Becky Kyryliuk
Internship Coordinator | Senior Instructor of Exercise Science & Public Health
Silcox Physical Education & Health Center
Office 113
About Mrs. Kyryliuk
Learn More About Mrs. Kyryliuk!
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Education
- Ph.D.(c) Exercise Science (Health Aspects of Physical Activity), University of South Carolina
- M.P.H. Physical Activity, University of South Carolina
- B.S. Exercise Science (Health and Fitness Track) University of South Carolina Honors College
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Research Interests
- Improving opportunities for physical activity and healthy nutrition for youth populations.
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Courses Taught
- EXSC 201: Foundations in Exercise Science and Physical Education
- EXSC 322: Chronic and Communicable Diseases
- EXSC 340L: Exercise Physiology Lab
- HEAL 257: Principles of Nutrition
- HEAL 403: Public Health Internship
- HEAL 442: Healthy Aging
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Publications
- Kyryliuk, R., Baruth, M., and Wilcox, S. (2015). “Predictors of Weight Loss for African-American Women in Faith, Activity, and Nutrition (FAN) Study.” Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 12(5), 659-665.
- Beets, M.W., Tilley, F., Kyryliuk, R., Weaver, R.G., Moore, J.B., and Turner-McGrievy, G. (2014) “Children select unhealthy choices when given a choice among snack offerings.” Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 114(9), 1440-1446.