psychological responses to Tai Chi participation

SPORT & LEISURE INTERESTS

Tai Chi, Chinese Martial Arts and Reading.