Pontifex Matthew

Matthew Pontifex

Professor

Department of Kinesiology, College of Education

126E IM Circle

Area of Expertise

Educational Psychology and Educational TechnologyKinesiology

Biography

Matthew Pontifex's primary research interest is in the area of developmental neurocognitive kinesiology, examining the relation between health-oriented behaviors and higher-order cognitive function during preadolescence; and the application of these health-oriented behaviors as a means for improving cognitive health, academic performance and overall effective functioning during maturation. To date, his examination of these relationships has utilized both behavioral and neuroelectric measures to

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Education

Ph.D., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign