Assistant professor of kinesiology, Seattle University, Washington, US

Areas of expertise

Kinesiology
Physical activity during pregnancy
Impact of exercise on mental health, weight gain, and future obesity in prenatal populations
Sport and exercise psychology

“I am passionate about gaining a greater understanding of what motivates people to be active and how to design effective behavioral interventions for physical activity promotion.”

— Erica Rauff, PhD

Areas of expertise

Kinesiology
Physical activity during pregnancy
Impact of exercise on mental health, weight gain, and future obesity in prenatal populations
Sport and exercise psychology

“I am passionate about gaining a greater understanding of what motivates people to be active and how to design effective behavioral interventions for physical activity promotion.”

— Erica Rauff, PhD

Career

Seattle University – Assistant professor of kinesiology, since 2017
Seattle University – Faculty mentor for the Exercise Is Medicine student group
Pennsylvania State University – Research and evaluation scientist for military family readiness, since 2015
Seattle University – Adjunct instructor, 2016–2017
Pennsylvania State University – Research and teaching assistant in kinesiology, 2007–2013
Eight publications in peer-reviewed journals

Education