Vita - Georgia State University

VITA 

Walter Rolph Thompson (404) 413-8365 (office) 

Regents’ Professor (404) 413-8050 (FAX) 

Department of Kinesiology and Health 

Georgia State University 

Atlanta, GA 30302-3975 E-mail: wrthompson@gsu.edu 

EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION 

Degree Institution Date 

Bachelor of Science Wake Forest University 1978 

Master of Arts Wake Forest University 1979 

Doctor of Philosophy The Ohio State University 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 

1994 – Present Regents Professor (tenured) of Kinesiology and Health (College of Education) and 

Division of Nutrition (School of Health Professions, College of Health and Human 

Sciences); 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 Vice Chairman, Board of Directors, After-School All-Stars Atlanta (aka Greater Atlanta 

Inner-City Games), Atlanta, Georgia; Executive Director (1998 – present) 

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 – 2010 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 

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2007 – Present Chairman, NSF International Joint Committee on Standards for Health/Fitness Facilities; 

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 (1998- 

2001) 

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 

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 

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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 

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. 

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PUBLICATIONS 

Books 

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 (7 th 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 (3 nd edition), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2010. 

Thompson, W.R. (Senior Editor), N. Gordon, L. Pescatello (Associate Editors): ACSM’S GUIDELINES FOR 

EXERCISE TESTING AND PRESCRIPTION (8 th edition), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2010. 



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 (2 nd edition), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2006. 



Roitman, J.L., Bibi, K.W., & Thompson, W.R (editors): ACSM’S CERTIFICATION REVIEW (2 nd edition), 

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005. 

Thompson, W.R., Jonas, S. & Benardot, D. (editors): ACSM FITNESS BOOK (3 rd 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 

(1 st 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. 

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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 PERFOR- 

MANCE 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. 

Thompson, W.R.: Maintaining fitness in the injured athlete, in: Taylor, P.M., and Taylor, D.K. (eds.), CON- 

QUERING 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. 

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 

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Thompson, W.R.: Promotion of sport and exercise for people with disabilities. 11 th WORLD SPORT FOR ALL 

CONGRESS, Havana, Cuba, 2006, 42-50. 

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 International/National Refereed Journals 

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. 

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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 2011. 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. 


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. 


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, 8 th 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. 


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. 


JOURNAL, 11 (6):7-13. 


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. 

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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. 

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. 

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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, 208- 

212. 

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. 

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. 

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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. 

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 EDUCA- 

TION, 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. 

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, 12- 

13. 

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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. 







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PRESENTATIONS 

Professional Papers at National/International Meetings 

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. 

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. 

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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 2 ND 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 After- 

School 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 

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 

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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 47 th 

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 25 TH 

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. 

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. 

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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 11 th 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. 

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 31- 

June 4, 2006. 

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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. 

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. 

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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 7 TH 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 7 TH 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. 

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. 

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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. 

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. 

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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 13 TH 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 

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. 

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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. 

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. 

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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. 

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. 

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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. 

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. 

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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 AMERI- 

CAN 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 

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 

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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 COL- 

LABORATIVE 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 

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. 

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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 MEDI- 

CINE AND SCIENCE, July 10-12, 1987, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. 

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. 

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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 

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 

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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 9 TH ANNUAL UPDATE IN 

PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, July 11, 1999, Habersham County Medical Center, Turnerville, Georgia. 

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. 

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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. 

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. 

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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. 


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. 



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. 



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 


January 31 - February 2, 1991, Louisville, Kentucky. 

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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 CHAP- 

TER 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. 

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 


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 RE- 

SEARCH SOCIETY, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, March 2, 1990. 

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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 


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 


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 

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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 


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. 

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 


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 

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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) 

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). 

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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). 

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). 

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Elite athlete testing program (United States Olympic Committee, 1995 - present, 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) 

Georgia Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Initiative (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. 


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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. 

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 



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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 


Georgia State University, 2005, College of Education Proposal Development Grant for $6,000 


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 

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 


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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 


After-School All-Stars, support for After-School All-Stars, 2007 for $51,000 


The Marcus Foundation, support for After-School All-Stars, 2007 for $1,054,000 





After-School All-Stars, support for After-School All-Stars, 2008 for $50,000 


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 


Center for Working Families, 2009, support for After-School All-Stars for $100,000 

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 



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 

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Couchman and Noble Foundation, support for After-School All-Stars at Sandy Springs Middle School for $7,000 


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 


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 

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 

SERVICE 

National/International 

Chairman, Joint Committee on Health Fitness Facilities Standards, NSF International (2007 – present) 

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-Chairman, Ad Hoc Committee on Checklist for Internal and External 

Review of Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs in Clinics and Hospitals (1983); Government Affairs Committee (1992 - 

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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 – present); 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), American College of Sports Medicine, 

Healthy People 2000 Committee (1992 - 1994); 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; 

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). 

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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 (1986- 

1987). 

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) 

Select Committee on Reorganization (1987-1988) 

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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 - present) 

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) 

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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 

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 

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 

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Mayne Educational Fund Scholarship, 1974-1978 

President, National Honor Society, Sparta High School, Sparta, New Jersey, 1972-1974 

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance 

National Association for Sport and Physical Education 

Association for Research, Administration, Professional Councils and Societies 

Research Consortium 

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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