James M Thomas

Assistant Professor

Organization:

West Virginia University School of Medicine

Department:

Human Performance - Exercise Physiology

Classification:

Faculty

• BS, West Virginia University, 2002
• MS, West Virginia University, 2003

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

2011 Excellence in Education Award

2010 Dean's Award for Excellence in Service 

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

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