Dr. Panteleimon Ekkekakis

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Biography

Panteleimon ('Paddy') Ekkekakis is a professor and chair of the Department of Kinesiology at Michigan State University. His research focuses on the interplay of pleasure and displeasure responses during exercise, exploring the psychobiological mechanisms that underpin these responses and their implications for exercise behavior. Ekkekakis's work seeks to understand how emotional responses to exercise contribute to physical activity levels and adherence, providing insights that can guide effective interventions for promoting exercise among diverse populations. With a strong academic background in exercise psychology, he has contributed significantly to the field through both research and teaching.

Research Interests

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology