Dr. Swain, a Professor of Exercise Science, received his PhD in Physiology in 1984 from the Medical School of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His research focus is on cardiovascular and metabolic responses to exercise. He originated the concept of oxygen consumption reserve (VO2 reserve) for exercise prescription. He authored the American College of Sports Medicine's recommendations for cardiorespiratory exercise in 2011, and he was the senior editor for ACSM's Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 7th edition. Dr. Swain served as an Associate Editor for the ACSM's research journal, Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, from 2004 through 2013. He holds the ACSM's highest clinical certifications and is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist via the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Dr. Swain received Old Dominion University's highest teaching award, University Professor, in 2006, and he was the Graduate Program Director for Exercise Science from 2010 through 2020. Dr. Swain's research has been cited in scientific journals over 18,000 times. In 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023, he was named to Stanford University's World Top 2% of Scientists.
Dr. Swain has made a lifelong commitment to personal fitness, which serves as a role model for his students. He was a paratrooper in the US Army in his 20s, set a Virginia state record in the bench press in his 40s, crossed the US by bicycle when he was 50, summited Kilimanjaro - the highest peak in Africa - at 62, and he completed a 50-km (31-mile) trail race at 69.
Ph.D. in Physiology, University of North Carolina Medical School, (1984)
B.A. in Biology, University of South Florida, (1978)
Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research
- Zhu, X., Colberg-Ochs, S. R. and Swain, D. P. "An energy balance lifestyle intervention for adolecents" $153,000. Federal. -
- Swain, D. P. and Ringleb, S. I. "Effect of altitude acclimatization on warfighter marskmanship at altitude" $1,500,000. Federal. January 2011 - December 2013
- Graves, M. and Swain, D. "Effect of exercise intensity and mode on orthopedic stress" $1,500. Old Dominion University. January 2013 - May 2013
- Perez, W. and Swain, D. "Effect of exercise intensity on cognitive function" $1,500. Old Dominion University. May 2012 - August 2012
- Simmons, R. and Swain, D. "Heart rate variability in EMS personnel" $1,500. Old Dominion University. August 2011 - December 2011
- Colberg-Ochs, S. R., Morrison, S., Swain, D. P., Vinik, A. I.. and Parson, H. K. . "Protective Health Effects of Differing Types and Intensities of Exercise Training in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes" $600,000. Private. July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2011
- Swain, D. P. and Ringleb, S. I. "Development and validation of a physical performance prediction model" $212,000. Federal. January 2010 - December 2010
- Ringleb, S. I., Swain, D. P. and Morrison, S. "Development and Validation of Physical Performance Prediction Model" $395,000. Old Dominion University. 2007 - 2010
- Swain, D. P. and Ringleb, S. I. "Development and validation of a physical performance prediction model" $212,000. Federal. January 2009 - December 2009
- Ringleb, S. I., Swain, D. P., Onate, J. A. and Morrison, S. "Development and Validation of a Physical Performance Prediction Model" $542,000. July 2007 - September 2009
- Swain, D. P., Ringleb, S. and Onate, J. "Development and validation of a physical performance prediction model" $362,000. Federal. January 2008 - December 2008
- Swain, D. P. "Forever Fit" $1,360. Old Dominion University. - 2008
- Swain, D. P. "TEMPO: Therapeutic Exercise Program" $3,422. Old Dominion University. - 2008
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Assessments" $1,100. Private. - 2008
