Sarah P. Shultz, Ph.D.

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Dean, School of Health Sciences

Education

Graduate Certificate, Executive Leadership Program, Albers Business School, Seattle University, Seattle, WA, 2023

Ph.D., Kinesiology, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, 2008

M.Ed., Kinesiology with emphasis in Athletic Training, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, 2005

B.A., Exercise and Sports Science with specialization in Athletic Training, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, 2003

About Sarah

Sarah P. Shultz, Ph.D., serves as Dean of the School of Health Sciences at the University of New Haven. A scholar, educator, and academic leader, Dr. Shultz has held leadership positions across a range of higher education institutions in the United States and New Zealand, including roles as dean, associate dean, and department chair.

Her work has focused on advancing student success, strengthening academic programs, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and building meaningful partnerships between universities and the communities they serve. Trained as a biomechanist, Dr. Shultz's research has explored musculoskeletal health, physical activity, obesity, and community-based approaches to health and wellness.

As Dean, Dr. Shultz is committed to preparing students to lead, innovate, and improve health outcomes in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.

Recent References

  1. Shultz S, Heintz Walters B (Eds). (2026). A Reference Guide for Teaching Kinesiology Through Problem-based Learning: Case Studies and Insights. Leeds, England: Emerald Publishing Ltd.
  2. Berridge JL, Austin A, Clifford SN, Shultz SP (2026). Exploration of body self-Image and associated body composition supplement behaviors in college students. Nutrients 18(1): 7.
  3. Buck AN, Gross, DC, Kim J, Rauff EL, Dinallo JM, Abbate LM, Schwartz TA, Beresic NJ, Newman CB, Shultz SP (2025). BMI-Specific Nutritional Education Priorities for Weight Management in Osteoarthritis. Nutrients 17(3): 2056.
  4. Shultz SP, Kung SM, Atack AC, Buck AN, Mahaffey R (2024). The impact of pediatric obesity on biomechanical differences across the gait cycle at three walking speeds. Clinical Biomechanics 114: 106236.
  5. Wong AK, Asatiani K, Chávez-Manzanera E, Elmer DJ, Heymsfield SB, Hong S, Ilesanmi-Oyelere L, Kagawa M, Klobucar S, Obeid OA, Plotnikoff RC, Sardinha LB, Sloughter JM, Silva AM, Shultz SP (2024). Differences in segmental fat accumulation patterns by sex and ethnicity: An international approach. Clinical Obesity 14(3):e12637.
  6. Buck AN, Vincent HK, Newman CB, Batsis JA, Abbate LM, Huffman KF, Bodley J, Vos N, Callahan LF, Shultz SP (2023). Evidence-based dietary practices to improve osteoarthritis symptoms: an umbrella review. Nutrients 15(13):3050.
  7. Fricke A, Rauff E, Fink PW, Lark S, Rowlands DR, Shultz SP (2023). Perceptions of a 12-week mini trampoline exercise intervention for postmenopausal women. Journal of Sport and Exercise Science 7(1): 53-59.
  8. Shultz SP, Buck AN (2023). Let’s Go! The impact of mobile laboratory technology on STEM accessibility during National Biomechanics Day. Journal of Biomechanics 148: 111463.

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