Exercise Physiology Graduate Program

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1 Exercise Physiology Graduate Program

2 and Sport Sciences Welcome Message from the Department Chair Welcome! On behalf of the Kinesiology (KIN) Department, I feel very proud to be a part of the wonderful programs we have available to our students. The KIN department provides some of the strongest programs in the fi eld, that foster unique collaborative efforts within our diverse University community, the outside community, and abroad. In Sport Administration, we have enjoyed great partnerships with friends and colleagues in the South Florida sports industry. We have a very comprehensive program that provides a strong linkage to the world of competitive sports and the community! Our Athletic Training Program has achieved national accreditation and provides great clinical experiences that interface with the UM Varsity Athletics Department, Sports Medicine Clinics and local high schools. In Exercise Physiology, we have extensive collaborative ties with our Medical School, the Miami Project, the Varsity Athletics Department, the Veterans Administration Hospital, and more. The program houses the very sophisticated Laboratory of Clinical and Applied Physiology providing a strong emphasis in metabolism, cardiovascular physiology, aging, obesity, and nutrition. Tracks in Sports Medicine and Women s Health round out the program. We expect to provide you with an excellent University of Miami experience and one that enables you to be on top in today s job market. I have an open door policy and look forward to meeting all of you as you embark upon your studies at the University of Miami. Sincerely, Arlette Perry

3 Mission Statements University of Miami The University of Miami s mission is to educate and nurture students, to create knowledge, and to provide service to our community and beyond. Committed to excellence and proud of the diversity of our University family, we strive to develop future leaders of our nation and the world. School of Education Our mission is to engage in scholararly research and to prepare leaders in the study and promotion of personal, family, school and community well-being. Through research, teaching, and service, we seek to integrate the physical, emotional, intellectual and organizational well-being of diverse populations. The supports the vision and mission of the School of Education through scholarly research, exemplary teaching, and community service. Our mission is to promote knowledge within the widespread realm of sports-related science across the disciplines of sport administration, exercise physiology, and athletic training. Graduates of our programs are well prepared for careers in diverse settings refl ective of our multicultural community.

4 School of Education Organizational Chart School of Education Dean Isaac Prilleltensky Deans Department of Educational and Psychological Studies Guerda Nicolas Chair Department of Teaching and Learning Elizabeth Harry Chair Department of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences Arlette Perry Chair Associate Dean for Research Etiony Aldarondo Associate Dean Planning, Communications and External Relations Marilyn Neff Athletic Training Kysha Harriell Director Sport Administration Warren Whisenant Associate Chair Exercise Physiology Kevin Jacobs Associate Proffesor Graduate Program Director Associate Dean Shawn Post Senior Associate Dean Walter Secada

5 Exercise Physiology Program Contact Information Faculty Dr. Arlette Perry, Professor Chair and Director of Clinical and Applied Physiology Laboratory Offi ce Location: Merrick Building Room 315 Offi ce Phone: Dr. Joseph Signorile, Professor Offi ce Location: Merrick Building Room 315 Offi ce Phone: Dr. Robert Robertson, Professor Offi ce Location: Merrick Building Room Offi ce Phone: Dr. Kevin Jacobs, Associate Professor Offi ce Location: Merrick Building Room 317-C Offi ce Phone: Dr. Wesley Smith, Clinical Assistant Professor Offi ce Location: Merrick Building Room Offi ce Phone: Graduate Admissions Coordinator Ms. Lois Heffernan, Graduate Admissions Coordinator Offi ce Location: Merrick Building Room 313-D Offi ce Phone:

6 Faculty Research Specialties Arlette Perry, Ph.D., Chair of, Professor, and Director of the Laboratory of Clinical and Applied Physiology Research specialties: Obesity/weight management (minority and pediatric populations), women s health, cardiovascular physiology. Relevant publications: Wang X, Perry AC. Metabolic and physiological responses to video game play in a group of 7-10 year-old boys. Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine 160: , Perry AC, Applegate EB, Jackson ML, Ross RJ, Goldberg RM, Kempner L, Feldman, BB. Can visceral adipose tissue and its anthropometric surrogates predict health related outcomes in overweight women: The case for racial differences. Journal of Applied Physiology 89: , Joseph Signorile, Ph.D., Professor and Assistant Director of the Laboratory of Clinical and Applied Physiology Research specialties: Training, sarcopenia and function, exercise diagnosis and prescription, periodization. Relevant publications: Signorile JF, Sandler D, Kempner L, Stanziano D, Ma F, Roos BA. The ramp power test: a power assessment during a functional task for older individuals. Journals of Gerontology. Series A, Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences 62: , Signorile JF, Carmel MP, Lai S, Roos BA. Early plateaus of power and torque gains during high- and low-speed resistance training in older women. Journal of Applied Physiology 98: , Kevin Jacobs, Ph.D., Associate Professor. Research specialties: Human metabolism, nutrition, and environmental physiology. Relevant publications: Jacobs KA, Krauss RM, Fattor JA, Horning MA, Friedlander AL, Bauer TA, Hagobian TA, Wolfel EE, and Brooks GA. Endurance training has little effect on active muscle fatty acid, lipoprotein cholesterol, or triglyceride net balances. American Journal of Physiology - Endocrinology and Metabolism 291: E656-E665, Jacobs KA, Casazza GA, Suh SH, Horning MA, and Brooks GA. Fatty acid re-esterifi cation but not oxidation is increased by oral contraceptive use. Journal of Applied Physiology 98: , Wesley Smith, Ph.D., Clinical Assistant Professor. Research specialties: Age-associated skeletal muscle sarcopenia; and assessment of functional independence in older adults. Relevant publications: Signorile JF, Sandler D, Ma F, Bamel S, Stanziano D, Smith W, Sandals L, Roos BA. The gal lon-jug shelf-transfer test: an instrument to evaluate deteriorating function in older adults. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity 15: 56-74, Smith WN, Dirks A, Sugiura T, Muller S, Scarpace P, Powers SK. Alteration of contractile force and mass in the senescent diaphragm with beta(2)-agonist treatment. Journal of Applied Physiology 92: , 2002.

