CURRICULUM VITAE
Walter Rolph Thompson
Regents’ Professor and Associate Dean
College of Education
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA 30302-3980
(404) 413-8365 (office)
(404) 413-8350 (FAX)
(770) 364-7146 (mobile)
e-mail: wrthompson@gsu.edu
EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION
Degree
Institution
Date
Bachelor of Science
Master of Arts
Doctor of Philosophy
Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University
The Ohio State University
1978
1979
1983
Thesis: A comparison of two set exercise protocols to determine the necessity of the warm-up in the exercise
prescription for cardiac patients.
Dissertation: Two-dimensional echocardiographic evaluation of upright exercise: comparison of left ventricular
volumes in normal and post-myocardial infarction subjects.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1988
FELLOW, American College of Sports Medicine
1988
FELLOW, Research Consortium, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education,
Recreation, and Dance
1990
FELLOW, Southern Association for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
(Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi).
1996
FELLOW, American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
2012 – Present
Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research, College of Education, Georgia State
University, Atlanta, Georgia
1994 – Present
Regents’ Professor, 2008 (tenured) of Kinesiology and Health (College of Education) and
Department of Nutrition (School of Nursing and Health Professions); Director, Center for
Sports Medicine, Science & Technology (1994-2000); Affiliated Faculty, Partnership for
Urban Health Research, Institute of Public Health, (College of Health and Human
Sciences), Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia
1994 - Present
Executive Director, After-School All-Stars Atlanta (aka Greater Atlanta Inner-City
Games), Atlanta, Georgia; Executive Director (1998 – present)
2014 – Present
Vice President (elected by the membership), American College of Sports Medicine
2013 – Present
Advisory Director, Coalition for the Registry of Exercise Professionals (member, United
States Registry of Exercise Professionals; member, International Registry of Exercise
Professionals).
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2013 - Present
Member, Nutrition and Physical Activity (NuPA) Advisory Committee, American Cancer
Society, Atlanta, Georgia
2013 – Present
Member, American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Spinal Cord Injury
Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group Fitness & Wellness Task Force.
2015 – Present
Member, Inter-Agency Task Force on the Treatment of the Spine-Injured Athlete (athletic
trainers, emergency care physicians, exercise physiologists, emergency medical
technicians)
2012, 2015-2016
Member, International Coordinating Committee and Member, Scientific Committee,
International Convention on Science, Education & Medicine in Sport (ICSEMIS 2012),
Glasgow, Scotland (July 19-24, 2012) and ICSEMIS 2016 (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
2005 – 2008
Board of Trustees (elected by membership), American College of Sports Medicine;
Administrative Council (elected by Board of Trustees) 2005-2006, 2007-2008
2004 – present
Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences, (Chairman, 2004-2007);
Commissioner, Board of Commissioners (2004-2007), Commission on Accreditation of
Allied Health Education Programs, Chicago, Illinois
2007 – Present
NSF International Joint Committee on Standards for Health/Fitness Facilities (Chairman,
2007-2014); Member, Council of Public Health Consultants
2001 – Present
Founding Advisor, Wellcoaches Corporation, Boston, Massachusetts
1998 - 2002
Licensed Clinical Laboratory Director (license #981465R), State of Georgia, Office of
Regulatory Services, Georgia Department of Human Resources
1996 - 2006
Licensed Clinical Exercise Physiologist (license #CEO118), State of Louisiana State
Board of Medical Examiners
1983 – Present
Certified Program Director, American College of Sports Medicine
1999 - Present
Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist, American College of Sports Medicine
2012
Guest Editor, Thematic Issue (Volume 22, Number 1), Clinical Journal of Sports
Medicine (Official Journal of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine,
American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine, Australasian College of Sports
Physicians, and Canadian Academy Sport and Exercise Medicine)
2010 – Present
Member, Editorial Board, ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal®; Associate Editor (19982001)
2003 – Present
Editorial Advisory Board, American Medical Athletic Association Journal
1996 - 2007
Editorial Board, American Journal of Health Promotion
1995 - 2001
Associate Editor, Sports Medicine, Training and Rehabilitation
1992 - Present
Board of Experts, Exercise Standards and Malpractice Reporter, PRC Publishing,
Canton, Ohio
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1991 - Present
Reviewer, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, American College of Sports
Medicine
1993 - Present
Reviewer, The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, The American
Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
2001 – Present
Reviewer, The Journal of Nutrition, American Society for Nutritional Sciences
1987 - 2006
Certification Director, American College of Sports Medicine Health/Fitness Instructor
Certification, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia; Certification Director,
American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Specialist Certification, Georgia State
University, Atlanta, Georgia (1994-2006); Certification Director, American College of
Sports Medicine Exercise Leader Certification, Georgia State University, Atlanta,
Georgia (1987-2002); Certification Director, American College of Sports Medicine
Health/Fitness Director and Program Director Certification, Georgia State University,
Atlanta, Georgia (1994-2002); Workshop and Certification Director, American College of
Sports Medicine Exercise Leader, Health/Fitness Instructor, Exercise Specialist, Program
Director, Health/Fitness Director Certifications, University of Southern Mississippi,
Hattiesburg, Mississippi (1985-1994); Lecturer (1987 - 1997) and Certification Director
(1988 - 1992), American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Specialist Workshop,
Hammons Heart Institute, Springfield, Missouri; Workshop Coordinator, American
College of Sports Medicine Preventive/Rehabilitative Exercise Test Technologist
Workshop, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, Illinois (1981-1984).
1999 - 2001
Member, Board of Directors, Victory Charter School, Fulton County, Georgia
1995 - 2000
Member, Board of Directors, Georgia Association of Cardiopulmonary Health,
Prevention and Sports Medicine (elected President, 1996).
1985 - 1994
Associate Professor (promoted to Full Professor and tenured 1991) and Director,
Laboratory of Applied Physiology, School of Human Performance and Recreation,
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Coordinator of Exercise
Science (1988-1991), Supervisor of Anatomy Laboratory (1993-1994), Coordinator of
Payne Center Fitness Assessment Center (1993-1994).
1980 - 1985
Program Director, Cardiac Rehabilitation and Health Enhancement Center, Swedish
Covenant Hospital, Chicago, Illinois; Editor, HEART HERALD, monthly publication of
the Cardiac Rehabilitation and Health Enhancement Center, Swedish Covenant Hospital,
Chicago, Illinois (1980-1985); Member, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Committee,
Swedish Covenant Hospital, Chicago, Illinois.
1980 - 1984
Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator, Human Performance Laboratory,
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, Illinois.
1984 - 1985
Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation,
George Williams College, Downers Grove, Illinois.
1984 - 1985
Instructor, Department of Physical Education, North Park College, Chicago, Illinois.
1990 - 1994
Advisory Board, Southern Association for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
(Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi); 1990, 1991, 1992, Chair, Southern
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Association for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Annual Meeting Spring
Symposium Scientific Sessions.
1981 - 1984
Special Consultant, Department of Cardiology and Neurology, St. Joseph Hospital, Joliet,
Illinois.
1983 - 1984
Special Consultant, Department of Cardiology, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, Melrose
Park, Illinois.
1981 - 1982
Graduate Teaching Associate, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation,
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.
1980 - 1982
Member, Rehabilitation Subcommittee, Coronary Care Committee, Chicago Heart
Association, Chicago, Illinois.
1978 - 1980
Representative and Lecturer, Forsyth County Chapter, American Heart Association,
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
1978 - 1980
Graded Exercise Test Technologist, Human Performance Laboratory, Exercise Leader of
Cardiac Rehabilitation and Adult Fitness Programs, Instructor of Gymnastics, Wake
Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
PUBLICATIONS
Books
Vanlandewijck, Y.C., & W.R. Thompson (editors): Training and Coaching the Paralympic Athlete, Wiley
Blackwell, (in preparation, 2016).
Bushman, B., W.R. Thompson, R. Battista, L. Ransdell, & P. Swan (editors): ACSM’s RESOURCES FOR THE
PERSONAL TRAINER (4nd edition), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2013.
Tharrett, S. J., J.A. Peterson, P. Eigenmann, H. Lavoie, F. Napolitano, W.R.Thompson, & C.H. Wing (editors).
ACSM’S HEALTH/FITNESS FACILITY STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES, Human Kinetics, 2012.
Vanlandewijck, Y.C., & W.R. Thompson (editors): THE PARALYMPIC ATHLETE, Wiley Blackwell, 2011.
Thompson, W.R. et al. (Consultant in the Health Professions and Nursing): STEDMAN’S MEDICAL DICTIONARY
FOR THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND NURSING (7th edition), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2011.
Moore, M., E. Jackson, G. Silverio, B. Tschannen-Moran, P. Schmid, W. R. Thompson, & C. Schroeder. Client
Assessments, in M. Moore & B. Tschannen-Moran (editors): COACHING PSYCHOLOGY, Lippincott Williams &
Wilkins, 2010, p. 85-95.
Moore, M., B. Tschannen-Moran, P. Schmid, G. Silverio, E. Jackson, & W. R. Thompson. Vision, Planning and
Goals, in M. Moore & B. Tschannen-Moran (editors): COACHING PSYCHOLOGY, Lippincott Williams &
Wilkins, 2010, p. 104-119.
Thompson, W.R. (Senior Editor), Bushman, B., Desch, J., & Kravitz, L. (editors): ACSM’s RESOURCES FOR THE
PERSONAL TRAINER (3nd edition), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2010.
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Thompson, W.R. (Senior Editor), N. Gordon, L. Pescatello (Associate Editors): ACSM’S GUIDELINES FOR
EXERCISE TESTING AND PRESCRIPTION (8th edition), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2010.
Dwyer, G.B., S.E. Davis, N.I. Pire, W.R. Thompson (editors): ACSM’S HEALTH-RELATED PHYSICAL FITNESS
ASSESSMENT MANUAL (2nd edition), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2008.
Thompson, W.R. et al. (Consultant in the Health Professions and Nursing): STEDMAN’S MEDICAL DICTIONARY
FOR THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND NURSING (6th edition), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2008.
Benardot, D., W.R. Thompson: COACHES’ GUIDE TO SPORTS NUTRITION, Coaches Choice, Monterrey,
California, 2007.
Thompson, W.R., Baldwin, K., Niederpruem, M., & Pire, N. (editors): ACSM’s RESOURCES FOR THE
PERSONAL TRAINER (2nd edition), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2006.
Thompson, W.R. et al. (Consultant in the Health Professions and Nursing): STEDMAN’S MEDICAL DICTIONARY
FOR THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND NURSING (5th edition), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005.
Roitman, J.L., Bibi, K.W., & Thompson, W.R (editors): ACSM’S CERTIFICATION REVIEW (2nd edition),
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005.
Thompson, W.R., Jonas, S. & Benardot, D. (editors): ACSM FITNESS BOOK (3rd edition), Lippincott Williams &
Wilkins, 2003.
Wegner, M.S., Ruff, J.E. & Thompson, W.R. (editors): ACSM’S CLINICAL CERTIFICATION REVIEW, Lippincott
Williams & Wilkins, 2001.
Roitman, J.L., Bibi, K.W., & Thompson, W.R (editors): ACSM’S HEALTH & FITNESS CERTIFICATION REVIEW
(1st edition), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2001.
Thompson, W.R.: Professional Preparation in Exercise Science, in: Brown, S.P. (Editor), INTRODUCTION TO
EXERCISE SCIENCE, Williams & Wilkins, Publishers, 2000, pp. 117-129.
Thompson, W.R., D. Benardot, H. Bailey, and M.S. Ferrara: Guidelines for heat and hydration in hot and humid
environments, in: MEDICAL CARE GUIDE, Atlanta Paralympic Organizing Committee, Atlanta, Georgia, 1996.
Neisler, H.M., M.H. Bean, W.R. Thompson, and M. Hall: Alteration of lymphocyte subsets during a competitive
swim training session, in: SWIMMING SCIENCE VI: BIOMECHANICS AND MEDICINE IN SWIMMING, London:
E&FN Spon, 1992, 333-336.
Neisler, H.M., M.H. Bean, and W.R. Thompson: Alteration of patterns of endocrine response during a competitive
swim training season, in: SWIMMING SCIENCE VI: BIOMECHANICS AND MEDICINE IN SWIMMING, London:
E&FN Spon, 1992, 337-340.
Thompson, W.R.: Manahan-Gutin one-minute step test, in: Kirby, R.F. (ed.), A GUIDE TO FITNESS AND MOTOR
PERFORMANCE TESTS, BenOak Publishing Company, 1991.
Thompson, W.R.: Static grip endurance test, in: Kirby, R.F. (ed.), A GUIDE TO FITNESS AND MOTOR PERFORMANCE TESTS, BenOak Publishing Company, 1991.
Thompson, W.R., H.M. Neisler, J.K. Davis, and K.D. Johnson: Activity of cardiac enzymes after a bout of maximal
exercise, in: Dotson, C.O. and J.H. Humphrey (eds.), EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY: VOL 4, AMS Press, Inc., 1990,
101-109.
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Thompson, W.R.: Maintaining fitness in the injured athlete, in: Taylor, P.M., and Taylor, D.K. (eds.), CONQUERING ATHLETIC INJURIES, Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Publishers, 1988, 239-241.
Thompson, W.R.: Consulting Editor, POCKET NURSE GUIDE TO ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY, C.V. Mosby
Company, St. Louis, Missouri, 1985.
Thompson, W.R.: Consulting Editor, DIAGNOSTIC CARDIOVASCULAR THERAPEUTICS, C.V. Mosby
Company, St. Louis, Missouri, 1985.
Articles in International/National Refereed Journals
Thompson, W.R. (2014): Worldwide Survey Reveals Fitness Trends for 2015. ACSM’S HEALTH & FITNESS
JOURNAL, 18(6):1-12.
Thompson, W.R. (2013): Worldwide Survey Reveals Fitness Trends for 2014. ACSM’S HEALTH & FITNESS
JOURNAL, 17(6):10-20.
Thompson, W.R., Vanlandewijck, Y.C. (2013). Science and the Paralympic movement, BRITISH JOURNAL OF
SPORTS MEDICINE, 47(13):811.
Oliveira, B.R.R., Deslandes, A.C., Santos, T.M., Thompson, W.R., and Terra, B.S. (2012): Comparison of two
proposed guidelines for aerobic training sessions, PERCEPTUAL AND MOTOR SKILLS, 115(2):1-16.
Thompson, W.R. (2012): Worldwide Survey Reveals Fitness Trends for 2013. ACSM’S HEALTH & FITNESS
JOURNAL, 16(6):8-17.
Santos, T.M., Oliveira, B.R.R., Neto, G.A.M., Ferreira, M.S., and Thompson, W.R. (2012). Prevalence of
overweight and obesity in members of two large fitness clubs of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. REVISTA
BRASILEIRA DE ATIVIDADE FÍSICA & SAÚDE (Brazilian Journal of Physical Activity & Health), 17(2):137-142.
Santos, T.M., Gomes, P.S.G., Oliveira, B.R.R., Ribeiro, L.G., and Thompson, W.R. (2012). A new strategy for the
implementation of an aerobic training session. JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH,
26(1):87-93.
Thompson, W.R. (2012). The Paralympic Athlete. CLINICAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 22(1):1-2.
Thompson, W.R. (2011): Worldwide Survey Reveals Fitness Trends for 2012. ACSM’S HEALTH & FITNESS
JOURNAL, 15(6):9-18.
Bergeron, M.F., Nindl, B.C., Deuster, P.A., Baumgartner, N., Kane, S.F., Kraemer, W.J., Sexhauer, L.R.,
Thompson, W.R., and O’Conner, F.G. (2011): Consortium for health and military performance and American
College of Sports Medicine consensus paper on extreme conditioning programs in military personnel. CURRENT
SPORTS MEDICINE REPORTS, 10(6):383-389.
Bhambhani, Y., Mactavish, J., Warren, S., Thompson, W.R., Webborn, A., Bressan, E., de Mello, M.T., Tweedy, S.,
Malone, L., Frojd, K., Van de Vliet, P., Vanlandewijck, Y. (2010): Boosting in Athletes with High Level Spinal
Cord Injury: Knowledge, Incidence and Attitudes of Athletes in Paralympic Sport. DISABILITY AND
REHABILITATION, 32(26):2172-90.
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Thompson, W.R. (2010): Worldwide Survey Reveals Fitness Trends for 2011. ACSM’S HEALTH & FITNESS
JOURNAL, 14 (6):8-17.
Pullen, P., W.R. Thompson, D. Benardot, L.J. Brandon, P.K. Mehta, L. Rifai, D.S. Vadnais, J.M. Parrot, B.V. Khan
(2010): Benefits of Yoga for African American Heart Failure Patients. MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS
AND EXERCISE, 42(4):651-657.
