Exercise Physiology

Undergraduate Program
Department of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences
Exercise Physiology
Welcome Message from the Department Chair
Welcome! On behalf of the Kinesiology and Sport Sciences (KIN) Department, I feel
very proud to be a part of the wonderful programs we have available to our students.
The KIN department provides some of the strongest programs in the eld, that foster
unique collaborative efforts within our diverse University community, the outside com-
munity, and abroad.
In Sport Administration, we have enjoyed great partnerships with friends and colleagues
in the South Florida sports industry. We have a very comprehensive program that pro-
vides a strong linkage to the world of competitive sports and the community! Our Ath-
letic Training Program has achieved national accreditation and provides great clinical
experiences that interface with the UM Varsity Athletics Department, Sports Medicine
Clinics and local high schools. In Exercise Physiology, we have extensive collabora-
tive ties with our Medical School, the Miami Project, the Varsity Athletics Department,
the Veterans Administration Hospital, and more. The program houses the very sophis-
ticated Laboratory of Clinical and Applied Physiology providing a strong emphasis in
metabolism, cardiovascular physiology, aging, obesity, and nutrition. Tracks in Sports
Medicine and Womens Health round out the program.
We expect to provide you with an excellent University of Miami experience and one that
enables you to be on top in todays job market.
I have an open door policy and look forward to meeting all of you as you embark upon
your studies at the University of Miami.
Sincerely,
Arlette Perry
Department of Kinesiology
and Sport Sciences
Mission Statements
University of Miami
The University of Miamis mission is to educate and nurture students, to create knowledge, and to pro-
vide service to our community and beyond. Committed to excellence and proud of the diversity of our
University family, we strive to develop future leaders of our nation and the world.
School of Education
Our mission is to engage in scholararly research and to prepare leaders
in the study and promotion of personal, family, school and community
well-being. Through research, teaching, and service, we seek to inte-
grate the physical, emotional, intellectual and organizational well-being
of diverse populations.
Department of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences
The Department of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences supports the vision
and mission of the School of Education through scholarly research,
exemplary teaching, and community service. Our mission is to pro-
mote knowledge within the widespread realm of sports-related science
across the disciplines of sport administration, exercise physiology, and
athletic training. Graduates of our programs are well prepared for ca-
reers in diverse settings reective of our multicultural community.
Department of Kinesiology
and Sport Sciences
School of Education
Department of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences
Organizational Chart
School of Education
Dean
Isaac Prilleltensky
Associate Dean
for Research
Etiony Aldarondo
Associate Dean
Planning, Communications
and External Relations
Marilyn Neff
Associate Dean
Shawn Post
Exercise Physiology
Kevin Jacobs
Associate Professor
Graduate
Program Director
Deans
Department of
Educational and
Psychological
Studies
Guerda Nicolas
Chair
Department of
Teaching and
Learning
Elizabeth Harry
Chair
Department of
Exercise and Sport
Sciences
Arlette Perry
Chair
Sport Administration
Warren Whisenant
Associate Chair
Athletic Training
Kysha Harriell
Director
Senior Associate Dean
Walter Secada
Department of Kinesiology
and Sport Sciences
Exercise Physiology Program Contact Information
Faculty
Dr. Arlette Perry, Professor
Chair and Director of Clinical and Applied Physiology Laboratory
Ofce Location: Merrick Building Room 315
Ofce Phone: 305-284-3025
Email: aperry@miami.edu
Dr. J oseph Signorile, Professor
Ofce Location: Max Orovitz Building Room 114
Ofce Phone: 305-284-3105
Email: jsignorile@miami.edu
Dr. Robert Robertson, Professor
Ofce Location: Merrick Building Room 317-4
Ofce Phone: 305-284-3289
Email: b.robertson@umiami.ir/miami.edu
Dr. Kevin J acobs, Associate Professor
Ofce Location: Merrick Building Room 317-C
Ofce Phone: 305-284-5873
Email: k.jacobs@miami.edu
Dr. Wesley Smith, Clinical Assistant Professor
Ofce Location: Merrick Building Room 315
Ofce Phone: 305-284-5756
Email: wes@miami.edu
Dr. Brian Arwari, Lecturer
Ofce Location: Merrick Building Room 317-1
Ofce Phone: 305-284-5418
Email: b.arwari@miami.edu
Admissions Coordinator
Nashira Williams, Academic Advisor
Ofce Location: Merrick Building Room 311-E
Ofce Phone: 305-284-5990
Email: n.williams5@miami.edu
Department of Kinesiology
and Sport Sciences
Faculty Research Specialties
Arlette Perry, Ph.D., Chair of Department of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences, Professor, and Director of the
Laboratory of Clinical and Applied Physiology
Research specialties: Obesity/weight management (minority and pediatric populations), womens health,
cardiovascular physiology.
Relevant publications:

Wang X, Perry AC. Metabolic and physiological responses to video game play in a group of 7-
10 year-old boys. Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine 160: 411-415, 2006.
Perry AC, Applegate EB, J ackson ML, Ross RJ , Goldberg RM, Kempner L, Feldman, BB. Can
visceral adipose tissue and its anthropometric surrogates predict health related outcomes in
overweight women: The case for racial differences. J ournal of Applied Physiology 89:636-643, 2000.
Joseph Signorile, Ph.D., Professor and Assistant Director of the Laboratory of Clinical and Applied Physiology
Research specialties: Training, sarcopenia and function, exercise diagnosis and prescription, periodization.