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Program" $2,756. Federal. - 2008
- Swain, D. P., Ringleb, S. and Onate, J. "Development and validation of a physical performance prediction model" $251,000. Federal. 2007 - 2008
- Swain, D. P., Ringleb, S. and Onate, J. "Development and validation of a physical performance prediction model" $251,000. Federal. 2007 - 2008
- Swain, D. P. and Onate, J. "Technical highlights for combine testing with S&T" $20,600. Federal. 2007 - 2008
- Swain, D. P. "Forever Fit" $2,055. - 2007
- Swain, D. P. "TEMPO: Therapeutic Exercise Program" $3,405. - 2007
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Program" $2,550. - 2007
- Colberg-Ochs, S. R., Swain, D. P., Somma, C. Thomas., Sechrist, S. R. and Bennington, L. K. "Exercise Timing and Maximal Glycemic Benefits for Type 2 Diabetic Individuals" $9,750. Private. November 2006 - August 2007
- Colberg-Ochs, S. R., Parson, H. K.., Vinik, A. I.. and Swain, D. P. "Mechanisms of Exercise-Induced Improvement in Defective Neurovascular Function in Type 2 Diabetes" $300,000. Private. July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2007
- Swain, D. P. "Forever Fit" $4,945. - 2006
- Swain, D. P. "TEMPO: Therapeutic Exercise Program" $8,717. - 2006
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Assessments" $1,685. - 2006
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Program" $2,475. - 2006
- Swain, D. P. "Forever Fit" $5,981. - 2005
- Swain, D. P. and Branch, J. D. "Health/Fitness Instructor Certifications" $3,980. - 2005
- Swain, D. P. "Health/Fitness Instructor Workshop" $2,090. - 2005
- Swain, D. P. "TEMPO: Therapeutic Exercise Program" $7,510. - 2005
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Assessments" $1,210. - 2005
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Program" $2,475. - 2005
- Swain, D. P. "Forever Fit" $6,350. 2003 - 2004
- Swain, D. P. and Branch, J. D. "Health/Fitness Instructor Certifications" $8,295. 2003 - 2004
- Swain, D. P. "Health/Fitness Instructor Workshop" $3,870. 2003 - 2004
- Swain, D. P. "TEMPO: Therapeutic Exercise Program" $7,680. 2003 - 2004
- Swain, D. P. "Walk and Talk grant" $5,000. 2003 - 2004
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Assessments" $1,435. 2003 - 2004
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Program" $2,550. 2003 - 2004
- Swain, D. P. "Forever Fit" $8,875. 2002 - 2003
- Swain, D. P. and Branch, J. D. "Health/Fitness Instructor Certifications" $11,475. 2002 - 2003
- Swain, D. P. "Health/Fitness Instructor Workshop" $6,450. 2002 - 2003
- Swain, D. P. "TEMPO: Therapeutic Exercise Program" $8,692. 2002 - 2003
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Assessments" $1,340. 2002 - 2003
- Swain, D. P., Colberg, S. R., Vinik Al and Stansbury, K. B. "Physical activity, nitric oxide, and neurovascular dysfunction in type 2 diabetes" $300,000. 2001 - 2003
- Colberg-Ochs, S. R., Vinik, A. I.. and Swain, D. P. "Physical Activity, Nitric Oxide, and Neurovascular Dysfunction in Type 2 Diabetes" $300,000. Private. January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003
- Swain, D. P. "Forever Fit" $11,225. 2001 - 2002
- Swain, D. P. and Branch, J. D. "Health/Fitness Instructor Certifications" $14,175. 2001 - 2002
- Swain, D. P. "Health/Fitness Instructor Workshop" $4,945. 2001 - 2002
- Swain, D. P. and Leutholtz, B. C. "TEMPO: Therapeutic Exercise Program" $9,335. 2001 - 2002
- Swain, D. P. "Training Course for Health and Fitness Instructors" $9,375. 2001 - 2002
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Assessments" $1,140. 2001 - 2002
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Program" $5,550. 2001 - 2002
- Swain, D. P. "Forever Fit" $15,425. 2000 - 2001
- Swain, D. P. "Health/Fitness Instructor Certifications" $8,625. 2000 - 2001
- Swain, D. P. and Branch, J. D. "Health/Fitness Instructor Certifications" $8,625. 2000 - 2001
- Swain, D. P. "Health/Fitness Instructor Workshop" $3,440. 2000 - 2001
- Swain, D. P. and Leutholtz, B. C. "TEMPO: Therapeutic Exercise Program" $9,755. 2000 - 2001
- Swain, D. P. "Training Course for Health and Fitness Instructors" $9,250. 2000 - 2001
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Assessments" $1,035. 2000 - 2001
- Swain, D. P. "Forever Fit" $14,655. 1999 - 2000
- Swain, D. P. "Forever Fit (formerly Elder Fitness)" $14,655. 1999 - 2000
- Swain, D. P. and Branch, J. D. "Health/Fitness Instructor Certifications" $12,080. 1999 - 2000
- Swain, D. P. "Health/Fitness Instructor Workshop" $7,175. 1999 - 2000
- Swain, D. P. and Leutholtz, B. C. "TEMPO: Therapeutic Exercise Program" $11,380. 1999 - 2000
- Swain, D. P. "Training Course for Health and Fitness Instructors" $7,250. 1999 - 2000
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Assessments" $1,050. 1999 - 2000
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Assessments" $1,050. 1999 - 2000
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Program" $1,975. 1999 - 2000
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Program" $2,400. 1999 - 2000
- Swain, D. P. "ElderFitness" $12,990. 1998 - 1999
- Swain, D. P. and Branch, J. D. "Health/Fitness Instructor Certifications" $9,680. 1998 - 1999
- Swain, D. P. "Health/Fitness Instructor Workshop" $5,125. 1998 - 1999
- Swain, D. P. and Leutholtz, B. C. "TEMPO: Therapeutic Exercise Program" $11,190. 1998 - 1999
- Swain, D. P. "Training Course for Health and Fitness Instructors" $8,594. 1998 - 1999
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Assessments" $865. 1998 - 1999
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Program of the Executive Leadership Institute for the Navy Exchange Command" $975. 1998 - 1999
- Swain, D. P. "Exercise and Aging" $2,500. - 1998
- Swain, D. P. "Elder Fitness" $18,550. 1997 - 1998
- Swain, D. P., Leutholtz, B. C. and Branch, J. D. "Health/Fitness Instructor Certifications" $11,600. 1997 - 1998
- Swain, D. P. "Health/Fitness Instructor Workshop" $7,998. 1997 - 1998
- Swain, D. P. and Leutholtz, B. C. "TEMPO: Therapeutic Exercise Program" $9,585. 1997 - 1998
- Swain, D. P. "Training Course for Health and Fitness Instructors" $7,305. 1997 - 1998
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Program of the Executive Leadership Institute for the Navy Exchange Command" $2,860. 1997 - 1998
- Swain, D. P. "Back Injury Prevention Program" $1,680. 1996 - 1997
- Swain, D. P. and Leutholtz, B. C. "Health/Fitness Instructor Certifications" $11,760. 1996 - 1997
- Swain, D. P. "Health/Fitness Instructor Workshop" $7,175. 1996 - 1997
- Swain, D. P. and Leutholtz, B. C. "TEMPO: Therapeutic Exercise Program" $7,250. 1996 - 1997
- Swain, D. P. "Training Course for Health and Fitness Instructors" $9,430. 1996 - 1997
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Program of the Executive Leadership Institute for the Navy Exchange Command" $3,080. 1996 - 1997
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Program of the Executive Leadership Institute for the Navy Exchange Command" $3,080. 1996 - 1997
- Swain, D. P. and Leutholtz, B. C. "Does % Heart Rate Reserve Equate to %VO2max or to %VO2Reserve?" $5,642. - 1996
- Swain, D. P. and Leutholtz, B. C. "Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program" $5,915. 1995 - 1996
- Swain, D. P. "Fitness testing for CHKD employees" $7,872. 1995 - 1996
- Swain, D. P. and Leutholtz, B. C. "Health/Fitness Instructor Certifications" $9,860. 1995 - 1996
- Swain, D. P. "Health/Fitness Instructor Workshop" $6,150. 1995 - 1996
- Swain, D. P. "Training Course for Health and Fitness Instructors" $6,770. 1995 - 1996
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Program of the Executive Leadership Institute for the Navy Exchange Command" $4,875. 1995 - 1996
- Swain, D. P. "ACSM Program Director Certification" $1,000. - 1995
- Swain, D. P. and Leutholtz, B. C. "Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program" $5,020. 1994 - 1995
- Swain, D. P. and Leutholtz, B. C. "Health/Fitness Instructor Certifications" $7,120. 1994 - 1995
- Swain, D. P. "Health/Fitness Instructor Workshop" $4,920. 1994 - 1995
- Swain, D. P. "Training Course for Health and Fitness Instructors" $11,150. 1994 - 1995
- Swain, D. P. and Leutholtz, B. C. "Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program" $2,727. 1993 - 1994
- Swain, D. P. "Training Course for Health and Fitness Instructors" $2,750. 1993 - 1994
- Swain, D. P. "Diabetes and Blindness: Control and Prevention Program" $79,400. - 1992
- Swain, D. P. "Project Well/Fit" $125,000. - 1992
- Swain, D. P. "Summer Research Award" $2,000. - 1992
- Swain, D. P. "Diabetes and Blindness: Control and Prevention Program" $25,500. - 1991
- Swain, D. P. "Summer Research Award" $2,000. - 1991
- Swain, D. P. "Diabetes and Blindness: Control and Prevention Program" $29,800. - 1990
- Swain, D. P. "Summer Research Award" $2,000. - 1990
- Swain, D. P. "Summer Research Award" $2,000. - 1988
- Swain, D. P. "" $24,000. 1984 - 1986
- Swain, D. P. "Off-Campus Research Fellowship" $4,000. - 1983
Expertise
Articles
- Wood, D. and Swain, D. P. (2021). The physical parameters of tactical climbing and performance characterisitcs of Naval Special Warfare operators.. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 35 (4) , pp. 949-954.
- Swain, D. P. and Franklin, B. A. (2021). Theorectical and empirical basis for equating heart rate reserve with VO2 reserve.. Journal of Clinical Exercise Physiology 10 (3) , pp. 97-101.
- Swain, D. P., Wynne, J. L. and Wilson, P. (2020). Aerobic recovery following radical prostatectomy: a case study.. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 52 (2) , pp. 296-302.
- Wood, D. and Swain, D. P. (2019). Influence of body mass on fitness performance in Naval Special Warfare operators.. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.
- Vigil, J. N., Sabatini, P. L., Hill, L., Swain, D. P. and Branch, J. David. (2017). Ammonia inhalation does not increase dead lift one-repetition maximum in college-aged male and female weightlifters.. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.
- Swain, D. P., Graves, M., Kelleran, K. and Morrison, S. (2016). Impact forces of walking and running at the same intensity.. J Strength Cond Res.
- Walker, R. E., Swain, D. P., Ringleb, S. I. and Colberg-Ochs, S. R. (2015). Effect of added mass on treadmill performance and pulmonary function.. J Strength Cond Res 29 (4) , pp. 882-888.
- Moore, C. M., Swain, D. P., Ringleb, S. I. and Morrison, S. (2014). The effects of acute hypoxia and exercise on marksmanship.. Med Sci Sports Exerc 46 (4) , pp. 795-801.
- Grieco, C., Swain, D. P., Colberg-Ochs, S. R., Dowling, E. A., Sechrist, S. R. and Somma, C. Thomas. (2012). Effect of intensity of aerobic training on insulin sensitivity/resistance in recreationally active adults. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.
- Swain, D. P., Ringleb, S. I., Naik, D. N. and Butowicz, C. (2011). Effect of training with and without a load on military fitness and marksmanship. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 25 (7) , pp. 1857-1865.
- Garber, C., Blissmer, B., Deschenes, M., Franklin, B., LaMonte, M., Lee, I., Nieman, D. and Swain, D. P. (2011). Quantity and quality of exercise for developing and maintaining cardiorespiratory.... Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 43 (7) , pp. 1334-1359.
- Franklin, B., Lee, I., Swain, D. P. and Williams, P. (2010). Cardioprotective benefits of vigorous physical activity. The Medical Roundtable Summer 2010 , pp. 167-174.