Thompson, W.R. (2009): Worldwide Survey Reveals Fitness Trends for 2010. ACSM’S HEALTH & FITNESS
JOURNAL, 13 (6):9-16.
Pescatello, L.S., Thompson, W.R., Gordon, N.F. (2009): A Preview of ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing
and Prescription, 8th edition. ACSM’S HEALTH & FITNESS JOURNAL, 13 (4):23-26.
Papadopoulos, C., Doyle, J., Rupp, J., Brandon, L., Benardot, D., and Thompson, W.R. (2008): The effect of hypohydration on the lactate threshold in a hot and humid environment. JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE AND
PHYSICAL FITNESS, 48(3):293-299.
Thompson, W.R. (2008): Worldwide Survey Reveals Fitness Trends for 2009. ACSM’S HEALTH & FITNESS
JOURNAL, 12 (6):7-14.
Koenig C.A., D. Benardot, M. Cody, and W.R. Thompson (2008): Comparison of creatine monohydrate and
carbohydrate supplementation on repeated jump height performance. THE JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND
CONDITIONING RESEARCH, 22(4):1-6.
Pullen, P.R., S.H. Nagamia, P.K. Mehta, W.R. Thompson, D. Benardot, R. Hammoud, J.M. Parrott, S. Sola, B.V.
Khan (2008): Effects of Yoga on inflammation and exercise capacity in patients with chronic heart failure.
JOURNAL OF CARDIAC FAILURE, 14(5):407-413.
Thompson, W.R. (2007): Worldwide Survey Reveals Fitness Trends for 2008. ACSM’S HEALTH & FITNESS
JOURNAL, 11 (6):7-13.
Thompson, W.R. (2006): Worldwide Survey Reveals Fitness Trends for 2007. ACSM’S HEALTH & FITNESS
JOURNAL, 10 (6):8-14.
Benardot D, D.E. Martin, and W.R. Thompson. The effect of eating frequency on energy intake, body composition,
and exercise performance in athletes. MEDICINA SPORTIVA – BOHEMICA & SLOVACA , 11(3): 2002, 238-239.
Mullinix, M., S. Jonnalagadda, C. Rosenbloom, W.R. Thompson, and J. Kicklighter (2003): Dietary intake of female
U.S. soccer players. NUTRITION RESEARCH, 23(5):585-593.
Benardot, D., D.E. Martin, and W.R. Thompson (2002): Maintaining energy balance: a key for effective physical
conditioning. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SPORT, 4(1):25-30, 40.
Thompson, W.R. (2001): Focus Area 22. ACSM’S HEALTH & FITNESS JOURNAL, 5(5):31-32.
Thompson, W.R. (2001): Successful preparation for ACSM Certification Examinations. ACSM’S HEALTH &
FITNESS JOURNAL. 5(4):36-37.
Thompson, W.R., and C. Stewart: Career development and certification, INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF SPORTS
SCIENCE AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION, 30: 2000, 16-17.
Thompson, W.R. (2001): An Independent Evaluation. ACSM'S HEALTH & FITNESS JOURNAL, 5(2):34-35.
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Thompson, W.R. (2000): American College of Sports Medicine Certification. ACSM'S HEALTH & FITNESS
JOURNAL, 4(6):34-35.
Thompson, W.R. (2000). Who makes up certification exams, anyway? ACSM'S HEALTH & FITNESS JOURNAL,
4(4):32-34.
Thompson, W.R. (2000). The international certification. ACSM'S HEALTH & FITNESS JOURNAL, 4(2):29-31.
Thompson, W.R. (1999). Questions and answers about ACSM certification tracks and exams. ACSM'S HEALTH &
FITNESS JOURNAL, 3(6):32-33.
Benardot, D., & W.R. Thompson: Energy from food for physical activity: enough and on time, ACSM’S HEALTH &
FITNESS JOURNAL, 3(4): 1999, 14-18.
Thompson, W.R.: The care and feeding of ACSM certification exam questions, ACSM’S HEALTH & FITNESS
JOURNAL, 3(4): 1999, 33-34.
Thompson, W.R.: Physical activity across the lifespan, THE JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION,
RECREATION AND DANCE, 70(6): 1999, 25.
Thompson, W.R.: Quality assurance for certification examinations, ACSM’S HEALTH & FITNESS JOURNAL,
3(2):1999, 34-35.
Rupp, J.C., K. Campbell, W.R. Thompson, and D. Terbizan: Professional preparation of personal trainers,
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION AND DANCE, 70(1):1999, 54-56.
Bean, M.H., H.M. Neisler, M. Hall, W.R. Thompson, J.T. Johnson, T. Young, and J. Pittington: The isoforms of
CK-MM in response to competitive swim training, JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH,
8(3):1994, 155-160
Lim, Y., T. Boone, J. Flarity, and W.R. Thompson: Effects of qigong on respiratory changes: a preliminary study,
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CHINESE MEDICINE, 21: 1993, 1-6.
Washam, M.C., and W.R. Thompson: Response of the gluconeogenic enzyme alanine aminotransferase to induced
hypoglycemia during prolonged exercise. SPORTS MEDICINE, TRAINING AND REHABILITATION, 4: 1993, 1-6.
Thompson, W.R.: Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988, EXERCISE STANDARDS AND
MALPRACTICE REPORTER, 6(4):1992, 57-58.
Thompson, W.R., E.A. Goodroe, K.D. Johnson, and J.G. Lamberth: The effect of hand-held weights on the
physiological responses to aerobic dance, JOURNAL OF APPLIED SPORT SCIENCE RESEARCH, 5(4):1991, 208212.
Thompson, W.R.: Scientific fraud and research integrity, EXERCISE STANDARDS AND MALPRACTICE
REPORTER, 5(4): 1991, 50-55.
Hildman, T.B., G.H. Ferguson, J.T. Johnson, and W.R. Thompson: Daily hassles cause burnout, JOURNAL OF
NURSING ADMINISTRATION, 21(9): 1991, 44-45.
Boone, T., R. Cooper, and W.R. Thompson: A physiologic evaluation of the sports massage, JOURNAL OF THE
NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINING ASSOCIATION, 26: 1991, 51-54.
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Tardy, C.H., M.T. Allen, W.R. Thompson, and M.R. Leary: Social anxiety and cardiovascular responses to interpersonal communication, SOUTHERN COMMUNICATION JOURNAL, 57(1):1991, 25-34.
Bean, M.H., H.M. Neisler, W.R. Thompson, M. Hall, T. Young, and J. Pittington: Creatine kinase, creatine
kinase-MM, and the isoforms of creatine kinase-MM following a competitive swimming workout, JOURNAL OF
SWIMMING RESEARCH, 7(3):1991, 21-25.
Thompson, W.R., and C. Vinueza: Physiological profile of Tae Kwon Do black belts, RESEARCH IN SPORTS
MEDICINE, 3: 1991, 49-53.
Ellard, C.O., W.R. Thompson, and S. Burks: Effects of the menstrual cycle on body composition, SCANDINAVIAN
JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS, 1:1991, 147-150.
Brown, S.P., W.R. Thompson, M. Bean, L. Wood, K. Nayak, and J. Goff: The relationship of early versus two
minute recovery echocardiographic values following maximal effort resistance exercise, INTERNATIONAL
JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 12(2): 1991, 241-245.
Thompson, D.L., W.R. Thompson, T.J. Prestridge, J.G. Bailey, M.H. Bean, S.P. Brown, and J.B. McDaniel:
Effects of hydration on body composition analysis: a comparative study of BIA and hydrodensity, JOURNAL OF
SPORTS MEDICINE AND PHYSICAL FITNESS (Italy), 3 1(4):1991, 565-570.
Thompson, W.R.: Vitamin E in Exercise and Disease, SPORTS MEDICINE UPDATE, 5(3): 1990, 9-12.
Brown, S.P, W.R. Thompson, J. Bailey, K. Johnson, L. Wood, M. Bean, and D.L. Thompson: Blood lactate
response to weight lifting in endurance and weight trained men, JOURNAL OF APPLIED SPORT SCIENCE
RESEARCH, 4(4): 1990, 122-130.
Lamberth, J.G., W.R. Thompson, H.M. Neisler, M. Hall, K.D. Johnson, and J.T. Johnson: Effect of various
intensities of exercise on 2,3-diphosphoglyceric acid concentrations, ANNALS OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 5(1): 1990,
26-31.
Tardy, C.H., W.R. Thompson, and M.T. Allen: Cardiovascular responses during speech: does social support
mediate the effects of talking on blood pressure? JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE AND SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY, 8(3-4):
1989, 271-285.
Brown, S.P., D.E. Cundiff, and W.R. Thompson: Implications for fitness programming - the geriatric population,
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION AND DANCE, 60(1): 1989, 18-23.
Kreider, R.B., T. Boone, W.R. Thompson, S. Burks, and C.W. Cortes: Cardiovascular and thermal responses of
triathlon performance. MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE, 20(4): 1988, 385-390.
Hopkins, M.G., and W.R. Thompson: Specificity of sport and incorporation of a carbohydrate regimen, ANNALS OF
SPORTS MEDICINE, 4(1): 1988, 16-18.
Brown, S.P., and W.R. Thompson: The therapeutic role of exercise in diabetes mellitus. THE DIABETES
EDUCATOR, 14(3):1988, 202-206.
Cortes, C.W., R.B. Kreider, S. Al-Mandalawi, J. Lamberth, K.D. Johnson, W.R. Thompson, and H.N. Anderson:
Differences in lactate removal during recovery, ANNALS OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 4(1): 1988, 26-28.
Thompson, W.R., J. Shapiro, D.L. Thompson, and W. Bulawa: Comparison of ventricular volumes in normal and
post-myocardial infarction subjects. MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE, 19(5):1987,
430-435.
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Brown, S.P., and W.R. Thompson: Left ventricular functional and hypertrophic characteristics in weight lifters,
ANNALS OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 3(4): 1987, 234-236.
Johnson, K.D., and W.R. Thompson: Exercise-induced water intoxication and hyponatremia. ANNALS OF SPORTS
MEDICINE, 3(3): 1987, 167-170.
Brown, S.P., and W.R. Thompson: A systematic strategy for development and implementation of a cardiac
rehabilitation program. HEALTH CARE SUPERVISOR, 6(1):1987, 58-65.
Thompson, W.R., and D.L. Thompson: Chronic exercise effects on blood lipids in post-myocardial infarction
patients. JOURNAL OF CARDIOPULMONARY REHABILITATION, 7:1987, 332-341.
Brown, S.P., and W.R. Thompson: Standardization indices of cardiac hypertrophy in weight lifters, JOURNAL OF
SPORTS SCIENCES, 5: 1987, 147-153.
Thompson, W.R., and T. Boone: Exercise as a rehabilitative and therapeutic mode. THRESHOLDS IN EDUCATION, 12(3):1986, 22-25.
Kreider, R.B., and W.R. Thompson: Ketone bodies and ketosis in exercise. ANNALS OF SPORTS MEDICINE,
2(4):1986, 170-174.
Thompson, W.R., N.D. Nequin, G.R. Lesmes, and D.S. Garfield: Physiological and training profiles of
ultramarathoners. PHYSICIAN AND SPORTS MEDICINE, 10(5):1982, 61-65.
Nequin, N.D., W.R. Thompson, and G.R. Lesmes: Exercise programs for the cardiac patient. COMPREHENSIVE
THERAPY, 6(9):1980, 33-46.
Video Format
Thompson, W.R.: PREDICTORS OF EXERCISE COMPLIANCE: STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE ADHERENCE TO
EXERCISE PROGRAMS, Healthy Learning Video Series, Monterey Video Production Co., 1999.
Thompson, W.R.: THE AGING OF AMERICA: IMPLICATIONS FOR EXERCISE PROGRAMMING, Healthy
Learning Video Series, Monterey Video Production Co., 1999.
Thompson, W.R.: PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF THE ACSM METABOLIC CALCULATIONS, Healthy
Learning Video Series, Monterey Video Production Co., 1999.
Thompson, W.R.: AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE CERTIFICATION: HOW TO BE BETTER
PREPARED, Healthy Learning Video Series, Monterey Video Production Co., 1999.
Thompson, W.R.: AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE CERTIFICATION: Worldwide Fitness Trends
for 2011, Healthy Learning Video Series, Monterey Video Production Co., 2011.
Published Proceedings
Thompson, W.R.: Promotion of sport and exercise for people with disabilities. 11th WORLD SPORT FOR ALL
CONGRESS, Havana, Cuba, 2006, 42-50.
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Thompson, W.R., L.J. Brandon, J.C. Rupp: Use of climactic fans during the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, a study
of professional soccer, ATLANTA COMMITTEE FOR THE OLYMPIC GAMES, Atlanta, Georgia, 1996.
Campbell, K., J.C. Rupp, D. Terbizan, and W.R. Thompson: BASIC STANDARDS FOR THE PROFESSIONAL
PREPARATION IN EXERCISE SCIENCE, National Association for Sport and Physical Education, Reston, Virginia,
1995.
Thompson, D.L., W.R. Thompson, J. McDaniel, S. Grantham, F. Servedio, M. Hall, J. Johnson, and W.C.
Thompson: Ergogenic effects of ingested phosphate on exercise and oxygen transport, In G.P.H. Hermans (Ed.)
SPORTS, MEDICINE AND HEALTH, Elsevier Science Publishers: The Netherlands, 1990, 604-608.
Neisler, H.M., M.H. Bean, W.R. Thompson, J.T. Johnson, M. Hall, J.L. Smith, and J. Pittington: Alteration of
lymphocyte subsets and endocrine response during a competitive swim training season, PROCEEDINGS,
International Olympic Committee World Congress on Sports Sciences, 1989, 40-41.
Johnson, K.D., H.M. Neisler, W.R. Thompson, and M. Hall: Blood volume, cell volume, and plasma volume
dynamics during a progressive cycle ergometer test in both a hot and cool environment. PROCEEDINGS,
Collaborative Research in Allied Health Symposium, The Ohio State University, 1988, 90-95.
Lamberth, J.G., H.M. Neisler, W.R. Thompson, K.D. Johnson, M. Hall, and J.T. Johnson: The effect of various
intensities of exercise on 2,3-diphosphoglyceric acid in physically fit and unfit males. PROCEEDINGS,
Collaborative Research in Allied Health Symposium, The Ohio State University, 1988, 104-111.
Thompson, W.R., F.J. Servedio, T.K. Skalko, S. McCandless, D. Mabry, P. Pettie, and S.C. Jones: Invention,
rehabilitation, research: a collaborative effort produces the best results. PROCEEDINGS, Collaborative Research in
Allied Health Symposium, The Ohio State University, 1988, 152-157.
Thompson, W.R., H.M. Neisler, K.D. Johnson, and J.K. Davis: Does the activity of cardiac enzymes increase after a
bout of maximal exercise? PROCEEDINGS, Collaborative Research in Allied Health Symposium, The Ohio State
University, 1987, 75-80.
Neisler, H.M., M. Hall, W.R. Thompson, K.D. Johnson, and J.G. Lamberth: Development of a blood collection
technique to determine the effect of various intensities of exercise on erythrocyte 2,3 diphosphoglyceric acid in
physically fit and unfit males. PROCEEDINGS, Collaborative Research in Allied Health Symposium, The Ohio
State University, 1987, 152-155.
Johnson, K.D., H.M. Neisler, W.R. Thompson, J.G. Lamberth, and M. Hall: A comparison of venous and
arterialized venous lactate samples during a progressive cycle ergometer test. PROCEEDINGS, Collaborative
Research in Allied Health Symposium, The Ohio State University, 1987, 88-94.
Neisler, H.M., W.R. Thompson, S.L. Houston, and M. Hall: Evaluation of cooperative research opportunities for
medical technologists within a University community. PROCEEDINGS, Collaborative Research in Allied Health
Symposium, The Ohio State University, 1987, 156-159.
Articles in State Refereed Journals
Thompson, W.R.: National health promotion and disease prevention objectives. JOURNAL OF MAHPERD,
12(1):1992, 6-8.
Thompson, W.R.: Certification programs in the wellness professions. JOURNAL OF MAHPERD, 10(1): 1990, 1213.
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Thompson, W.R.: Exercise benefits for arthritis, JOURNAL OF MAHPERD, 9(1):1989, 7-8.
Thompson, W.R.: The expression of strength and sport specificity. JOURNAL OF MAHPERD, 8(1): 1988, 10-12.
Thompson, W.R., D.L. Thompson, and D. Kaspar: Exercise in the heat. JOURNAL OF MAHPERD, 7(1): 1987, 3-5.