Relevant publications:
Signorile J F, Sandler D, Kempner L, Stanziano D, Ma F, Roos BA. The ramp power test: a
power assessment during a functional task for older individuals. J ournals of Gerontology.
Series A, Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences 62:1266-1273, 2007.
Signorile J F, Carmel MP, Lai S, Roos BA. Early plateaus of power and torque gains during
high- and low-speed resistance training in older women. J ournal of Applied Physiology
98:1213-1220, 2005.
Kevin Jacobs, Ph.D., Associate Professor.
Research specialties: Human metabolism, nutrition, and environmental physiology.
Relevant publications:
J acobs KA, Krauss RM, Fattor J A, Horning MA, Friedlander AL, Bauer TA, Hagobian TA, Wolfel
EE, and Brooks GA. Endurance training has little effect on active muscle fatty acid, lipoprotein
cholesterol, or triglyceride net balances. American J ournal of Physiology - Endocrinology and
Metabolism 291: E656-E665, 2006.
J acobs KA, Casazza GA, Suh SH, Horning MA, and Brooks GA. Fatty acid re-esterication but
not oxidation is increased by oral contraceptive use. J ournal of Applied Physiology 98: 1720-
1731, 2005.
Wesley Smith, Ph.D., Clinical Assistant Professor.
Research specialties: Age-associated skeletal muscle sarcopenia; and assessment of functional indepen-
dence in older adults.
Relevant publications:
Signorile J F, Sandler D, Ma F, Bamel S, Stanziano D, Smith W, Sandals L, Roos BA. The gal
lon-jug shelf-transfer test: an instrument to evaluate deteriorating function in older adults.
J ournal of Aging and Physical Activity 15: 56-74, 2007.
Smith WN, Dirks A, Sugiura T, Muller S, Scarpace P, Powers SK. Alteration of contractile force
and mass in the senescent diaphragm with beta(2)-agonist treatment. J ournal of Applied Physi-
ology 92: 941-948, 2002.
Department of Exercise
and Sport Sciences

Exercise Physiology General Program Description
The eld of Exercise Physiology is one of the most rapidly growing areas of study in the country. From
the science of sports and human performance to the study of health and longevity, exercise physiology
prepares students for a number of professions in research, clinical work, and/or commercial/corporate
enterprise. A degree in Exercise Physiology will prepare students with a sound background in the sci-
ences, the most current and up-to-date research in the eld, and an opportunity to participate in high
level research. The program also trains students to work on sophisticated laboratory instrumentation
doing advanced level research in the Laboratory of Clinical and Applied Physiology.
Exercise Physiology is the study of how physical activity inuences the structure and biological and
biochemical functions of the human body. Exercise physiologists have in-depth knowledge of how the
bodys cells and organ systems respond to acute and chronic physiological stress, and how exercise
can be prescribed to elicit positive functional adaptations. This role has become increasingly important
in health care due to the focus on preventive strategies to combat disease epidemics in the United
States. Exercise scientists specialize in the prevention and treatment of diseases, such as obesity,
diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis and cancer, and are largely involved with the preservation of
functional capacity in aging adults to improve the quality of life and active lifespan. Moreover, exercise
physiologists understand how to use exercise programming and sound nutrition to maximize strength
and conditioning required for optimal human performance.
Bachelors of Science in Education - B.S.Ed.
This Bachelors in Science program in exercise physiology
provides eld experiences for students to put their knowl-
edge to use outside of the laboratory setting in other clini-
cal and commercial enterprises. Students will receive a
comprehensive and well-rounded education in the eld.
Students will also be given the opportunity to assist gradu-
ate students in research, data collection and clinical as-
sessments in the Laboratory of Clinical and Applied Physi-
ology. Established in 1983, the laboratory is equipped with
state-of-the-science instrumentation enabling students to
gain hands-on, clinical experiences in a sophisticated exer-
cise physiology laboratory. Students will learn how to use
the equipment and apply it to real-life situations, on-going
research, and clinical studies.
Department of Exercise
and Sport Sciences
Department of Kinesiology
and Sport Sciences
Department of Kinesiology
and Sport Sciences
Exercise Physiology Undergraduate Organization
Exercise Physiology Organization
Reecting the pride and enjoyment they have for their major, the undergraduate students in Ex-
ercise Physiology have established the Exercise Physiology Organization (EPO). The club en-
hances the educational experience of the undergraduate exercise physiology major by present-
ing unique and exciting opportunities for students, such as: learning about different careers in
exercise physiology from successful alumni, sharing in the relationship between the KIN de-
partment and UM Athletics, attending research forums and journal club meetings, traveling to
scientic meetings and numerous other activities. Not only does a membership in EPO enhance
the undergraduates resume, it helps to facilitate a specic focus on their future career path.
Exercise Physiology Organziation Goals
Funding/Support for Travel to Professional Conferences
Updated Listings of KIN Job Announcements and Internship Opportunities
Bimonthly Journal Club Meeting/Guest Speakers
Research Opportunities for Undergraduate Students
Student Awards: Ex. Phys Major of the Year (Undergrad and Graduate)
Canes Alumni Network in Exercise Science (C.A.N.E.S.) and CANES Newsletter
Clinical Opportunities
Strengthening the Relationship with Athletics: Seminars for Coaches / Athletes
Department of Kinesiology
and Sport Sciences

Exercise Physiology Fifth-Year Graduate Program
Fifth Year Masters Degree Option
Undergraduate students majoring in Exercise Physiology should consider applying to the Accelerated
Masters Program in Exercise Physiology during their junior year. Following completion of their bach-
elors degree, students will be able to obtain a Masters degree within one year. For more details,
exercise physiology undergraduate majors should speak to their advisors. Students applying to the
Masters program must submit all application materials and meet the admission criteria established
under the Admissions, Financial Aid and Scholarship section.
