Research Interests
Heart rate variability and recovery in student-athletes.
Mindfulness-informed photovoice as a method for stress management in university students.
Virtual reality and the impact on stress and performance on university students.
Mindfulness-based stress reduction for anxiety and depression in women with Multiple Sclerosis.
Rate of perceived exertion during green exercise and indoor exercise and the impact on heart rate training.
Publications
Abreu, S., & Stiles, T. (2024, October). Virtual Reality for Stress Management in University Students. In 2024 IEEE 10th International Conference on Collaboration and Internet Computing (CIC) (pp. 136-141). IEEE. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/10835796
Education
- Ph.D. candidate in Health and Human Performance, Concordia University-Chicago
- M.S. in Kinesiology and Exercise Science, concentration in Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention, California University of Pennsylvania
- B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- B.A. in Spanish, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Certifications
- Certified Sports Nutrition Coach, American Fitness Professionals & Associates
- Certified Mediation and Mindfulness Instructor, The School of Positive Transformation
- Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist, National Academy of Sports Medicine
- Certified Performance Enhancement Specialist, National Academy of Sports Medicine
- Certified Functional Movement Specialist, American Council on Exercise
- Certified Speed Specialist, National Association of Speed and Explosion
Course Schedule
Kines 61 Fitness Theory and Practice
Kines 101 Biophysical Foundations of Human Movement Science
Kines 88 Varsity Sport Experience
Kines 85N The Art and Science of Balancing Wellness
BBH 100 Current Trends in Health and Community