Thompson, W.R., and P. Handshaw: Normal cardiovascular aging. JOURNAL OF MAHPERD, 6(2): 1986, 4-6.
Articles in National/International Non-Refereed Journals
Thompson, W.R., Y. Vanlandewijck, and A. Parkinson: Research at the Paralympic Games and IPC Sanctioned
Competitions. ICCSPE Bulletin, January, 2006, No. 46.
Thompson, W.R. ACSM Research Update. PERSONAL FITNESS PROFESSIONAL, August 2005, 34.
Thompson, W.R. ACSM Research Update. PERSONAL FITNESS PROFESSIONAL, March 2005, 57.
Thompson, W.R. ACSM – The “International” Gold Standard. CERTIFIED NEWS (ACSM), 13(2): 2003, 6.
Thompson, W.R. The internationalization of ACSM certification. SPORTS MEDICINE BULLETIN, 35(1): 30.
2000.
Herbert, W.G. & W.R. Thompson. The ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP): a new credential
that complements the ACSM Exercise Specialist certification. SPORTS MEDICINE BULLETIN, 34(4): 19-20.
1999.
Thompson, W.R.: Facility Spotlight, Georgia State University, Center for Sports Medicine and Sport Sciences.
CERTIFIED NEWS (ACSM), 4(3): 1994, 10-11.
Thompson, W.R.: How to stay fit during an injury. RUNNING AND FITNEWS. 6(9): 1988, 4-5.
Thompson, W.R.: Maintaining aerobic fitness in the injured athlete. RUNNING AND FITNESS, American Running
and Fitness Association, March-April: 1984, 19-21.
Thompson, W.R., and N.D. Nequin: Ultra-runners, who are they? ULTRARUNNING, 3(5):1983, 22-24.
Technical Reports
Thompson, W.R.: An Evaluation of the BlazeSports Georgia Program of the U.S. Disabled Athletes Fund, Inc. (a
report to the Georgia Department of Labor (program #787530420) for fiscal year 2011.
Thompson, W.R.: An Evaluation of the BlazeSports Georgia Program of the U.S. Disabled Athletes Fund, Inc. (a
report to the Georgia Department of Labor (program #787530420) for fiscal year 2010.
Thompson, W.R.: An Evaluation of the BlazeSports Georgia Program of the U.S. Disabled Athletes Fund, Inc. (a
report to the Georgia Department of Labor (program #787530420) for fiscal year 2009.
Thompson, W.R.: An Evaluation of the BlazeSports Georgia Program of the U.S. Disabled Athletes Fund, Inc. (a
report to the Georgia Department of Labor (program #787530420) for fiscal year 2008.
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Thompson, W.R.: An Evaluation of the BlazeSports Georgia Program of the U.S. Disabled Athletes Fund, Inc. (a
report to the Georgia Department of Labor (program #787530420) for fiscal year 2007.
Thompson, W.R.: An Evaluation of the BlazeSports Georgia Program of the U.S. Disabled Athletes Fund, Inc. (a
report to the Georgia Department of Labor (program #787530420) for fiscal year 2006.
Thompson, W.R.: An Evaluation of the BlazeSports Georgia Program of the U.S. Disabled Athletes Fund, Inc. (a
report to the Georgia Department of Labor (program #787530420) for fiscal year 2005.
Thompson, W.R.: An Evaluation of the BlazeSports Georgia Program of the U.S. Disabled Athletes Fund, Inc. (a
report to the Georgia Department of Labor (program #787530420) for fiscal year 2004.
PRESENTATIONS
Professional Papers at National/International Meetings
Thompson, W.R. ACSM American Fitness Index®: From Evolution to Revolution, Presentation at the AMERICAN
COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE HEALTH & FITNESS SUMMIT, Las Vegas, NV, April 2, 2015.
Thompson, W.R., Cardinale, M., Mason, B., Wilber, R, Fleiss-Douer, O. Give the Gold Medal to Scientists and
Engineers. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE,
San Diego, California, May 29, 2015.
Thompson, W.R., Chamness, B. ACSM American Fitness Index®: From Evolution to Revolution, Presentation at
the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, San Diego, California, May
28, 2015.
Leet, R., Benardot, D., Henes, S., Thompson, W.R. Within-Day Energy Balance, Body Mass Index, and Body
Composition in College Students. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR
NUTRITION, ADVANCES AND CONTROVERSIES IN CLINICAL NUTRITION, Washington, DC, December
5, 2014
Thompson, W.R., D. Theisen, M.F. Bergeron, A. Krassioukov: Challenges in Autonomic Control in Elite Athletes
with a Physical Impairment. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF
SPORTS MEDICINE, Orlando, Florida, May 30, 2014.
Andrews, E., W.R. Thompson, D. Benardot, L.J. Brandon, G. Ligouri, R. Hendricks: The Relationship between
BMI, Perceived Weight, and Academic Performance in Minority Middle School Students. Presentation at the
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, Orlando, Florida, May 31,
2014.
Thompson, W.R.: Sports participation in extreme (hot) environments. Presentation at the REGIONAL SPORTS
ACADEMY, Paramaribo, Suriname, May 22, 2014.
Thompson, W.R.: Developing after-school programs for at risk children. . Presentation at the REGIONAL
SPORTS ACADEMY, Paramaribo, Suriname, May 23, 2014.
Thompson, W.R.: Sports participation in extreme (cold) environments. Presentation at the 2ND NATIONAL
PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE TEAM PHYSICIAN CONFERENCE, Sochi, Russia, March 10, 2014.
Thompson, W.R.: Technology and the Future of America’s Waistline. Presentation at the NEW AMERICA
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FOUNDATION, Washington, DC, November 14, 2013.
Thompson, W.R., Chamness, B.: American Fitness Index 2013. Presentation at the 2013 NATIONAL WALKING
SUMMIT, Washington, DC, October 1-3, 2013.
Benardot, D., Thompson, W.R., Hutchinson, M., Dozier, M.L., Speake, K.N.: Weight Loss Practices of Professional
Racehorse Jockeys. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS
MEDICINE, Indianapolis, Indiana, June 1, 2013.
Thompson, W.R., Soligard, T., Emery, C., Willick, S.: Injury and Illness Surveys at Major Sporting Events,
Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE,
Indianapolis, Indiana, May 31, 2013.
Thompson, W.R., Wilber, R: Trend Setters: From Olympic Inspiration to the Gym: What Health and Fitness
Professionals Need to Know. Presentation at the AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE HEALTH &
FITNESS SUMMIT, Las Vegas, Nevada, March 14-15, 2013.
Thompson, W.R., K. Stimpson, O. Clayton, T. Patton, A. Phuong, L. Greene: Student achievement through a
continuum of support. Presentation at the GLOBAL PEACE CONVENTION, Global Peace Foundation, Atlanta,
Georgia, December 1, 2012.
Doll-Tepper, G., W.R. Thompson, M. Mansell, P. Downs, O. Fleiss-Douer: Role of the Olympic and Paralympic
Movements in Education and Awareness. Presentation at the INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON SCIENCE,
EDUCATION AND MEDICINE IN SPORT, Glasgow (Scotland), United Kingdom, July 19-24, 2012.
Thompson, W.R., Vanlandewijck, Y.C., Jacobs, K.A., Perrett, C. Impact of Sildenafil Citrate (Viagra) on Exercise
Capacity and Sport. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS
MEDICINE, San Francisco, California, June 2, 2012.
Thompson, W.R., Ainsworth, B.E., Chamness, B. American Fitness Index: Lessons Learned from the Field.
Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, San
Francisco, California, May 31, 2012.
Bayles, M., Thompson, W.R., Riebe, D. Exercise is Medicine Credential: Referral for Exercise, Who is Qualified?
Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, San
Francisco, California, May 29, 2012.
Thompson, W. R., Riebe, D. Cotton, R. Exercise is Medicine Certificate Program: A new opportunity for health
professionals. Presentation at the AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE HEALTH & FITNESS
SUMMIT, Las Vegas, Nevada, March 28-29, 2012.
Lewis C.K., T.W. Zollinger, C.M. Muegge, W.R. Thompson, B.E. Ainsworth, B.E. Chamness. Building a
Community-Level Fitness and Health Index: American College of Sports Medicine's American Fitness Index.
Presentation at the 39th NORTH AMERICAN PRIMARY CARE RESEARCH GROUP, Banff, Alberta, Canada,
November, 2011.
Thompson, W.R., M. Gregg, D. Van Biesen, B. Abernethy. The impact of intellectual functioning in Olympic and
Paralympic Sport. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS
MEDICINE, Denver, Colorado, June 3, 2011.
Friel, A.J., D. Benardot, A. Nucci, W.R. Thompson. The Relationship between within-day energy balance and
menstruation in active females. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF
SPORTS MEDICINE, Denver, Colorado, June 3, 2011.
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Thompson, W.R., B. Chamness: A City-level Health and Fitness Index: The American College of Sports Medicine's
American Fitness Index™. Presentation at the INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON URBAN HEALTH, New
York City, New York, October 28, 2010.
Thompson, W.R.: Guidance Development, High Intensity Training. Presentation at the DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE, UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY, Bethesda, Maryland, September 13-14, 2010.
Thompson, W.R., B. Burkett, R. Cooper, C. Payton: Technological advances in Olympic and Paralympic sport.
Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, Baltimore,
Maryland, June 2-5, 2010.
O’Dea, N., D. Benardot, M. Cody, W.R. Thompson: Gender-specific hydration practices during cold weather
distance running. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS
MEDICINE, Baltimore, Maryland, June 2-5, 2010.
Andrews, E.B., W.R. Thompson: Structured physical activity can co-exist with improvements in academic
performance in an after school setting. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE
OF SPORTS MEDICINE, Baltimore, Maryland, June 2-5, 2010.
Thompson, W.R.: Worldwide Fitness Trends in 2010. Presentation at the ACSM SUMMIT & EXPOSITION,
Austin, Texas, April 9, 2010.
Thompson, W.R., B. Chamness: ACSM American Fitness Index: A city-level health & fitness index. Presentation at
the 2ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON IMPROVING HEALTH AND TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES,
Chicago, Illinois, April 8, 2010.
Thompson, W.R.: Autonomic dysreflexia and boosting: lessons learned from an athlete survey. Presentation at the
MEDICAL CARE AND SERVICES IN THE PARALYMPIC WINTER SPORTS ENVIRONMENT, Whistler
Paralympic Village, Chefs de Mission Meeting Hall, Whistler (Vancouver), Canada, March 15, 2010.
Harper, C.R., Henrich, C., DiMeo, M.A., Kuperminc, G.P., Meyers, J., Thompson, W.R.: Self-Reported
Engagement in After-School Program Activities. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOCIETY
FOR RESEARCH ON ADOLESCENCE, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 11-13, 2010.
Pullen, P., Thompson, W.R., Benardot, D., Brandon, L.J., Mehta, P.K., Rifai, L., Khan, B.: The Benefits of Yoga
Therapy for Heart Failure Patients. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN
ASSOCIATION OF CARDIOVASCULAR AND PULMONARY REHABILITATION, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,
October 1-3, 2009.
Thompson, W.R.: Instituting a Policy and Environmental Agenda to Improve Physical Activity, Leveraging Laws
and Legal Authorities to Advance Obesity Prevention Efforts – Report of the National Summit on Legal
Preparedness for Obesity Prevention and Control, the ACSM American Fitness Index. Presentation at the CDC’S
CONFERENCE ON OBESITY PREVENTION AND CONTROL, Washington, DC, July 27-29, 2009.
Harper, C., Dimeo, M., Kuperminc, G., Meyers, J., Thompson, W.R.: Social and Emotional Processes in AfterSchool Youth Programs: The Role of Self-Reported Belongingness and Program Context in After-School Programs.
Presentation at the 12th BIENNIAL CONFERENCE OF THE SOCIETY FOR COMMUNITY RESEARCH AND
ACTION, The American Psychological Association, Montclair, New Jersey, June 18-21, 2009.
DiMeo, M, Ruffner, C., Kuperminc, G., Whitley, R., Njoki, C.L., Myers, E., Myers, J., & Thompson, W.R.:
Understanding What Works n After School Programs: Looking Through Students’ Eyes. Presentation at the 12th
BIENNIAL CONFERENCE OF THE SOCIETY FOR COMMUNITY RESEARCH AND ACTION, The American
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Psychological Association, Montclair, New Jersey, June 18-21, 2009.
Thompson, W.R., Tweedy, S., Diaper, N., Markou, K.: Talent Identification in Olympic and Paralympic Sports.
Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, Seattle,
Washington, May 27-30, 2009.
Zollinger, T.W., Chamness, B.E., Muegge, C.M., Ainsworth, B, and Thompson, W.R.: Building a City-Level
Fitness Index: American College of Sports Medicine’s American Fitness Index. Presentation at the ANNUAL
MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, Seattle, Washington, May 27-30, 2009.
Thompson, W.R., Pescatello, L., Gordon, N.: The New Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (8 th
edition). Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE,
Seattle, Washington, May 27-30, 2009.
Yau, P., Hutchison, M., Benardot, D., Thompson, W.R., Tetteh, E.: Assessing core stability in horse-racing jockeys:
a comparison to collegiate athletic norms. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN
COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, Seattle, Washington, May 27-30, 2009.
Chamness, B.E., Zollinger, T.W., Muegge, C.M., Ainsworth, B, and Thompson, W.R.: Building a City-Level
Fitness Index: American College of Sports Medicine’s American Fitness Index. Presentation at the 47th
INTERNATIONAL MAKING CITIES LIVABLE CONFERENCE ON TRUE URBANISM: CITIES FOR
HEALTH & WELL-BEING, Portland, Oregon, May 10-14, 2009.
Hellison, D., Sabo, D., O’Neill, A., Barnes, D., Clements, R. Thompson, W.R., Goodway, J.: Engaging urban youth
in physical education and physical activity. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN
ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION AND DANCE, Tampa, Florida, April 2,
2009.
Thompson, W.R.: Worldwide Fitness Trends in 2009. Presentation at the ACSM SUMMIT & EXPOSITION,
Atlanta, Georgia, March 25-27, 2009.
Chamness, B.E., Zollinger, T.W., Muegge, C.M., Ainsworth, B., and Thompson, W.R.: Building a City-Level
Fitness Index: American College of Sports Medicine’s American Fitness Index. Presentation at the 25TH
INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND FITNESS RESEARCH, Loma Linda,
California, September 2-4, 2008.
Thompson, W.R.: Research in Paralympic Sport: IPC Priorities in 2008. Presentation at the INTERNATIONAL
CONVENTION ON SCIENCE, EDUCATION AND MEDICINE IN SPORT, Guangzhou, China, August 1-4,
2008.
Thompson, W.R., Van de Vliet, Peter, and Webborn, N.: Doping Strategies and the application to Paralympic Sport.
Presentation at the INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON SCIENCE, EDUCATION AND MEDICINE IN
SPORT, Guangzhou, China, August 1-4, 2008.
Thompson, W.R., Wilber, R.L., Cody, A., DiFiori, J., Gould, D., Bryant, K., and Mountjoy, M.: Child Olympian
and Paralympian – Special circumstances, special needs (symposium). Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF
THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, Indianapolis, Indiana, May 28, 2008.
Hutchison, M., Benardot, D., Thompson, W.R., Roman, S.B., Reynaud, C., and Hedrick, T.: Intake of energy
substrates in male and female professional racehorse jockeys. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, Indianapolis, Indiana, May 28, 2008.
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Thompson, W.R., Benardot, D., Hutchison, M., Roman, S.B., Hedrick, T., and Reynaud, C.: Anthropometric and
body composition characteristics of professional racehorse jockeys. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF
THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, Indianapolis, Indiana, May 29, 2008.
Benardot, D., Thompson, W.R., Hutchison, M., Roman, S.B., Hedrick, T., and Reynaud, C.: Urine specific gravity
is unrelated to BIA of skinfold-derived body fat percent, but is related to weight in professional racehorse jockeys.
Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE,
Indianapolis, Indiana, May 30, 2008.
Thompson, W.R., Gray, M., Rauworth, A.E., and Cory, L.: The role that research plays in the development of sport
for athletes with a physical disability. Presentation at the 2008 DEVELOPING AMAZING LEADERS
CONFERENCE, Olympic Training Center, United States Olympic Committee, Colorado Springs, Colorado, April 5,
2008.
Thompson, W.R.: Worldwide Fitness Trends in 2008. Presentation at the ACSM SUMMIT & EXPOSITION, Long
Beach, California, March 25-27, 2008.
Thompson, W.R. After-School All-Stars, an international model for comprehensive out of school programming.
Presentation at the XC CONGRESO INTERNACIONAL, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey,
Mexico, November 7, 2007.
