BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
Birthdate: October 13, 1956
Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, PA
Citizenship: US

EDUCATION
Ph.D., July, 1997
University of Pittsburgh
Specialization: Exercise Physiology

M.S., December, 1995
University of Pittsburgh
Specialization: Exercise Physiology

B.S., May, 1978
Duquesne University
Major: Accounting

HONORS AND AWARDS
College of Education Researcher of the Year 2004-2005, 2005-2006
Florida Atlantic University
Alumni Doctoral Fellowship - School of Education,
University of Pittsburgh
Amount of award: $3,000
Alumni Doctoral Fellowship - Department of Health, Physical and Recreation Education,
University of Pittsburgh
Amount of award: $1,666

CERTIFICATIONS
Exercise Specialist - American College of Sports Medicine

WORK EXPERIENCE
University of Pittsburgh
TeachingFellow; Department of Health, Physical, and Recreation Education,
August, 1993 - July, 1997
Graduate Teaching Assistant; Department of Health,
Physical, and Recreation Education,
August, 1992 - July, 1993
University of Southern Mississippi
Assistant Professor of Human Performance; School of HumanPerformance and Recreation,
August, 1997 - July, 2001
Florida Atlantic University
Assistant Professor; Department of Exercise Science and Health Promotion
August 2001 – August 2005
Florida Atlantic University
Associate Professor; Department of Exercise Science and Health Promotion
August 2005 - present

PUBLICATIONS
Thompson PD, G.J. Tsongalis, J.M. Ordovas, R.L. Seip, C. Bilbie, M. Miles, R. Zoeller, P. Visich, P. Gordon, T.J. Angelopoulos, L. Pescatello, N. Moyna. Angiotensin-converting enzyme genotype and adherence to aerobic exercise training. Preventive Cardiology Vol 9:1, 2006, 21 – 4.
 
Ruaño G., R.L. Seip, A. Windemuth, S. Zöllner, G.J. Tsongalis, J. Ordovas, J. Otvos, C. Bilbie, M. Miles, R. Zoeller, P. Visich, P. Gordon, T.J. Angelopoulos, L. Pescatello, N. Moyna, P.D. Thompson. Apolipoprotein A1 genotype affects the change in high density lipoprotein cholesterol subfractions with exercise training. Atherosclerosis July 6, 2005 [Epub ahead of print]
 
Whitehead, M.T., J.C. Boyd, M. Magal, L.C. Eschbach, T.J. Angelopoulos, and R.F. Zoeller. Relation between net post-exercise blood lactate clearance, submaximal blood lactate concentration and performance in competitive cyclists. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. Vol. 76:2, 2005, 238 – 42.
 
Zoeller, R.F., S.E. Riechman, I.M. Dabayebeh, F.L. Goss, and R.J. Robertson. Relation between muscular strength and cardiorespiratory fitness in people with thoracic-level paraplegia. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Vol. 86, 2005, pp 1441 – 46.
 
Hubal, M.J., H. Gordish-Dressman, P.D. Thompson, T.B. Price, E.P. Hoffman, T.J. Angelopoulos, P.M. Gordon, N.M. Moyna, L.S. Pescatello, P.S. Visich, R.F. Zoeller, R.L.  Seip, and P.M. Clarkson. Variability in muscle size and strength gain following unilateral resistance training. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise. Vol. 37:6 2005, pp 964 – 972.
 
Clarkson, P.M.,  J.M. Devaney, H. Gordish-Dressman, P.D. Thompson, M.J. Hubal, M. Urso, T.B. Price, T.J. Angelopoulos, P.M. Gordon, N.M. Moyna, L.S. Pescatello, P.S. Visich, R.F. Zoeller, R.L. Seip , and E.P. Hoffman. ACTN3 genotype is associated with increases in muscle strength in response to resistance training in women. Journal of Applied Physiology Vol. 99, 2005, pp 154 - 163
 
Magal, M., and R.F. Zoeller. A pilot study comparing physiological responses of Phase III cardiac patients to recumbent and upright exercise using the RPE scale. Perceptual and Motor Skills Vol. 100 2005, pp 357-361.  
 
