Faculty & Staff
Scott Crouter, PhD, FACSM
- Assistant Professor Interim Director, GoKids Boston, Exercise and Health Sciences
- Telephone: 617-287-7509
- Email: Scott.Crouter@umb.edu
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100 Morrissey Blvd. Office Location: S-301-67
Areas of Expertise
Measurement of Physical Activity and Energy Expenditure, Accelerometers and Pedometers
Degrees
PhD, The University of Tennessee Knoxville (Exercise Physiology)
MS, University of Wisconsin La Crosse (Cardiac Rehabilitation/Adult Fitness)
BS, Linfield College (Exercise Science)
Post-Doctoral Associate, Cornell University
Professional Publications & Contributions
Additional Information
Profile
Dr. Crouter’s research interests are in the area of measuring physical activity and energy expenditure in adults and children using devices such as accelerometers, pedometers and heart rate monitors. Much of his work has been focused on improving how accelerometers are used to estimate energy expenditure in free-living adults and he has developed novel techniques for estimating energy expenditure with accelerometers.
Teaching Expertise
Physical Activity/Fitness Assessment, Exercise Physiology and Research Methods
