Affiliated Faculty
The Physical Activity and Health Promotion Lab combines research expertise from faculty in diverse areas of Kinesiology. The lab is the primary lab for Dr. Welk but is a shared space and resource for a number of other faculty in the Department.
Dr. Greg Welk
(Activity Assessment and Health Promotion)
.Dr. Welk is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology with broad interests focused on the intersections of physical activity (PA) and public health. A primary focus of his work is on the translation of evidence-based programs in community settings. He led t he development of the ISU Translation Research Network (U-TuRN) which brings together researchers from across campus to share and connect on translational research related to health. He led the dissemination of the SWITCH program which is now deployed in collaboration with the 4-H program in ISU Extension. He is also leading efforts on the dissemination of the evidence-based Walk with Ease program which serves older adults. Both projects are linked to U-TuRN.
Primary research efforts within the lab are focused on advancing research on the assessment and promotion of physical activity. He conducts research on various PA assessment techniques including activity monitors as well as the refinement of report-based tools. Current emphasis is on refinements to the Youth Activity Profile tool, which is now promoted within the national Active School initiative. He also directs a variety of outreach programs including the Iowa FitnessGram Initiative. the ISU Community Campus Partnership for Health, WellnessWorks.as well as the "ExerCYse" initiative in the department (a local hub focused on the international Exercise is Medicine Initiative). The Outreach efforts are supported by undergraduate students as well as through formalized student organizations including the ExerCYse is Medicine Club and the Community Engagement Club. Click here to access his Google Scholar Page.
Primary research efforts within the lab are focused on advancing research on the assessment and promotion of physical activity. He conducts research on various PA assessment techniques including activity monitors as well as the refinement of report-based tools. Current emphasis is on refinements to the Youth Activity Profile tool, which is now promoted within the national Active School initiative. He also directs a variety of outreach programs including the Iowa FitnessGram Initiative. the ISU Community Campus Partnership for Health, WellnessWorks.as well as the "ExerCYse" initiative in the department (a local hub focused on the international Exercise is Medicine Initiative). The Outreach efforts are supported by undergraduate students as well as through formalized student organizations including the ExerCYse is Medicine Club and the Community Engagement Club. Click here to access his Google Scholar Page.
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