7 Exercise Physiology General Program Description The fi eld of Exercise Physiology is one of the most rapidly growing areas of study in the country. From the science of sports and human performance to the study of health and longevity, exercise physiology prepares students for a number of professions in research, clinical work, and/or commercial/corporate enterprise. A degree in Exercise Physiology will prepare students with a sound background in the sciences, the most current and up-to-date research in the fi eld, and an opportunity to participate in high level research. The program also trains students to work on sophisticated laboratory instrumentation doing advanced level research in the Laboratory of Clinical and Applied Physiology. Masters of Science in Education - M.S.Ed. The Masters program is a 36 credit program in which students are presented the tools to develop linear thinking needed to conduct research via in depth exposure to modern research in the area of applied physiology, wellness, nutrition, and exercise performance. The students will apply physiological concepts by participating in laboratory experiments related to the widespread realm of exercise science. Students receive a sound scientifi c education with opportunities for applied physiological research and hands-on clinical experiences. Alternatively, students may elect the Sports Medicine graduate track where they will receive increased exposure to gross anatomy, advanced kinesiology, and biomechanics while focusing on prevention and rehabilitation of sports-related injuries. Because the program enjoys a strong relationship with the Medical School, College of Arts and Sciences, HealthSouth Baptist Hospital, and the UM Varsity Athletics Department, there is much opportunity for interdisciplinary research in a variety of different specialties. The program prepares students for advanced level certifi cation by the American College of Sports Medicine or National Strength and Conditioning Association. Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D. The Doctoral program in Exercise Physiology consists of in-depth coursework in exercise science, research methods and statistics, and an outside supporting field such as medical/clinical physiology, physical therapy, biochemistry, behavioral medicine, and women s health. The program represents a 30-credit core course curriculum combined with 12 credits of a specialty outside supporting field, 15 credits of research competencies and a 12-credit dissertation. Students final dissertation will result in the preparation of a manuscript ready for publication and presentation at the national or regional American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Additionally, doctoral students will complete dissertation research in the program s well-equipped Laboratory of Clinical and Applied Physiology in diverse topics including: obesity and chronic disease prevention, cardiovascular physiology, aging and skeletal muscle performance, environmental physiology, exercise biochemistry, metabolism, nutrition, and more. In addition to working in the Laboratory of Clinical and Applied Physiology, students may also collaborate with the Medical School, Nursing School, and Athletics Department to conduct high quality and applied research in the field. The goal of this program is to provide students with the tools necessary to conduct well-designed exercise science research while enhancing their scientific writing and presentation skills. Exercise and

8 Exercise Physiology General Program Description Women s Health Certificate Program Sports Medicine Graduate Track This graduate track focuses upon the prevention and rehabilitation of injuries from sport and exercise. Students will receive strong training in Gross Anatomy, Kinesiology, and Exercise Physiology against a solid background in Biomechanics. Students will have the opportunity to use sophisticated laboratory instrumentation and to collaborate with our Medical School, Varsity Athletics Department, and Department of Biomedical Engineering. This track consists of a four course curriculum designed to prepare students to work in the fi eld of Women s Health and Pediatrics. Students are exposed to a variety of gender sensitive units in Obesity, Cardiovascular Physiology, Osteoporosis, Women s Sports Medicine, Menstrual Cycle and Menopause, Physiology across the Women s Lifespan, Nutrition and more. All students possessing a 3.0 GPA or greater in the 4-course curriculum will receive a Certifi cate of Completion in Women s Health that will enable them to work in a variety of clinical and research settings focusing upon women s health and/or pediatric physiology. The curriculum can also serve as an outside supporting fi eld in the Ph.D. doctoral program. For more information, see KIN 681 Issues Specifi c to Women s Health KIN 682 Psychosocial Issues in Women s Health KIN 683 Sports Medicine for the Female Athlete KIN 684 Energetics of Obesity