Thompson, P.D., G.J. Tsongalis, R.L. Seip, C. Bilbie, M. Miles, R. Zoeller, P. Visich, P. Gordon, T.J. Angelopoulos, L. Pescatello, L. Bausserman, and N. Moyna. Apolipoprotein E genotype and changes in serum lipids and maximal oxygen uptake with exercise training. Metabolism , Vol. 53:2 2004, pp 193-202.
 
Thompson, P.D., N. Moyna,  R. Seip, T. Price, P. Clarkson, T. Angelopoulos, P. Gordon,  L. Pescatello, P. Visich, R. Zoeller, J. M. Devaney, H. Gordish, S. Bilbie, and E.P. Hoffman. Functional polymorphisms associated with human muscle size and strength. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise Vol. 36:7 2004, pp 1132-39.
 
Nagle, E.F., R.F. Zoeller, R.J. Robertson, L.B. Chiapetta, F.L. Goss, N.M. Moyna. Prediction of performance using physiological and stroke variables in a sample of adult competitive swimmers. Journal of Swimming Research Vol. 16, 2004, 31- 37.
Massey, C.D., M. Maneval, J. Phillips, J. Vincent, G. White and R. Zoeller. An analysis of teaching and coaching behaviors of elite strength and conditioning coaches. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Vol 16:3, 2002 pp 456-460.
 
Riechman, S.E., R.F. Zoeller, G. Balasekaran, F.L. Goss, and R.J. Robertson. Prediction of 2000 m indoor rowing performance using a 30 s sprint and maximal oxygen uptake. Journal of Sports Sciences. Vol. 20 (9) Sept. 2002 pp 681-688.
 
Goss F., R. Robertson, S. Riechman, R. Zoeller, I.Dabayebeh, N. Moyna, N. Boer, J. Peoples, and K. Metz. Effect of potassium phosphate supplementation onperceptual and physiological responses to maximal graded exercise. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. Vol. 11 (1) March 2001 pp 53-62.
 
Zoeller, R.F., E.F. Nagle, N.M. Moyna, F.L. Goss, S.M. Lephart, and R.J. Robertson. Peak blood lactate and accumulated oxygen deficit as indices of freestyle swimming performance in trained adult female swimmers. Journal of Swimming Research, Vol. 14, pp 18-25, 2000.
 
Martin, N.A., R.F. Zoeller, R.J. Robertson and S.M.Lephart. The comparative effects of Sports massage, active recovery,and rest in promoting blood lactate clearance after supramaximal exercise. Journal of Athletic Training, Vol. 33 (1), 1998, pp 30 - 35.
Kang, J., R.J. Robertson, F.L. Goss, S.G. DaSilva, R.R. Suminski, A.C. Utter, R.F. Zoeller, and K.F. Metz. Metabolic efficiency during arm and leg exercise at thesame mode-specific relative intensities. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise. Vol. 29,pp 377-382, 1997.
IN PRESS

Seip, R.L., J. Otvos, C. Bilbie,  G. J. Tsongalis, M. Miles, R. Zoeller, P. Visich, P. Gordon, T. J. Angelopoulos, L. Pescatello,  N. Moyna, P. D. Thompson. The effect of apolipoprotein E genotype and exercise training on serum lipid particle size. Submitted to Atherosclerosis.
 
Stout J.R., J.T. Cramer, M. Mielke, J. O’Kroy, D. Torok, and R.F. Zoeller. Effects of 28 days of beta-alanine and creatine monohydrate supplementation on the physical working capacity at neuromuscular fatigue threshold. Submitted to Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.
 
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Mielke, M., J. O’Kroy, D. Torok, R. Zoeller. Oxygenated water does not improve endurance exercise performance. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise Vol. 37 (5) (Supplement), #228, 2005.
 