- Swain, D. P., Onate, J. A., Ringleb, S. I., Naik, D. N. and DeMaio, M. (2010). Effects of training on physical performance wearing personal protective equipment. Military Medicine 175 , pp. 664-670.
- Swain, D. P. (2009). Exercise equipment: Assessing the advertised claims. ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal 13 (5) , pp. 8-11.
- Colberg-Ochs, S. R., Zarrabi, L., Bennington, L. K., Nakave, A., Somma, C. Thomas., Swain, D. P. and Sechrist, S. R. (2009). Postprandial walking is better for lowering the glycemic effect of dinner than pre-dinner exercise in type 2 diabetic individuals. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association 10 (6) , pp. 394-397.
- Gormley, S. E., Swain, D. P., High, R., Spina, R. A., Dowling, E. A., Gandrakota, U. and Kotipalli, R. (2008). Effect of intensity of aerobic training on VO2max. Med Sci Sports Exerc 40 , pp. 1336-1343.
- Hill, L. C., Swain, D. P. and Hill, E. L. (2008). Energy balance during backpacking. Int J Sports Med 29 , pp. 883-887.
- Hill, L., Swain, D. P. and Hill, E. L. (2008). Energy balance during backpacking. International Journal of Sports Medicine 29 , pp. 883-887.
- Colberg-Ochs, S. R., Swain, D. P. and Vinik, A. I.. (2003). Use of heart rate reserve and rating of perceived exertion to prescribe exercise intensity in diabetic autonomic neuropathy. Diabetes Care 26 (4) , pp. 986-990.
- Colberg-Ochs, S. R. and Swain, D. P. (2000). Exercise and diabetes control: A winning combination. The Physician and Sportsmedicine 28 (4) , pp. 63-64, 69-72, 77-78, 81.
Books
- Swain, D. P. (2013). ACSM's Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
- Ehrman, J. and Swain, D. P. (2009). ACSM's Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing adn Prescription. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
Book Chapters
- Swain, D. P. (2013). Cardiorespiratory exercise prescription ACSM's Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (pp. 466-481) Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
- Swain, D. P. (2009). Cardiorespiratory Exercise Prescription. In ACSM's Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (pp. 448-462) Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
Presentations
- Swain, D. P. (May 30, 2012). The intensity of aerobic exercise: New recommendations Lecture American College of Sports Medicine annual meeting San Francisco, CA.
- Swain, D. P. (June 3, 2010). Unique physiological adaptations to vigorous exercise American College of Sports Medicine annual meeting Baltimore, MD.
- Swain, D. P. (October 30, 2009). Vigorous activity required for cardiovascular protection Scott Sport and Exercise Medicine Symposium Glasgow, Scotland.
- DeMaio, M. and Swain, D. P. (October 6, 2009). Physical performance decrements in military personnel wearing protective equipment Human Perfromance Enhacement for NATO Military Operations Sofia, Bulgaria.
- Swain, D. P. (March 30, 2006). Energy and power considerations for strength and endurance athletes International Society of Sports Nutrition regional conference Virginia Beach, VA.
- Swain, D. P. (November 7, 2004). Moderate or vigorous exercise: What should we prescribe? "Scientific Sessions" of the American Heart Association New Orleans, LA.
- Swain, D. P. (June 5, 2004). Critical intensity threshold for increasing VO2max National convention of the American College of Sports Medicine Indianapolis, IN.
- Dowling, E. A., Swain, D. P., Parrott, J. A., Bennett, A. R. and Branch, J. David. (June 2, 2004). Validaty of a new method for estimating VO2max – Part II American College of Sports Medicine Conference .
- Swain, D. P. ( 2002). VO2 Reserve and the minimal intensity for training – new insights National convention of the American College of Sports Medicine St. Louis, MO.
- Swain, D. P. (June 14, 2001). Alternative Medicine: Is it Valid? Norfolk, VA.
- Dowling, E. A., Kim, M. J., Sussman, D. and Swain, D. P. (May 31, 2001). Effects of Resistive Training on Wheelchair Propulsion in Disabled Males with Paraplegia Baltimore, MD.