Pullen, P., Nagamia, S., Mehta, P.K., Hammoud, R., Thompson, W.R., Benardot, D., Sola, S., Khan, B.V. Effect of
yoga on inflammatory markers and quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure. Presentation at the
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, Orlando, Florida, November 5, 2007.
Costanzo, D., Niederpruem, M., Thompson, W.R.: ACSM Committee on Certification and Registry Boards Annual
Updates on Certification and Accreditation. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN
COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 30-June 2, 2007.
Pullen, P.R., Thompson, W.R., Benardot, D., Nagamia, S., Parrot, J., Khan, B.V.: Yoga therapy improves markers
of inflammation and overall well-being in patients with chronic heart failure: pilot study results. Presentation at the
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, New Orleans, Louisiana, June
1, 2007.
Thompson, W.R.: Collaborating on a trans-America model for physical activity. Presentation at the
INTERNATIONAL FORUM ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
NETWORK OF THE AMERICAS, April 27-28, 2007, Santiago, Chile.
Thompson, W.R.: Promotion of sport and exercise for people with disabilities. Presentation at the 11th WORLD
SPORT FOR ALL CONGRESS, Havana, Cuba, October 31- November 3, 2006.
Pullen, P.R., W.R. Thompson, P. D’Amato, R. Cuchapin, R.G. Menon, S. Sola., B.V. Khan: Yoga therapy improves
markers of inflammation and overall well-being in African-American patients with chronic heart failure.
Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CARDIOVASCULAR AND
PULMONARY REHABILITATION, Charleston, West Virginia, September 14-16, 2006.
Thompson, W.R., L. Greene, J.K. Markham, R.L. Roberts: A qualitative analysis of a comprehensive after-school
program: the After-School All-Stars. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE
OF SPORTS MEDICINE, Denver, Colorado, May 31-June 4, 2006.
Benardot, D., W.R. Thompson: Food intake and exercise frequency survey of inner city youth involved in a
structured after school program. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF
SPORTS MEDICINE, Denver, Colorado, May 31-June 4, 2006.
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Thompson, W.R., D. Costanzo, M. Niederpruem: Colloquium: ACSM Committee on Certification and Registry
Boards annual update on certification and accreditation. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, Denver, Colorado, May 31-June 4, 2006.
Thompson, W.R.: Colloquium: Diffusion and dissemination strategies for translating science. Presentation at the
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, Denver, Colorado, May 31June 4, 2006.
Thompson, W.R.: The optimization of health and fitness professionals through the accreditation of academic
programs: the Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF
THE ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION AND DANCE, Salt Lake City,
Utah, April 6, 2006.
Thompson, W.R.: From Research to Practice: Wellness Coaching. Presentation at the UNIVERSITY OF BASEL,
Basel, Switzerland, October 14-19, 2005.
Thompson, W.R.: Demystifying the Accreditation Certification Controversy. Presentation at CLUB INDUSTRY
2005, Chicago, Illinois, November 3-5, 2005.
Allen, A., C. Lebrun, A. Pipe, W.R. Thompson: Athens 2004 Olympic / Paralympic Games and the Team Physician.
Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, Nashville,
Tennessee, June 1-4, 2005.
Keteyian, S., W.R. Thompson, M. Niederpruem: ACSM Certification Update: Building on our foundations of
certification and accreditation. Expanding our influence in the public health, clinical and fitness arenas.
Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, Nashville,
Tennessee, June 1-4, 2005.
Benardot D, W.R. Thompson, D.E. Martin, S. Roman: Between-meal energy intake effects on body composition,
performance, and total caloric consumption in athletes. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, Nashville, Tennessee, June 1-4, 2005.
Thompson, W.R., M. Niederpruem: Academic Program Accreditation. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE AMERICAL ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION, AND DANCE,
Chicago, Illinois, April 12-15, 2005.
Beckham, S., W.R. Thompson: The link between certification and academic program accreditation. Presentation at
the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE HEALTH & FITNESS
SUMMIT, Las Vegas, Nevada, March 31, 2005.
Thompson, W.R.: Exercise Programming and other topics. Presentation at CAPITAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL
EDUCATION (CCPE) IN BEIJING AND BEIJING UNIVERSITY OF CHINESE MEDICINE, NANJING
INSTITUTE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS (NIPES), AND NANJING UNIVERSITY OF
CHINESE MEDICINE, Beijing, China; Nanjing, China, May 12-22, 2004.
Thompson, W.R.: American College of Sports Medicine Certification Programs. Presentation at the KLINIKUM
INGOLSTADT, Ingolstadt, Germany, November 19-20, 2004.
Moore, M., G. Highstein, W. R. Thompson: Principles of Behavioral Psychology in Wellness Coaching
Presentation at the INTERNATIONAL COACH FEDERATION’S COACHING RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM,
Québec City, Canada, November 4-6, 2004.
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Moore, M, M.G. Zacharias, G. Highstein, L. Braksick, M. Goldsmith, J. Wheaton, S. Jonas, W.R. Thompson, J. B.
Claps: Personal wellness coaching supported by a web-based coaching platform. Presentation at the COACHING
RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM, INTERNATIONAL COACHING FEDERATION, Quebec, Canada, November 4-6,
2004.
Thompson, W.R., M. Niederpruem: The ACSM University Connection Program: Partnering with Colleges and
Universities. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAL ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH,
PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION, AND DANCE, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 3, 2004.
Thompson, W.R., Y. Bhambani, Y. Vanlandewijck, D. Daly: Paralympic Sport Science Series: wheelchair racing,
swimming and cycling. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS
MEDICINE, Indianapolis, Indiana, June 2, 2004.
Thompson, W.R., J. Calloway: A unique after school public health initiative in the inner city using tutoring,
mentoring, and structured play for middle school children. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF PLAY, Atlanta, Georgia, February 18-22, 2004.
Thompson, W.R. The risk of chronic disease and disability due to obesity and other issues in India and in the United
States. Presentation at THE CRICKET CLUB OF INDIA-ACSM SYMPOSIUM ON EXERCISE AND SPORTS
MEDICINE, Mumbai, India, November 16, 2003.
Thompson, W.R. Various topics. Presentations at the ACSM/HFI WORKSHOP AND CERTIFICATION, Mumbai,
India, November 10-15, 2003.
Thompson, W.R. Coronary artery disease risk, electrocardiography, and motivation. Presentation at the
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE EXERCISE SPECIALIST WORKSHOP, Singapore, November
18-22, 2003.
Benardot, D., W.R. Thompson, D.E. Martin. Bone Density, Muscle Mass, and Injury Risk in Elite Gymnasts.
Presentation at the 7TH INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE WORLD CONGRESS ON SPORT
SCIENCES, Athens, Greece, October 7-10, 2003.
Martin, D.E., D. Benardot, W.R. Thompson. Relationship of Lean Mass and Power on Injury Frequency and Health
Status in Elite Gymnasts. Presentation at the 7TH INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE WORLD
CONGRESS ON SPORT SCIENCES, Athens, Greece, October 7-10, 2003.
Ross, J.A., W.R. Thompson, L.J. Brandon, J.A. Doyle. The validation of a physical activity survey for minority
cardiac rehabilitation patients. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF
SPORTS MEDICINE, San Francisco, California, May 29, 2003.
Thompson, W.R., D. Benardot, G. Granata, D.E. Martin. A new view of energy balance: implications for weight
control and athletic performance. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF
SPORTS MEDICINE, San Francisco, California, May 28, 2003.
Thompson, W.R., C. Mushett, B.F. Johnson, N. Webborn. Paralympics and Paralympism. Presentation at the
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, San Francisco, California, May
30, 2003.
Thompson, W.R. Treatment of Obesity. Presentation at THE UNIVERSITY OF BASEL, Basel, Switzerland,
October 1-5, 2002.
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Thompson, W.R. Cardiopulmonary exercise physiology; Sports nutrition. Presentation at THE AFRICAN
CONFEDERATION FOR DISABLED INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR, Cairo, Egypt, September
23-27, 2002.
Thompson, W.R. The rising risk of chronic disease and disability in Singapore and in the United States.
Presentation at THE HMI-ACSM SYMPOSIUM ON EXERCISE AND SPORTS MEDICINE, Singapore, March 2,
2002.
Thompson, W.R. Coronary artery disease risk, electrocardiography, and motivation. Presentation at the
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE EXERCISE SPECIALIST WORKSHOP, Singapore, February
25 – 28, 2002.
Benardot, D., D.E. Martin, W.R. Thompson: Body composition and bone density differences in collegiate athletes
and elite cyclists. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS
MEDICINE, St. Louis, Missouri, May 31, 2002.
Martin, D.E., D. Benardot, W.R. Thompson: Caloric intake differences in collegiate athletes and elite cyclists.
Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, St. Louis,
Missouri, May 31, 2002.
Arnold, C.E., T. Nofal, W.R. Thompson: Senseless deaths: the impact of climate variability on heat-related
mortality among athletes. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS
MEDICINE, St. Louis, Missouri, May 31, 2002.
Mullinax, M., S. Jonnalagadda,, C. Rosenbloom, J.R. Kicklighter, W.R. Thompson: Dietary intake and health status
of elite female U.S. soccer players. Presentation at EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY, New Orleans, Louisiana, April
21, 2002.
Thompson, W.R.: Strategies to improve exercise compliance. Presentation at MEDICINE ESPORTIVE,
UNIVERSIDADE ESTACIO DE SA, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, March 6-11, 2001.
Rao, A.H., D. Benardot, D.E. Martin, W. R. Thompson: Energy balance and body composition in relation to
anaerobic power in elite artistic gymnasts, Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN
COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, Baltimore, Maryland, May 31, 2001.
Thompson, W.R.: Cardiovascular disease risk, prevention and rehabilitation. Presentation at MEDICINE
ESPORTIVE, UNIVERSIDADE ESTACIO DE SA, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 8-12, 2000.
Mushett, M.P. & Thompson, W.R.: Paralympic Games in the developing countries of Eastern Europe, Presentation
at THE EUROPC CONFERENCE AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY, Duisburg, Germany, October 14-15, 1999.
Jonnalagadda, S.S., Mullis, R.M., Thompson, W.R., Brandon, J.L., Greenberg, D., Reed, M., & Woodard, J.:
Secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease using the social cognitive model. Presentation at the ANNUAL
MEETING OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CARDIOVASCULAR AND PULMONARY
REHABILITATION, Phoenix, Arizona, September 16-19, 1999.
Thompson, W.R.: Research generation and information dissemination. Presentation at THE INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCE - VISTA ‘99: SPORT FOR ATHLETES WITH A DISABILITY - NEW HORIZONS, Cologne,
Germany, August 29, 1999.
Thompson, W.R.: Cardiovascular disease risk, prevention and rehabilitation. Presentation at MEDICINE
ESPORTIVE, UNIVERSIDADE ESTACIO DE SA, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, August 16-17, 1999.
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Thompson, W.R.: Credentialing exercise professionals. Presentation at MEDICINE ESPORTIVE,
UNIVERSIDADE ESTACIO DE SA, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, August 16-17, 1999.
Thompson, W.R.: The business of personal trainers; The prescription of exercise, Presentation at SPORTS &
FITNESS ‘99, Sao Paulo, Brazil, August 13-14, 1999.
Thompson, W.R.: Nutrition and human performance; the prediction of energy expenditure; cardiovascular disease
risk. Presentation at the AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE HEALTH/FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
WORKSHOP, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland, July 26-31, 1999.
Thompson, W.R.: Bridging the gap between science and practice - the ACSM certifications. Presentation at the
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 1999, Seattle, Washington.
Doyle, J.A., D. Benardot, W.R. Thompson, H. Papadopoulos, & I.S. Kallish: Anaerobic performance characteristics
of elite gymnasts: junior and senior women and senior men. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 1999, Seattle, Washington.
Granata, G.P., L.J. Brandon, D. Benardot, J.A. Doyle, J.C. Rupp, & W.R. Thompson: The thermic effect of food in
males of low and moderate body fatness. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN
COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 1999, Seattle, Washington.
White-Welkley, J.E., M.B. Elliot-Loyd, L. Schwartz, W.R. Thompson, J. Brandon, & L. Price: Effect of exercise
intervention on physical activity habits in sedentary African-American and white women. Presentation at the
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 1999, Seattle, Washington.
Elliott-Loyd, M.B., M.N. Dill, B. Johnson, J.A. Doyle, D. Benardot, L. Price, J.C. Rupp, L.J. Brandon, & W.R.
Thompson: Effect of an 18-week walking program on body composition in black and white sedentary females.
Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 1999,
Seattle, Washington.
Fleming, G.A., C.A. Mushett, M.P. Mushett, & W.R. Thompson: The Georgia Information and Referral Service for
persons with a disability. Presentation at the 13TH NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CHRONIC DISEASE,
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, 1998, Atlanta, Georgia.
Thompson, W.R.: Using metabolic calculations in a health club setting. Presentation at the BALLY TOTAL
FITNESS CORPORATION, 1998, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Thompson, W.R.: Exercise programming and metabolic calculations. Presentation at THE AMERICAN COLLEGE
OF SPORTS MEDICINE EXERCISE LEADER AND HEALTH/FITNESS INSTRUCTOR WORKSHOP AND
CERTIFICATION, Aerobic and Fitness Association of Hong Kong, August 27 - September 3, 1998, Hong Kong,
China.
Papadopoulos, C., J.A. Doyle, and W.R. Thompson: The effect of hypo-hydration on the lactate threshold in a hot
and humid environment. Presentation at THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF
SPORTS MEDICINE, May 27-30, 1998, Orlando, Florida.
Thompson, W.R.: A psychometric analysis of the American College of Sports Medicine certification examinations.
Presentation at the AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE HEALTH AND FITNESS SUMMIT, April
29 - May 3, 1998, Austin, Texas.
Castle, R., J.B. Gallaspy, S. Gangstead, W.R. Thompson, and C. Knight: Development and validation of a computerassisted learning tool designed to enhance professional preparation in athletic training. Presentation at the ANNUAL
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MEETING OF THE NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINERS ASSOCIATION, June 19-23, 1998, Baltimore,
Maryland.
Thompson, W.R.: The American College of Sports Medicine Certification Programs, Presentation at BRUNEL
UNIVERSITY, February 3-5, 1998, London, England.
Thompson, W.R.: Metabolic calculations. Presentation at the AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE
EXERCISE SPECIALIST WORKSHOP AND CERTIFICATION, June 13-25, 1997, Seoul National University,
Seoul, Korea.
Thompson, W.R.: Exercise programming and metabolic calculations. Presentation at the AMERICAN COLLEGE
OF SPORTS MEDICINE EXERCISE LEADER AND HEALTH/FITNESS INSTRUCTOR WORKSHOP AND
CERTIFICATION, Aerobic Fitness & Health Association, February 5-15, 1997, Taipei, Taiwan.
Thompson, W.R.: Metabolic calculations. Presentation at the AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE
HEALTH/FITNESS INSTRUCTOR WORKSHOP AND CERTIFICATION, October 5-15, 1996, University of
Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
Thompson, W.R.: 12-lead electrocardiographic interpretation. Presentation at the TENTH ANNUAL OZARKS
REGIONAL CARDIOPULMONARY NURSING SYMPOSIUM, St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield,
Missouri, April 24, 1996, Springfield, Missouri
Lindsey, R., W.R. Thompson, and B. Mayberry: The effects of 30-hours sleep deprivation on aerobic and anaerobic
performance. Presentation at THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS
MEDICINE, May 26-30, 1996, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Thompson, W.R., J.A. Doyle, J.C. Rupp, and B.F. Johnson: Going for the gold: testing and training Olympic
Athletes. Presentation at THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH,
PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION AND DANCE, April 4- 7, 1996, Atlanta, Georgia.
Thompson, W.R.: Fluctuating blood lipids and lipoproteins in fasting subjects. Presentation at the ANNUAL
MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, May 31 - June 3, 1995, Minneapolis,
Minnesota.
Heimdal, J.E., J.N. Heimdal, and W.R. Thompson: Effect of grade (+10% and -10%) on active females’ ventilation,
tidal volume, and frequency of breaths during similar relative work rates. Presentation at THE ANNUAL
MEETING OFTHE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, May 31 - June 3, 1995, Minneapolis,
Minnesota.
Doyle, J.A., D. Benardot, D.E. Martin, and W.R. Thompson: Anaerobic performance characteristics of elite
rhythmic gymnasts. Presentation at the annual meeting of the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN
COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, May 31 - June 3, 1995, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Thompson, W.R.: Metabolic calculations. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN
COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE EXERCISE SPECIALIST WORKSHOP AND CERTIFICATION, June 8-20,
1995, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
Thompson, W.R.: Exercise programming for special populations. Presentation at the AMERICAN COLLEGE OF
SPORTS MEDICINE EXERCISE LEADER AND HEALTH/FITNESS INSTRUCTOR WORKSHOP AND
CERTIFICATION, June 22-30, 1995, Nautalis Club, Athens, Greece.
