Specialization

• Gerontology

Research Interests

• Exercise Motivation Factors Across the Lifespan
• Balance and Aging
• Adolescent Alcohol Use

Education

• 1989 University of Louisiana, Monroe, LA, M.Ed. Post Baccalaureate Certification in Gerontology
• 1988 University of Louisiana, Monroe, LA, M.Ed. Exercise Science
• 1986 Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA, B.S. Business Administration

Recent  Appointments

• Med Camps of Louisiana, Inc., West Monroe, LA, Executive Director, 1998- 2001
• University of Louisiana, Monroe, LA, Instructor and Director Senior Adult Exercise Program, Department of Health and Human Performance 1989 – 1997.

Selected Honors

• Outstanding Service Award, Department of Health and Exercise Sciences, Louisiana Tech University, 2008.
• Named Director of the Adult Fitness Program, Department of Health and Exercise Sciences, Louisiana Tech University, 2006.
• Outstanding Service Award, Department of Health and Exercise Sciences, Louisiana Tech University, 2004.

Selected Publications

• “Thirty Years Fit: The Keys to Success”. Rhonda Boyd and C. Smiley Reeves. 2008 American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention & Exposition. Fort Worth, TX (April 2008).
• “Balance Improvement in Older Adults Using Stability Steppers.” Rhonda Boyd and C. Smiley Reeves. Louisiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. Baton Rouge, LA (November 2007).
• “Exercise Motivation Across the Female Lifespan”. Boyd, R., Crommett, A.; LSUS 5th Annual National Girl’s and Women’s Sports Conference, (February 2007).
• “Effects on Hand Grip Strength After Use of Webbed Lycra Water Gloves in Adult Aquatics Class”. Boyd, R., Crosby, A., O’Connor, J., Reeves, C.; Poster Presentation at LSUS 5th Annual National Girl’s and Women’s Sports Conference, (February 2007).
• “Core Training for Balance in Senior Adults: Effectiveness of Stability Trainers with a Special Population”. Boyd, R., Piscotta, C., Reeves, C.; LSUS 5th Annual National Girl’s and Women’s Sports Conference, (February 2007).