- Swain, D. P. and Howley, E. T. ( 2000). Changes in the ACSM metabolic equations National convention of the American College of Sports Medicine Indianapolis, IN.
- Swain, D. P. ( 2000). VO2 Reserve: the new standard for prescribing cardiorespiratory exercise National convention of the American College of Sports Medicine Indianapolis,IN.
- Wright, R. L. and Swain, D. P. ( 1999). Exercise hypertension: racial differences National convention of the National Association of African American Studies Houston, TX.
- Swain, D. P. (January 30, 1998). Aging and Exercise Norfolk, VA.
- Swain, D. P. (January 5, 1998). Exercise and Gestational Diabetes Norfolk, VA.
- Swain, D. P. (July 9, 1997). Current Research on Bicycling Performance Virginia Beach, VA.
- Swain, D. P. (April 1, 1997). Reversing Aging through Exercise Portsmouth, VA.
- Swain, D. P. (April 1, 1997). Reversing Heart Disease Portsmouth, VA.
- Swain, D. P. (February 18, 1997). Preventive Low Back Care Surry, VA.
- Swain, D. P. (August 21, 1996). Fitness for Seniors Virginia Beach, VA.
- Swain, D. P. (May 15, 1996). Personal Wellness through Nutrition Executive Leadership Institute training Newport News, VA.
- Swain, D. P. (September 6, 1995). Building Corporate Strength through Employee Wellness Executive Leadership Institute training Newport News, VA.
- Swain, D. P. (August 31, 1995). Personal Wellness through Exercise Executive Leadership Institute training Newport News, VA.
- Swain, D. P. (July 31, 1995). Personal Wellness Profile Executive Leadership Institute training Newport News, VA.
- Swain, D. P. (March 31, 1995). Exercise Therapy for Diabetes Diabetes in Review symposium for health professionals Williamsburg, VA.
- Swain, D. P. (February 1, 1995). Nutrition and Heart Disease Regional meeting of state CommonHealth coordinators Virginia Beach, VA.
- Swain, D. P. (June 30, 1994). Diabetes - What You Need to Know Blue Ridge XIII Comprehensive School Health Program Conference .
- Swain, D. P. (November 12, 1993). Cholesterol Reduction Norfolk, VA.
- Swain, D. P., Coast, J. R., Milliken, M. C., Clifford, P. S., Vaughan, R. and Stray-Gundersen, J. ( 1986). Is there an optimum body size for competitive bicycling? World Congress on the Medical and Scientific Aspects of Cycling in association with the 1986 World Cycling Championships Colorado Springs, CO.
- Coast, J. R., Swain, D. P., Milliken, M. C., Clifford, P. S., Striker, P. R. and Stray-Gundersen, J. ( 1986). Metabolic requirements of riding wind-load simulators as compared to cycling on the road World Congress on the Medical and Scientific Aspects of Cycling in association with the 1986 World Cycling Championships Colorado Springs, CO.
- Clifford, P. S., Coast, J. R., Swain, D. P., Milliken, M. C., Striker, P. R. and Stray-Gundersen, J. ( 1986). Prediction of oxygen consumption from heart rate during cycling World Congress on the Medical and Scientific Aspects of Cycling in association with the 1986 World Cycling Championships Colorado Springs, CO.
- 2011: SCHEV Outstanding Faculty Award - University Finalist, Old Dominion University
- 2010: Shining Star faculty member, ODU
- 2008: Most Inspiring Faculty Award - College and University,
- 2008: Shining Star faculty member, ODU
- 2006: University Professor, Old Dominion University
- 2004: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, National Strength and Conditioning Association
- 1999: Rufus and Sarah Tonelson Faculty Award, Darden College of Education
- 1996: Program Director, American College of Sports Medicine
- 1994: Scholar Award, Darden College of Education, Old Dominion University
- 1992: Exercise Specialist, American College of Sports Medicine
- 1989: Fellow, American College of Sports Medicine