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Welcome to the Exercise Psychology Laboratory (EPL) page! The EPL is in the Department of Departments of Physical Therapy, Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences at the Northeastern University, is directed by Dr. Neha Gothe and focuses on the study of determinants and consequences of physical activity behavior across the lifespan. Research conducted in the EPL involve older and middle-aged adults, college students, and youth. The primary outcomes of interest in our work are physical activity, psychological health, physical function, and quality of life.

10/07/2025

We are excited to have Dr. O'Neil join the Exercise Psychology Lab at Northeastern as a Postdoctoral Research Associate!

Dr. O'Neil is an interdisciplinary scientist who conducts developmentally informed exercise and sport psychology research. He is specifically interested in the motivational processes regulating physical activity, and the role of physical activity in shaping psychological and social well-being.

Learn more about Dr. O'Neil and the rest of the EPL team here: https://eprl.sites.northeastern.edu/our-team/.

08/27/2025

🧘‍ The Exercise Psychology Lab in the Department of Human Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences is recruiting adults affiliated with Northeastern University (students, faculty, staff, or alumni) for The Mind-Body Project — a research study focused on mindful eating and yoga.

This 8-week program is designed for adults (18 years or older) who may be experiencing challenges related to stress, eating habits, or weight. Participants will attend weekly mindful eating workshops and be encouraged to attend on-campus yoga classes. Researchers are exploring if these programs are useful and enjoyable for participants and how these practices can support overall well-being and body composition.

✨ Free nutrition counseling and yoga classes
✨ DXA body composition scans
✨ A chance to contribute to cutting-edge research in mind-body health

Space is limited! For more information and to complete a brief eligibility survey, click https://collaborate.tuftsctsi.org/redcap/surveys/?s=RMME8HRWCCAY4MJC or scan the QR code on the flyer below.

06/26/2025

Congratulations to Shayna for completing her co-op with EPL 🥳 We are so proud of all the work she had done the past six months, contributing to many of our research projects. We are excited to see what the future holds for Shayna!

04/14/2025

Congratulations to EPL undergraduate assistants, Shayna and Julia, for recently presenting their research at RISE 2025, Northeastern’s showcase to celebrate research and creative projects being undertaken by undergraduate and graduate students at Northeastern!

04/09/2025

The Exercise Psychology Lab has moved to Northeastern University! We will share more updates in the coming weeks. For now, check out our new lab website: https://eprl.sites.northeastern.edu

05/15/2023

EPL celebrated two more graduates this weekend!

Revati N Malani and Sarah Philip received their Masters degrees in Kinesiology this Spring. Their theses were titled:

The Acute Effects of Yoga and High Intensity Interval Training on Cognition - by Revati Malani

The Effect of Physical Activity on Episodic Memory for those at Risk of Alzheimer's Disease: A Scoping Review - by Sarah Philip

Congratulations Revati and Sarah!

05/13/2023

The EPL is proud to present our newest graduate, Dr. Emily Erlenbach!

Emily Erlenbach joined the EPL in 2018 and received her Masters enroute to her PhD this year. Her doctoral dissertation was titled 'One Step at a Time: Testing the Feasibility and Efficacy of a Novel Social Cognitive Theory-Based Intervention to Reduce Sedentary Behavior and Promote Physical Activity among Working Adults'

At today's doctoral graduation ceremony held by The Graduate College at Illinois Emily was hooded by Dr. Gothe - a symbolic gesture that represents the culmination of scholarly and personal achievement and marks the transition from learner to a scholar in one’s field. Today's celebration was for all Illinois graduates who have earned the highest degree, the doctorate, along with their faculty mentors.

Congratulations Dr. Erlenbach!

College of Applied Health Sciences at Illinois Department of Kinesiology & Community Health at Illinois

04/27/2023

Another round of our outstanding undergraduate research assistants-Jessica, Ishaan, Norb, and Rahil (pictured from left to right) representing the EPL at the UIUC Undergraduate Research Symposim.
We are so proud of you all! 🤩

04/25/2023

Kicking off undergraduate research week for the EPL are our representatives Rahil and Jessica! Rahil and Jessica are presenting at the inaugural Cancer Center of Illinois Undergraduate Research Symposium! 🥳
Stop by anytime between now and 5pm to support! (Beckman Institute room 5602)

11/17/2022

Yesterday was our Undergraduate Research Assistant (URA) Brunch in the EPL! Thank you to our undergrads who were able to make it out to the brunch and for all the important work you do for the lab - we wouldn't be the EPL without our URAS! ☺️

11/09/2022

Graduate Students Emily and Revati presenting at The Gerontological Society of America's 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting in Indianapolis!

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