Kyle A Kercher

Biographic Data

ID9993845
NAMEKyle A Kercher
GIVEN NAMESKyle A
FAMILY NAMEKercher
SIGNATUREKERCHER K A
VERIFIEDNo
TOTAL WORKS6
TOTAL CITATIONS0
AUTHOR COUNT6
EDITOR COUNT0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2023
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2025
H-INDEX0

  • Enhancing listening skills among future public health professionals

    Open AccessKyle Kercher, Kyle A Kercher et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2025

    Background/objective: The purpose of this study was to promote active listening skills among college-students majoring in health professions. The primary objective of this pre-post educational intervention study was to examine how students' confidence in active listening skills changed during a 13-week wellness coaching training course. The secondary objective of the study was to examine how students' baseline active listening skill confidence wa…

  • A profile approach to physical activity levels

    Open AccessVanessa M Martinez Kercher, Damon Burton et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2024

    The results from this study support the important role of psychological factors such as motivation and reasons for exercise on behavioral outcomes (i.e., physical activity). For future research investigating adults PA- related behaviors, whether it be on adults starting a new exercise program or for PA maintenance, it may be beneficial to develop programs that encourage participants to reflect on the reasons they identify as important for exercis…

  • Human-centered participatory co-design with children and adults for a prototype lifestyle intervention and implementation strategy in a rural middle school

    Open AccessJanette M Watkins, Sarah J Greeven et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2024

    The prototype intervention and implementation strategies developed constitute a testable intervention aligned with Phase 1 of the ORBIT model. This testable prototype lays the groundwork for a collaborative campus-community partnership between the university and the local community, ensuring mutual benefits and sustainable impact

  • Evaluating the feasibility and acceptability of a co-designed physical activity intervention for rural middle schoolers

    Open AccessJanette M Watkins, Julia E Brunnemer et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2024

    This study pioneers a community-engaged model for physical activity intervention in under-resourced rural settings. Positive participant feedback, coupled with improvements in physical fitness and psychosocial factors, highlights the potential of the co-design approach. The findings offer valuable insights and a practical template for future community-based research, signaling the promising impact of such interventions on holistic well-being. Thi…

  • Multilevel needs assessment of physical activity, sport, psychological needs, and nutrition in rural children and adults

    Open AccessSarah J Greeven, Andrew M Medellin et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2023

    Introduction: Physical activity yields significant benefits, yet fewer than 1 in 4 youth meet federal guidelines. Children in rural areas from low socioeconomic (SES) backgrounds face unique physical activity contextual challenges. In line with Stage 0 with the NIH Stage Model for Behavioral Intervention Development, the objective of the present study was to conduct a community-engaged needs assessment survey with middle school children and adult…

  • Hoosier Sport

    Open AccessSarah J Greeven, Paola A Fernández Solá et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2023

    Introduction: Currently, only 1 in 4 children in the U.S. engage in the recommended amount of physical activity (PA) and disparities in PA participation increase as income inequities increase. Moreover, leading health organizations have identified rural health as a critical area of need for programming, research, and policy. Thus, there is a critical need for the development and testing of evidence-based PA interventions that have the potential t…