UNDERGRADUATE SENIOR YEAR
KIN 579 Principles of Exercise Prescription/Assessment: Cardiovascular
KIN 586 Exercise Prescription Assessment Laboratory
GRADUATE FALL SEMESTER
KIN 520 Cellular Exercise Physiology
KIN 530 Laboratory: Techniques in Functional Evaluation of Skeletal Muscle
KIN 646 Research Methods in Exercise and Sport Sciences
KIN XXX ESS ELECTIVE
GRADUATE SPRING SEMESTER
KIN 640 Neurophysiology in Exercise Science
KIN 699 Special Project in Exercise and Sport Sciences
EPS 671 Group Comparative Research Designs & ANOVA Methods
KIN XXX KIN ELECTIVE
Department of Kinesiology
and Sport Sciences
Laboratory of Clinical and Applied Physiology
Exercise Physiology graduate students have the opportunity to work on their own studies and a wide
variety of collaborative research projects in the Laboratory of Clinical and Applied Physiology. These
opportunities provide graduate students with valuable clinical experiences in tness evaluation, exer-
cise program design and implementation, as well as the necessary skills to operate some of the most
sophisticated physiological instrumentation available.
The Laboratory of Clinical and Applied Physiology opened
in 1983 and is designed to facilitate research in human
health, longevity, exercise performance, and metabolism.
The laboratory consists of areas dedicated to research
in cardiovascular function, muscle strength and power,
and biochemistry. The cardiovascular function laboratory
is equipped with a VMAX 229 metabolic cart and a pul-
monary function unit, a portable breath-by-breath oxygen
consumption unit, a 12-lead ECG system, a Physio Flow
device capable of measuring stroke volume and cardi-
ac output noninvasively, a hydrostatic weighing tank, a
DEXA machine for assessing bone mineral density and
body composition, two treadmills, and four cycle ergom-
eters. Additionally, the cardiovascular function laboratory
has a unique Hypoxico system capable of simulating alti-
tudes up to 21,000 feet. The muscle strength and power
laboratory is equipped with load cells, a Biodex machine, a Biodex balance and stability system, a vid-
eo-enhanced explosive power system, photocell timing units, a jumping mat for measuring explosive
leg power and vertical jump height, computerized pneumatic resistance training equipment, and an
EMG unit capable of measuring muscle electrical activity. The biochemistry laboratory was completely
renovated in 2006 and furnished with new equipment including a refrigerated centrifuge and cold stor-
age devices (Ultralow -80C freezer, -20C freezer, refrigerator) for plasma/serum sample preparation
and storage, a full array of adjustable pipets, a microplate spectrophotometer, a pH meter, a ventilated
hood, and a water purication system. This laboratory allows for the quantication of various blood
metabolites and hormones.
Plans are currently underway to relocate the Laboratory
of Clinical and Applied Physiology to a much larger newly
renovated space on campus by August 2009 to meet the
growing needs of Exercise Physiology faculty and gradu-
ate students.
Department of Kinesiology
and Sport Sciences
Exercise Physiology Program Components - B.S.Ed.
The B.S.Ed. in Exercise Physiology consists of XX credit hours as follows:

Required Components of the Exercise Physiology Major
Course Course Titles
KIN202 Nutrition for Health and Performance
KIN212 Elements of Sport Psychology
KIN221 Skeletal Muscle Physiology and Bioenergetics
KIN222 Exercise Physiology Laboratory: Neuromuscular
KIN232 Basic Human Physiology
KIN233 Basic Anatomy Lab
KIN246 Gross Anatomy
KIN321 Introduction to Systemic Exercise Physiology
KIN322 Exercise Physiology Laboratory: Cardiorespiratory
KIN345 Kinesiology
KIN365 Principles of Exercise Prescription
KIN366 Ecercise Physiology Laboratory: Assessment
KIN421 Exercise Physiology Laboratory: Assessment
KIN457 Clinical Practicum in Exercise and Sports Sciences
KIN466 Principles of Exercise Prescription: Neuromuscular
KIN477 Advanced Nutrition for Sports and Fitness




Department of Kinesiology
and Sport Sciences
Undergraduate Exercise Physiology Course Descriptions
KIN 202 - Nutrition for Health and Performance: The study of nutrition, diet analysis, biochemical process-
es in energy metabolism, nutrition and health problems, and nutrition as it relates to physical performance.
The course is broken into 3 major sections: 1) general nutrition for disease prevention; 2) nutrition for
sports performance; and 3) theory and validity of various sports and health supplements.
KIN212 - Elements of Sport Psychology: Introduction to the eld of sport and exercise psychology by ex-
amination of psychological theories and research related to sport and exercise behavior.
KIN 221 - Skeletal Muscle Physiology & Bioenergetics: This course will explore the structure and function
of human skeletal muscle as a biological machine. Exercise associated changes in the biological energy
systems will be examined during an acute exercise bout, during fatigue and recovery, as well as the ad-
aptations in response to chronic exercise training. Students will also learn many of the specic changes
resulting from variations in the training stimulus and in response to decreased/diminished use.