Benardot, D., D.E. Martin, J.A. Doyle, and W.R. Thompson: Predicted body fat % using dual-energy X-ray
absorptiometry (DEXA) and anthropometric measures on the United States Rhythmic Gymnastics Team.
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Presentation at the THIRD INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE WORLD CONGRESS ON SPORT
SCIENCES, July 15-20, 1995, Atlanta, Georgia.
Thompson, W.R.: Ventricular wall motion abnormalities detected by dynamic echocardiography. Presentation at
EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY '95 (Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, American
Physiological Society), April 11, 1995, Atlanta, Georgia.
Thompson, W.R., K. Campbell, and D. Terbizan: I have a degree in exercise science, what do I do now?
Presentation at the annual meeting of the AMERICAN ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION,
RECREATION AND DANCE, March 28 - April 2, 1995, Portland, Oregon.
Thompson, W.R.: American College of Sports Medicine certification programs. Presentation at the 1995
BERKELEY - PACIFIC RIM CONFERENCE ON EXERCISE SCIENCE AND SPORTS MEDICINE, January 30 February 3, 1995, Berkeley, California.
Rupp, J.C., and W.R. Thompson: How United States athletes train. Presentation for the GERMAN SPORTS
FEDERATION, August 9, 1994, Atlanta, Georgia.
Thompson, W.R., J.C. Rupp, and J.A. Hodgdon: Federal regulation of the exercise physiology laboratory: biological
samples and the use of human subjects. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE
OF SPORTS MEDICINE, June 1-4, 1994, Indianapolis, Indiana.
McConnel, T., G. Blackburn, R. Otto, and W.R. Thompson: The American College of Sports Medicine certification
programs. Presentation at the annual meeting of the AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, June 1-4,
1994, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Heimdal, J.E., J.T. Heimdal, and W.R. Thompson: Effect of grade (+10% and -10%) on active males' heart rate,
stroke volume, systemic vascular resistance during identical relative work rates. Presentation at the ANNUAL
MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, June 1-4, 1994, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Rupp, J.C., W.R. Thompson, and K. Campbell: Preparing professionals in exercise science - revision of standards.
Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL
EDUCATION, RECREATION AND DANCE, Denver, Colorado, April 13-16, 1994.
Thompson, W.R., J.C. Rupp, and K. Campbell: Certification and licensure for exercise science professionals.
Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL
EDUCATION, RECREATION AND DANCE, Denver, Colorado, April 13-16, 1994.
Heimdal, J.E., J.N. Heimdal, and W.R. Thompson: Effect of grade (+10% and -10%) on active females' heart rate,
oxygen pulse, and stride frequency. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN ALLIANCE
FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION AND DANCE, Denver, Colorado, April 13-16, 1994.
Thompson, W.R.: Development of the grant application. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
AMERICAN ASSOCATION FOR CARDIOVASCULAR AND PULMONARY REHABILITATION, Portland,
Oregon, October 8, 1994.
Thompson, W.R., and P.A. Leveille: Diurnal blood lipid and lipoprotein fluctuations in fasting subjects.
Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, June 2-5,
1993, Seattle, Washington.
Lim, Y.A., T. Boone, R. Kazelskis, and W.R. Thompson: The effects of two different training protocols on
cardiorespiratory responses during rest. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN
COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, June 2-5, 1993, Seattle, Washington.
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Thompson, W.R., J.C. Rupp, K.D. Campbell and R. Sweeting: Current issues in professional preparation for
exercise science; Developing standards for exercise science professionals. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE AMERICAN ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION AND DANCE,
March 25, 1993, Washington, D.C.
Thompson, W.R., and J.B. Carlson: Blood lipid and lipoprotein fluctuations in fasting subjects. Presentation at the
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CARDIOVASCULAR AND PULMONARY
REHABILITATION, October 22-24, 1992, Chicago, Illinois.
Foley, M.P., and W.R. Thompson: The effects of metabolic alkalosis on supra-maximal exercise performance.
Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, May 27-30,
1992, Dallas, Texas.
Heimdal, J., W.R. Thompson, H. Howe, R. Lindsey, J.N. Heimdal, L. Proctor, and W. Boone: Effect of grade
(+10, 0, -10) on active females' blood lactate, stride length, RPE, and DOMS during similar relative work rates.
Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, May 27-30,
1992, Dallas, Texas.
Thompson, W.R.: Issues related to doctoral programs, in-depth conference. Presentation at the ANNUAL
MEETING OF THE AMERICAN ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION AND
DANCE, Indianapolis, Indiana, April 7, 1992.
Goodwin, C.L., M.P. Foley, Y.A. Lim, and W.R. Thompson: Coagulation effects before and after physical training.
Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY,
June 22-26, 1991, Atlanta, Georgia.
Redondo, D., M.P. Foley, W.R. Thompson, and C. Beck: Lack of change in alanine aminotransferase levels after
moderate exercise. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MEDICAL
TECHNOLOGY, June 22-26, 1991, Atlanta, Georgia.
Thompson, W.R., K.D. Johnson, J. Lamberth, R.B. Kreider, and C.W. Cortes: Lactate and ventilation thresholds in
untrained and trained subjects. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE FEDERATION OF AMERICAN
SOCIETIES FOR EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY, April 21-25, 1991, Atlanta, Georgia.
Foley, M.P., Y.A. Lim, D.R. Redondo, R. Fisher, and W.R. Thompson: A comparison of the metabolic and
cardiovascular adaptations to exercise in room temperature and in heat. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE FEDERATION OF AMERICAN SOCIETIES FOR EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY, April 21-25, 1991,
Atlanta, Georgia.
Howe, H., G.T. Waggener, W.R. Thompson, and T. Boone: Cardiorespiratory responses to a subliminal message
during submaximal exercise. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE FEDERATION OF AMERICAN
SOCIETIES FOR EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY, April 21 - 25, 1991, Atlanta, Georgia.
Foley, M.P., D.R. Redondo, W.R. Thompson, and C.E. Beck: Effects of submaximal exercise on serum alanine
aminotransferase and blood lactate in collegiate cross-country runners. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF
THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR CLINICAL PATHOLOGISTS, March, 1991, Nashville, Tennessee.
Thompson, W.R., T.B. Hildman, J.T. Johnson, and G.H. Ferguson: The relationship between burnout and physical
activity in working women. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF
CARDIOVASCULAR AND PULMONARY REHABILITATION, Dallas, Texas, November 8-11, 1990.
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Foley, M., D. Redondo, W.R. Thompson, and C. Beck: Effects of submaximal exercise on alanine aminotransferase.
Presentation at the INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLOOD TRANSFUSION AND AMERICAN
ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS, Los Angeles, California, November 10-15, 1990.
Neisler, H.M., M.H. Bean, W.R. Thompson, and J.T. Johnson: Alteration of lymphocyte subsets during a
competitive swim training season. Presentation at the VI INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON BIOMECHANICS
AND MEDICINE IN SWIMMING, Liverpool, United Kingdom, September, 1990.
Neisler, H.M., M.H. Bean, W.R. Thompson, and M. Hall: Alteration of pattern of endocrine response during a competitive swim training session. Presentation at the VI INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON BIOMECHANICS
AND MEDICINE IN SWIMMING, Liverpool, United Kingdom, September, 1990.
Thompson, W.R., S. Al-Mandalawi, M. Hall, and H.M. Neisler: Exercise- mediated changes in creatinine
production. Presentation at the FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE MEDECINE SPORTIVE (FIMS)
WORLD CONGRESS ON SPORTS MEDICINE, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, May 27-June 1, 1990.
Thompson, D.L., W.R. Thompson, J. McDaniel, S. Grantham, F. Servedio, M. Hall, J. Johnson, and W.C.
Thompson: Ergogenic effects of ingested phosphate on exercise and oxygen transport. Presentation at the
FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE MEDECINE SPORTIVE (FIMS) WORLD CONGRESS ON SPORTS
MEDICINE, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, May 27-June 1, 1990.
Thompson, W.R.: Current Issues: Ethics in Sports Medicine Research (Chairperson and Organizer). Presentation at
the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, Salt Lake City, Utah, May
24, 1990.
Leonard, C., W.R. Thompson, Servedio, F.J., Boone, T., and Johnson, J.T.: The physiological responses to an
aerobic dance routine using hand-held weights. Presentation at the RESEARCH CONSORTIUM OF THE AMERICAN ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION AND DANCE, New Orleans,
Louisiana, March 28-April 1, 1990.
Brown, S.P., W.R. Thompson, K. Nayak, J. Goff, L. Wood, and M. Bean.: The left ventricular cavity dimensional
response to upright weight lifting. Presentation at the RESEARCH CONSORTIUM OF THE AMERICAN
ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION AND DANCE, New Orleans, Louisiana,
March 28-April 1, 1990.
Thompson, W.R., S. Al-Mandalawi, M. Hall, and H.M. Neisler: Relationship between creatinine production and
excretion to blood lactate during steady-state exercise. Presentation at the FEDERATION OF AMERICAN
SOCIETIES FOR EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY, Washington, D.C., April 1-5, 1990.
Foley, M.P., D.R. Redondo, C. Beck, and W.R. Thompson: Effects of submaximal exercise on serum alanine
aminotransferase. Presentation at the FEDERATION OF AMERICAN SOCIETIES FOR EXPERIMENTAL
BIOLOGY, Washington, D.C., April 1-5, 1990.
Neisler, H.M., M.H. Bean, W.R. Thompson, J.T. Johnson, M. Hall, J.L. Smith, and J. Pittington: Alteration of
lymphocyte subsets and endocrine response during a competitive swim training season. Presentation at the
INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE WORLD CONGRESS ON SPORTS SCIENCES, Colorado Springs,
Colorado, October 29 - November 3, 1989.
Thompson, D.L., J.B. McDaniel, S.R. Grantham, M.J. Hall, J.T. Johnson, F.J. Servedio, W.C. Thompson, and W.R.
Thompson: Effects of phosphate loading on arterial blood gases and expired ventilation during exercise.
Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CARDIOVASCULAR AND
PULMONARY REHABILITATION, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 10-12, 1989
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Neisler, H.M., M.H. Bean, W.R. Thompson, J.T. Johnson, J.L. Smith, and J. Pittington: Alteration of lymphocyte
subsets during a competitive swim training season. Presentation at the PAAVO NURMI CONGRESS, Turku,
Finland, August 28 - September 1, 1989.
Neisler, H.M., M.H. Bean, W.R. Thompson, J.T. Johnson, M. Hall, J.T. Pittington, and J.L. Smith. Alteration of
lymphocyte subsets and endocrine response during 80 days of competitive swim training. Presentation at the
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CLINICAL CHEMISTRY, Atlanta, Georgia,
July 23-27, 1989.
Servedio, F.J., and W.R. Thompson. An electrocardiographic analysis of a strength training program in
pre-pubescent boys. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS
MEDICINE, Baltimore, Maryland, May 31 - June 3, 1989.
Neisler, H.M., M.H. Bean, W.R. Thompson, J.T. Johnson, and J.L. Smith. Alteration of lymphocyte subsets and
endocrine response during 42 days of competitive swimming. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, Baltimore, Maryland, May 31 - June 3, 1989.
Johnson, K.D., H.M. Neisler, W.R. Thompson, and M. Hall. Arginine vasopressin, renin and plasma volume
adaptations during acute, graded exercise in a hot environment. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, Baltimore, Maryland, May 31 - June 3, 1989.
Thompson, W.R., F.J. Servedio, and T.K. Skalko: Circuit weight training for wheel-chair bound subjects.
Presentation at the RESEARCH CONSORTIUM OF THE AMERICAN ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL
EDUCATION, RECREATION AND DANCE, Boston, Massachusetts, April 19-23, 1989.
Thompson, W.R., F.J. Servedio, T.K. Skalko, and S. McCandless: Invention, rehabilitation, research: a
collaborative effort produces the best results. Presentation at the COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH IN ALLIED
HEALTH SYMPOSIUM, Columbus, Ohio, September 8-9, 1988.
Johnson, K.D., H.M. Neisler, W.R. Thompson, and M. Hall: Blood volume, cell volume, and plasma volume
dynamics during a progressive cycle ergometer test in both a hot and cool environment. Presentation at the
COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH IN ALLIED HEALTH SYMPOSIUM, Columbus, Ohio, September 8-9, 1988.
Lamberth, J.G., H.M. Neisler, W.R. Thompson, K.D. Johnson, M. Hall, and J.T. Johnson: The effect of various
intensities of exercise on 2,3-diphosphoglyceric acid in physically fit and unfit males. Presentation at the COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH IN ALLIED HEALTH SYMPOSIUM, Columbus, Ohio, September 8-9, 1988.
Thompson, W.R., and H.M. Neisler: Student research activities within an academic curriculum. Presentation at the
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY ANNUAL MEETING, San Antonio, Texas, June 19-23,
1988.
Johnson, K.D., H.M. Neisler, and W.R. Thompson: Sampling methodology as variables in interpretation of research
results. Presentation at the AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY ANNUAL MEETING, San
Antonio, Texas, June 19-23, 1988.
Gallaspy, J.B., M.W. Maneval, W.R. Thompson, C.N. Wilkes, J.T. Johnson, C.R. Brent, G.T. Crook, J.G. Lamberth,
K.D. Johnson, and S.P. Brown. Temperature gradients and heat dissipation configurations of air bladder football
helmets. Presentation at the NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONVENTION,
June 11-15, 1988, Baltimore, Maryland.
McCandless, S., F.J. Servedio, T.K. Skalko, and W.R. Thompson. The effects of circuit strength training, using the
ParaGym 5000, on maximal oxygen consumption of physically disabled and able-bodied individuals. Presentation at
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the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN SPINAL INJURY ASSOCIATION, May 16-19, 1988, San Diego,
California.
Thompson, W.R., H.M. Neisler, K.D. Johnson, and J.K. Davis: Creatine kinase and lactate dehydrogenase activity
following a maximal bout of exercise. Presentation at the RESEARCH CONSORTIUM OF THE AMERICAN
ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION AND DANCE, April 6-10, 1988, Kansas
City, Missouri.
Brown, S.P., and W.R. Thompson: Relative left ventricular hypertrophy indices in weight lifters. Presentation at the
RESEARCH CONSORTIUM OF THE AMERICAN ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION,
RECREATION AND DANCE, April 6-10, 1988, Kansas City, Missouri.
Maneval, M.W. , J.B. Gallaspy, W.R. Thompson, C.N. Wilkes, J.T. Johnson, C.R. Brent, G.T. Crook, J.G.
Lamberth, K.D. Johnson, and S.P. Brown: Temperature gradients and heat dissipation configurations of air bladder
football helmets. Presentation at the RESEARCH CONSORTIUM OF THE AMERICAN ALLIANCE FOR
HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION AND DANCE, April 6-10, 1988, Kansas City, Missouri.
Tardy, C.H., W.R. Thompson, and M.T. Allen: Does social support mediate the effects of talking on blood
pressure? Presentation at the THIRD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY AND
LANGUAGE, July 20-24, 1987, Bristol, United Kingdom.
Tardy, C.H., M.T. Allen, W.R. Thompson, and M.R. Leary: Does social anxiety mediate the effects of talking on
blood pressure? Presentation at the BIENNIAL CONVENTION OF THE WORLD COMMUNICATION
ASSOCIATION, August 3-6, 1987, London, United Kingdom.
Thompson, W.R., H.M. Neisler, K.D. Johnson, and J.K. Davis: Does the activity of cardiac enzymes increase after a
bout of maximal exercise? Presentation at the THIRD ANNUAL COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH IN ALLIED
HEALTH SYMPOSIUM, September 18, 1987, Columbus, Ohio.
Neisler, H.M., W.R. Thompson, S.L. Houston, and M. Hall: Evaluation of cooperative research opportunities for
medical technologists within a university community. Presentation at the THIRD ANNUAL COLLABORATIVE
RESEARCH IN ALLIED HEALTH SYMPOSIUM, September 18, 1987, Columbus, Ohio.
Neisler, H.M., M. Hall, W.R. Thompson, K.D. Johnson, and J.G. Lamberth: Development of a blood collection
technique to determine the effect of various intensities of exercise on erythrocyte 2,3-diphosphoglyceric acid in
physically fit and unfit males. Presentation at the THIRD ANNUAL COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH IN ALLIED
HEALTH SYMPOSIUM, September 18, 1987, Columbus, Ohio.
