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Laura Richardson is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Exercise Science at the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology. With extensive experience in healthcare, she specializes in working with patients diagnosed with immunological, metabolic, pulmonary, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, and orthopedic disorders through exercise as a therapeutic intervention. Dr. Richardson is particularly focused on metabolic patients, utilizing behavior modification strategies for lifelong weight management, including those who have undergone bariatric surgery. She is an advocate for the professionalization of clinical exercise physiology and has served as the elected President of the Clinical Exercise Physiology Association. Awarded a Fellowship by the American College of Sports Medicine, she is also a Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist and a member of various national committees that support the recognition of clinical exercise physiologists within the healthcare system. In April 2023, she was recognized with the Kinesiology Students' Excellence Teaching Award. Her research interests include exploring the subjectivity centered on obesity stigmatization, fat bias among fitness professionals, and raising awareness about weightism to improve physical activity adherence for individuals with chronic health conditions.
University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI
Oversees the Applied Exercise Science program, focusing on curriculum development and student success.
University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI
Teaches courses and conducts research in clinical exercise physiology and related fields.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science