Ann Swartz

Dr. Ann Swartz is a tenured Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Her research program investigates the health impacts of physical activity and sedentary behavior across diverse populations including aging adults, schoolchildren, and individuals with chronic conditions.

• PhD in Exercise Physiology (University of Tennessee)
• MS in Exercise Science (Ball State University)
• BS in Kinesiology (University of Wisconsin-Madison)

Her research focuses on:

• Linking physical activity patterns to metabolic and cardiometabolic health
• Developing novel assessment methodologies for activity monitoring
• Designing interventions to reduce sedentary behavior
• Examining mobility limitations in aging and disabled populations

Recent publications emphasize wearable technology validation, sedentary behavior interventions, and functional assessment in aging adults. She has received multiple research awards including the European Journal of Sport Sciences Best Paper Award and has been recognized for her methodological contributions to activity measurement.

• KIN 330: Exercise Physiology
• KIN 530: Physiology of Performance
• KIN 531: Clinical Exercise Physiology
• KIN 532: Electrocardiography Interpretation
• KIN 930: Seminar in Exercise Physiology