KIN222 - Exercise Physiology Laboratory: Neuromuscular: This course examines the nature of data col-
lection in exercise physiology. The student will receive information on collection theory and its application
to the measurement of a number of physiological systems during exercise. The course is designed to es-
tablish a clear linkage between the chronic and acute changes that occur during exercise and the labora-
tory methods that are used to assess those changes.
KIN 232 - Basic Human Physiology: This course will introduce students to basic functions of the human
body. Concepts pertinent to athletic training and exercise and sport science are incorporated into the prin-
ciples. The course will focus on the physiology of each of the bodys organ systems, disease processes
and effects of aging, exercise, and more on systems plasticity.
KIN345 - Kinesiology: Structure and function of the skeletal, joint, and muscular systems, with emphasis
on the mechanics of the movement of the human body and its relationship to sport and physical perfor-
mance.
KIN246 - Gross Anatomy: The essentials of Myology, Osteology, and Arthrology. Major nerves and arteries
are also dissected. Many of the dissection areas are major injury sites in sports such as the knee, shoulder,
elbow, neck and spinal nerves. There is a laboratory fee of $100.00 required for this course.
Department of Kinesiology
and Sport Sciences
Undergraduate Exercise Physiology Course Descriptions
KIN 321 - Introduction to Systemic Exercise Physiology: The structure, function, and training of the cardio-
respiratory system. Special emphasis on structural changes in the systems with exercise and their inu-
ence on cardiovascular performance, body composition, exercise efciency and health..
KIN 322 - Exercise Physiology Laboratory: Cardiorespiratory: This course concentrates on collection of
cardiorespiratory data. In addition, the application of these data to exercise prescription for specic athletic
and non-athletic populations will be covered.
KIN 365 - Exercise Prescription: Students will learn various assessments of Health and Wellness, and
discover how to most effectively prescribe exercise strategies in response to a thorough examination of a
needs analysis for different individuals.
KIN 366 - Exercise Prescription Laboratory: Students will learn eld exercise assessments for aerobic ca-
pacity, exibility, strength, muscle power, and body composition. Assessments will be followed with hands-
on exercise prescription with technique analysis and practice.
KIN 421 - Advanced Systemic Exercise Physiology: This course examines the short and long term physi-
cal responses to exercise and provides a general overview of the eld of exercise physiology with refer-
ence to the latest trends in modern physiological research.
KIN 457 - Clinical Practicum in Exercise and Sport Sciences: A comprehensive program of observation
and supervised experience under the direction of a professional in the eld for one semester. Supervised
by University faculty.
KIN 466 - Principles of Exercise Neuromuscular Prescription: Examination of the functions of the central,
peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems in regulating exercise homeostasis and the structural and
functional modications to the systems through trainings.
KIN 477 - Advanced Nutrition for Sports and Fitness: This course is an in-depth study of nutritional con-
cerns of todays athlete. From Dehydration to Classic Carbohydrate Loading and from Disordered Eating
to Ergogenic Aids in Sports, this course provides state of the art information on the latest nutritional issues
for the exercising individual and for the athlete
Minors in Exercise Physiology and Sports Medicine
A minor in Exercise Physiology consists of (totaling 14 credits): KIN 155, KIN 202, KIN 232, KIN 233
and KIN 365.

A minor in Sports Medicine consists of (totaling 15 credits): KIN 155, KIN 184, KIN 230, KIN 234, KIN
235 and KIN 301.
Department of Kinesiology
and Sport Sciences
Faculty Profiles
Dr. Arlette Perry, Professor, FACSM, Chair of Department of Kinesiology and Sport
Sciences and Director of the Laboratory of Clinical and Applied Physiology

Arlette Perry received her undergraduate training at CCNY and Brooklyn Col-
lege. She then received an assistantship to study at Louisiana State University
where she received her Master of Science degree. She received her Ph.D. at
NYU where her graduate education focused upon cardiovascular physiology,
metabolism and lipid biochemistry.
Dr. Perrys current research has focused upon obesity and its health implications
in addition to womens health issues. Her goal is to extend the knowledge in wom-
ens health particularly in minority populations and to develop a comprehensive center for the Multicultural
Study of Obesity in both adults and children. She also developed the Womens Health Certicate Program
to examine gender-related issues relevant to womens physiology and longevity and to facilitate more
research in the underrepresented on all issues relevant to health and well-being.
As Chair of the KIN department, Dr. Perrys work has resulted in more than $18 million in funding and gifts
which culminated in the development of the Laboratory of Clinical and Applied Physiology. Dr. Perrys
students have received numerous awards and funding for their own research which includes the Ameri-
can Heart Association, the Basic Research Support Grant, the Benjamin Mingle Award for Innovative
Research, the Award for Outstanding Student Creativity and the Dissertation of the Year Award.
Dr. Perry is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), a speaker for ACSMs Stra-
tegic Health Initiative for Women, Sport and Physical Activity, a member of the Institute of Womens
Health, a certied Clinical Exercise Physiologist, and the scientic advisor to the Mayors Fitness Chal-
lenge. In 2000, she was appointed to the Women and Ethnic Minorities Committee by the American
Society of Exercise Physiologists. In 2002, she received a secondary appointment to the School of
Medicines Department of Internal Medicine and in 2004, she received the May Brunson Award by the
Womens Commission for her research in Womens Health.
Dr. Perry was the rst investigator to show that sedentary pregnant women can safely exercise at
intensities above 150 bts/min after which time the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
rescinded their 140 bts/min cutpoint for exercising primigravidae.