Carpenter, R.L., J. Lowndes, R.L. Seip, T.B. Price, P.M. Clarkson, L.S. Pescatello, R.F. Zoeller, P.D. Thompson, E.P. Hoffman, T.J. Angelopoulos. Association among age, muscle size and strength in young adults. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise Vol. 37 (5) (Supplement), #677, 2005.
 
Price, T.B., R.L. Seip, P.D. Thompson, L.S. Pescatello, P.S. Visich, T.J. Angelopoulos,  P.M. Clarkson, N.M. Moyna, P.M. Gordon, R.F. Zoeller, E.P. Hoffman. Biceps brachii regional growth in response to 12 weeks of resistance training. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise Vol. 37 (5) (Supplement), #681, 2005.
 
Kelsey, B.K., L.S. Pescatello, T.B. Price, R.L. Seip, T.J. Angelopoulos, P.M. Clarkson, P.M. Gordon, N.M. Moyna, P.S. Visich, R.F. Zoeller. Excess adiposity limits the muscle strength response to resistance training. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise Vol. 37 (5) (Supplement), #957, 2005.
 
Kostek, M., L. Pescatello, T.B. Price, R. Seip, T. Angelopoulos, P. Clarkson,  P. Gordon, N. Moyna, P. Visich, R. Zoeller, S. Bilbie, J. Devaney, H. Gordish-Dressman, P. Thompson, E. Hoffman. ACE I/D polymorphism alters the muscle strength response to resistance training. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise Vol. 37 (5) (Supplement), #1253, 2005.
 
Gordon, P.M., R.L. Seip, H. Gordish, J. Devaney, T.J. Angelopoulos, P.M. Clarkson,  N.M. Moyna, L.S. Pescatello, T.B. Price, P.S. Visich, R.F. Zoeller, S.M. Bilbie, P.D. Thompson, E. Hoffman. Resistin polymorphisms alter the muscle strength response to resistance training. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise Vol. 37 (5) (Supplement), #1255, 2005.
 
Seip, R.L., T.B. Price, P.S. Visich, P. Loubert, P.D. Thompson, L.S. Pescatello, T.J. Angelopoulos, P. Clarkson, E.P. Hoffman, R.F. Zoeller. Biceps insertion distance influences elbow flexor isometric force at 90o joint angle. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise Vol. 37 (5) (Supplement), #1342, 2005.
 
Thompson, B., T.B. Price, L.S. Pescatello, R.L. Seip, T.J. Angelopoulos, P.M. Clarkson,  P.M. Gordon, N.M. Moyna, R.F. Zoeller, S. Bilbie, P.D. Thompson, E. Hoffman, P.S. Visich. Vascular adaptations to 12 weeks of resistance training. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise Vol. 37 (5) (Supplement), #1628, 2005.
 
Devaney, J., T.B. Price, L. Tosi, R.L. Seip, P.D. Thompson, L.S. Pescatello, P.S. Visich, T.J. Angelopoulos, P.M. Clarkson, N.M. Moyna, P.M. Gordon, R.F. Zoeller, E.P. Hoffman. Skeletal response to 12 weeks of upper-arm resistance training. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise Vol. 37 (5) (Supplement), #2340, 2005.
 
Lowndes J., R.L. Seip, N. Moyna, R.F. Zoeller, P. Gordon, L. Pescatello, P.S. Visich, M.P. Miles, P.D. Thompson, T.J. Angelopoulos. Apolipoprotein E genotype and gender affect CRP, but no effect of exercise training. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise Vol. 36 (5) (Supplement), #590, 2004.
 
Kelsey, B.K., Price, T.B., N. Moyna, L.S Pescatello, P.M. Clarkson, R.L. Seip, P. Visich, R.F. Zoeller, P. Gordon, T.J. Angelopoulos. Adiposity alters muscle size and strength responses to resistance training in healthy men and women. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise Vol. 36 (5) (Supplement), #2386, 2004.
 
