Jim McLaughlin, Ph.D., HFS
Assistant Professor, Exercise Physiology
Director, Walker Human Performance Laboratory
Experience/Background
Instructor, Chair of Exercise Science and Wellness Program, Coordinator of University Wellness Program, Director of Human Performance Laboratory, Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Ala. 2000 - 2006
Exercise Physiologist, MacDill Air Force Base Health and Wellness Center
Tampa, FL 1996 - 1997
Fitness Supervisor, St. Joseph’s Health and Fitness Center
Tampa, FL 1991 - 1995
Director of Fitness, Wycliffe Golf and Country Club
Lake Worth, FL 1990 - 1991
Health Fitness Specialist, GTE South Area Health Fitness Center
Tampa, FL 1985 - 1990
Degrees and Certifications
Ph.D. Exercise Physiology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A. Physical Education with a specialization in exercise physiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B.A. Physical Education, University of South Florida
ACSM Certified Health/Fitness Specialist (HFS)
Information on Courses Taught at Lynchburg College
- HPE 102 - Concepts for Exercise and Lifetime Wellness
- HP 270 - Nutrition
- EXPH 325 - Physiology of Exercise
- EXPH 342 - Measurement Techniques in Exercise Physiology
- EXPH 380 - Kinesiology
- EXPH 382 - Exercise Physiology of Special Populations
- EXPH 425 - Advanced Health and Fitness Evaluation and Programming
Professional Interests/Research
My research interests are primarily in the areas of factors affecting exercise compliance and endurance performance, and metabolism, especially the phenomenon of weight regain with smoking cessation.
Personal Interests
My free time is spent primarily with my wife Patty and two children Emily and Matthew. For exercise I enjoy running, swimming, mountain biking, road cycling, lifting weights, and hiking.
You may contact me at: 434/544-8683 or e-mail: mclaughlin.j@lynchburg.edu