9 Laboratory of Clinical and Applied Physiology Exercise Physiology graduate students have the opportunity to work on their own studies and a wide variety of collaborative research projects in the Laboratory of Clinical and Applied Physiology. These opportunities provide graduate students with valuable clinical experiences in fi tness evaluation, exercise program design and implementation, as well as the necessary skills to operate some of the most sophisticated physiological instrumentation available. The Laboratory of Clinical and Applied Physiology opened in 1983 and is designed to facilitate research in human health, longevity, exercise performance, and metabolism. The laboratory consists of areas dedicated to research in cardiovascular function, muscle strength and power, and biochemistry. The cardiovascular function laboratory is equipped with a VMAX 229 metabolic cart and a pulmonary function unit, a portable breath-by-breath oxygen consumption unit, a 12-lead ECG system, a Physio Flow device capable of measuring stroke volume and cardiac output noninvasively, a hydrostatic weighing tank, a DEXA machine for assessing bone mineral density and body composition, two treadmills, and four cycle ergometers. Additionally, the cardiovascular function laboratory has a unique Hypoxico system capable of simulating altitudes up to 21,000 feet. The muscle strength and power laboratory is equipped with load cells, a Biodex machine, a Biodex balance and stability system, a video-enhanced explosive power system, photocell timing units, a jumping mat for measuring explosive leg power and vertical jump height, computerized pneumatic resistance training equipment, and an EMG unit capable of measuring muscle electrical activity. The biochemistry laboratory was completely renovated in 2006 and furnished with new equipment including a refrigerated centrifuge and cold storage devices (Ultralow -80 C freezer, -20 C freezer, refrigerator) for plasma/serum sample preparation and storage, a full array of adjustable pipets, a microplate spectrophotometer, a ph meter, a ventilated hood, and a water purifi cation system. This laboratory allows for the quantifi cation of various blood metabolites and hormones. Plans are currently underway to relocate the Laboratory of Clinical and Applied Physiology to a much larger newly renovated space on campus by August 2009 to meet the growing needs of Exercise Physiology faculty and graduate students.

10 Exercise Physiology Program Components - M.S.Ed. The M.S.Ed. in Exercise Physiology consists of 36 credit hours as follows: Major - 21 Credits KIN520 - Cellular Exercise Physiology KIN521 - Systemic Exercise Physiology KIN530 - Laboratory: Techniques in Functional Evaluation of Skeletal Muscle KIN541 - Neurophysiology in Exercise Science KIN577 - Advanced Nutrition for Sports and Fitness KIN579 - Principles of Exercise Prescription/Assessment: Cardiovascular KIN586 - Exercise Prescription Assessment Laboratory Professional Preparation - 3 Credits* (Students must choose either Project OR Thesis Track) *Students must select a total of 3 credits from Restricted Electives, listed below. Project Track - 12 Credits KIN646 - Research Methods in Exercise EPS671 - Group Comparative Research Designs and ANOVA Methods KIN699 - Special Project in Exercise KINxxx - Restricted Elective Thesis Track - 12 Credits KIN646 - Research Methods in Exercise EPS671 - Group Comparative Research Designs and ANOVA Methods KIN710 - Master s Thesis Restricted Electives KIN525 - Advanced Kinesiology KIN555 - Exercise Biochemistry KIN578 - Pharmacology for Allied Health Professionals KIN680 - Scientifi c Bases for Training Prescription: Neuromuscular KIN681 - Issues Specifi c to Women s Health KIN682 - Psychosocial Issues in Women s Health KIN683 - Sports Medicine for the Female Athlete KIN684 - Energetics of Obesity KIN641 - Aging: Physiological Changes and Their Implications of Training KIN642 - Cardiac Rehabilitation: Phases I - IV KIN644 - Interpretation of the ECG KIN693/694 - Advanced Individual Study KIN696/697 - Graduate/Clinical Field Experiences in Exercise Students completing KIN 581, KIN 582, KIN 583 and KIN 584 are eligible to receive a Women s Health Certifi cate.

11 Exercise Physiology Program Components - Ph.D. The Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology consists of courses in the major, an outside supporting field, research competicies, and dissertation: Major Minimum 30 Credits KIN520 - Cellular Exercise Physiology KIN521 - Systemic Exercise Physiology KIN530 - Laboratory: Techniques in Functional Evaluation of Skeletal Muscle KIN541 - Neurophysiology in Exercise Science KIN555 - Exercise Biochemistry KIN577 - Advanced Nutrition for Sports and Fitness KIN578 - Pharmacology for Allied Health Professionals KIN579 - Principles of Exercise Prescription/Assessment: Cardiovascular KIN680 - Scientifi c Bases for Training Prescription: Neuromuscular KIN681 - Issues Specifi c to Women s Health KIN682 - Psychosocial Issues in Women s Health KIN683 - Sports Medicine for the Female Athlete KIN684 - Energetics of Obesity KIN586 - Exercise Prescription Assessment Laboratory KIN587 - Laboratory Experience in Sports Nutrition KIN589 - Readings in Exercise & Sport Sciences KIN641 - Aging: Physiological Changes and Their Implications of Training KIN642 - Cardiac Rehabilitation: Phases I - IV KIN643 - Laboratory: Experiences in Cardiac Rehabilitation KIN644 - Interpretation of the ECG KIN646 - Research Methods in Exercise KIN693/694 - Advanced Individual Study KIN696/697 - Graduate/Clinical Field Experiences in Exercise KIN699 - Special Project in Exercise Outside Supporting Field Minimum 12 Credits (This consists of a nucleus of several courses that support your area of expertise, see sample below) BMB506 - Principles of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology PHS510 - Cellular Physiology and Biophysics PHS511 - Neurophysiology PHS512 - Systemic Physiology Research Competencies 15 Credits (This prepares students to conduct advanced level research design and statistics) EPS661 - Measurement and Psychometric Theory EPS671 - Group Comparative Research Designs and ANOVA Methods EPS672 - Regression Methods EPS673 - Introduction to Structural Equation Models (SEM) ESS646 - Research Methods in Exercise