She was the rst to show racial differences in fat distribution and demonstrate health-related
implications even after controlling for potential confounders, i.e. exercise, diet, smoking, stress.
She was the rst to demonstrate that J apanese American children have higher coronary risk
factors and more detrimental diets as early as ages 8-12 compared to children never having left
their native country of J apan.
She was the rst investigator to examine the dose response effects of exercise on placental volume
and birth outcomes and show these may be related to exercise modality.
She was the rst to examine Calorie expenditure, metabolism, lactic acid accumulation and glucose
levels following video game play in children as early as 8-10 years old.
More recently, Dr. Perry has embarked upon a Translational Health Literacy program for teachers,
students, and one designed to integrate knowledge in exercise physiology, health, tness and nutrition.
She has received a $460,000 grant to pursue her research in this area.
Department of Kinesiology
and Sport Sciences
Faculty Profiles
Dr. Joseph Signorile, Professor and Assistant Director of the Laboratory of
Clinical and Applied Physiology
J oseph Signorile has been at the University of Miami since 1989. Prior to coming
to the University he completed his Masters Degree at the University of Florida
where he then served as a faculty member for the next four years. He completed
his Ph.D. in exercise physiology at Texas A&M University in 1989. In addition to
his professorship at the University, Dr. Signorile holds a joint appointment at the
Miami Veterans Affairs Health Center as a Health Research Specialist.
Dr. Signoriles current research focuses on exercise prescription with special
emphasis on exercise interventions to reduce the physical, psychological and nancial impact of the
aging process on our graying population. To this end, his most recent funded projects have concen-
trated on the use of whole body vibration as an intervention for increasing muscular strength and power,
range of motion, and lean body mass, while reducing body fat in aging individuals. He and his students
have recently completed two studies examining the optimal protocols for increasing power in younger
individuals and a third study examining the impact of whole body vibration and external loading on oxy-
gen consumption and caloric output.
In addition to the work on whole body vibration, Dr. Signorile is pursuing two other major lines of re-
search. The rst is resistance training for health and functional performance. Two studies are cur-
rently in progress. One is a comparison of circuit versus hypertrophy resistance training techniques
performed at controlled and high contractile speed to determine the optimal technique for increasing
muscle mass and reducing body fat. The other is the determination of optimal loading for power on dif-
ferent pneumatic resistance training machines employing an older male population. The second line of
research is the development of testing protocols that will allow clinicians, including physicians, physical
therapists and health and tness professionals to measure important physical performance variables in
a clinical setting with minimal cost and training.
Dr. Signorile is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine, the National Strength and Con-
ditioning Association, and the American Geriatrics Society. His most recent publications include: Opti-
mal frequency, displacement, duration and recovery patterns to maximize power output following acute
whole body vibration training in the J ournal of Strength and Conditioning Research; The ramp power
test: A new method of power assessment for older individuals in the J ournal of Gerontology: Medical
Sciences; Walker use, but not falls, is associated with lower perceived physical functioning and health
of residents in an assisted-living environment in Clinical Interventions in Aging; Electromyographical
analysis of scapular stabilizers during the use of Bodyblade, cuff weights and Thera-Bandresis-
tance in the J ournal of Sports Rehabilitation; and, The gallon jug shelf transfer test: An instrument to
evaluate deteriorating function in older adults in the J ournal of Aging and Physical Activity.
Department of Kinesiology
and Sport Sciences
Faculty Profiles
Dr. Kevin Jacobs, Associate Professor

Kevin J acobs joined the faculty at the University of Miami in 2004. He com-
pleted his Masters in applied exercise physiology at San Diego State University
in 1993 and worked as a research physiologist at the Naval Health Research
Center in San Diego until 1995. He earned his Ph.D. in exercise physiology
from The Ohio State University in 2000 and completed a four-year postdoctoral
fellowship at the University of California, Berkeley and the Palo Alto VA Health
Care System.
His research focus is human metabolism and more specically the ways in
which factors such as exercise intensity, nutritional status, training status, gen-
der, age, menstrual cycle phase, and environment alter substrate (carbohydrate, fat, and protein) use at
rest and during exercise. His research involves basic measurements such as the analysis of respiratory
gas exchange and concentrations of various blood metabolites and hormones to more complex mea-
surements of substrate turnover by stable isotope infusion and analysis. The results of his research
not only further basic science, but are also applied to improving our understanding of the etiology of
metabolic diseases such as obesity and non-insulin-dependent diabetes and developing more effective
lifestyle interventions to prevent and treat these diseases. His research has involved men and women
of various ages and levels of tness as subjects that have been studied in environments as varied as a
standard laboratory at sea level to a high altitude research station at Pikes Peak, Colorado (14,100 ft.
elevation).
Currently, Dr. J acobs is the principal investigator of a study examining the inuence of sildenal citrate
on cardiovascular function and exercise performance at moderate simulated altitudes. Additionally, Dr.
J acobs is engaged in collaborative research with The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis at the University
of Miami Miller School of Medicine to examine the effects of exercise and nutritional manipulations on
lipid use in men and women with spinal cord injuries.
