Cathy Lirgg Source Confirmed

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Researcher

University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

faculty

18 h-index 61 pubs 1,322 cited

Research Areas

Child and Adolescent Health Physical Activity and Health Behavioral and Psychological Studies Health Sciences Research and Education Teacher Education and Leadership Studies Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods

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OverviewAI-generated summary

Cathy Lirgg investigates the impact of physical activity and sensory stimulation on elementary students' cognitive functions and behavior. Her recent publications include a study on the effect of a skating unit on fitness in fifth graders and research examining the effect of sensory stimulation in physical activity on memory, reading, and classroom behavior in elementary students. Lirgg also studies the psychological well-being of coaches, with a publication on stress among NCAA Division II Head Coaches. Her work has resulted in 61 publications with 1,322 citations and an h-index of 18, indicating a sustained and recognized contribution to her fields of study.

Metrics

  • h-index: 18
  • Publications: 61
  • Citations: 1,322

Selected Publications

  • Effect of Sensory Stimulation in Physical Activity on Memory, Reading, and Classroom Behavior in Elementary Students (2024) DOI
  • Stress among NCAA Division II Head Coaches (2023) DOI
  • Effect of a Skating Unit on Fitness in Fifth-Grade Students (2021) DOI

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