• MS.Ed., Exercise Science, Wayne State College, Wayne, NE
• B.S., Exercise Science, Dakota State University, Madison, SD

I am seeking to identify the barriers to physical activity and exercise among older adults living in rural communities in South Dakota & Northeast Nebraska. Once identified, we will seek to determine which behavior change strategies combined with exercises will yield the highest amount of exercise self-efficacy and improvements on physical performance tests among this population.

I am also seeking to determine the potential effects that HRV has on exercise performance as well as the effects that exercise, physical activity, stress, and anxiety has on HRV.

I am also seeking to determine if color has an effect on exercise performance. Specifically, I aim to look at the effects of certain shirt/jersey colors such as red, blue, yellow, etc., will have an effect on physical performance. Further, I aim to determine if the color of a participant's shirt will influence onlooker's perceptions of ability level and effort.