Research Interests
Heart rate variability (HRV) and stress management in student-athletes, mindfulness-based strategies for academic performance in undergraduate students, immersive technology and healthy behaviors, perceived level of stress and HRV in tactile performance.
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
Performances and Exhibits
Co-chair of the 2nd Annual Wellness and Connection Conference.
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
HDFS 108N: Human Flourishing