Ryan E. Rhodes, PhD is a Professor in the School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, cross-appointed in the Department of Psychology, and Director of the Behavioral Medicine Laboratory at the University of Victoria, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. He has taught both undergraduate and graduate courses on the psychology of physical activity and sedentary behavior for over 20 years. His research includes the psychology of physical activity with an applied focus on promotion during critical life transitions such as parenthood, early family development, and retirement. Dr. Rhodes is also one of the world experts on the intention-behavior gap, made popular by New Year’s resolutions that people struggle to enact every year. He has held over 100 grants for this research and he has contributed over 500 publications, 35 book chapters and three books. Dr. Rhodes is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, Society of Behavioral Medicine, Academy of Behavioral Medicine, American Psychological Association, and a College Member of the Royal Society of Canada. He is also the Co-Editor-in-Chief of Psychology and Health, and Associate Editor of Exercise and Sports Sciences Reviews.'
