Erin K. Howie Hickey, Ph.D
Dr. Erin K Howie Hickey is an associate professor in the Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation in the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas. She is an adjunct research fellow in the School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science at Curtin University in Western Australia. She earned her Ph.D. in Exercise Science from the University of South Carolina (2013) and her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiological Science from the University of Maryland (2008).
Her research focuses on children’s physical activity, particularly the effects of physical activity on educational outcomes. In addition to implementing diverse interventions to increase physical activity, she measures complex patterns of activity including sleep and sedentary behaviors. The ultimate goal of her research is to promote positive physical activity behaviors to enhance physical and mental health across the lifespan.
Dr. Howie Hickey is the faculty advisor for the Exercise is Medicine initiative at the University of Arkansas since fall 2018. Her favorite physical activity is running or anything outdoors.
Current Graduate Students
Hi! My name is Kristin Garner, and I am from Bryant, Arkansas. I am a graduate student at the University of Arkansas studying for a master’s degree in exercise science. I am also a graduate assistant researching the effects of physical activity on adolescent health, as well as strategies to implement exercise into university healthcare systems and promote more physically active lifestyles. I believe that exercise should be a normal part of everyday life, and I am passionate about sharing with others how they can improve their health in many ways through exercise. This will be my first year working with Exercise is Medicine, and I am excited to be a part of the organization. My favorite ways to be active are going for walks and weightlifting!
Previous Students
Hi I’m Bryce Daniels, from Greenbrier, Arkansas. My role is a principle investigator for Exercise is Medicine. I am a PhD candidate at the University of Arkansas studying health, sport, and exercise science. I have been working with the University of Arkansas’s Exercise is Medicine initiative since its commencement in August of 2018. I believe in the positive effects of exercise on both physical and mental health in all sorts of populations. I am currently researching how to implement exercise into healthcare systems, specifically university healthcare, to promote healthier environments.
Undergraduate Research Team
Hello, my name is Max Brigance. I am a sophomore majoring in exercise science on the pre-med track. I’m from Pocahontas, a small town in NEA, where my family owns the local gym. Thanks to this, I got the privilege of growing up seeing the benefits that exercise has to offer. I’m specifically interested in working with children to see how exercise affects them. My favorite forms of exercise are weightlifting and playing sports!
Want to Be Part of This Awesome Team?
The Exercise is Medicine research group is looking for motivated students to join our research team at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral level. Please contact us with a brief statement of interest and a copy of your resume for more information.
