Contact
Positions
Assistant Professor
- Organization:
- West Virginia University School of Medicine
- Department:
- Human Performance - Exercise Physiology
- Classification:
- Faculty
Education
- BS, West Virginia University, 2002
- MS, West Virginia University, 2003
Publications
Resistance exercise reduces skeletal muscle cachexia and improves muscle function in rheumatoid arthritis.
Sharif S, Thomas JM, Donley DA, Gilleland DL, Bonner DE, McCrory JL, Hornsby WG, Zhao H, Lively MW, Hornsby JA, Alway SE.
Case Report Med. 2011;2011
Awards
2011 Excellence in Education Award
2010 Dean's Award for Excellence in Service
Additional Info
About James Thomas
Positions:
- 2003-2004 Instructor, Exercise Physiology, West Virginia University.
- 2004-Present Assistant Professor, Exercise Physiology, West Virginia University.
Research Interests:
- Obesity
- Resistance training
- Flexibility
- Adult Fitness
Courses Taught:
- EXPH 293b Intro to Exercise Physiology
- EXPH 364 Kinesiology
- EXPH 368 Laboratory Techniques and Methods
- EXPH 493d Strength and Conditioning Methods
Clinical Service:
- WVU Adult Wellness Program (20 hrs/wk)
- Phase III Cardiac Rehabilitation Program (9 hrs/wk)
- Special Populations Program (6 hrs/wk)
- PEIA Wellness Coordinator (2 hrs/mo)
Research Program
EXPH