Joann Richardson

Academic Profile

Academic Background: Ph.D. in Health and Human Performance, University of Florida; M.S. in Exercise Science, University of Massachusetts; B.S. in Physical Education, Howard University.

Research Interests: Physical activity, health promotion, and community-based interventions.

Appointments: Professor of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, Virginia Commonwealth University.

Publications:

• Articles in American Journal of Public Health and Journal of Physical Activity and Health.
• Co-author, Community Health Interventions (Human Kinetics, 2019).

Additional Contributions: Leader of VCU’s community fitness programs.