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Erin E. Centeio, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science within the College of Education at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. She also serves as a researcher at the Center on Disability Studies (CHDS) and is the program coordinator for Health and Physical Education. Prior to joining UH Mānoa, she was on the faculty at Wayne State University for six years.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Texas at Austin
- M.S. in Kinesiology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- B.S. in Kinesiology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Her research centers on culturally relevant physical activity interventions for youth, with a focus on integrating physical activity before, during, and after school to improve health, fitness, and psychosocial outcomes. She investigates how such programs impact childhood obesity, chronic disease risk, and academic performance. Her work spans both school and community settings, emphasizing equity, inclusion, and systemic transformation through Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs (CSPAP) and healthy school initiatives.
Although specific recent publications are not listed, her extensive scholarly output—over 60 peer-reviewed manuscripts and 7 book chapters—demonstrates consistent contributions to physical education pedagogy, youth health promotion, and curriculum development. Her research integrates technology and sociocultural perspectives to enhance engagement and effectiveness.
Scientific Awards and Recognitions:
- Research and scholarship awards from SHAPE America
- Research and scholarship awards from AERA
- Research and scholarship awards from AIESEP
Dr. Centeio has served as principal or co-investigator on over $10 million in grant-funded projects. She is actively involved in mentoring and professional service, having advised numerous graduate students and professionals. She has held leadership roles in national and state organizations, including past president of SHAPE America Western District and current CSPAP SIG Chair. She also contributes to local taskforces in Hawai‘i focused on youth obesity prevention and physical activity promotion, and has previously served on committees in Illinois and Michigan.
She leads community-engaged research teams that collaborate with schools, districts, and community organizations to implement sustainable, culturally responsive health and physical activity programs. Her lab or research group operates through partnerships with local stakeholders to support healthy school transformations and evidence-based practice in physical education.
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