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Dr. David Thomas

Professor
Sch Kinesiology & Recreation
Office
Student Fitness Center & McCormick - SFC 151J
  • About
  • Education
  • Awards & Honors
  • Research

Current Courses

311.001Exercise Programming For Cardiovascular & Metabolic Fitness

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

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

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)
Effect of 7 Week Intervention on Athletic Performance Improvement. ISU Research Symposium. ISU Graduate School. (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)