Seip, R.L., C. Bilbie, N. Moyna, M. Miles, R.F. Zoeller, P.S. Visich, T.J. Angelopoulos, L. Pescatello, P. Gordon, G. Tsongalis, L. Bausserman, P.D. Thompson. Effect of apolipoprotein E, gender, and exercise on lipase activities. Journal of the American College of Cardiology
 
Kyriazis, G., J.D. Caplan, J. Lowndes, R.F. Zoeller, M.P. Miles, FACSM, N.M. Moyna, FACSM, P. Visich, P. Gordon, FACSM, L. Pescatello, FASCM, R. Seip, FACSM, P.D. Thompson, FACSM, T.J. Angelopoulos, FACSM. BMI affects the leptin response to exercise training. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise Vol. 35 (5) (Supplement), #307, 2003.
 
Visich, P., B. Thompson, P. Gordon, for the Exercise and Genetics Research Group. Gender differences in strength gain following a resistance training program in the upper arm. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise Vol. 35 (5) (Supplement), #1620, 2003.
 
Lowndes J., G. Kyriazis, J.D. Caplan, R.F. Zoeller, M.P. Miles, N.M. Moyna, P.S. Visich, P.M. Gordon, L.S. Pescatello, R. Seip, P.D. Thompson, T.J. Angelopoulos. Exercise training and apolipoprotein E genotype do not affect leptin concentration in obese individuals. Proceedings of the 6th European Congress of Endocrinology, April 2003
 
Meckes, C.L., N.M. Moyna, G. Tsongalis, M. Miles, R.F. Zoeller, P. Visich, P. Gordon, T. Angelopoulos, L. Pescatello, P. Clarkson, L. Bausserman, J. Ordovas, J. Mather, P.D. Thompson. The increase in maximal oxygen uptake with exercise training is reduced in subjects homozygous for the apolipoprotein E3 allele. Circulation Vol. 102 (18) (Supplement II), #1639, 2001.
 
Meckes, C.L., N.M. Moyna, G. Tsongalis, M. Miles, R.F. Zoeller, P. Visich, P. Gordon, T. Angelopoulos, L. Pescatello, P. Clarkson, L. Bausserman, J. Ordovas, J. Mather, P.D. Thompson. Apolipoprotein E genotype does not affect the changes in serum lipids with exercise training. Circulation Vol. 102 (18) (Supplement II), #1640, 2001.
 
Krueger, L.M., N.M. Moyna, G. Tsongalis, C.L. Meckes, M. Miles, R.F. Zoeller, P. Visich, P. Gordon, T. Angelopoulos, L. Pescatello, P. Clarkson, L. Bausserman, J. Ordovas, J. Mather, P.D. Thompson. Angiotensin converting enzyme genotype does not affect the blood pressure response to exercise training. Circulation Vol. 102 (18) (Supplement II), #3471, 2001.
 
Krueger, L.M., N.M. Moyna, G. Tsongalis, C.L. Meckes, M. Miles, R.F. Zoeller, P. Visich, P. Gordon, T. Angelopoulos, L. Pescatello, P. Clarkson, L. Bausserman, J. Ordovas, J. Mather, P.D. Thompson. Variants in angiotensin converting enzyme genotype do not affect the maximal oxygen uptake response to exercise training. Circulation Vol. 102 (18) (Supplement II), #3472, 2001.
 
Magal M., S.P. McKenzie, J.G. Webb, T.S. Vincent, M.T. Whitehead, J.C. Boyd, and R.F. Zoeller. Respiratory, hemodynamic, and metabolic responses duringsubmaximal recumbent and upright stepping exercise in Phase III cardiopulmonarypatients. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise Vol. 33 (5) (Supplement), #359, 2001.
 
Whitehead, M.T., S.D. Drake, C.E. Eschbach, J.C. Boyd, M.Magal, and R.F. Zoeller. The accuracy of VO2max estimation from three commonlyused submaximal exercise tests. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise Vol. 33 (5) (Supplement), #1701, 2001.
 
