Faculty Profiles

Dr. Jennifer N Ahrens

PhD in Adult,Professional and Community Education

Texas State University, 2009

MED in Physical Education

Texas State University, 2005

BA in Kinesiology

University of Texas at Arlington, 2001

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. Texas State Autism Camp, Live Like Cati, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $600. Grant.
Ahrens, Jennifer N. Texas State Autism Camp, San Marcos Lion's Club, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $7500. (Funded: April 2025 - Present). Grant.
Ahrens, Jennifer N. The Safe Swim Project- TXST Autism Camp, HEB: Tournament of Champions,, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $7500. (Submitted: 2023, Funded: 2024). Grant.

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. N., Lloyd, L. K., Crixell, S. H., & Walker, J. L. (2007). The Effects of Caffeine in Women during Aerobic-Dance Bench Stepping. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 17(1), 27–34. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijsnem.17.1.27

Award / Honor Recipient: Presidential Award, President's Office. January 2025 - December 2025
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