12 The Ph.D., continued: Exercise Physiology Program Components - Ph.D. Dissertation 12 Credits KIN730 - Doctor of Philosophy Dissertation Sample Electives BMB503 - Enzyme Mechanics BMB506 - Principles of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology EPH501 - Medical Biostatistics EPH621 - Chronic Disease in Epidemiology EPS670 - Introduction to Research Methods KIN525 - Advanced Kinesiology KIN540 - Exercise Psychobiology KIN578 - Pharmacology for Allied Health Professionals KIN588 - Gross Anatomy for Exercise & Sport Sciences Leveling Courses for Major - Prerequisites for Doctoral Program BMB401 - Biochemistry for the Medical Sciences CHM201 - Organic Chemistry I CHM202 - Organic Chemistry II CHM205 - Organic Chemistry Lab I CHM206 - Organic Chemistry Lab II

13 Graduate Exercise Physiology Course Descriptions KIN Cellular Exercise Physiology: The course examines Bioenergetics and Muscular Physiology as it impacts training and detraining. Topics include the energy systems and their functional application during exercise, muscle structure and function, cellular and sub-cellular modifi cations of organelles and contractile mechanisms as a result of training and physiological bases of training techniques. KIN Systemic Exercise Physiology: This course provides an overview of the physiological effects of acute vs. chronic training on homeostatic function, musculoskeletal systems, energy system function, cardiovascular and the pulmonary systems. Student will be able to understand and interpret terminology and the most current research literature published in the fi eld. Prerequisite: One year of undergraduate chemistry and one year of undergraduate human biology. KIN 525 Advanced Kinesiology: This course provides an in-depth study of the human skeletal and muscular systems with a focus on the mechanics of movement (both normal and abnormal). KIN 530 Laboratory: Techniques in Functional Evaluation of Skeletal Muscle: This course examines the theories of data collection and collection techniques used to evaluate musculo-skeletal and neuromuscular function. The application of both computerized and non-computerized collection systems for performance evaluation is covered. The course is also designed to establish a clear linkage between the acute and chronic musculo-skeletal and neuromuscular changes that occur during exercise and the laboratory methods used to assess those changes. Collection theory, musculoskeletal and neuromuscular function, methods of strength evaluation, anaerobic power testing, electromyography, and a number of other functional parameters will be discussed. KIN 541 Neurophysiology in Exercise Science: This course examines the functions of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems in regulating exercise homeostasis and the structural and functional modifi cations to the systems through training. KIN 555 Exercise Biochemistry: This course presents an in-depth examination of the biochemical basis of exercise. Topics include carbohydrate and lipid metabolism at rest and during exercise, integration of metabolism, the use of stable isotopes in the characterization of substrate kinetics, and metabolic bases of fatigue. Both the instructor and the students will incorporate current peer-reviewed research in the fi eld. KIN 577 Advanced Nutrition for Sports and Fitness: This course presents an in-depth study of the nutritional concerns of today s recreational and competitive athlete. Topics include: dehydration, classic carbohydrate loading, protein needs, ergogenic aids and more. State of the art research in the fi eld is provided. Issues related to positive and negative calorie balance with respect to weight management and body composition will also be addressed in this course. KIN 578 Pharmacology for Allied Health Professionals: This course examines drug families and drugs in common use across spectra of age, illness, disease, and disability. Students will understand body systems treated with current pharmaceuticals over-the-counter (OTC) medications, and neutraceutials. Actions, key adverse effects, and influences on individuals undergoing physical activity will be emphasized.

14 Graduate Exercise Physiology Course Descriptions KIN 579 Principles of Exercise Prescription/Assessment: Cardiovascular: This course presents a comprehensive overview of the physical, physiological and metabolic responses of the human body to exercise testing and training both in health and disease. The successful student will gain an understanding of the process involved in prescribing safe and effective therapeutic exercise in healthy individuals as well as patients with heart and lung disease, diabetes and obesity. An overview of environmental and legal considerations in the prescriptive process will also be discussed. KIN 680 Scientifi c Bases for Training Prescription: Neuromuscular: This course provides an examination of the scientifi c bases of modern training techniques designed to optimize performance, their functional application and potential impact on performance in sport and everyday activities. KIN 681 Issues Specifi c to Women s Health: This course focuses upon clinical health issues relevant to women. Students will acquire a body of knowledge concerning the specifi c biological and physiological changes women experience from birth to maturity, and from the pre- to postmenopausal state. Women will also learn signifi cant issues related to women s health and be able to make more educated decisions regarding their personal health and treatment options. KIN 682 Psychosocial Issues in Women s Health: This course covers a broad spectrum of topics related to mental well-being and personal health and well-being. The study of women across their lifespan, their self-esteem, their femininity, and their interface with the family will be emphasized. Attention will be paid to the historical, cultural, and anthropological development of women and their role in society. The infl uence of gender will cover several key areas including a) pregnancy, b) menopause, c) menstrual cycle, d) stress and career vs. family, e) depression, and f) body image. KIN 683 Sports Medicine for the Female Athlete: This course focuses upon the physiological effects of exercise on the female athlete as it relates to her performance and health. Physiological differences between male and females will be examined as it impacts the woman s performance capabilities and potential. Gender specifi c health considerations for the exercising female will also be explored. KIN 684 Energetics of Obesity: This course is designed to evaluate the current obesity crisis in America. It will also cover how environment, dietary intake, nutritional partitioning, and various types and intensities of exercise impact weight gain. Psychological issues and the latest physiological implications of weight gain and fat distribution will be emphasized. The course will encompass a step by step approach to the recognition, care, and management of the overweight patient. KIN 586 Exercise Prescription Assessment Laboratory: This course presents an introduction to the field and laboratory tests used in the evaluation of cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition, and flexibility. The results of these tests will aid the practitioner in the development of an effective exercise prescription. KIN 588 Gross Anatomy for Exercise : This course provides human dissection of all major body systems. This course is held at the University of Miami, medical campus, cadaver laboratory. Special consideration is given to injury sites in sports such as the knee, shoulder, elbow, neck and spinal areas.