Moyna N.M., G. Tsongalis, C.L. Meckes, R.F. Zoeller, P. Gordon, P. Visich, M. Miles, T.J. Angelopoulos, L. Pescatello, P. Clarkson, P.D. Thompson. Apo E genotype affects the increase in maximal oxygen uptake with exercise training. Circulation Vol. 102 (18) (Supplement II), #49485, 2000.
 
 
Whitehead, M.T., J.C. Boyd, M. Magal, L.C. Eschbach, M.J. Webster, T. Evetovich, T.J. Angelopoulos, and R.F. Zoeller. Post-Exercise blood lactate clearance as an index of endurance performance in trained cyclists. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise Vol. 32 (5) (Supplement), #575, 2000.
 
Zoeller, R.F., E.F. Nagle, N.M. Moyna, F.L. Goss, S.M. Lephart and R.J. Robertson. Physiological and perceived exertion variables as indices of exercise intensity during freestyle swimming in a commercial swimming flume. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise Vol. 31 (5) (Supplement), #1497, 1999.
 
Eschbach, L.C., M.J. Webster, J.C. Boyd, A.J. Eimer, P.D.McArthur, R.F. Zoeller, G.V. Krebs and T.J. Angelopoulos. The effect of Eleutherococcus Senticosus (siberian ginseng)on substrate utilization and performance during prolonged cycling. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise Vol. 31 (5)(Supplement), #444, 1999.
 
Eimer, A.J., M.J. Webster, J.C. Boyd, L.C. Eschbach, P.D.McArthur, R.F. Zoeller, G.V. Krebs and T.J. Angelopoulos. Physiological and performance responses of femaleendurance cyclists to supplementation with medium-chain triglycerides andcarbohydrate. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise Vol. 31 (5)(Supplement), #459, 1999.
 
P.D. McArthur, M.J. Webster, J.C. Boyd, R.A. May, L.C. Eschbach, A.J. Eimer, T.J.Angelopoulos, R.F. Zoeller, and G.V. Krebs Creatine supplementation and acute dehydration. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise Vol. 31 (5)(Supplement), #1276, 1999.
 
Zoeller, R.F., E.F. Nagle, N.M. Moyna, F.L. Goss, S.M.Lephart and R.J. Robertson. Anaerobic indices of freestyle swimming performance in trained adult female swimmers. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise Vol. 30 (5)(Supplement), #279, 1998.
 
Nagle, E.F., R.J. Robertson, R.F. Zoeller, N.M. Moyna,F.L. Goss. Prediction of swimming performance times using a mixedmodel of physiological and stroke variables. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise Vol. 30 (5)(Supplement), #280, 1998.
 
Riechman, S.E., R.F. Zoeller, G. Balasekaran, F.L. Goss,and R.J. Robertson. Prediction of 2000 M rowing performance using indices of anaerobic and aerobic power. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise Vol. 30 (5)(Supplement), #1560, 1998.
 
Goss, F.L., R.J. Robertson. S. Riechman, R. Zoeller, I.Dabayebeh, N. Moyna, N. Boer, J. Peoples, and K. Metz. Effect of oral phosphate supplementation on perceptualand physiological responses to maximal graded exercise. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise Vol. 30 (5)(Supplement), #1254, 1998.
 
Zoeller, R.F., S. Riechman, I. Dabayebeh, F.L. Goss, andR.J. Robertson. Hemodynamic responses to peak arm-crank exercise inthoracic level paraplegics. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise Vol. 29 (5)(Supplement), S84, #483, 1997.
 
Zoeller, R.F., S. Riechman, I. Dabayebeh, R.J. Robertson,and F.L. Goss. Selected indices of peripheral muscle function andstrength as correlates of endurance performance in paraplegics. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise Vol. 28 (5)(Supplement), #856, 1996.
 
