Faculty Profile for Dr. Jennifer N Ahrens
Dr. Jennifer N Ahrens
Clinical Professor — Dept of Health & Human Performance
Program Faculty — Dept of Health & Human Performance
JOW A172
phone: (512) 245-2908
Selected Scholarly/Creative Work
- Perez, K., Biedieger-Friedman, L., Hamilton, M., & Ahrens, J. (2019). Fine motor development through mealtimes in Head Start classrooms. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 51(7).
- Hamilton, M., & Ahrens, J. N. (2018). Jack be Nimble and Jack be Quick: Increasing movement competence in early childhood care settings.
- Ahrens, J. (2010). Chapter on Aerobic Exercise. In M. R. Lochbaum & D. Rainey (Eds.), Physical activity for today’s college student. Indianapolis, IN: McGraw-Hill Leaning Solutions.
- Ahrens, J., Miller, S., & LaBuhn, R. (2008). What makes a successful school district? Principal Matters: Excellence through Exchange, 76, 26–28.
- Ahrens, J., Crixell, S., Lloyd, L., & Walker, J. (2007). The physiological effects of caffeine in women during treadmill walking. Journal of Strengthening and Conditioning Research, 21(1), 164–168.
Selected Awards
- Award / Honor Recipient: Medal of Valor, President's Office. 2024
- Award / Honor Recipient: Service-Learning Faculty Fellowship. 2020 - 2024
- Award / Honor Recipient: Non-tenure line workload reassignment, College of Education. August 2023 - May 2024
- Award / Honor Nominee: Presidential Nominee for Outstanding Service. 2022
- Award / Honor Recipient: Bobcat Namesake. 2021 - 2022
Selected Grants
- Ahrens, Jennifer N. Caminitos Collaborative/ Fine motor progression through a mastery motivational climate, City of San Marcos, Municipal, $4000. (Funded: May 2018). Grant.
- Ahrens, Jennifer N. Safe Swim Project/ Autism Camp, Autism Research Texas, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $1500. (Submitted: 2024, Funded: 2025). Grant.
- Ahrens, Jennifer N. The Safe Swim Project- TXST Autism Camp, HEB: Tournament of Champions,, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $7500. (Submitted: 2023, Funded: 2024). Grant.
- Ahrens, Jennifer N. Fine motor development in Head Start Children., Texas State University, Texas State University, $500. (Submitted: 2021). Grant.
- Ahrens, Jennifer N. Fine Motor Service-Learning Mini Grant, Texas State University, $500. (Funded: 2020 - 2023). Grant.