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Melissa Bopp

Melissa Bopp
Melissa Bopp
Professor of Kinesiology
Associate Head, Kinesiology
Summary Statement

Melissa Bopp’s area of research is understanding and promoting physical activity in diverse populations and settings.

Department
  • Kinesiology - KINES
  • Undergraduate Programs
  • Undergraduate Professor-in-Charge
  • Administration
  • Graduate Faculty
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Education
  • Ph.D., 2005, Department of Exercise Science, University of South Carolina
  • M.S., 2000, Cardiac Rehabilitation and Exercise Science, East Stroudsburg University
  • B.S., 1999, Kinesiology, University of New Brunswick
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Phone
814-863-3467
Email
Office Address
268R Recreation Building
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 16802
Fax
814-865-1275
Affiliations

Center for Fitness and Wellness 

Exercise is Medicine on Campus

Specializations
  • Community-based influences on physical activity
  • Health disparities
  • Public health approaches to physical activity promotion
Grants and Research Projects

Dr. Melissa Bopp's research interests focus on exploring alternative strategies for partnering with community organizations for promoting physical activity in diverse populations.

Physical Activity and Public Health Laboratory

Publications

Penn State Research Database (Pure)