Johnson, K.D., H.M. Neisler, W.R. Thompson, J.G. Lamberth, and M. Hall: A comparison of venous and
arterialized-venous lactate samples during a progressive cycle ergometer test. Presentation at the THIRD ANNUAL
COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH IN ALLIED HEALTH SYMPOSIUM, September 18, 1987, Columbus, Ohio.
Thompson, W.R. Applied echocardiography in the evaluation of ventricular performance. Presentation at the UNITED STATES OLYMPIC FESTIVAL CONGRESS ON SPORTS MEDICINE AND SCIENCE, July 10-12, 1987,
Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Kreider, R.B., T. Boone, W.R. Thompson, S. Burkes, and C.W. Cortes: Cardiovascular and thermal responses of
triathlon performance. Presentation at the UNITED STATES OLYMPIC FESTIVAL CONGRESS ON SPORTS
MEDICINE AND SCIENCE, July 10-12, 1987, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Boone, T., R. Cooper, W.R. Thompson, C. Cortes, and R. Kreider: A physiological evaluation of sports massage in
male athletes. Presentation at the UNITED STATES OLYMPIC FESTIVAL CONGRESS ON SPORTS MEDICINE AND SCIENCE, July 10-12, 1987, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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Belham, S.J., M.W. Maneval, C.N. Wilkes, W.R. Thompson, B.B. Slay, and J.B. Gallaspy: The effects of the
McDavid knee guard on speed, power, and agility of college freshman football players. Presentation at the UNITED
STATES OLYMPIC FESTIVAL CONGRESS ON SPORTS MEDICINE AND SCIENCE, July 10-12, 1987,
Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Cortes, C.W., R.B. Kreider, S. Al-Mandalawi, J. Lamberth, K.D. Johnson, W.R. Thompson, and H.N. Anderson:
Lactate clearance during active and passive recovery. Presentation at the UNITED STATES OLYMPIC FESTIVAL
CONGRESS ON SPORTS MEDICINE AND SCIENCE, July 10-12, 1987, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Neisler, H.M., and W.R. Thompson: Cooperative research opportunities for medical technologists within a
university community. Presentation at the 55TH ANNUAL MEETING AND EXHIBITION OF THE AMERICAN
SOCIETY FOR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, June 16-18, 1987, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Thompson, W.R.: The discrimination of left ventricular dysfunction by non-invasive measures. Presentation at the
RESEARCH CONSORTIUM OF THE AMERICAN ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION,
RECREATION AND DANCE, April 13-17, 1987, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Thompson, W.R.: Myocardial contractility index as an indicator of abnormal left ventricular function during
exercise. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE,
May 28-31, 1986, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Thompson, W.R., J. Shapiro, S. Meyers, and D. Thompson: Dynamic exercise echocardiographic analysis of wall
motion abnormalities during upright exercise. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN
COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, May 26-29, 1985, Nashville, Tennessee.
Thompson, W.R., J. Shapiro, G. Lesmes, E. Fox, D. Thompson, N. Nequin, and S. Meyers: Two-dimensional
echocardiographic evaluation of upright exercise: comparison of left ventricular volumes in normal and
post-myocardial infarction subjects. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE
OF SPORTS MEDICINE, May 23-26, 1984, San Diego, California.
Thompson, W.R.: Maintaining training effect in the injured athlete. Presentation at The national meeting of the
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PODIATRIC SPORTS MEDICINE, Americana Lake Geneva Resort, June 2-4, 1983,
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
Thompson, W.R., D.L. Thompson, and N.D. Nequin: Effects of exercise on blood chemistry in post-myocardial
infarction patients. Presentation to the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS
MEDICINE, May 26-29, 1982, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Nequin, N.D., G.R. Lesmes, D.S. Garfield, W.R. Thompson, and A.C. Gillespie: Physiological profiles of elite and
non-elite fifty mile ultramarathon runners. Presentation to the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN
COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, May 26-29, 1981, Miami Beach, Florida.
Professional Papers at Regional Meetings
Cole, C.L., Benardot, D., Morris, D.J., Thompson, W.R., Brandon, L.J.: Is the Circadian Relationship Between
Energy Balance and Body Composition a Major Contributor to Obesity. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER, AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, February 12-14, 2015,
Jacksonville, Florida.
Grages, M.B., Benardot, D., Nucci, A.M., Thompson, W.R.: Relationships between Serum Cortisol, Vitamin D,
Bone Mineral Density, and Body Composition in National Team Figure Skaters. Presentation at the ANNUAL
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MEETING OF THE GEORGIA ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS, March 1, 2013, Augusta,
Georgia.
Moore, T., Rupp, J.C., Thompson, W.R., Brandon, L.J.: effects of a 12-week just dance® training study on fitness
and health in young adults. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER,
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, February 14-16, 2013, Greenville, South Carolina.
O’Dea, N.K., Benardot, D., Cody, M., Thompson, W.R.: Gender-specific hydration practices during cold-weather
distance running. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER, AMERICAN
COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, February 11-13, 2010, Greenville, South Carolina.
Andrews, E.B., Thompson, W.R.: A comprehensive after-school program (academics, physical fitness, and
enrichment) is the best approach to reduce student recidivism, improve academic performance and increase physical
activity among low income middle school students. Presentation at the UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA
CONFERENCE ON ADDRESSING CHILDHOOD OBESITY IN GEORGIA: PREVENTION, INTERVENTION,
HEALTH CARE, PUBLIC HEALTH, COMMUNITY BASED AND LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS, November 19-20,
2009, Atlanta, Georgia.
Thompson, W.R., Allen, J.B., Malone, L.A., Underwood, J., Armbruster, J.: Lessons learned from the Beijing 2008
Paralympic Games. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER, AMERICAN
COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, February 12-14, 2009, Birmingham, Alabama.
Pullen, P.R., Vora, A.M., Nagamia, S.H., Parrott, J.M., Hogue, C., Khan, B.V., and Thompson, W.R. Exercise
behavior of African-American women: the PRISE study, Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
SOUTHEAST CHAPTER, AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, February 1, 2008, Birmingham,
Alabama.
Thompson, W.R.: Wellness Coaching 101. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST
CHAPTER, AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, February 11, 2006, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Thompson, W.R., & Colvin, L.: Accreditation of Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology Academic Programs.
Presentation to the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER, AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS
MEDICINE, January 26 – January 29, 2005, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Thompson, W.R.: Advancement into Clinical Positions upon Graduation. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER, AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, January 26 – January 29,
2005, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Thompson, W.R., Mushett, M., & Johnson, B.: Paralympism in the new millennium. Presentation at the ANNUAL
MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER, AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, January 29 –
January 31, 2004, Atlanta, Georgia.
Thompson, W.R., Calloway, J.: Putting science into practice – a unique public health initiative in the inner city.
Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER, AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS
MEDICINE, January 29 – January 31, 2004, Atlanta, Georgia.
Thompson, W.R., Nofal, T., & Arnold, C.E.: Death on the Field: tragedy to be averted. Presentation at the
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER, AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE,
January 31 – February 2, 2002, Atlanta, Georgia.
Thompson, W.R.: Exercise Prescription for Special Populations. Presentation at the 9TH ANNUAL UPDATE IN
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, July 11, 1999, Habersham County Medical Center, Turnerville, Georgia.
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Thompson, W.R., & Herbert, W.G.: Credentials for exercise professionals: ACSM certifications and the Clinical
Exercise Physiology Registry. Presentation to the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER,
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, February 4-6, 1999, Norfolk, Virginia.
Thompson, W.R. (1998). Validating the science of elite athleticism. KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR THE
LOUISIANA ASSOCIATION OF EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGISTS, October 10, 1998, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Thompson, W.R., and H. Bailey: Sports medicine: implications for athletes with a disability. Presentation at the
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS
MEDICINE, January 23-26, 1997, Atlanta, Georgia.
Thompson, W.R.: Training the elite athlete - strategies to improve compliance. Presentation at the NINTH
ANNUAL WORKSHOP ON SPORTS MEDICINE, Habersham County Medical Center, Clarksville, Georgia, June
1, 1996.
Thompson, W.R., and J.C. Rupp: The gold standard of excellence - ACSM certification programs. Presentation at
the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS
MEDICINE, January 28 - 31, 1996, Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Thompson, W.R.: An electrophysiologic primer to electrocardiography. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, January 28 - 31,
1996, Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Thompson, W.R., B.F. Johnson, and J.C. Rupp: Going for the gold: the Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta.
Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF
SPORTS MEDICINE, January 28 - 31, 1996, Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Doyle, J.A., D. Benardot, D.E. Martin, and W.R. Thompson: A comparison of anaerobic performance characteristics
of elite female and rhythmic gymnasts. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST
CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, January 28 - 31, 1996, Chattanooga,
Tennessee.
Thompson, W.R.: Predictors of exercise compliance and strategies to improve adherence. Presentation at the FIRST
ANNUAL UPDATE IN PREVENTION AND SPORTS MEDICINE, Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia,
October 11, 1995.
Thompson, W.R.: The six tenets of health-care reform: coverage, financing, benefits, cost control, malpractice
reform, administration. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER OF THE
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, February 2, 1995, Lexington, Kentucky.
Thompson, W.R.: Predicting compliance and strategies to improve adherence in clinical exercise programs
(tutorial). Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN
COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, January 20-22, 1994, Greensboro, North Carolina.
Drummond, J.L., and W.R. Thompson: Health, fitness, and wellness needs of health-care professionals. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF
SPORTS MEDICINE, January 20-22, 1994, Greensboro, North Carolina.
Waggener, T., A. Waggener, W.R. Thompson, R. Smith, F. Servedio, H. Ptak, and R. Kazelskis: Exercise
characteristics of mall walkers. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER OF
THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, January 20-22, 1994, Greensboro, North Carolina.
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Thompson, W.R.: Federal regulation of the Exercise Physiology Laboratory: effect of OSHA and CLIA '88
(tutorial). Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN
COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, January 28 - 30, 1993, Norfolk, Virginia.
Lim, Y.A., T. Boone, R. Kazelskis, and W.R. Thompson: The effects of a mental and physical training program on
ventilatory responses during rest: a physiological evaluation. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
SOUTHEAST CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, January 28 - 30, 1993,
Norfolk, Virginia.
Thompson, W.R.: Healthy People 2000: the Mississippi experience. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF
THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, January 28 - 30,
1993, Norfolk, Virginia.
Thompson, W.R.: Stam-Ade® (a commercial glucose polymer electrolyte beverage) enhances exercise endurance.
Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST ATHLETIC TRAINERS ASSOCIATION, July
12 - 14, 1992, Jackson, Mississippi.
Thompson, W.R. and C.E. Brown: Electrical stimulation of the quadriceps femoris muscle as a means of developing
a training effect. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST ATHLETIC TRAINERS
ASSOCIATION, July 12-14, 1992, Jackson, Mississippi.
Thompson, W.R.: Cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation program compliance. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION FOR CARDIOPULMONARY REHABILITATION. Ochsner Medical
Institutions, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 3 - 4, 1992.
Thompson, W.R.: Exercise endurance is increased by a commercial glucose polymer electrolyte beverage.
Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF
SPORTS MEDICINE, January 30 - February 1, 1992, Auburn, Alabama.
Thompson, W.R.: Healthy People 2000 physical activity and fitness objectives. Presentation at the ANNUAL
MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE,
Auburn, Alabama, January 30 - February 1, 1992.
Lim, Y.A., T. Boone, C.M. Puglisi, R. Kazelskis, and W.R. Thompson: The relationship of heart rate response and
self-regulated heart rate response during rest: a preliminary study. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF
THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, January 30 - February
1, 1992, Auburn, Alabama.
Washam, M.C. and W.R. Thompson: Response of the gluconeogenic enzyme alanine aminotransferase to induced
hypoglycemia during prolonged exercise. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST
CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, January 30 - February 1, 1992, Auburn,
Alabama.
Heimdal, J., R. Kazelskis, J.N. Heimdal, and W.R. Thompson: Effect of a phase II cardiac rehabilitation program on
blood lipids, physiologic function and capacity of 50 male patients following a 12 week (36 sessions) intervention.
Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF
SPORTS MEDICINE, January 30 - February 1, 1992, Auburn, Alabama.
Fisher, R., W.R. Thompson, M. Hall, J. Johnson, R. Smith, F. Servedio, H. Ptak, and H. Howe: The effect of
exercise on calciotropic hormones, cortical bone mass, and bone turnover analytes in postmenopausal females.
Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF
SPORTS MEDICINE, January 30 - February 1, 1992, Auburn, Alabama.
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Howe, H.M., T.R. Nelson, C.E. Beck, T. Boone, and W.R. Thompson: Effect of physical training on serum gamma
glutamyl transferase. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF THE
AMERICAN ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION AND DANCE, February
27, 1992, Atlanta, Georgia.
Howe, H.M. and W.R. Thompson: Effect of physical training on alanine aminotransferase. Presentation at the
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION FOR CARDIOVASCULAR AND PULMONARY
REHABILITATION, April 3-4, 1992, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Thompson, W.R., T.B. Hildman, J.T. Johnson, and G.H. Furgeson: Relationships between health-related hardiness,
social support, burnout, hassles, and physical activity of working women in clinical practice. Presentation at the
annual meeting of ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF
SPORTS MEDICINE, January 31 - February 2, 1991, Louisville, Kentucky.
Weber, M.D., F.J. Servedio, W.R. Woodall, T. Boone, W.R. Thompson, and R. Kazelskis: The effect of therapeutic
massage on force deficits associated with a high intensity eccentric exercise bout. Presentation at the ANNUAL
MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE,
January 31 - February 2, 1991, Louisville, Kentucky.
T. Waggener, H. Howe, R. Fisher, and W.R. Thompson: Blood pressure responses to striking a makiwara - a
traditional karate training device. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER OF
THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, January 31 - February 2, 1991, Louisville, Kentucky.
Lim, Y.A., J.R. Flarity, W.R. Thompson, and T. Boone: Effects of qigong on oxygen uptake and respiratory responses during rest: a preliminary study. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, January 31 - February 2, 1991, Louisville,
Kentucky.
Fisher, R.A., and W.R. Thompson: A comparative analysis of lipid profiles for premenopausal and postmenopausal
women. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN
COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, January 31 - February 2, 1991, Louisville, Kentucky.
Beck, C.E., D. Redondo, M. Foley, and W.R. Thompson: Blood donors and exercise: lack of change in alanine
aminotransferase in two representative populations. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTH
CENTRAL ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS, April, 1991.
Thompson, W.R.: Predictors of Exercise Compliance: Implications for Rehabilitation. Presentation at the
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION FOR CARDIOVASCULAR AND PULMONARY
REHABILITATION, Pine Bluff, Arkansas, April 6-7, 1990.
Thompson, W.R., J.T. Danklefsen, F.J. Servedio, and E.L. Manning: An evaluation of the Daughton and Fix
"Human Activity Profile" for use in clinical settings. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
SOUTHEAST CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, Columbia, South Carolina,
February 1-3, 1990.
Thompson, W.R., R. Bulbulian, and J.C. Rupp: Ethics in Research. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF
THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, Columbia, South
Carolina, February 1-3, 1990.
Bean, M.H., H.M. Neisler, W.R. Thompson, M. Hall, and J.T. Johnson: Serum creatine kinase in competitive
swimmers during a competitive swimming season. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
SOUTHEAST CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, Columbia, South Carolina,
February 1-3, 1990.
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Washam, M.C., M.H. Bean, M. Hall, H.M. Neisler, and W.R. Thompson: The responses of alanine
aminotransferase and total creatine kinase activity to an acute bout of swim training. Presentation at the ANNUAL
MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE,
Columbia, South Carolina, February 1-3, 1990.
Foley, M.P., T. Boone, and W.R. Thompson: Effect of passive exercise on cardiopulmonary measures. Presentation
at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS
MEDICINE, Columbia, South Carolina, February 1-3, 1990.
Johnson, K.D., H.M. Neisler, W.R. Thompson, and M. Hall: Potassium and plasma volume changes during hot
environment exercise. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER OF THE
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, Columbia, South Carolina, February 1-3, 1990.
Thompson, W.R.: Auto-regulation of myocardial contractility. Presentation at SIGMA XI, THE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH SOCIETY, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, March 2, 1990.
Tardy, C.H., M.T. Allen, W.R. Thompson, and M.R. Leary: Social anxiety and cardiovascular response to speech.
Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHERN STATES COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION,
Louisville, Kentucky, April 8, 1989.
