Dr. Walter Rolph Thompson

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Georgia State University
College of Education
Kinesiology and Health
Regents ProfessorAppointed: 1994
Georgia State University
College of Health and Human Sciences
Nutrition
Regents ProfessorAppointed: 1994
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Mailing Address

Department of Kinesiology and Health
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 3975
Atlanta, Georgia 30302-3975
United States

Contact Information

Phone: (404) 413-8365
Fax: (404) 413-8053
wrthompson@gsu.edu

Qualifications

Ph.D., Ohio State University, Exercise Physiology, 1983.
M.A., Wake Forest University, Exercise Science, 1979.
B.S., Wake Forest University, Exercise Science, 1978.

Expertise and Research Interests

My current research interests include:
Clinical Exercise Physiology
Cardiac rehabilitation
Exercise prescription
Weight loss
Graded exercise testing
Exercise programming
Behavior modification
After-school programming

Other Expertise

Expert Witness, Health/Fitness industry (personal injury and wrongful death)
Executive Director, After-School All-Stars Atlanta
Research Award, Ohio State University, 1987

Future Research

Benefits of after-school programs for children living in urban environments

Keywords

COS Keywords:

Behavior Modification, Cardiovascular Physiology, Exercise, Kinesiology, Nutrition Or Dietetics, Sports Medicine.

Additional Terms:

Human Performance, Nutrition, Sports Medicine.

Memberships

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
American College of Sports Medicine

Honors and Awards

Fellow, American College of Sports Medicine
Fellow, Research Consortium, NASPE
Summa Cum Laude A+ Award, Atlanta Partners for Education, Best Public/Private Partnership Award
Regional Excellence Award, The Civic League of Atlanta, Best Afterschool Program in Metro Atlanta
Fellow, American Association for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Hosea Williams Award for Community Activism, Georgia State University

Previous Positions

1994-2000, Director, Georgia State University, College of Education, Center for Sports Medicine, Office of the Provost
1985-1994, Professor, University of Southern Mississippi
1985-1994, Center Director, University of Southern Mississippi

Publications

  • W. Thompson, K. Baldwin, M. Niederpruem, N. Pire (2009) ACSM Resources for the Personal Trainer, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
  • W. Thompson (2009) ACSM'S GUIDELINES FOR EXERCISE TESTING AND PRESCRIPTION (8th edition), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
  • P.R. Pullen, 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
  • C.A. Koenig, D. Benardot, M. Cody, 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
  • W. Thompson (2008) Worldwide Survey Reveals Fitness Trends for 2009, ACSM'S HEALTH & FITNESS JOURNAL, 12 (6), 7-14
  • H. Papadopoulos, J. Doyle, J. Rupp, J. Brandon, D. Benardot, W. Thompson (2008) The effect of hypohydration on the lactate threshold in a hot and humid environment, JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE AND PHYSICAL FITNESS, 48, 293-299
  • W. Thompson (2007) Worldwide Survey Reveals Fitness Trends for 2008, ACSM'S HEALTH & FITNESS JOURNAL, 11 (6), 7-13
  • D. Benardot, W. Thompson (2007) COACHES' GUIDE TO SPORTS NUTRITION, Coaches Choice/Healthy Learning
  • W. Thompson (2006) ACSM's RESOURCES FOR THE PERSONAL TRAINER (2nd edition), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
  • W. Thompson (2006) Promotion of sport and exercise for people with disabilities, 11th WORLD SPORT FOR ALL CONGRESS, International Olympic Committee, International Olympic Committee
  • Thompson, W.R., Benardot, D., Jonas, S, ACSM Fitness Book, February 2003
  • Thompson DL, Thompson WR, Prestridge TJ, Bailey JG, Bean MH, Brown SP, McDaniel JB, Effects of hydration and dehydration on body composition analysis: A comparative study of bioelectric impedance analysis and hydrodensitometry, Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 31(4), 565-70, December 1991
  • Hildman TB, Ferguson GH, Johnson JT, Thompson WR, Daily hassles cause burnout, Journal of Nursing Administration, 21(9), 44-5, September 1991 Abstract
  • Brown SP, Thompson WR, Bean M, Wood L, Nayak K, Goff J, The relationship of early versus two-minute recovery echocardiographic values following maximal effort resistance exercise, International Journal of Sports Medicine, 12(2), 241-5, April 1991 Abstract
  • Kreider RB, Boone T, Thompson WR, Burkes S, Cortes CW, Cardiovascular and thermal responses of triathlon performance, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 20(4), 385-90, August 1988 Abstract
  • Brown SP, Thompson WR, The therapeutic role of exercise in diabetes mellitus, The Diabetes Educator, 14(3), 202-6, 1988
  • Brown SP, Thompson WR, A systematic strategy for development and implementation of a cardiac rehabilitation program, The Health Care Supervisor, 6(1), 58-65, October 1987 Abstract
  • Thompson WR, Shapiro J, Thompson DL, Bulawa W, Comparison of ventricular volumes in normal and post-myocardial infarction subjects, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 19(5), 430-5, October 1987 Abstract
  • Brown SP, Thompson WR, Standardization indices of cardiac hypertrophy in weight lifters, Journal of Sports Sciences, 5(2), 147-53, Summer 1987 Abstract
  • 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, London, 1992, 333-336
  • Thompson, W.R.: Manahan-Gutin one-minute step test, in: A Guide to Fitness and Motor Preformance Tests, BenOak Publishing Company, 1991
  • Thompson, W.R., H.R. Neisler, J.K. Davis, and K.D. Johnson: Activity of cardiac enzymes after a bout of maximal exercise, in: Exercise Physiology: Vol. 4, AMS PREss, Inc. 1990, 101-109
  • Thompson, W.R.: Maintaining fitness in the injured athlete, in: Conquering Athletic Injuries, Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Publisher, 1988, 239-241
  • Thompson, W.R.: Consulting Editor, Pocket Nurse Guide to Electorcardiography, The C.V. Mosby Company, St. Louis, MO, 1985

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