Laura Kabiri headshot

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

Mentored presenters may have participated in these courses

KINE 495

Student Project Titles List

Health-Related Physical Fitness in Homeschool versus Public School Adolescents

The Effects of a College-Mentored Physical Activity Program for Elementary Students

No Difference in Stress Level Based on Physical Activity During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Parents of School-Aged Children

Changes in Food Security and Fruit/Vegetable Intake over the COVID-19 Pandemic

Vigorous Physical Activity Levels and Gratitude Among Private 4-Year University Students

Research Areas

Laura's research focuses on health and wellness, particularly in the pediatric population. She has a specific expertise in physical activity, body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness, and motor skill development. Dr. Kabiri has also conducted two separate studies examining differences in health and wellness between homeschool and public-school children and adolescents. She has presented her research at local, state, and national levels as well as in numerous peer-reviewed journals and has a passion for mentoring undergraduate researchers.