Rachael Nelson

Rachael Nelson is a Professor of Exercise Science at Central Michigan University's College of Health Professions. Her research focuses on exercise promotion, chronic disease prevention (particularly type 2 diabetes), and women's health.

• PhD in Kinesiology, University of Michigan (2013)
• MS in Exercise Physiology, Eastern Michigan University (2007)
• BS in Psychology, Eastern Michigan University (2004)

Research interests span diabetes prevention, cardiovascular rehabilitation, and women's health, with recent work examining heart failure rehabilitation barriers, mask impacts on exercise testing, and pregnancy-related fitness practices.

2019-2023 publications show trends in wearable activity monitoring, cardiac rehabilitation protocols, and metabolic syndrome interventions.

• CMU Excellence in Teaching Award (2024)
• Student Choice Award (2016)
• Charles M Tipton National Student Research Award (2013)
• Kinesiology Excellence in Teaching Award (2011-2012)

Teaches graduate/undergraduate courses including Health-related Components of Fitness, Obesity Implications, and Stress Test Administration. Active in professional organizations like the American College of Sports Medicine.