College of Education and Human Development

School of Kinesiology

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Beth Lewis

  • Pronouns: she/her/hers

  • Professor; Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs, Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost

My research broadly focuses on examining the efficacy of behavioral interventions for increasing physical activity among sedentary adults.

    DEGREES
    • 2001-2003    Postdoctoral Fellow, Brown University (Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine)
    • 2000-2001    Predoctoral Intern, Brown University (Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine)
    • 1998-2001    PhD in Clinical Psychology, University of North Dakota
    • 1996-1998    MA in Psychology, University of North Dakota
    • 1992-1996    BA in Psychology, North Dakota State University
      BIOGRAPHY

      My research broadly focuses on examining the efficacy of behavioral interventions for increasing physical activity among sedentary adults. My work has included the examination of which mediating variables (e.g., social support, enjoyment of physical activity) are important for physical activity behavior change. I have also conducted randomized trials examining the effect of exercise on mental health (e.g., depression during pregnancy and postpartum). More recent research has examined interventions focusing on high intensity interval training (HIIT) and strength training for women. Please note that due to my full-time administrative appointment, I am not accepting new graduate students.

      • 2023-            Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs, University of Minnesota
      • 2017-            Professor, School of Kinesiology, UMN, Twin Cities
      • 2022-2023    Faculty Affairs Associate, UMN
      • 2017-2023    Director/Chair of the School of Kinesiology, UMN, Twin Cities
      • 2016-2017    Director of Undergraduate Studies, School of Kinesiology, UMN, Twin Cities
      • 2011-2017    Associate Professor, School of Kinesiology, UMN, Twin Cities
      • 2007-2011    Assistant Professor, School of Kinesiology, UMN, Twin Cities
      • 2004-2007    Research Investigator, HealthPartners Research Foundation
      • 2003-2004    Assistant Professor, Brown Medical School
        PUBLICATIONS

        List of Peer-Reviewed Publications

        — Selected Grants

        Principal Investigator
        UMN Grant-in-Aid
        Preliminary Efficacy of a Strength Training Intervention on Exercise Adherence and Weight among Pre-Menopausal Women, 2022-2024
        $33,351 direct costs

        Principal Investigator
        Apple®
        Assessing Physical Activity and Strength Training via Apple Watches, 2022-2024
        $10,000 direct costs

        Principal Investigator 
        U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HRSA)
        Exercise Intervention for Preventing Perinatal Depression among Low Income Women (R40 MC29454), 2016-2020 
        $592,044 direct costs

        Principal Investigator 
        National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Mental Health)
        Effect of Exercise and Wellness Interventions on Preventing Postpartum Depression (R01 MH096748), 2012-2017
        $1,026,826 direct costs

        Principal Investigator
        National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Mental Health)
        Efficacy of an Exercise Intervention for the Prevention of PostPartum Depression, (R21 MH073820), 2009-2012 
        $275,000 direct costs

        Principal Investigator
        National Institutes of Health (National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute)
        Examining Psychosocial Mediators of Exercise Behavior (R01 HL72947), 2004-2008
        $675,000 direct costs
         

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