Neisler, H.M., M.H. Bean, J. Pittington, W.R. Thompson, J.T. Johnson, and L. Smith: Alteration of lymphocyte
subsets by moderately high intensity interval swimming. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CLINICAL CHEMISTRY, SOUTHEAST SECTION, Mobile, Alabama, March
31 - April 1, 1989.
Thompson, W.R., T. Boone, and D.L. Thompson: Lack of a warm-up does not cause additional electrocardiogram
changes in post-myocardial infarction patients. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHERN
DISTRICT, AMERICAN ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION AND DANCE,
Chattanooga, Tennessee, February 19-23, 1989.
Brown, S.P., W.R. Thompson, M. Bean, and L. Wood: Endurance training improves cardiovascular responses to
weight lifting. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT, AMERICAN
ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION AND DANCE, Chattanooga, Tennessee,
February 19-23, 1989.
Johnson, K.D., H.M. Neisler, W.R. Thompson, and M. Hall: A comparison of plasma volume and osmolality
dynamics during acute graded exercise in a hot and cold environment. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF
THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT, AMERICAN ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION,
RECREATION AND DANCE, Chattanooga, Tennessee, February 19-23, 1989.
Thompson, W.R., D.L. Thompson, T.J. Prestridge, and J.B. McDaniel: Effects of hydration and dehydration on
body composition analysis: a comparative study of bioelectrical impedance and hydro-densitometry. Presentation at
the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS
MEDICINE, Atlanta, Georgia, January 19-21, 1989.
Servedio, F.J., and W.R. Thompson: Ventricular functional dynamics consequent to a strength training program in
pre-pubescent boys. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER OF THE
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, Atlanta, Georgia, January 19-21, 1989.
Bean, M.H., H.M. Neisler, W.R. Thompson, M. Hall, T. Young, and J. Pittington: Creatine kinase, creatine
kinase-MM, and the isoforms of creatine kinase-MM following a competitive swimming work-out. Presentation at
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the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS
MEDICINE, Atlanta, Georgia, January 19-21, 1989.
Neisler, H.M., M.H. Bean, J. Pittington, W.R. Thompson, and J.T. Johnson: Endocrine and hematological response
to an acute swim protocol. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER OF THE
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, Atlanta, Georgia, January 19-21, 1989.
Brown, S.P., W.R. Thompson, M. Bean, and L. Wood: Post-exercise echocardiography: relationship of 20-second
and 2-minute values. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CENTRAL STATES AMERICAN
COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, Tulsa, Oklahoma, October 27-28, 1988.
Thompson, W.R., and H.M. Neisler: Interpretation of the "cardiac enzyme" profile: importance of the medical
history. Presentation at the FIFTH ANNUAL NURSING RESEARCH CONFERENCE, University of Southern
Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, September 23, 1988.
Thompson, W.R., D.L. Thompson, K.D. Johnson, S.P. Brown, J.G. Bailey, M.H. Bean, J.G. Lamberth, and S.
Al-Mandalawi: Perception of effort: a case study. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHERN
DISTRICT, AMERICAN ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION AND DANCE
(Research Council), March 3-6, 1988, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Johnson, K.D., W.R. Thompson, M.W. Maneval, C.N. Wilkes, S.P. Brown, and J.G. Lamberth: Specifications for a
low cost environmental chamber. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT,
AMERICAN ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION AND DANCE (Research
Council), March 3-6, 1988, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Brown, S.P., W.R. Thompson, K.D. Johnson, L.E. Wood, J.G. Bailey, D.L. Thompson, and M. Bean: Lactate and
hemodynamic response to weight lifting. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHERN
DISTRICT, AMERICAN ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION AND DANCE
(Research Council), March 3-6, 1988, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Thompson, W.R., H.M. Neisler, M. Hall, K.D. Johnson, and J.G. Lamberth: Development of a technique for serial
blood sampling during exercise. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER OF
THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, January 28-30, 1988, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Ellard, C.O., W.R. Thompson, and S. Burks: Effects of the menstrual cycle on body composition. Presentation at
the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS
MEDICINE, January 28-30, 1988, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Johnson, K.D., W.R. Thompson, J.G. Lamberth, S. Al-Mandalawi, R.B. Kreider, and C.W. Cortes: Plasma lactate
and ventilation thresholds in untrained and trained non-cyclists. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
SOUTHEAST CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, January 28-30, 1988,
Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Cortes, C.W., R.B. Kreider, W.R. Thompson, K.D. Johnson, S. Al-Mandalawi, and J.G. Lamberth: Respiratory
efficiency between trained and untrained males. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST
CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, January 28-30, 1988, Winston-Salem,
North Carolina.
Thompson, W.R., C.N. Wilkes, and F. Servedio: Pediatric physiology and implications for youth sports
(symposium). Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN
COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, January 28-30, 1988, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
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Thompson, W.R., and S.P. Brown: Central circulatory adjustments to acute and chronic exercise. Presentation
(symposium) at the FIRST ANNUAL MEETING OF OXYGEN TRANSPORT DURING EXERCISE: ISSUES
AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS, November 19-20, 1987, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Thompson, W.R., C.A. Vinueza, and K. Davis: Physiological profile of Tae Kwon Do black belts. Presentation at
the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS
MEDICINE, January 29-31, 1987, Charleston, South Carolina.
Kreider, R.B., W.R. Thompson, W.T. Boone, and J. Bailey: Effects of pedaling rate on actual and predicted VO2
responses in cycling. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST CHAPTER OF THE
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, January 29-31, 1987, Charleston, South Carolina.
Thompson, W.R.: Exercise physiology and applications for the cardiac patient. Presentation at THE
CARDIOVASCULAR EXERCISE-REHABILITATION CONFERENCE, July 18, 1985, Rush- Presbyterian-St.
Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois.
Thompson, W.R.: Differences in exercise left ventricular function between normal and post-myocardial infarction
patients: a two dimensional echocardiographic study. Presentation at the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
MIDWEST CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, February 1-3, 1984, Boyne
Falls, Michigan.
Thompson, W.R.: Electrophysiology and interpretation of derived waveforms. Presentation to the MIDWEST
BIOMEDICAL SOCIETY, Northwestern University Medical School, November 17, 1982, Chicago, Illinois.
Thompson, W.R.: Program Director, SYMPOSIUM ON CARDIAC REHABILITATION AND TOTAL HEALTH
FITNESS, HOLISTIC PATIENT/FAMILY COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION, University of Chicago and
Michael Reese Medical Centers, March 13, 1981, Highwood, Illinois.
Thompson, W.R.: The implementation of Phase I and Phase II cardiac rehabilitation in the hospital setting. Address
to THE MEDICAL STAFF OF SHERMAN HOSPITAL, January 12, 1981, Elgin, Illinois.
Thompson, W.R., and N.D. Nequin: Exercise prescription for the normal, healthy adult. Presentation to the
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MIDWEST DAIRY ASSOCIATION, May 1, 1980, St. Charles, Illinois.
Thompson, W.R., W.T. Boone, P.M. Ribisl, and H.S. Miller: The influence of the warm-up on the incidence of
premature ventricular contractions in cardiac patients. Presentation to the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
SOUTHEAST CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE, February 8, 1980,
Charlotte, North Carolina.
Local Newspaper (Hattiesburg American)
Thompson, W.R.: 56 articles published monthly from September 24, 1987 October 1, 1991.
Local Radio (WUSM-FM Public Radio)
Thompson, W.R.: "Medical Digest" weekly radio show (1993 - 1994)
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GRANTS ACCEPTED FOR FUNDING
Teaching/Learning Resource Center Mini-grant: development of audiovisual presentation of cardiovascular physiology and clinical exercise physiology (January, 1986 for $500).
Hattiesburg Clinic and Dr. Benjamin M. Carmichael: Laboratory of Applied Physiology support (June, 1986 for
$5000).
Hattiesburg Clinic and Dr. Benjamin M. Carmichael: Laboratory of Applied Physiology support (September, 1986
for $5000).
Time course of creatine kinase, CK-MB, CK-MM, CK-BB, and LDH rise after a maximal bout of exercise
(University of Southern Mississippi Developmental Grant, November, 1986 for $1000).
Temperature gradients and heat dissipation configurations of air bladder football helmets (University of Southern
Mississippi Developmental Grant, with M. Maneval, February, 1987 for $250).
Teaching/Learning Resource Center Mini-grant: development of audiovisual presentation of electrocardiography
(January, 1987 for $350).
Para-Med, Incorporated for research and development of the Para-Gym 5000; strength and endurance development
for wheelchair bound patients (Para-Med, Inc., Jackson, Mississippi, January 26, 1988 for $13,000).
Plasma volume, renin, and vasopressin responses to ambient and hot environments (University of Southern
Mississippi Developmental Grant, with H.M. Hall, March 16, 1988 for $1,000).
Renin reagents (Baxter Clinical Chemicals, Inc., with H.M. Hall, April 25, 1988 for $390).
Blood gas analyzer, reagents, and electrode maintenance supplies (Methodist Hospital of Hattiesburg, Inc.,
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, June 1, 1988 for $29,000)
Relative electrical impedance between black and white populations (Micro Medical, Inc., Portland, Oregon, June 13,
1988 for $1,500)
Creatine kinase isoforms and isoenzymes in serum from swimmers (Helena Laboratories Corporation, Beaumont,
Texas, with H.M. Hall, August 1, 1988 for $7,015).
Isoenzymes and isoform subtypes during exercise (University of Southern Mississippi Developmental Grant,
December 1, 1988 for $400).
The effects of environmental tobacco smoke on health-related physical fitness measurements in school-aged children
(Institute for Wellness and Sports Medicine, Wesley Health Systems, Inc., Hattiesburg, Mississippi, January 5, 1990
for $1000).
Consulting and Program Development for Stennis Space Center Wellness Program (Pan Am World Services, Inc.,
Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, May, 1990 for $16,205).
Stam-Ade® Product Evaluation (Stim-O-Stam, Ltd., Mandeville, Louisiana, April 1991 for $1,430).
Teaching/Learning Resource Center Mini-Grant (University of Southern Mississippi, January, 1994 for $500).
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Comprehensive Health Evaluations (continuing contract, Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg, Mississippi,
December 1, 1991 - present, $29,939 to February 1, 1994).
United States Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, Atlanta, Georgia (Physical Fitness
Center with D. Rupp, August 15, 1994 for $11,000).
Biomechanics Laboratory Development (Atlanta Sports Medicine Foundation with B. Johnson, September 27, 1994
for $150,000).
Glycemic response to pre-event carbohydrate meals (Morinaga Company, LTD., Japan with D.E. Martin and J.A.
Doyle, December 20, 1994 for $26,099)
Identifying the coordination of human motion and the prevention of musculoskeletal injury using a telemetric
electromyographic measurement system (Quality Improvement Program Award, Georgia State University, Atlanta,
Georgia, February 6, 1995 with B. Johnson, B. LeVeau, L. Tis and J.A. Doyle for $42,734).
Comparison of Energy Expenditure in African-American and White Females Based on Body Composition (Directed
Research Fund Award, Georgia State University, 1995, with J.B. Brandon, and G. Granata for $1,200).
Equipment Grant for Tanita Corporation Model #TBF-105 Body Fat Analyzer (Tanita Corporation, 1995 for
$5,000).
Elite athlete testing program (United States Olympic Committee, 1995 - 1996, for $13,000)
Obesity Intervention in African-American Female Adolescents (School of Public Health, Emory University and
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1996, with D.B. Rupp for $25,000).
Graduate Student Support in Human Resource and Development (Atlanta Paralympic Organizing Committee, 1996,
with H. Bailey for $10,000).
Sports Medicine and Technology Olympic Telecourse (Georgia Telecommunications Commission, 1996, for
$5,000).
Development of an intercollegiate sports program for athletes with a disability (United States Disabled Athletes
Fund, 1997 with Carol A. Mushett for $100,000).
Pan American Regional Development Initiative (International Paralympic Committee, Disabled Sports USA, United
States Organization for Disabled Athletes, 1997, with Carol A. Mushett for $13,000).
Multi-media PC System for Video Animations (Quality Improvement Fund for Instruction, Georgia State University,
1997 for $10,000).
USA Youth Disabled Volleyball Training Camp (United States Disabled Athletes Fund, 1997, with David
Grevemberg and Carol A. Mushett for $15,000)
The role of sport and physical activity on enhancing the health and quality of life of individuals with a disability
(Research Initiation Grant, Georgia State University, 1997 for $5,000)
Nutrition and health promotion program scholars (International Life Sciences Institute Research Foundation, 1997
for $8,640).
United States Disabled Athletes Fund Information and Referral Service (United States Disabled Athletes Fund, 1998
& 1999, with C.A. Mushett and M.P. Mushett for $178,812)
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Georgia Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Initiative, 1999 with R.M. Mullis, M. Cody, and S. Rehberg, Chronic
Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Branch, Division of Public Health, Georgia Department of Human
Resources funded for $67,242.
Cardiovascular disease intervention program for low income, low literate African-American population, Georgia
State University Research Team Grant, 1999, with Mullis, R.M., Jonnalagadda, S.S., Brandon, L.J., Greenberg, D.,
Reed, M.D., & Woodard, J. for $48,246.
Development of Physical Fitness, Health Promotion & Sport Programs for Disabled Children and Youth of
Developing Countries of Eastern Europe, 1999, with Mushett, M.P., Mushett, C.A., Calloway, J., Ferrara, M.S., &
Lindstrom, H. for $82,309.
USDAF Training Program in Conjunction with the 1999 Roosevelt Cup, 1999, U.S. Disabled Athletes Fund, Inc.
with Mushett, M.P. for $23,747
United States Disabled Athletes Fund Information and Referral Service, 1999, United States Disabled Athletes Fund
with Mushett, M.P. matching funds for a total of $88,487.
Inner-City Games, 1999, Inner-City Games Foundation for $5,000.
Inner-City Games, 1999, Inner-City Games Foundation for $75,000.
BlazeSports Seminar 2000, United States Disabled Athletes Fund, with Mushett, M.P. for $14,900
Greater Atlanta Inner-City Games Summer Computer Camp, 2000, Fulton County Department of Parks and
Recreation for $15,000.
Greater Atlanta Inner-City Games After-School Program, Inner-City Games Foundation, 2000, for $75,000
Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association to support Intercollegiate Wheelchair Tennis Program with Mushett, M.P. and C.
McCuen for $6,500
Greater Atlanta Inner-City Games, Georgia State University Foundation, 2000, for $26,831 (BLF10).
Community Technology Center Initiative - Atlanta Inner-City Games Foundation, 2000, for $18,000.
Greater Atlanta Inner-City Games, Georgia State University Foundation, 2000, for $26,831 (BLF36).
Greater Atlanta Inner-City Games, Inner-City Games Foundation, 2001 for $20,000.
Fulton County Department of Parks and Recreation, Summer and After-School Programs, Greater Atlanta Inner-City
Games, 2001 for $18,000.
Philip Morris Corporation, Youth Development Project, Greater Atlanta Inner-City Games, 2001 for $20,000.
Century 21, “Unshackled” program for Atlanta Public Schools High School Students, 2001 for $50,000 (GSU
Foundation).
Greater Atlanta Inner-City Games, Inner-City Games Foundation, 2001 for $158,878.
Graduate Student Support Grant, College of Education, Georgia State University, 2001 for $6,000.
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Greater Atlanta Inner-City Games, Georgia State University Foundation, 2001 for $35,500.
American Red Cross – Atlanta Chapter, 2001 for $7,776.
Greater Atlanta Inner-City Games, Inner-City Games Foundation, 2001 for $25,000
Georgia State University, College of Education Graduate Student Research Grant, 2002 for $5,000
Georgia State University, College of Education Faculty Summer Research Grant, 2002 for $6,000.
Georgia State University, College of Education Faculty Research Team Grant (with J. Calloway and S. Owen), 2002
for $1,200
Greater Atlanta Inner-City Games, Inner-City Games Foundation, 2002 for $200,000
Healthy Children Healthy Futures, Strang Cancer Prevention Center, 2002 for $15,000
Georgia State University Foundation, Greater Atlanta Inner-City Games, 2002 for $35,500
Georgia State University Foundation, Greater Atlanta Inner-City Games, 2002 for $80,000
Inner-City Games, 2002, Inner-City Games Foundation for $200,000.