He is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine. His most recent publications include En-
durance Training Has Little Effect on Active Muscle Free Fatty Acid, Lipoprotein Cholesterol, or Triglyc-
eride Net Balances in the American J ournal of Physiology: Endocrinology and Metabolism, Menstrual
Cycle Phase and Oral Contraceptive Effects on Triglyceride Mobilization During Exercise and Fatty
Acid Re-esterication But Not Oxidation Is Increased by Oral Contraceptive Use In Women in the J our-
nal of Applied Physiology, Dietary Composition Inuences Short-Term Endurance Training-Induced
Adaptations of Substrate Partitioning During Exercise in the International J ournal of Sports Nutrition
and Exercise Metabolism, and Catecholamine Response Is Attenuated During Moderate Intensity Ex-
ercise In Response to the Lactate Clamp in the American J ournal of Physiology: Endocrinology and
Metabolism.
Department of Kinesiology
and Sport Sciences
Faculty Profiles
Dr. Wesley Smith, Clinical Assistant Professor

Wes Smith joined the faculty at the University of Miami in 2007. He graduated from
the University of Florida with a MS degree in Exercise Physiology and continued on
towards his PhD were he won the Lee and McCachren Doctoral Student Scholarship,
and was awarded the University of Florida Teacher of the Year for teaching lab sec-
tions of the Human Anatomy course for the College of Human Performance. Dr. Smith
focused his research on aging and skeletal muscle, and also performed research using
an in vitro heart model to study ischemia-reperfusion induced myocardial injury and
oxidative stress. His Masters Thesis, Alterations of contractile force and mass in the
senescent diaphragm with beta-2 agonist treatment, was published in the J ournal of
Applied Physiology. Dr. Smith transferred to University of Miami in order to focus his
research interests on geriatric exercise physiology and physical vulnerability in seniors.

Dr. Smith completed his Ph.D. at the University of Miami where he was the two-time winner of the Exercise and
Sports Science Departments Outstanding Doctoral Student award. Since being hired as a visiting professor, his
research focus has been on the preservation of the active lifespan and physical well being in aging adults. His
mission-based research aims to contribute to this goal through the betterment of muscle testing and explora-
tion of new exercise strategies specically designed to combat age-associated functional decline. In this regard,
Dr. Smith has developed a cost-effective, easy to use eld test, which can quantify lower body muscle power in
seniors. This data was presented at the 2007 American Geriatric Society conference and the manuscript has
recently been submitted for publication. Further investigations by Dr. Smith using this test have revealed muscle
power levels linked to physical vulnerability and fall risk in seniors, as well as the relationship between power and
self-rated functional independence. He is also investigating the differences in electrical potential generated by
the muscle cells of geriatric subjects with varying levels of muscle power using electromyography of seniors while
performing a functional task. These works are going to be presented at the 2008 American College of Sports
Medicine conference and the manuscripts are currently in preparation.

In addition to research on age-related alterations to skeletal muscle, Dr. Smith is initiating a study to determine
the effects of exercise mode on stereotypical behaviors in autistic children. He also has taught nine different
graduate and undergraduate courses since coming to the University of Miami and has established the Exercise
Physiology student organization for which he is the faculty advisor. He is also the faculty advisor for Inquiry, the
University of Miami undergraduate research organization.
Dr. Robert Roberts, Professor

Bobby Rogers joined the University of Miami faculty in 1973, during which time he has
been an active faculty member and full professor. Dr. Roberts earned his Bachelors De-
gree from Oregon State University, followed by his Masters of Education Degree. Later
that year, Dr. Roberts joined the Navys ofcer program as an Ensign. Dr. Roberts served
four years in the Navy as a parachutist and 13 months in Viet Nam. After completing his
tour of duty, Dr. Roberts returned to Oregon to earn his Doctorate of Education from the
University of Oregon.
Dr. Roberts teaching responsibilities include: Gross Anatomy, Sports Injuries, Kinesiol-
ogy and Tennis. Dr. Roberts areas of concentration are human dissection and move-
ment. His specic interests are the tibiofemoral, glenohumeral, humeroulna, radiocarpal
and intervertebral joints. He has spent decades studying and analyzing human movement of these joints.
Faculty Profiles
Dr. Brian Arwari, Lecturer
Brian Arwari joined the University of Miami faculty in 2008. Brian completed his
Ph.D. in Psychophysiology, Cognitive Psychology and Personality Psychology
at the University of Rome La Sapienza. Dr. Arwari returned to the University
of Miami, after having spent a year here as a Ph.D. exchange student in 2004.
Dr. Arwari was born in Italy. Having grown up in a family involved in aviation, he
has lived in 4 continents and in over a dozen countries. This has given him a
unique appreciation for diverse cultures.
Having degrees in both Psychology and Psychophysiology, Dr. Arwari has en-
joyed a variety of professional experiences in both elds.
As a Psychophysiologyst, Dr. Arwari worked for over 7 years in a leading psy-
chophysiology lab of the University of Rome. The majority of his research has been in the area of
anxiety, arousal, hereditary personality traits and motor cortex potentials. His area of expertise Psycho-
physiology is electroencephalography and electrocortical potentials. He has also worked as a scientic
director of a research institution focusing on tinnitus.
As a cognitive psychologist, Dr. Arwari has worked in an array of areas, most notably as a consultant
to the Italian Ministry of Internal Affairs and as a special consultant to the Ofce of the Prime Minister.