15 Graduate Exercise Physiology Course Descriptions KIN 589 Readings in Exercise : This course provides directed readings focusing on current research in the fi eld and contemporary trends. KIN 641 Aging: Physiological Changes and Their Implications of Training: This course will examine the physiological changes that occur due to aging and their impact on fall prevention, independence and the application of prophylactic exercise prescriptions. KIN 642 Cardiac Rehabilitation I-IV: This course represents an in-depth review and evaluation of the cardiac patient according to sound physiological procedures. Students must understand the methods of stress testing and how to use stress test results to implement sound cardiac rehabilitation programs. Finally, the latest training procedures and methodology to improve different types of cardiac conditions, reduce risk factors, and maintain long-term compliance will be discussed Phase I through Phase IV review of Cardiac Rehabilitation is fully examined. KIN Interpretation of the ECG: This class represents a review of the electrophysiology of the heart. Basic ECG interpretation is used to understand and evaluate some of the most common cardiac arrhythmias relevant to coronary artery disease, cardiac failure, and the athlete s heart. These are reviewed on a step-bystep program to improve ones ability to detect electrical and electrolyte cardiac disturbances with information on treatment options. KIN 646 Research Methods in Exercise : This course presents an introduction to experimental study design and basic statistical methods appropriate for studies in exercise and sport sciences. Students will also learn effective methods of data presentation and scientific writing to be used in the preparation of abstracts, posters, slide presentations, theses, dissertations, and peer-reviewed manuscripts. KIN 693/694 Advanced Individual Study: This class represents an independent research effort in a student s fi eld of interest and support their thesis/dissertation project and/or one that may lead to and achieve potential funding. KIN 696/697 Graduate/Clinical Field Experiences in Exercise : This class includes practical, hands-on research experiences that are not typically available in the classroom. Placement in a variety of settings, clinics, public and private voluntary agencies and schools. Supervised by a faculty member of the department. KIN 699 Special Project in Exercise : This course represents the capstone course in a student s fi eld and should represent a culmination of all information learned in class. This is embedded in a scholarly research project that is written for potential publication. KIN 710 Master s Thesis: This class is for students working on his/her master s thesis for six credits. Credit is not awarded until the thesis has been accepted. KIN 730 Doctor of Philosophy Dissertation: This class is for students working toward completion of their doctoral dissertation. The total number of dissertation credits is twelve, to be taken during the course of conducting research, gathering data and completing the formal written manuscript.

16 Research Competencies Graduate Exercise Physiology Course Descriptions EPS 661 Measurement and Psychometric Theory: This course examines fundamental concepts in classical and modern test theories. Practical applications to test use and development with focus on cross cultural measurement. EPS 671 Group Comparative Research Designs and ANOVA Methods: This course covers group comparative designs, univariate parametric and nonparametric methods and statistical inference. Topics include probability, sampling, estimation, ANOVA, ANCOVA. Students will be required to use computer packages (SAS/SPSS). EPS 672 Regression Methods: This course specializes in correlational designs and regression methods. Students will be required to use computer packages (SAS/SPSS). EPS 673 Introduction to Structural Equation Models (SEM): This course includes techniques for the analysis of multiple quantitative measures including multiple regression, discriminate analysis, canonical variate analysis, and MANOVA. Computer application is integrated.