Kang, J., D.E. Kelley, R.J. Robertson, J.M. Hagberg, F.L.Goss, S.G. DaSilva, R.R. Suminski, A.C. Utter, and R.F. Zoeller. Glucose kinetics and substrate utilization duringisocaloric exercise at different intensities in NIDDM patients. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise Vol. 28 (5)(Supplement), #616 1996.
 
Kang, J., D.E. Kelley, R.J. Robertson, J.M. Hagberg, F.L.Goss, S.G. DaSilva, R.R. Suminski,R.F. Zoeller and A.C. Utter. Effect of acute isocaloric exercise at differentintensities on glucose and insulin metabolism in obese NIDDM patients. Medicine andScience in Sport and Exercise Vol. 27 (5) (Supplement), #1151, 1995.
 
Zoeller, R.F., S. Riechman, I. Dabayebeh, F.L. Goss, andR.J. Robertson. Exercise prescription for thoracic level paraplegics. Presented at the 11th International Symposium for AdaptedPhysical Activity, Quebec City, Canada, May, 1997.
 
Zoeller, R.F., S. Riechman, I. Dabayebeh, F.L. Goss, andR.J. Robertson. Selected physiological and anthropometric variables aspredictors of endurance performance in paraplegics. Presented at the Third Paralympic Congress, Atlanta GA,August, 1996.
 
Moyna, N.M., C.L. Weikart, S.G. DaSilva, R.F. Zoeller, J.Kang, F.L. Goss, K.F. Metz, and R.J. Robertson. Modified blood sampling technique for determination oflactate threshold using continuous and intermittent treadmill protocols. Presented at the annual meeting of the Mid-Atlantic RegionalChapter of the American College of Sports Medicine, Ithaca NY, 1993.
 
 
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
University of Pittsburgh
Undergraduate Teaching
Human Physiology
Exercise Physiology
Trackand Field
Cross-Country
Weight Training
Personal Fitness
Graduate Teaching
Nutrition in Sport and Exercise (metabolism)
AdvancedLaboratory Techniques (all laboratory sessions)
Advanced Exercise Physiology (all laboratory sessions)
Skeletal Muscle Biochemistry (protein metabolism)
ExerciseSpecialist Workshop (cardiovascular case studies)
University of Southern Mississippi                                                                                                                                                                            Undergraduate Teaching
Physiology of Aging
Techniques for Evaluating Fitness
Clinical Exercise Physiology
Exercise Leadership
Nutrition and Human Performance
Practicum Supervision
Graduate Teaching
Exercise Physiology
Graded Exercise Testing
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Electrocardiography
Florida Atlantic University                                                                                                                                                                                       Undergraduate Teaching
Exercise Testing
Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription
Exercise Testing and Prescription for Special Populations
Graduate Teaching
Cardiovascular Physiology
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AND VOLUNTEER WORK
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
 
Exercise Specialist Workshop Director:
University of Central Florida                                      1999, 2000, 2002 (co-director)
University of Southern Mississippi                            1999
 
Exercise Specialist Workshop Lecturer:
University of Central Florida                                      1999 - 2003
University of Southern Mississippi                            1998 - 99
University of Pittsburgh                                                         1993 - 97
 
 
Exercise Specialist Certification Examiner:
 
University of Central Florida                                      2003 - 04
University of Southern Mississippi                            1998 - 99
University of Pittsburgh                                                          1997
 
Health/Fitness Instructor Workshop Director:                
 
University of Southern Mississippi                            1998 - 99
 
Health/Fitness Instructor Workshop Lecturer:
 
The College of New Jersey                                         2002
University of Central Florida                                      2000 – 01
University of Southern Mississippi                            1998 - 2000
 
Health/Fitness Instructor Certification Examiner:
 
Florida Atlantic University                                          2004 - 2005
The College of New Jersey                                         2002
University of Central Florida                                      1999 - 2003
University of Southern Mississippi                            2000 - 01
 
Quality Observer
 
Florida State University (H/FI Certification)               2001
 
Certificates of Enhanced Qualification (CEQ) Workshop Lecturer:
 