Lisa Dorfman, MS, RD, CSSD, LMHC
Lisa Dorfman has been a leader in the health care eld for more than two decades, as a
licensed nutritionist, licensed psychotherapist, certied coach and athlete working with pro-
fessional, world and national class athletes, and is a Board Certied Specialist in Sports
Dietetics and a Board Certied Professional Counselor. Since 2003, she has been the Sports
Nutritionist for the University of Miami, counseling hundreds of athletes, some onto NCAA,
Olympic and world titles and careers in football, baseball, basketball, T&F, tennis, diving, and
golf. Lisa is personal nutritionist for many professional athletes, including those in the NFL,
MLB, PGA, USTA, and boxing. Lisa is also the national Olympic and Paralympics Team Nu-
tritionist for US Sailing.
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Adjunct Faculty Biographies
Mark S. Nash, Ph.D., FASCSM
Mark S. Nash, Ph.D., FACSM is a tenured Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery, Re-
habilitation Medicine, and Physical Therapy at the Miller School of Medicine (MSOM) of the
University of Miami, Principal Investigator for The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, and Direc-
tor of Research for the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American
College of Sports Medicine. Dr. Nash has expertise in application of exercise interventions
for persons with Spinal Cord Injury. He has also studied causes of, and treatments for, car-
diovascular dysregulation and lipid-related disease risks in persons with Spinal Cord Injury.,
and is widely published on the topic in both the primary literature and through scholarly book
chapters and monographs.
Tony Musto, Ph.D.
Tony Musto, Ph.D, is the Fitness Director, of the University of Miami Wellness Center, Coral
Gables, campus. He received his doctorate in Exercise Physiology examining the effects of
pedometer-based programs on components of the Metabolic Syndrome. He oversees all as-
pects of the Wellness Center operations and programming for health and Wellness activities.
He also works with UM students on their eld experiences involving the coordination of Well-
ness programs for Faculty and Alumnae.
Patti Rose, Ed.D.
Patti Rose is a published author of a book entitled In Search of Serenity, published in 1993.
She also has several published articles including a piece in the Harvard J ournal of Minor-
ity Public Health, which focused on Teenage Pregnancy in the Black community. Her newly
released publication which will be available in the Fall of 2007 as a required workbook for
graduate level health service administration students at Barry University is entitled Financial
Management and Accounting Tools for Health Service Administrators. She also developed a
DVD entitled Cultural Competency: A Public Health Imperative through her consultation for
a project directed through the Alumni Ofce of the Yale University School of Public Health.
She received her Bachelors Degree from LeMoyne College in Syracuse, New York. Sub-
sequently, she acquired her Masters Degree (MPH) in Health Services Administration from the Yale University
School of Public Health followed by her Doctorate from Columbia University Teachers College where she ob-
tained a Doctorate (Ed.D) in Health Education.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is exercise physiology?
A: Exercise Physiology is the study of how physical activity inuences the structure and biological and
biochemical functions of the human body. Exercise physiologists have in-depth knowledge of how the
bodys cells and organ systems respond to acute and chronic physiological stress, and how exercise
can be prescribed to elicit positive functional adaptations. This role has become increasingly important
in health care due to the focus on preventive strategies to combat disease epidemics in the United
States. Exercise scientists specialize in the prevention and treatment of diseases, such as obesity,
diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis and cancer, and are largely involved with the preservation of
functional capacity in aging adults to improve the quality of life and active lifespan. Moreover, exercise
physiologists understand how to use exercise programming and sound nutrition to maximize strength
and conditioning required for optimal human performance.
Q: What is Exercise Science?
A: Exercise Science is the study of physiological and functional adaptations to movement. Most col-
leges and universities provide specic curriculum and/or academic majors in the exercise sciences.
Undergraduate programs are typically broad based and include general study in biology, chemistry, bio-
chemistry, anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, exercise physiology, and tness programming. Gradu-
ate level programs typically provide systematic study in specic areas of exercise physiology with an
emphasis on research.
Q: What is Sports Medicine?
A: Sports Medicine is the eld of medicine dealing with injuries sustained in athletic endeavors and/or ill-
nesses impacting sport performance. Sports medicine focuses not only on the diagnosis and treatment
of diseases and injuries related to sports, but also on injury/disease prevention and management. The
goal of sports medicine is to assist the athlete in achieving both optimal health and peak performance.
Q: Can I go to medical school with a degree in Exercise Physiology?
A: Many of our undergraduate students go on to succeed in medical school. Exercise physiology teach-
es students how the body adapts to acute and chronic physical stress, which provides a unique advan-
tage in understanding human biology. In addition to other pre-med classes, the exercise physiology and
nutrition classes in our program teach students about the etiology of disease and how healthy lifestyle
factors help prevent and rehabilitate chronic diseases that cannot be cured via prescribed medications.
This can help signicantly in students entering the eld of clinical medicine.
Q: With a degree in exercise physiology, what are some prevalent career opportunities?
A: Because of high visibility gained from our student presentations and the advanced multidisciplinary research,
our graduates have consistently enjoyed success in a variety of different job settings:
Biomechanist - Biomechanics is the study and explanation of the laws of physics as applied to physical activ-
ity, exercise, and sport. Biomechanics can be used to explain how muscles, bones, and joints are injured under
certain conditions, and to improve performance using motion analysis techniques. Biomechanists are typically
employed in research settings and clinical sites, but future growth appears to be in industrial ergonomic settings.
Minimal requirement is a masters degree.
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Q: With a degree in exercise physiology, what are some prevalent career opportunities?