17 Faculty Profiles Dr. Arlette Perry, Professor, FACSM, Chair of and Sport Sciences and Director of the Laboratory of Clinical and Applied Physiology Arlette Perry received her undergraduate training at CCNY and Brooklyn College. She then received an assistantship to study at Louisiana State University where she received her Master of Science degree. She received her Ph.D. at NYU where her graduate education focused upon cardiovascular physiology, metabolism and lipid biochemistry. Dr. Perry s current research has focused upon obesity and its health implications in addition to women s health issues. Her goal is to extend the knowledge in women s health particularly in minority populations and to develop a comprehensive center for the Multicultural Study of Obesity in both adults and children. She also developed the Women s Health Certificate Program to examine gender-related issues relevant to women s physiology and longevity and to facilitate more research in the underrepresented on all issues relevant to health and well-being. As Chair of the KIN department, Dr. Perry s work has resulted in more than $18 million in funding and gifts which culminated in the development of the Laboratory of Clinical and Applied Physiology. Dr. Perry s students have received numerous awards and funding for their own research which includes the American Heart Association, the Basic Research Support Grant, the Benjamin Mingle Award for Innovative Research, the Award for Outstanding Student Creativity and the Dissertation of the Year Award. Dr. Perry is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), a speaker for ACSM s Strategic Health Initiative for Women, Sport and Physical Activity, a member of the Institute of Women s Health, a certifi ed Clinical Exercise Physiologist, and the scientifi c advisor to the Mayor s Fitness Challenge. In 2000, she was appointed to the Women and Ethnic Minorities Committee by the American Society of Exercise Physiologists. In 2002, she received a secondary appointment to the School of Medicine s Department of Internal Medicine and in 2004, she received the May Brunson Award by the Women s Commission for her research in Women s Health. Dr. Perry was the fi rst investigator to show that sedentary pregnant women can safely exercise at intensities above 150 bts/min after which time the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology rescinded their 140 bts/min cutpoint for exercising primigravidae. She was the fi rst to show racial differences in fat distribution and demonstrate health-related implications even after controlling for potential confounders, i.e. exercise, diet, smoking, stress. She was the fi rst to demonstrate that Japanese American children have higher coronary risk factors and more detrimental diets as early as ages 8-12 compared to children never having left their native country of Japan. She was the fi rst investigator to examine the dose response effects of exercise on placental volume and birth outcomes and show these may be related to exercise modality. She was the fi rst to examine Calorie expenditure, metabolism, lactic acid accumulation and glucose levels following video game play in children as early as 8-10 years old. More recently, Dr. Perry has embarked upon a Translational Health Literacy program for teachers, students, and one designed to integrate knowledge in exercise physiology, health, fi tness and nutrition. She has received a $460,000 grant to pursue her research in this area.

18 Faculty Profiles Dr. Joseph Signorile, Professor and Assistant Director of the Laboratory of Clinical and Applied Physiology Joseph Signorile has been at the University of Miami since Prior to coming to the University he completed his Masters Degree at the University of Florida where he then served as a faculty member for the next four years. He completed his Ph.D. in exercise physiology at Texas A&M University in In addition to his professorship at the University, Dr. Signorile holds a joint appointment at the Miami Veterans Affairs Health Center as a Health Research Specialist. Dr. Signorile s current research focuses on exercise prescription with special emphasis on exercise interventions to reduce the physical, psychological and fi nancial impact of the aging process on our graying population. To this end, his most recent funded projects have concentrated on the use of whole body vibration as an intervention for increasing muscular strength and power, range of motion, and lean body mass, while reducing body fat in aging individuals. He and his students have recently completed two studies examining the optimal protocols for increasing power in younger individuals and a third study examining the impact of whole body vibration and external loading on oxygen consumption and caloric output. In addition to the work on whole body vibration, Dr. Signorile is pursuing two other major lines of research. The fi rst is resistance training for health and functional performance. Two studies are currently in progress. One is a comparison of circuit versus hypertrophy resistance training techniques performed at controlled and high contractile speed to determine the optimal technique for increasing muscle mass and reducing body fat. The other is the determination of optimal loading for power on different pneumatic resistance training machines employing an older male population. The second line of research is the development of testing protocols that will allow clinicians, including physicians, physical therapists and health and fi tness professionals to measure important physical performance variables in a clinical setting with minimal cost and training. Dr. Signorile is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine, the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and the American Geriatrics Society. His most recent publications include: Optimal frequency, displacement, duration and recovery patterns to maximize power output following acute whole body vibration training in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research; The ramp power test: A new method of power assessment for older individuals in the Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences; Walker use, but not falls, is associated with lower perceived physical functioning and health of residents in an assisted-living environment in Clinical Interventions in Aging; Electromyographical analysis of scapular stabilizers during the use of Bodyblade, cuff weights and Thera-Band resistance in the Journal of Sports Rehabilitation; and, The gallon jug shelf transfer test: An instrument to evaluate deteriorating function in older adults in the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity.

