Becky Kyryliuk

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Internship Coordinator & Instructor of Exercise Science & Public Health

Education

• Ph.D. in Exercise Science (Health Aspects of Physical Activity), University of South Carolina
• M.P.H. in Physical Activity, University of South Carolina
• B.S. in Exercise Science (Health and Fitness Track), University of South Carolina Honors College

Research Interests

Improving opportunities for physical activity and healthy nutrition for youth populations.

Courses Taught

• EXSC 201: Foundations in Exercise Science and Physical Education
• EXSC 322: Chronic and Communicable Diseases
• EXSC 340L: Exercise Physiology Lab
• EXSC 402: Internship in Exercise Science
• HEAL 257: Principles of Nutrition
• HEAL 403: Public Health Internship
• HEAL 442: Healthy Aging

Selected Publications

• Kyryliuk, R., Baruth, M., & 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., & 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.