Kelley Strohacker

Kelley Strohacker is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She holds a PhD in Kinesiology from the University of Houston and a BS in Exercise Specialist from Bowling Green State University. Her research focuses on designing adaptive exercise models, leveraging ecological momentary assessment, and understanding psychological determinants of physical activity. Dr. Strohacker teaches courses including Fitness Testing, Behavioral Intervention Development, and Exercise Psychology.

Her work emphasizes translating research into practical strategies for exercise adherence and behavior change. Key areas include wearable device applications, readiness-to-exercise metrics, and interventions for post-sport athletes. She has published extensively on periodization models, affective responses to exercise, and the use of quantitative methods like P-technique factor analysis.

Dr. Strohacker’s lab collaborates on interdisciplinary projects involving biomechanics, digital health technologies, and qualitative studies on athlete transitions. She advises numerous graduate students and has secured grants supporting behavioral interventions and measurement innovation. Her contributions bridge exercise science with public health, emphasizing real-world applicability of research findings.