Nick Leahy

About Dr. Leahy

• Education

  • Ph.D. Exercise Physiology, University of Central Florida

  • M.S. Kinesiology (Physical Activity Promotion), East Carolina University

  • B.A. Health Fitness Specialist with a minor in Business Administration, East Carolina University

• Research Interests

  • Physical activity, nutrition and sleep patterns in young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Affiliations

  • American College of Sports Medicine
  • American College of Sports Medicine Southeast Chapter

• Courses Taught

  • EXSC 211: Neuromuscular Assessment and Exercise Prescription
  • EXSC 235: Motor Skill Behavior

• Publications

  • Renziehausen, J., Rivera, P., Leahy, N., Fukuda, D. & Garcia, JM., The Feasibility of a Community-Based Judo Program and Cortisol Collection in Children with Autism. Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders.
  • Garcia J.M.*, Cathy B., Leahy N., Shurack R., Brazendale K., Lee E., Lawrence S., Feasibility and acceptability of a school-based nutrition and culinary program for adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 2022.
  • Garcia J.M.*, Cathey B.S., Garcia A.V., Shurack R., Brazendale K., Leahy N., Fukuda D., Lawrence S., The transition of a judo program from in-person to remote delivery during COVID-19 for youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, advance online publication. 2021.
  • Garcia J.M.*, Lawrence S., Leahy N., Brazendale K., Fukuda D., Brief Report: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health behaviors in adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Disability and Health. 2021.
  • Garcia J.M.*, Leahy N., Brazendale K., Quelly S., Lawrence S., A school-based Fitbit program to promote physical activity in youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A feasibility study. Disability and Health. 2021.
  • Garcia J.M.*, Leahy N.A., Brazendale K., Rice DJ., The Association between lifestyle behaviors and sleep in youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Disability and Health. 2020.
  • Brazendale K., Brazendale A., Garcia J.M., Leahy N., McDonald A.A., Kenney M., Weaver R.G., Beets M.W., Breaking Tradition: Increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary time of children with developmental disabilities. Disability and Health. 2020.
  • Garcia J.M.*, Rivera P., Renziehausen J., Leahy N., Fukuda D., Samuels J., Stout J., Brief report: preliminary efficacy of a judo program to promote participation in physical activity in youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 2020.