John Schuna Jr

John Schuna Jr, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology within the College of Health at Oregon State University. His research centers on physical activity assessment, epidemiology, and intervention strategies, with a focus on reducing sedentary behavior and improving health outcomes through wearable technologies and workplace activity modulation.

Dr. Schuna's academic interests include:

• Developing and evaluating physical activity assessment methods using wearable devices
• Designing light-intensity physical activity interventions for sedentary occupational environments
• Investigating the relationship between physical activity, energy expenditure, and health markers such as obesity

His recent media appearances highlight public health implications of moderate exercise, treadmill desks, standing desks, and walking intensity. While no recent publications are listed in the provided text, his research trends align with digital health, behavioral interventions, and preventive medicine.

Scientific awards:

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Dr. Schuna is currently not accepting PhD or MS students. He maintains active academic profiles on Google Scholar, Dimensions, and Semantic Scholar. His work may involve collaborations through the School of Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences, though specific labs or research teams are not mentioned.