19 Faculty Profiles Dr. Kevin Jacobs, Associate Professor Kevin Jacobs joined the faculty at the University of Miami in He completed his Masters in applied exercise physiology at San Diego State University in 1993 and worked as a research physiologist at the Naval Health Research Center in San Diego until He earned his Ph.D. in exercise physiology from The Ohio State University in 2000 and completed a four-year postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California, Berkeley and the Palo Alto VA Health Care System. His research focus is human metabolism and more specifi cally the ways in which factors such as exercise intensity, nutritional status, training status, gender, age, menstrual cycle phase, and environment alter substrate (carbohydrate, fat, and protein) use at rest and during exercise. His research involves basic measurements such as the analysis of respiratory gas exchange and concentrations of various blood metabolites and hormones to more complex measurements of substrate turnover by stable isotope infusion and analysis. The results of his research not only further basic science, but are also applied to improving our understanding of the etiology of metabolic diseases such as obesity and non-insulin-dependent diabetes and developing more effective lifestyle interventions to prevent and treat these diseases. His research has involved men and women of various ages and levels of fi tness as subjects that have been studied in environments as varied as a standard laboratory at sea level to a high altitude research station at Pikes Peak, Colorado (14,100 ft. elevation). Currently, Dr. Jacobs is the principal investigator of a study examining the infl uence of sildenafi l citrate on cardiovascular function and exercise performance at moderate simulated altitudes. Additionally, Dr. Jacobs is engaged in collaborative research with The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine to examine the effects of exercise and nutritional manipulations on lipid use in men and women with spinal cord injuries. He is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine. His most recent publications include Endurance Training Has Little Effect on Active Muscle Free Fatty Acid, Lipoprotein Cholesterol, or Triglyceride Net Balances in the American Journal of Physiology: Endocrinology and Metabolism, Menstrual Cycle Phase and Oral Contraceptive Effects on Triglyceride Mobilization During Exercise and Fatty Acid Re-esterifi cation But Not Oxidation Is Increased by Oral Contraceptive Use In Women in the Journal of Applied Physiology, Dietary Composition Infl uences Short-Term Endurance Training-Induced Adaptations of Substrate Partitioning During Exercise in the International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, and Catecholamine Response Is Attenuated During Moderate Intensity Exercise In Response to the Lactate Clamp in the American Journal of Physiology: Endocrinology and Metabolism.

20 Faculty Profiles Dr. Wesley Smith, Clinical Assistant Professor Wes Smith joined the faculty at the University of Miami in He graduated from the University of Florida with a MS degree in Exercise Physiology and continued on towards his PhD were he won the Lee and McCachren Doctoral Student Scholarship, and was awarded the University of Florida Teacher of the Year for teaching lab sections of the Human Anatomy course for the College of Human Performance. Dr. Smith focused his research on aging and skeletal muscle, and also performed research using an in vitro heart model to study ischemia-reperfusion induced myocardial injury and oxidative stress. His Masters Thesis, Alterations of contractile force and mass in the senescent diaphragm with beta-2 agonist treatment, was published in the Journal of Applied Physiology. Dr. Smith transferred to University of Miami in order to focus his research interests on geriatric exercise physiology and physical vulnerability in seniors. Dr. Smith completed his Ph.D. at the University of Miami where he was the two-time winner of the Exercise and Sports Science Department s Outstanding Doctoral Student award. Since being hired as a visiting professor, his research focus has been on the preservation of the active lifespan and physical well being in aging adults. His mission-based research aims to contribute to this goal through the betterment of muscle testing and exploration of new exercise strategies specifi cally designed to combat age-associated functional decline. In this regard, Dr. Smith has developed a cost-effective, easy to use fi eld test, which can quantify lower body muscle power in seniors. This data was presented at the 2007 American Geriatric Society conference and the manuscript has recently been submitted for publication. Further investigations by Dr. Smith using this test have revealed muscle power levels linked to physical vulnerability and fall risk in seniors, as well as the relationship between power and self-rated functional independence. He is also investigating the differences in electrical potential generated by the muscle cells of geriatric subjects with varying levels of muscle power using electromyography of seniors while performing a functional task. These works are going to be presented at the 2008 American College of Sports Medicine conference and the manuscripts are currently in preparation. In addition to research on age-related alterations to skeletal muscle, Dr. Smith is initiating a study to determine the effects of exercise mode on stereotypical behaviors in autistic children. He also has taught nine different graduate and undergraduate courses since coming to the University of Miami and has established the Exercise Physiology student organization for which he is the faculty advisor. He is also the faculty advisor for Inquiry, the University of Miami undergraduate research organization. Dr. Robert Robertson, Professor Bobby Robertson joined the University of Miami faculty in 1973, during which time he has been an active faculty member and full professor. Dr. Roberts earned his Bachelor s Degree from Oregon State University, followed by his Master s of Education Degree. Later that year, Dr. Roberts joined the Navy s offi cer program as an Ensign. Dr. Roberts served four years in the Navy as a parachutist and 13 months in Viet Nam. After completing his tour of duty, Dr. Roberts returned to Oregon to earn his Doctorate of Education from the University of Oregon. Dr. Robertson s teaching responsibilities include: Gross Anatomy, Sports Injuries, Kinesiology and Tennis. Dr. Robertson s areas of concentration are human dissection and movement. His specifi c interests are the tibiofemoral, glenohumeral, humeroulna, radiocarpal and intervertebral joints. He has spent decades studying and analyzing human movement of these joints.