University of Central Florida                                      2000 
 
ACSM National Committee Membership:
 
Ø    Member, Fit Society Sponsorship Committee        2001 - 2002
Ø    Member, Certification and Registry Committee,
Health/Fitness Track Subcommittee                      2002 - 2005
 
Southeast Chapter American College of Sports Medicine
 
Chair, session on clinical exercise evaluation.
Annual meeting, Atlanta GA, February 1, 2003
 
Chair, session on cardiovascular physiology.
Annual meeting, Columbia SC, January 25, 2001
 
 
Florida Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (FACVPR)
 
Ø     President 2005 -2006
Ø     President-Elect 2004 - 2005
Ø     Co-Chair, Annual Conference Committee (2003 and 2004)
 
Florida Atlantic University
College of Education (COE)
Department of Exercise Science and Health Promotion (ESHP)
 
Ø    Archivist, COE Faculty Assembly                                                2005 - 2006
Ø    Member, COE Graduate Programs Committee                 2002 – present 
Ø    Member, COE Awards Committee                                               2002 – present
Ø    Member, ESHP Merit Pay Committee                              2001 – 2004
Ø    Member, COE Student Research Symposium Committee            2002
Ø    Member, COE Equity in Assignment Ad Hoc Committee            2003
Ø     Discussant, Annual COE Research Symposium               2002 - 2003
 
University of Southern Mississippi
College of Health and Human Sciences
School of Human Performance and Recreation (HPR)
 
Ø    Member, Budget Restriction Committee  
(Resources Management)                                      2001
Ø    Member, Faculty Evaluation Task Force               1999 – 2001
Ø    Member, HPR Facilities Planning Committee                   1999 – 2001
Ø    Member, HPR Awards Committee                       1998 – 1999
Ø    Member, Faculty Search Committee:                    1997 – 1998, 2000
Southeast Chapter American College of Sports Medicine
Chair, session on Excitation-Contraction Coupling and the Role of Ryanodine Receptors in Health and Disease                                                                    Annual meeting, Charlotte, NC, February 11, 2006
Chair, session on Clinical Exercise Evaluation.
Annual meeting, Atlanta GA, February 1, 2003
Chair, session on Cardiovascular Physiology
Annual meeting, Columbia SC, January 25, 2001
Florida Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (FACVPR)

President 2005 -2006
President-Elect 2004 - 2005
Co-Chair, Annual Conference Committee (2003 and 2004)
EDITORIAL REVIEWER
 
Reviewer for Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
 
Reviewer for Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
 
BOOK REVIEWS
Reviewed proposed textbook on cardiac rehabilitation for Holcomb Hathaway, Publishers. Scottsdale, AR (September, 2001)
Reviewed The Biology of Human Aging John K. Hampton, Jr., Ruth Falk Craven, and Margaret M. Heitkemper. William C Brown/McGraw Hill, Dubuque IA, 1997.
 
GRANT PROPOSAL REVIEWER
 
Reviewed grant proposals for Australian Research Council (2004 and 2005)
 
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
 
Ø     American College of Sports Medicine
Ø     Southeast Chapter American College of Sports Medicine
Ø     American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Ø     Florida Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Ø     Sigma Xi – The Scientific Research Society
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Dr. Paul Thompson, M.D., FACSM
Past President, American College of Sports Medicine
Director of  Cardiology & Cholesterol Management Center
Hartford Hospital
80 Seymour St.
Hartford CT 06102
(860) 545-2899
pthomps@harthosp.org
Theodore Angelopoulos, Ph.D., MPH, FACSM
Professor & Director,
Exercise Physiology Laboratory
College of Education
University of Central Florida
4000 Central Florida Blvd.
Orlando FL 32816-1250
(407) 823-0364
tangelop@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
Robert J. Robertson, Ph.D., FACSM
Co-Director, Center for Exercise and Health FitnessResearch
113 Trees Hall
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh PA 15261
(412) 648-8258