Samantha Moss

Samantha Moss is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation at the University of North Texas. Her research focuses on physical activity, mental health, and health disparities related to obesity and gender differences.

• Physical activity and depressive symptoms in young adults
• Childhood obesity effects on motor/cognitive development
• Gender disparities in health behaviors

Recent publications analyze:

• 2024 study on physical activity and depression in college students
• 2023 research on motor skills disparities in children
• 2022 systematic review of home-based fitness interventions