Education & Training
B.S., Physical Education. Utah State University
M.S., Physical Education. Utah State University
Ph.D., Exercise Science, Penn State University
Conference Presentations
Exercise and the Heart, IAHPERD 2010
Ergogenic Aids and Exercise, IAHPERD 2008
Exercise Myths and Misconceptions, IAHPERD 2007
The Good, Bad and Ugly of Marathon Running. IAHPERD 2006
Nutrition for Athletes and Active Individuals. IAHPERD 2005
Publications
DiNaso, J, Pritschet, B., Emmett, J., Owen, J., Willardson, J., Beck, T., DeFreitas, J., and Fontana, F. Comparing thigh muscle cross-sectional area and squat strength among national class Olympic weightlifters, power lifters, and bodybuilders. International SportMed Journal, 13(2):48-57, 2012.
Willardson, J., E. Bressel, J. Emmett, and T. Oliver. Effect of failure versus non-failure training on muscular endurance. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 3(3):279-293, 2008
Russell, W., Pritschet, B., Frost, E., Emmett, J., Pelley, T, Black, J., and Owen, J. “A comparison of post-exercise mood enhancement across common exercise distraction activities.” Journal of Sport Behavior 26(4):368, 2003.
Whaley, M.H., Woodall, M.T., Kaminsky, L.A., and Emmett, J.D. Reliability of perceived exertion during graded exercise testing in apparently healthy adults. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation 17(1): 37-42, 1997.
Emmett, J.D. A review of heart rate and blood pressure responses in cold air in healthy and coronary artery disease patients. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation 15:19-24, 1995.
Emmett, J.D. Doping in sport: A reflection of a lose of science and ethics. The Illinois Journal for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 35:17-19, 1995.
Emmett, J.D. and Hodgson, J.L. Cardiovascular responses to shoveling in a thermoneutral, cold, and cold with wind environment. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, 13(1):43-50, 1993.
Frequently Taught Courses
KSS 3860 - Organization and Administration in Exercise Science
KSS 4340 - Exercise Physiology
KSS 4900 - Special Topic: Exercise Nutrition
KSS 5250 - Exercise Electrocardiography
KSS 5270 - Neuromuscular Exercise Physiology
KSS 5280 - Exercise Metabolism and Body Composition
Research & Creative Interests
Emmett, J. (2007). The Physiology of Marathon Running. Marathon & Beyond, Jan/Feb
Professional Affiliations
Illinois Assocaition of Health, Physical Recration and Dance
American College of Sports Medicine
Exercise Specialist Certification, ACSM