A: Because of high visibility gained from our student presentations and the advanced multidisciplinary research,
our graduates have consistently enjoyed success in a variety of different job settings:
Personal Trainer - A personal trainer typically works one-on-one with an individual and is generally paid by the
hour or exercise session. The exercise session can take place at the clients home, the trainers place of employ-
ment or business, or a third-party tness facility. A personal trainer should have a strong background in anatomy
and kinesiology, as a large part of this job deals with the muscular strength and endurance training. At least an
undergraduate degree and recognized certication, such as the American College of Sports Medicine Health/Fit-
ness Instructor , is recommended.
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Specialist - Clinical exercise physiologists, nurses, physical therapists, and re-
spiratory therapists are most often employed in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programs. These clinicians are
typically responsible for providing exercise education regarding disease management, lifestyle modication, and
psychosocial support to patients with cardiac and/or pulmonary disease. Clinical settings generally include hos-
pitals, outpatient clinics, and medically supervised tness centers. An undergraduate degree in one or more of
the disciplines noted above is required, however, advanced degrees with specialty certication (e,g, , American
College of Sports Medicine Exercise Specialist certication) improves opportunities for employment.
Employee Fitness Director - Employee tness programs are common in the workplace, especially in the cor-
porate, commercial, and hospital setting. Along with conducting exercise programs and supervising all tness
staff, the employee tness director may also be trained as a wellness specialist to provide broad-based health
promotion and wellness education programs. These may includes stress management and nutrition education
programs. Traditionally, workplace exercise programs have been for healthy individuals only. However, employee
tness centers are becoming more clinically based in terms of exercise training for all types of clients, including
those with cardiac, pulmonary, or musculoskeletal problems. An undergraduate degree is typically required to
work with special population clients. It is also recommended to obtain a recognized certication,
such as the American College of Sports Medicine Health/Fitness Instructor.
Group Exercise Instructor - A group exercise instructor leads exercise sessions for a group of participants. The
group may be heterogeneous - for example, individuals with different tness levels, medical concerns and ages,
or the group may be homogeneous - for example, individuals who have similar characteristics such as those with
arthritis, older adults who are frail, or women who are pregnant. Examples of group exercise instruction include land-
or water-based general classes, dance/step aerobics, chair aerobics, and cycling. group exercise instructors can be
employed in a variety of settings including commercial tness centers, employee tness programs, and hospitals.
Minimal requirements should be an undergraduate degree in a health-related eld and a recognized certication.
Occupational Physiologist - Occupational physiologists work with many different professionals to improve the
performance of workers by enhancing their health and occupational abilities, preventing or rehabilitating work-
place injuries, and redesigning the work environment to t the worker. They may also develop and administer
pre-employment physical capacity tests to determine if the work is t to perform the job. An advanced degree
beyond the undergraduate level is typically required, and it is helpful to be certied by the Board of Certication in
Professional Ergonomics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: With a degree in exercise physiology, what are some prevalent career opportunities?
A: Because of high visibility gained from our student presentations and the advanced multidisciplinary research,
our graduates have consistently enjoyed success in a variety of different job settings:
Dietitian / Sports Nutritionist - Dietetics is the study of nutrient intake and how foods are digested and metabo-
lized in order to provide the necessary energy to fuel muscular activity. Dietitians also study dietary patterns in
order to maximize performance and prevent disease and iprove health. To become a registered dietitian, you
must complete an undergraduate degree in dietetics, complete a nine-month american Dietetics Association
(ADA)-approved internship and pass the ADA certication examination. Additional specialized training is neces-
sary. Dietitians can be employed in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, sports complexes, school
systems, and public health facilities.
Physical/Occupational Therapist - The physical therapist helps people recover from injuries or diseases of the
muscles, joints, nerves, or bones. The occupational therapist works more with ne motor skills and dexterity. both
therapists use various physical modalities and exercise, focusing on movement dysfunction. There are many
areas of specialization in physical therapy including cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, sports medicine, and bio-
mechanics. Most physical and occupational therapy schools require two to three years after a four-year under-
graduate degree. After formal training, one must pass a national examination to become a licensed physical or
occupational therapist. Professionals interested in continuing their education in this eld may want to consider the
ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor certication along with the national examination. Most employment opportunities
are in hospitals and clinics.
Medical Doctor - A medical doctor is highly trained in the art and science of the diagnosis and treatment of dis-
ease and the maintenance of health. Medical schools require a minimum of four years after a basic college de-
gree. Beyond medical school there are many specialities to choose from in order to be part of a sports medicine or
exercise science team, including primary care sports medicine, orthopedic surgery, or cardiology. Each specialty
has three to ve years of internship and residency training and perhaps an additional one to two years of fellow-
ship training. Most medical doctors are employed in clinics or hospitals.
Research Scientist - Researchers conduct studies from either a basic or applied scientists perspective. Basic
researchers usually conduct studies with a focus on the cellular and molecular levels, such as how organ systems
work, adapt or respond to various factors. Sometimes this is referred to a bench research, especially if animal
models are used. Applied researchers usually conduct studies with a focus on more practical questions that ap-
pear to be more applicable for immediate use, such as ways to increase athletic performance or how to improve
heath and reduces disease. Either career requires getting a terminal degree, such as a Ph.D., which involves at
least four to ve years beyond the undergraduate level. Although many researchers are employed by universities
and hospitals, they can also be employed at the private level, i.e. working for shoe companies, pharmaceutical
companies, food and beverage industries, etc.
Strength (Sport) and Conditioning Coach - Sport teams at the hight school, college, and professional levels
employ strength and conditioning coaches to their agility, strength, endurance, exibility, and power. Positions
usually require a masters degree and certication by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.