Dr. David Thomas
Professor
Sch Kinesiology & Recreation
Office
SFCM Student Fitness Center & Mccormick Hall 227d
Office Phone
Email
- About
- Education
- Awards & Honors
- Research
Current Courses
311.002Exercise Programming For Cardiovascular & Metabolic Fitness
311.003Exercise Programming For Cardiovascular & Metabolic Fitness
499.019Independent Research For The Master's Thesis
400.019Independent Study In Kinesiology & Recreation
309.003Principles & Techniques Of Physiological Testing
498.019Professional Practice In Exercise Science
311.001Exercise Programming For Cardiovascular & Metabolic Fitness
311.002Exercise Programming For Cardiovascular & Metabolic Fitness
311.003Exercise Programming For Cardiovascular & Metabolic Fitness
Teaching Interests & Areas
Exercise and Body Composition, Exercise Programming, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology.
Research Interests & Areas
Physical fitness, physical activity and health, body composition and obesity.
Ph D Secondary Education - Physical Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
MS Physical Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
BS Health & Physical Education
Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA
IAHPERD Student/Mentor Award
IAHPERD
2022
IAHPERD Student Mentor Award
Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
2021
Presidential Service Citation
IAHPERD President
2021
IAHPERD Student/Mentor Awards
Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
2019
IAHPERD Student/Mentor Awards
Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
2018
IAHPERD Student/Mentor Awards
Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance
2017
IAHPERD Student/Mentor Awards
Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
2016
IAHPERD Student/Mentor Awards
IAHPERD
2015
L. Marlene Mawson Graduate Research Award
School of KNR
2015
IAHPERD Student Mentor Award
IAHPERD
2014
Abstract
Thomas, D., Lagally, K., Runyon, L., & Cerrato, A. Relationship Between Bmi, Waist Circumference, Waist To Height Ratio, Percent Fat, And Resting Metabolic Rate: 2357. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise 55.9S (2023): 784.
Hobson, B., Lagally, K., Reynoso-Romero, E., Thomas, D., & Kybartas , T. The Relationship among Resting Metabolic Rate, RER, Substrate Utilization, and Step Counts in College Students. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise 54.9S (2022): 583.
Reynoso-Romero, E., Thomas, D., Hobson, B., Lagally, K., & Kybartas , T. The Relationship Between BMI, Waist Circumference, Waist to Height Ratio and Resting Metabolic Rate. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise 54.9S (2022): 586.
Fassett, Z., Jagodinsky, A., Santillan, C., Thomas, D., & Williams, S. Loading Profiles Associated with High Impact Physical Activities in Children. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 52.7S (2020): 250.
Santillan, C., Jagodinsky, A., Fassett, Z., Thomas, D., & Williams, S. Sex and Height Differences Associated with High Impact Physical Activities in Children. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise Board #125 (2020)
Book, Authored
Thomas, D., & Rippee, N. Is Your Aerobics Class Killing You? Making Exercise Safe and Effective.. a cappella books inc. (1992)
Journal Article
Fassett, Z., Jagodinsky, A., Thomas, D., & Williams, S. Peak Loads Associated With High-Impact Physical Activities in Children. Pediatric Exercise Science 34.3 (2022): 148-151.
Schaumburg, L., , , & Lagally, K. Submaximal testing to estimate aerobic capacity using a Matrix C5x stepmill. Journal of Human Kinetics 83 (2022): 121-129.
Janz, K., Thomas, D., Ford, M., & Williams, S. Top Ten Questions Related to Physical Activity and Bone Health in Children and Adolescents. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 86:1.March (2015): 5-12.
Laudner, K., Metz, B., & Thomas, D. A Shoulder Strengthening Program Significantly Limits the Development of Anterior Glenohumeral Laxity and Maintains Stiffness among Collegiate Cheerleaders. Journal of Athletic Training (2013)
Laudner, K., Metz, B., & Thomas, D. Anterior glenohumeral laxity and stiffness after a shoulder-strengthening program in collegiate cheerleaders. Journal of Athletic Training 48(1) (2013): 25-30.
Manuscript
Thomas, D., Carlson, K., Marzano, A., & Garrahy, D. Extertional rhabdomyolysis: What is it and why should I care?. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. 83.1 (2012): 46-49.
Textbook, New
McCormack-Brown, K., Thomas, D., & Kotecki, J. Physical Activity and Health: An Interactive Approach. Jones & Bartlett (2002)
Textbook, Revised
Kotecki, J., & Thomas, D. Physical Activity and Health: An Interactive Approach: Activities and Assessment Manual. Jones & Bartlett (2006)
Thomas, D., & Kotecki, J. Physical Activity and Health: An Interactive Approach. Jones & Bartlett (2006)
Presentations
Gender Variations in the Relationship Between Anthropometric Variables, Percent Fat, and Resting Metabolic Rate. Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine. ACSM. (2024)
Relationship Between BMI, Waist Circumference, Waist to Height Ratio, Percent Fat, and Resting Metabolic Rate. Annual Meeting of the ACSM. American College of Sports Medicine. (2023)
Resting Metabolic Rate, Step Count, Resting RQ, and Substrate Utilization in College Students. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference. (2022)
The Relationship Between BMI, Waist Circumference, Waist to Height Ratio and Resting Metabolic Rate. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference. (2022)
The Relationship Between BMI, Waist Circumference, Waist to Height Ratio, Percent Fat and Resting Metabolic Rate. Mid West ACSM Regional Annual Conference. MWACSM. (2022)
The Relationships Among Resting Metabolic Rate, RER, Substrate Utilization, and Step Counts in College Students. ISU Research Symposium. ISU. (2022)
The Relationship Between BMI, Waist Circumference, Waist-to-Height Ratio and Resting Metabolic Rate. IAHPERD Annual Convention. IAHPERD. (2021)
Accuracy of GPS Tracking in Fitness Watches. ISU Research Symposium. ISU Graduate School. (2020)
Correlation between local movement strength and muscle range of motion. Illinois State University Research Symposium. Illinois State University. (2020)
Do GPS Capable Fitness Watches Accurately Measure Exercise Distances. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. ACSM. (2020)
Grants & Contracts
Scholarly Teaching/SoTL Travel Grant. Illinois State University. Illinois State University. (2013)
Physical educators’ perception of body composition assessment in schools. Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance: Jump Rope for Heart. Private. (2012)
Physical Education Instructional Profile and Needs Assessment in the Chicago Public Schools.. College of Applied Science and Technology. Illinois State University. (2004)
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