Sara J Kovacs
Biography
Dr. Sara J. Kovacs is an associate professor of instruction in the Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences in the undergraduate exercise and sport science program. She received her bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Slippery Rock University and her master’s degree and PhD in exercise physiology from the University of Pittsburgh. Her dissertation was entitled “Factors Associated with Physical Activity in Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery.” Dr. Kovacs’s research interests include the important role that physical activity engagement plays in weight management, and identifying the best strategies for improving physical activity participation.
Education
- PhD, Exercise Physiology, University of Pittsburgh
- MS, Health, Physical Activity, and Chronic Disease, University of Pittsburgh
- BS, Exercise Science, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Courses Taught
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Number |
Name |
Level |
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KINS 1018 |
Fitness for Life |
Undergraduate |
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KINS 1203 |
Introduction to Exercise and Sport Science |
Undergraduate |
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KINS 3501 |
Research Methods in Kinesiology |
Undergraduate |
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KINS 4242 |
Exercise, Nutrition and Behavior |
Undergraduate |
Selected Publications
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Folk, A.L., Garcia, C.A., Whitney, S.H., & Kovacs, S.J. (2022). Relationship Between Strength and Conditioning Assessments and Rowing Performance in Female Collegiate Athletes. J Strength Cond Res, 36(6), pp. 1618-1621. United States. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000003698
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Kovacs, S.J., Courcoulas, A.P., Rogers, R.J., Davis, K.K., & Jakicic, J.M. (2020). Psychosocial factors associated with physical activity in patients who have undergone bariatric surgery. Surg Obes Relat Dis, 16(12), pp. 1994-2005. United States. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2020.07.031
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Kovacs, S.J. & Folk, A.L. (2020). Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, And Social Media Use In College Students. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 52(7S), pp. 113-114. doi: 10.1249/01.mss.0000671292.14594.c2
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Rogers, R.J., Kovacs, S.J., Collins, K.A., & Jakicic, J.M. (2019). Change in Visceral Adiposity with a 12-Month Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention with Varying Doses of Physical Activity: The Heart Health Study. MEDICINE and SCIENCE in SPORTS and EXERCISE, 51(6), pp. 796-796. doi: 10.1249/01.mss.0000562877.43984.b5
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Kovacs, S.J., Courcoulas, A.P., Rogers, R.J., Davis, K.K., & Jakicic, J.M. (2018). Social Support is Associated with Change in Physical Activity Following Bariatric Surgery. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 50(5S), p. 68. doi: 10.1249/01.mss.0000535305.38902.6f
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Collins, K.A., Kovacs, S.J., Raybuck, S.D., Collins, A.M., Marcin, M.L., Carne-Clark, A.L., Harris, A.M., Foster, G.D., Wojtanowski, A., Jakicic, J.M., & Rogers, R.J. (2018). Changes In 6-Minute Walk Performance Is Associated With Weight Loss Following A 6-Month Weight Loss Program. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 50(5S), pp. 465-466. doi: 10.1249/01.mss.0000536611.64917.ad