Amanda Perkins-Ball

WEBSITE(S)| https://kinesiology.rice.edu/

SURF Mentoring

Potential projects/topics: Types of potential projects include: exercise adherence measurement in clinical research studies, culturally-tailored exercise adherence strategies for underrepresented populations, diversity in sport and exercise psychology curricula and training, student-athlete academic and athletic identities.

Potential skills gained: Literature search and review, hypothesis creation, qualitative data analysis, survey research methods, quantitative data analysis, data interpretation

Required qualifications: N/A

Direct mentor: Faculty/P.I.


Student Project Titles List

Relationship Between Physical Activity Behavior and Self-Perception Among Fifth Graders

Black Athletes at Rice Engaging with Stereotype Threat


Honors & Awards

Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor 2021

Research Areas

Applied exercise psychology, cultural influences on psychosocial outcomes insport and physical activity, special populations (underserved youth, older adults, ethnic minorities), biopsychosocial determinants of exercise and health, and performing arts psychology