Anne Cox

Anne Cox is a Professor of Kinesiology at Washington State University (WSU), affiliated with the College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences. She holds membership in the Prevention Science Graduate Faculty and actively promotes mindfulness initiatives on campus. Her research focuses on physical activity determinants, body image, and the role of mindfulness in exercise motivation. She teaches sport and exercise psychology courses and has expertise in yoga’s impact on body image and physical activity behavior.

Cox earned her Ph.D. in Kinesiology (Sport and Exercise Psychology) from Purdue University (2006), M.Ed. from the University of Virginia (2000), and B.A. in Psychology from Winthrop University (1998). Her work integrates motivational processes with embodiment research, emphasizing positive physical activity experiences through yoga and mindfulness-based interventions.

Her research trends highlight interdisciplinary approaches to understanding body image, mindfulness, and physical activity. Key themes include yoga’s role in fostering positive embodiment, mindfulness-enhanced exercise adherence, and latent profile analyses of health behaviors. She collaborates across domains like nutrition, developmental psychology, and public health.

Cox leads the Psychology of Physical Activity Lab, emphasizing translational research to improve health outcomes. Her work has informed yoga-based curricula for youth and explored pandemic-era health behavior shifts. Though no specific grants or advising records are noted, her contributions span academic and community wellness initiatives.