21 Adjunct Faculty Biographies Lisa Dorfman, MS, RD, CSSD, LMHC Lisa Dorfman has been a leader in the health care fi eld for more than two decades, as a licensed nutritionist, licensed psychotherapist, certifi ed coach and athlete working with professional, world and national class athletes, and is a Board Certifi ed Specialist in Sports Dietetics and a Board Certifi ed Professional Counselor. Since 2003, she has been the Sports Nutritionist for the University of Miami, counseling hundreds of athletes, some onto NCAA, Olympic and world titles and careers in football, baseball, basketball, T&F, tennis, diving, and golf. Lisa is personal nutritionist for many professional athletes, including those in the NFL, MLB, PGA, USTA, and boxing. Lisa is also the national Olympic and Paralympics Team Nutritionist for US Sailing, and is an adjunct professor in the UM Department of Exercise Sciences. Mark S. Nash, Ph.D., FASCSM Mark S. Nash, Ph.D., FACSM is a tenured Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery, Rehabilitation Medicine, and Physical Therapy at the Miller School of Medicine (MSOM) of the University of Miami, Principal Investigator for The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, and Director of Research for the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine. Dr. Nash has expertise in application of exercise interventions for persons with Spinal Cord Injury. He has also studied causes of, and treatments for, cardiovascular dysregulation and lipid-related disease risks in persons with Spinal Cord Injury., and is widely published on the topic in both the primary literature and through scholarly book chapters and monographs. Tony Musto, Ph.D. Tony Musto, Ph.D, is the Fitness Director, of the University of Miami Wellness Center, Coral Gables, campus. He received his doctorate in Exercise Physiology examining the effects of pedometer-based programs on components of the Metabolic Syndrome. He oversees all aspects of the Wellness Center operations and programming for health and Wellness activities. He also works with UM students on their fi eld experiences involving the coordination of Wellness programs for Faculty and Alumnae. Patti Rose, Ed.D. Patti Rose is a published author of a book entitled In Search of Serenity, published in She also has several published articles including a piece in the Harvard Journal of Minority Public Health, which focused on Teenage Pregnancy in the Black community. Her newly released publication which will be available in the Fall of 2007 as a required workbook for graduate level health service administration students at Barry University is entitled Financial Management and Accounting Tools for Health Service Administrators. She also developed a DVD entitled Cultural Competency: A Public Health Imperative through her consultation for a project directed through the Alumni Offi ce of the Yale University School of Public Health. She received her Bachelor s Degree from LeMoyne College in Syracuse, New York. Subsequently, she acquired her Master s Degree (MPH) in Health Services Administration from the Yale University School of Public Health followed by her Doctorate from Columbia University Teachers College where she obtained a Doctorate (Ed.D) in Health Education.

22 Frequently Asked Questions Q: What is exercise physiology? A: The study of the chemistry and physics of the body in response to acute and/or chronic exercise. The fi eld also examines the pathophysiology of disease and how exercise can be used to avert or retard various medical conditions. Q: What is the difference between our exercise physiology program and programs offered at other institutions? A: At UM, there is a much greater fl exibility in the selection of research topics and much greater opportunities for collaborative work with other departments. For example, if a student wishes to study the latest novel risk markers of endothelial dysfunction, infl ammation and coronary artery disease, we have experts available in cardiology to collaborate with. If a student wishes to study how nutrition and exercise interact to affect bone density, we have experts in nutrition and in bone density to examine these issues. If someone is interested in research on aging, there is an Aging Center and exercise physiology laboratory at the VA hospital. If one is interested Women s Health, we have the Institute of Women s Health and the WITHIN Women s Center to collaborate in these areas. In essence, the graduate student in exercise physiology has the capacity to conduct research in almost any area he/she desires while at the same time receiving the guidance and expert assistance from professionals in the fi eld. Q: Are graduate assistantships available? A: Graduate assistantships are only available to doctoral students and are competitive. Graduate assistantships are not guaranteed upon admission to the program. The department awards assistantships to newly admitted students as funding becomes available. Q: Can I start my graduate program of study in the Spring instead of the Fall? A: Absolutely. The program of classes offered in the Spring allows students to begin in the Spring semester if they wish. Q: What personnel do you work with outside of KIN? A: Our laboratory regularly collaborates with personnel in the UM Medical School, Varsity Athletics Department, HealthSouth Baptist Hospital, the Institute of Women s Health and the Aging Center at the VA Hospital. Our laboratory also collaborates with professionals from the Wellness Centers at both the Coral Gables and Medical School Campuses. Q: What is the focus of the Exercise Physiology program? A: Our work focuses upon Obesity, Women s Health, Human Metabolism, Exercise Biochemistry, Aging, Cardiovascular Physiology, Nutrition, and Skeletal Muscle Physiology. In addition, we are known for our multicultural studies in Women s Health, Pediatric Obesity, and Aging.

23 Frequently Asked Questions Q: Where have our students found jobs? A: Wellness centers, sports medicine clinics, and cardiac rehabilitation centers. For example, one of our students is the exercise physiologist for the Olympic Ski Team, while another heads up the clinical trial division of a major pharmaceutical company. Students have also worked in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation facilities, wellness centers, corporate fi tness programs and as private consultants. Q: Do you have scholarships? A: Doctoral students may receive funding from research/teaching assistantships or grants. There is also funding for exceptional student research endeavors. Q: As a master s student, do you have to write a thesis? A: No, master s students have the option of completing either a thesis or a project. Q: Does a master s student have to take comprehensive exams? A: No. There is however, a capstone (KIN 699) course which represents the student s culminating research experience and refl ects the students work in independent study and research that enhances relevant knowledge in our fi eld. Q: Do students have opportunities to attend national conferences? A: Yes, all students who are presenting their research have the opportunity to attend national conferences in which case full or partial funding is provided. Q: Must doctoral students write a dissertation? A: No, doctoral students can choose to pursue their research question and write it in manuscript form for publication in a peer-reviewed exercise physiology or medical journal. They are required to present an oral defense in front of a committee of appointed faculty professors.