Georgia State University Foundation, Greater Atlanta Inner-City Games, 2003 for $56,800
Georgia State University Foundation, Greater Atlanta Inner-City Games, 2003 for $30,519
Georgia State University Foundation, Greater Atlanta Inner-City Games, 2003 for $21,000
Healthy Children Healthy Futures, Strang Cancer Prevention Center, 2003 for $10,000
Inner-City Games, 2003, Inner-City Games Foundation for $200,000
After-School All-Stars, 2004, After-School All-Stars Foundation for $100,000
Integrating Children with Disabilities into the After-School setting, 2004, U.S. Department of Education (Office of
Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (CFDA #84.128J) with J. Calloway, B. Johnson, & C. Mushett for
$277,000
MIRACLES, a comprehensive technology-based after school program, 2004, Todd Wagner Foundation for $41,000
New York Community Trust, support of After-School All-Stars Atlanta, 2004, for $25,000
After-School All-Stars, 2005, After-School All-Stars Foundation for $100,000
Georgia State University, 2005, College of Education Proposal Development Grant for $6,000
After-School All-Stars, 2005, After-School All-Stars Foundation for $150,000
Georgia State University Foundation, 2005, support of After-School All-Stars for $323,833
Kraft General Foods Foundation, 2005, support of After-School All-Stars for $8,000
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The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Inc., 2005, support of After-School All-Stars for $10,000
Todd Wagner Foundation, MIRACLES program, 2005 for $64,800
Todd Wagner Foundation, MIRACLES program, 2005 for $82,177
After-School All-Stars, 2006, support for After-School All-Stars for $40,000
Todd R. Wagner Foundation, MIRACLES program, 2006 for $49,306.20
World Anti-Doping Agency, Boosting in Elite Athletes with High Spinal Cord Injury: Awareness, Knowledge, and
Attitudes of Athletes, Coaches, and Trainers (2007 Social Science Research Grant Program with Y. Bhambhani, J.
Bourke, E. Bressen, A. Farkas, B. Hedman, J. Mactavish, J. Pascual, T. Webborn, and Y. Vanlandewijck), 2006 for
$35,700
United Way of Metro Atlanta, After-School All-Stars Program at Parks Middle School, 2006 for $40,000
Annie E. Casey Foundation, support for Parks Middle School After-School All-Stars program, 2006 for $6,000
Annie E. Casey Foundation, support for Parks Middle School After-School All-Stars program, 2006 for $40,000
California Horse Racing Association, Athletic Performance in Jockeys: a Baseline Study of Physiological and
Nutritional Factors with D. Benardot and M. Hutchinson 2007 for $50,246
Kraft General Foods Foundation, 2008, support of After-School All-Stars for $10,000
After-School All-Stars, support for After-School All-Stars, 2007 for $51,000
United Way of Metro Atlanta, After-School All-Stars Program at Parks Middle School, 2007 for $40,000
The Marcus Foundation, support for After-School All-Stars, 2007 for $1,179,833
Annie E. Casey Foundation, support for Parks Middle School After-School All-Stars program, 2007 for $40,000
Kraft General Foods Foundation, 2008, support of After-School All-Stars for $10,000
United Way of Metro Atlanta, After-School All-Stars Program at Parks Middle School, 2008 for $40,000
Annie E. Casey Foundation, support for Parks Middle School After-School All-Stars program, 2008 for $40,000
After-School All-Stars, support for After-School All-Stars, 2008 for $50,000
Georgia State University Foundation, 2008, support of After-School All-Stars for $120,000
Georgia Department of Human Resources, 2008, support of After-School All-Stars for $697,750
Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation, 2008, for purchase of HOPSports Training System for $22,500
Sandy Springs Education Force, 2009, support for After-School All-Stars for $50,000
After-School All-Stars, 2009, support for After-School All-Stars for $30,000
Center for Working Families, 2009, support for After-School All-Stars for $100,000
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Nike Back Your Block Grant, 2009, support for After-School All-Stars for $2,500
Sandy Springs Education Force, 2009, support for After-School All-Stars for $5,000
Georgia Department of Human Resources, 2009, support of After-School All-Stars for $697,953
Georgia State University Foundation, 2009, support of After-School All-Stars for $320,000
Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation, 2009, support for After-School All-Stars for $10,000
James B. Whitehead Foundation, 2010, support for After-School All-Stars for $600,000
The Marcus Foundation, 2010, support for After-School All-Stars for $1,790,046
Mylan Charitable Trust, 2010, support for After-School All-Stars for $10,000
Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation, 2010, support for After-School All-Stars for $5,800
Sandy Springs Education Force, support for After-School All-Stars at Sandy Springs Middle School for $15,000
Couchman and Noble Foundation, support for After-School All-Stars at Sandy Springs Middle School for $7,000
Georgia Department of Human Resources, 2010, support of After-School All-Stars for $697,953
Center for Working Families, 2010, support for After-School All-Stars for $100,000
Kraft Foods Foundation, 2010, support for After-School All-Stars at Parks Middle School for $5,000
After-School All-Stars, 2010, support for After-School All-Stars Atlanta for $50,000
Georgia Department of Human Services, 2011, support of After-School All-Stars for $697,915
Fulton County Department of Human Services, 2011, support for After-School All-Stars at Sandy Springs Charter
Middle School for $14,000
Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, 2011, support for After-School All-Stars for $1,600
After-School All-Stars, 2011, support for After-School All-Stars Atlanta for $50,000
Georgia Department of Human Services, 2012, support of After-School All-Stars for $950,000
Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, 2012, support for After-School All-Stars for $5,000
After-School All-Stars, 2012, support for After-School All-Stars Atlanta for $50,000
The Marcus Foundation, 2013, support for After-School All-Stars for $2,836,800
Georgia Department of Human Services, 2013, support for After-School All-Stars for $1,258,000
City of Atlanta, 2013, support for After-School All-Stars Centers of Hope for $360,000
After-School All-Stars, 2013, support for After-School All-Stars Atlanta for $50,000
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The Whitehead Foundation, 2013, support for After-School All-Stars for $840,000
After-School All-Stars, 2014, support for After-School All-Stars Atlanta for $50,000
Georgia Department of Human Services, 2014, support for After-School All-Stars for $1,258,000
City of Atlanta, 2014, support for After-School All-Stars Centers of Hope for $420,000
SERVICE
National/International
Chairman, Joint Committee on Health Fitness Facilities Standards, NSF International (2007 – 2013)
Chairman, Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences, Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health
Education Programs (2004 – 2007)
Member, External Examiner, Faculty of Educational Studies, University of Putra, Malaysia (2004)Member, External
Examiner, Faculty of Educational Studies, University of Putra, Malaysia (2004)
Member, International Paralympic Committee, Sports Science Committee (formerly Medical Committee, Sports
Science and Education Subcommittee) (2002 – present)
Peer Review Committee, Inner-City Games Foundation, Santa Monica, California (2000-2003)
Research Manager, Atlanta Paralympic Organizing Committee and the International Paralympic Committee for the
1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games.
Medical Administration, Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games (1996 Olympic Games).
United States Olympic Committee National Rehabilitation Network (Center for Sports Medicine, Science &
Technology 1994 - 2001).
Member, Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games Medical Support Group (1994 - 1996)
American College of Sports Medicine: Vice President (2014-2016); Vice-Chairman, Ad Hoc Committee on
Checklist for Internal and External Review of Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs in Clinics and Hospitals (1983);
Government Affairs Committee (1992 - 1997); Healthy People 2000 Committee (1992 - 1995), Certification and
Education Committee (1993 - present; Chairman, Certification Subcommittee, 1994 - 1996; Chairman, Examinations
Subcommittee, 1996-1998; Chairman, Committee on Certification and Education; Chairman, Ethics Committee,
2007 – 2012); Membership Committee (1993 - 1996); ad hoc Committee on Health and Fitness Professional
Membership (1998 - 2002); Olympic and Paralympic Sports Medicine Issues Committee (1999 - present);
International Relations Committee (2000 – 2008), Chairman 2002 - 2008; Workshop and Certification Director,
American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Specialist Workshop and Certification, University of Southern
Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi (1987-1993, lecturer and examiner since 1984); State Representative
(Mississippi); State Representative (Mississippi and Georgia), American College of Sports Medicine; Task Force on
ACSM’s National and International Alliances Committee (2000 – 2003); Chairman, Joint Review Committee on
Accreditation (2004 - 2007); Trustee (elected), Board of Trustees, American College of Sports Medicine (2005 –
2008); Administrative Council (2005-2006, 2007-2008); Publications Committee (2006-2009, chair 2010-2013);
American Fitness Index Advisory Board (2007 – present, Chairman, 2007 – present); Presidential Task Force for
defining Exercise Physiologist (2010-2011); Exercise is Medicine Certification Committee (2010 – present,
Chairman, 2010 to present).
NCATE (AAHPERD - NASPE) Panel of Reviewers for Graduate Programs (1988-1991, 1992 - 2006).
Member (appointed), Professional Preparation in Exercise Science Task Force, American Alliance for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (1991-1994, Chairman, Applied Exercise Science Council, 1994 - 1995).
Chairman, Ethics in Sports Medicine Research (Current Issue, Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports
Medicine, 1990).
Certification Director, American College of Sports Medicine Health/Fitness Instructor and Exercise Leader Certification (Athens, Greece; Taipei, Taiwan; Basel, Switzerland; Hong Kong, China; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil;
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Mumbai, India); Exercise Test Technologist and Exercise Specialist Certification (Seoul, Korea); Exercise Specialist
Certification (Singapore).
Regional
Year 2000 Health Objectives Committee (Mississippi representative, Southeast Chapter, American College of Sports
Medicine, 1991-1994).
Advisory Board, Southern Association for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (Alabama, Arkansas,
Louisiana, and Mississippi, 1990-1994); Chair, Southern Association for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Annual Meeting Spring Symposium Scientific Sessions (1990, 1991, 1992).
State
Member (Advisory Board, 1994 - 2000), Georgia Association for Cardiopulmonary Health, Prevention and Sports
Medicine (elected President, 1997).
Member (appointed), Research Policy and Advisory Committee, American Heart Association (Mississippi Affiliate),
Jackson, Mississippi (1991-1994).
Member (appointed), Healthy People Mississippi Committee, Mississippi State Department of Health, Jackson,
Mississippi (1991-1994).
Member (appointed), Council of Advisors for Dietetics, Mississippi State Department of Health, Jackson,
Mississippi (1988-1991).
Co-editor, JOURNAL OF THE MISSISSIPPI ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION
AND DANCE (1985-1991).
Member, American Heart Association - Mississippi Affiliate, Worksite Wellness Committee, Jackson, Mississippi
(1987-1994, Chairperson 1989-1991).
Chair, College Section (General Division), Mississippi Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and
Dance (1987-1988).
Member, American Heart Association - Mississippi Affiliate, Exercise/Rehabilitation Work Group (1985-1988).
Chairman, Research Section, Mississippi Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (19861987).
University (The University of Southern Mississippi)
Accreditation Committee, Southern Association of College and Schools (1993-1994)
University Wellness Council (1990 - 1994, Chairman, 1993-1994)
General Studies Advisor (1988 - 1994)
Faculty Senate (Governance Committee, 1992)
United Way (Team Captain, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993)
University Research Council (1986-1989; Elected Chairperson, 1987-1988)
Grade Review Council (alternate, 1986-1987)
Ad Hoc Committee on Ethics in Research (1988-1989; Chairperson)
Faculty Senate (Research Committee, 1986-1987)
Hall of Fame Committee (1987-1988)
Faculty Senate (Academic-Athletics Relations Committee, 1988-1989)
College/School (The University of Southern Mississippi)
Director, Laboratory of Applied Physiology (School of Human Performance and Recreation, 1985-1994).
Supervisor, Anatomy Laboratory (School of Human Performance and Recreation, 1993 - 1994)
Coordinator, Fitness Assessment Center, Payne Center, University of Southern Mississippi, (1993 - 1994)
Coordinator of Exercise Science (School of Human Performance and Recreation, 1988-1991)
Computer Augmented Curriculum Committee (School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, 1987-1988)
Dean's Advisory Committee (School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, 1987-1988)
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Select Committee on Reorganization (1987-1988)
Payne Center Advisory Committee (College of Health & Human Sciences, 1989-1990)
Editor, STATE OF THE ART, School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, University of Southern
Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi (1985-1988).
University (Georgia State University)
Partnership for Urban Health Research, Institute of Public Health (College of Health and Human Sciences); Steering
Committee (2010 - 2014)
Internal Grants Review Committee, Vice President for Research (2003 – 2006)
Dean of Students Human Relations Consortium (1994 - 1997)
Health Assurance Advisory Committee (1994 - 2009)
Dean of Students Human Relations Retreat Committee (1995)
Physical Education Complex Space Utilization Committee (1996 - 2000)
Faculty and Staff Giving Campaign Committee (Department of Kinesiology and Health Representative, 1995-1997)
Presidential Scholars/Alumni Trust Solicitor (1997)
College of Health and Human Sciences Faculty Appeals Committee (1997 - 1999, elected Chairman, 1998).
Athletics Committee (2000 – 2001)
Department of Kinesiology and Health Graduate Committee (1999 – present)
College of Education Graduate Admissions Appeals and Exceptions Committee (2001 – 2002)
College of Education Academic Affairs Committee (2002 – 2004)
College of Education Student Appeals Committee (2003)
College of Education Faculty Appeals Committee (2003 – present)
College of Education Dean’s Advisory Committee (2005 – 2009)
College of Education Cumulative Review of Tenured Faculty (2009 – present)
College of Education Diversity Committee (2009 – present)
Department of Kinesiology and Health ad hoc Marketing Committee (2009 – present)
Community
Member, American Heart Association, Forrest County Division, Speaker's Bureau (1985-1994)
Chairman, American Heart Association - Mississippi Affiliate, Forrest County Chapter Worksite Wellness
Committee (1987-1991)
Member, Board of Directors, Wesley Foundation, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
(1991 - 1994, Chairman of the Board, 1994)
Lay Leader, Petal United Methodist Church, Member of Administrative Board, Finance Committee, Pastor-Parish
Relations Committee, Age Level and Family Ministries Committee, Long-Range Planning Committee (1991 - 1994)
Member (elected), Board of Directors, Sunrise Volunteer Fire Department, Petal, Mississippi (1992 - 1994)
Certified Lay Speaker; Past Chairman, Evangelism Committee; Past Member, Staff/Parish Relations Committee;
Past Member of the Administrative Board; Past Member of the Council on Ministries; Past Member, Youth Council
and Youth Counselor, Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Conyers, Georgia (1994 - present).
President, Heritage High School Band Boosters, Inc., Conyers, Georgia (1997 - 1999)
HONORS AND AWARDS
The Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology Hall of Fame, 2014
American College of Sports Medicine, Vice President (elected in 2014)
Hosea William Award for Community Activism, 2009
Atlanta Regional Commission Award for Outstanding Program, 2008
Atlanta Partners for Education A+ Summa cum Laude Award, 2008
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President’s Award for Most Outstanding University Program, 2006
College of Education, Most Outstanding Faculty Member (Service), 2006
Order of Omega, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, 2006
Who’s Who in Health Sciences Education, 2003
Honorary Board of Governors, Inner-City Games Foundation, Santa Monica, California, 2001 – 2004.
Distinguished Graduate, Sparta High School, Sparta, New Jersey (1995, gave Keynote Graduation Speech).
Community Health Promotion Award, Laboratory of Applied Physiology, Unites States Department of Health and
Human Services, 1991
Clinical or Applied Research and Scholarship Award, University of Southern Mississippi, 1990
Fellow, American College of Sports Medicine, 1988
Fellow, Research Consortium, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1988
Fellow, Southern Association for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, 1988
Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society (honorary society - elected March 24, 1988)
Collaborative Research Award (with H.M. Neisler, K.D. Johnson and J.K. Davis), Third Annual Collaborative Research in Allied Health Symposium, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, September 18, 1987
Outstanding Young Men of America, 1986
Five Thousand Personalities of the World, 1989
Who's Who in American Education, 1992
Who's Who in Science and Engineering, 1992
Who's Who in America, 1993
Who's Who in the World, 1994
International Directory of Distinguished Leadership, 1994
American Men & Women of Science, 1994
Strathmore’s Who’s Who, 1998
Certified Program Director, American College of Sports Medicine, 1983
The Ohio State University Teaching Associate, 1981-1982
Certified Preventive/Rehabilitative Graded Exercise Test Technologist, American College of Sports Medicine, 1978
Wake Forest University Graduate Scholarship, 1978-1979
President, Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, 1977-1978
Mayne Educational Fund Scholarship, 1974-1978
President, National Honor Society, Sparta High School, Sparta, New Jersey, 1972-1974
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Education Research Association
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
American Association for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
American College of Sports Medicine
American College of Sports Medicine, Southeast Chapter
American Heart Association - High Blood Pressure Council (past)
American Physiological Society (past)
American Public Health Association (past)
Atlanta Sports Council (past)
Georgia Association for Cardiopulmonary Health, Prevention and Sports Medicine (past)
Mississippi Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (past)
National Association for Health Education, Charter Associate
Southern Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (past)
Wellness Professionals of Atlanta (past)
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