Zakary Patrick
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
Education
- Ph.D. in Health & Kinesiology - Exercise Science, University of Mississippi
- M.S. in Applied Exercise Science, Mississippi College
- B.S. in Exercise Science, Walsh University
Research Interests
My cognitive neuroscience research interests are investigating the effects of acute and chronic exercise on cognitive function, namely through the mechanism of attention and management of cognitive load. My exercise psychology research interests lie in the effects of physical activity on social, mental, and physical well-being, and further explorations of the efficacy of physical activity behavior change programs to build a healthier, happier, more fulfilled community.
Affiliations
- American College of Sports Medicine
- Southeast Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine
- Psychonomics Society
- American Psychological Association
Honors & Awards
- Nominee, Johnny W. Lott Graduate Instructor Award, University of Mississippi, 2024-2025
- Recipient, Graduate Research Award, University of Mississippi, 2024-2025
- UMMC-GTEC Smith Scholar Research Fellow
Courses Taught
- EXSC 235: Motor Skill Behavior
- EXSC 355: Exercise Psychology
Selected Publications
- Patrick, Z., Jung, M., McMorris, T., & Loprinzi, P.D. (2025), "" Psychological research, 89(3), 91.
- Jung, M., Kim, H., Patrick, Z., & Lee, S. (2025), "" Journal of aging and health, 8982643251319089. Advance online publication.
- Loprinzi, P., Fuglaar, L., Mangold, R., Petty, S., Jung, M., Day, L. B., Patrick, Z., Erickson, K. I., & Kelemen, W.L. (2024), "" Memory & cognition, 10.3758/s13421-024-01660-2. Advance online publication.