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Charles H. Hillman
Associate Professor
Department of Kinesiology and Community Health
Neuroscience Program
Associate Professor, Departments of Psychology and Internal Medicine
B.A., 1994, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida
M.S., 1997, University of Florida, Gainesville
Ph.D., 2000, University of Maryland at College Park
Campus Address: 317 Freer Hall
Email: chhillma@illinois.edu
Phone: 217-244-2663
Research Interests:
Physical activity effects on brain and cognition.
Our research examines neuroelectric and behavioral indices of physical activity and cognitive control. We are interested in determining how physical activity/exercise relates to component cognitive processes involved in attention, working memory and processing speed. Because of our belief in early intervention, we predominantly focus on preadolescent children with the goal of increasing cognitive health and effective functioning across the human lifespan. Although we have not yet begun to systematically examine other health factors, we are interested in the interactive effects of diet, nutrition and body composition in our research model.
Representative Publications
Chaddock, L., K.I. Erickson, R.S. Prakash, M. VanPatter, M.W. Voss, M.B. Pontifex, L.B. Raine, C.H. Hillman, & A.F. Kramer. (2010) Basal ganglia volume is associated aerobic fitness in preadolescent children. Developmental Neuroscience, 32, 249-256.
Hillman, C.H., S.M. Buck, J.T. Themanson, M.B. Pontifex, & D.M. Castelli. (2009) Aerobic fitness and cognitive development: Event-related brain potential and task performance indices of executive control in preadolescent children. Developmental Psychology, 45, 114-129.
Hillman, C.H., M.B. Pontifex, L. Raine, D.M. Castelli, E.E. Hall, & A.F. Kramer. (2009) The effect of acute treadmill walking on cognitive control and academic achievement in preadolescent children. Neuroscience, 159, 1044-1054.
Pontifex, M.B., C.H. Hillman, B. Fernhall, K.M. Thompson, & T.A. Valentini. (2009) The effect of acute aerobic and resistance exercise on working memory. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 41, 927-934.
Themanson, J.R., M.B. Pontifex, & C.H. Hillman. (2008) Fitness and action monitoring: evidence for improved cognitive flexibility in young adults. Neuroscience, 157, 319-328.
Hillman, C.H., K.I. Erickson, & A.F. Kramer. (2008) Be Smart, Exercise Your Heart: Exercise Effects on Brain and Cognition. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 9, 58-65.
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