Jacob Havenar, Ph.D., M.C., is an adjunct faculty member in
the Exercise & Sport Science Department at the University of
San Francisco. He currently teaches Exercise Physiology and
Exercise Program Design. Dr. Havenar's research focuses on
the relationship between intrinsic motivation and physical activity
adherence and the interaction between intervention modality and
sustainable health behavior change. His current research objectives
include the examination of baseline psychosocial predictors of long
term weight loss and the impact of weight training on
self-determined motives and exercise adherence. He is a member of
the American College of Sports Medicine and The National Strength
and Conditioning Association. Dr. Havenar is an American College of
Sports Medicine certified Health Fitness Specialist.
