Megan A. Rothermel

Megan A. Rothermel is a Professor of Practice/Lecturer II at Delaware State University (DSU). Her research focuses on weight management in college students, pedagogy, and the Exercise is Medicine on Campus (EIM-OC) initiative. She holds an EdD in Innovation and Leadership from Wilmington University, an MS in Applied Health Physiology, and a BS in Business Management & Exercise Science from Salisbury University.

Education:

• EdD, 2017: Innovation and Leadership, Wilmington University
• MS, 2011: Applied Health Physiology, Salisbury University
• BS, 2010: Business Management & Exercise Science, Salisbury University

Research Interests: Megan’s work explores weight loss/maintenance strategies for college students, innovative teaching methods in online and flipped classrooms, and the integration of exercise into campus health programs. She has contributed to the EIM-OC initiative, analyzing its effectiveness and expanding its evidence base.

Publications: Her research highlights the impact of EIM-OC programs and pedagogical tools like token economies. Recent work includes a scoping review of EIM-OC evidence (2022) and studies on student engagement in anatomy courses (2018).

Professional Memberships:

• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
• Exercise is Medicine (EIM)
• Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
• Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society