About our lab
Our lab is focused on understanding and testing factors that increase motivation for movement. We use behavioral science to create interventions for individuals that might have difficulties starting and sticking with exercise and physical activity. We primarily focus on interventions for people with Parkinson disease as well as underserved populations (Latinx/Hispanic).
Interested in joining the Movement for Life Lab?
Lab Vision & Mission
Movement for Life Lab
Vision: Empowering movement for all, for life.
Mission: To empower and motivate individuals, families, and populations to be physically active.
Research goals:
- Improve physical activity levels of people with PD
- Reduce healthcare disparities for people with PD from underrepresented groups
- Understand essential components of interventions (at the individual, interpersonal, community, & societal levels) to maximize motivation for physical activity
Upcoming Events
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Apr
29
A Special Exhibit for Art Connection Studio All Day
A Special Exhibit for Art Connection Studio
Monday, April 29th, 2024
All Day
UConn Health
Art Connection Studio is a program of Vinfen, an organization dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. ACS teaches art skills to participants and helps them use their talents to generate income. We want to highlight their efforts and dedication to empowerment. We also want to draw attention to the great work that UConn does with the same population through our Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service
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Apr
29
Annual Compliance and Ethics Training All Day
Annual Compliance and Ethics Training
Monday, April 29th, 2024
All Day
The University is required to provide all faculty and staff with annual training on:
- Elements of the University’s compliance program
- University’s expectations that all will act in accordance with applicable laws, policies and standards
- Obligations as a state employee under the Connecticut State Code of Ethics.
Developed by the Office of University Compliance, training provides realistic scenarios and examples of how issues of ethics and compliance may arise in your work as a state employee. You can complete your training in one of two ways:
Attend a live virtual session.
Register for a Live Session on March 13, April 18, or May 15.
Estimated Time: 90 minutes
Location: Online via WebexRegistration is required.
Employees should register for live sessions as early as possible, because sessions will be limited.
If you register for a live Webex session, you do not need to complete the online training course.
Complete online training on your own schedule by May 31, 2024.
*Special payroll employees are not required to complete compliance training unless mandated by their Department Head. -
Apr
29
Closed during Finals Week All Day
Closed during Finals Week
Monday, April 29th, 2024
All Day
Innovation Zone Makerspace
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- Research ProjectsSTEAM Project (Recruitment complete) Since the advent of photography, the medium has been used as a scientific tool in understanding movement, time and body. There is evidence that as early as 1879, photographic images were used to study the symptoms and diagnosis of PD. STEAM Project brings together researchers across three colleges at the University […]
- Exercise Class for People with Parkinson’s Disease Celebrates 10 YearsCheck out UConn Today’s latest article on our Parkinson Disease Exercise Class 10-year celebration. Exercise Class for People with Parkinson’s Disease Celebrates 10 Years – UConn Today