As an instructor in a master’s program in ABA, one of the most common questions that I am asked is, “What else can I do with a master’s in ABA?” This post is for those individuals who are looking to apply behavior analytic principles within the area of health, sport, fitness, or wellness in general. It will discuss what you need, what can be helpful, […]
HSF SIG at WIBA 2026
By: Dr. Charissa Knihtila I just spent a few days at the Women in Behavior Analysis conference in Chicago and my first time in person at WIBA did not disappoint! I was able to meet a few of my fellow Health, Sport, and Fitness SIG board members, potentially recruit a few more HSF-SIG members, and attend some great talks and events during the conference. There […]
A Path from Behavior Analysis to Health and Wellness Practice
Getting Started in FitnessPicture it, 2017-ish. I had been in and out of fitness my whole life. Step aerobics in the 1990s. Gym memberships. I had just tested for my second-degree black belt in Tang Soo Do. I was warming up in the dojang when someone asked me, “Did I hear you were a personal trainer?” Well, no, but it was something I always wanted […]
Practitioner Spotlight: Nick Green
My Name is Nick Green, and I apply the science of human behavior to health and fitness behavior change. How did I get here? Well, it’s been a long journey. Let’s go for a ride. Learning about ABA Back in 2009, before the applied behavior analysis industry evolved into what it is today, I found myself working with children and young adults in a private […]
2026 HSF SIG Small Research Grant
The application deadline is 11:59 pm EST on March 16, 2026. The purpose of this grant is to support experimental research that demonstrates the application of behavior analysis to address human behavior in the areas of health, sport, or fitness. Additional goals of this program are to disseminate behavior analytic research and practice and to expand research opportunities for students of behavior analysis. All grants will […]
2025 HSF SIG Small Research Grant Recipients
The primary purpose of the HSF SIG Small Research Grant is to support experimental research that demonstrates the application of behavior analysis to address human behavior in the areas of health, sport, or fitness. Additional goals of this program are to disseminate behavior analytic research and practice and to expand research opportunities for students of behavior analysis. We are excited to announce the recipients of […]
2025 ABAI Washington DC – Health, Sport, & Fitness Related Events
The 2025 ABAI Convention in Washington DC will kick off with pre-convention workshops on Thursday, May 22 and Friday, May 23. The regular convention program will begin on Saturday, May 24 and run through Monday, May 26. As you plan your schedule, check out these health, sport and fitness related events: HSF SIG Sponsored Events Saturday, May 24, 2025 Monday, May 26, 2025 Noteworthy HSF […]
2025 HSF SIG Small Research Grant
The application deadline is 11:59 pm EST on February 10, 2025. The purpose of this grant is to support experimental research that demonstrates the application of behavior analysis to address human behavior in the areas of health, sport, or fitness. Additional goals of this program are to disseminate behavior analytic research and practice and to expand research opportunities for students of behavior analysis. All grants will […]
2024 ABAI Philadelphia – Health, Sport, & Fitness Related Events
The 2024 ABAI Convention in Philadelphia will kick off with pre-convention workshops on Thursday, May 23 and Friday, May 24. The regular convention program will begin on Saturday, May 25 and run through Monday, May 27. As you plan your schedule, check out these health, sport and fitness related events: HSF SIG Sponsored Events Saturday, May 25, 2024 Sunday, May 26, 2024 Noteworthy HSF SIG […]
2024 HSF SIG Small Research Grant Recipients
The primary purpose of the HSF SIG Small Research Grant is to support experimental research that demonstrates the application of behavior analysis to address human behavior in the areas of health, sport, or fitness. Additional goals of this program are to disseminate behavior analytic research and practice and to expand research opportunities for students of behavior analysis. We are excited to announce the recipients of […]
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