Walter R. Thompson

Ph.D., FACSM., FAACVPR., Professor

Sports Arena 169
Office: (404) 651-3924
Fax: (404) 651-4818
Email: wrthompson@gsu.edu

Education

Ph.D., Exercise Physiology
Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio (1983)

M.A., Exercise Science
Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina (1979)

B.S., Exercise Science
Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina (1978)

Courses Taught

Research

Using structured physical activity as a means to deter violent crime, drug and alcohol use, and gang membership.
High performance issues with elite athletes.

Selected Publications

Benardot D, Martin DE, Thompson WR. Maintaining energy balance: a key for effective physical conditioning. The American Journal of Medicine & Sports. 2002; 4(1): 25-30, 40.
Bibi KW, Roitman JL, Thompson WR (editors). ACSM'S Health & Fitbess Certification Review. 2001.
Thompson WR. Professional Preparation in Exercise Science. Introduction to Exercise Science. 2000;117-129.
Thompson WR and Stewart C. Career development and certification. International Council of Sports Science and Physical Education. 2000;30:16-17.
Thompson WR. American College of Sports Medicine Certification. ACSM'S Health and Fitness Journal. 2000;4(6):34-35.
Thompson WR. Who makes up certification exams, anyway? ACSM'S Health and Fitness Journal. 2000;4(4):32-34.
Thompson WR. The international certification. ACSM'S Health and Fitness Journal. 2000;4(2):29-31

Professional Service Activities

Certification and Education Committee (1993 - present)
Government Affairs Committee (1992 - 1997)
Healthy People 2000 Committee (1992 - 1995)
Ad Hoc Committee on Checklist for Internal and External Review of Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs in Clinics and Hospitals (1983)
American College of Sports Medicine: Vice-Chairman

Awards and Honors

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