Edward Heath
Kinesiology and Health Science
Professor
Contact Information
Office Hours: Tues & Thurs 9:30-10:30 amOffice Location: HPER 161
Phone: 435-797-3306
Email: edward.heath@usu.edu
Additional Information:
Educational Background
Biography
I am a Professor of Exercise Physiology in the Kinesiology and Health Science Department at Utah State University. My research interests are primarily in school and community health promotion programs with primary roles for physical activity and dietary changes, athletic amenorrhea, and power testing for athletes. I have been the NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative for Utah State University since 2014.
Awards
Panel of Experts for the Center for the Advancement of Health, 2003
National Association for Physical Education in Higher Education, 2002
Chancellor's Council Outstanding Teaching Award, 1998
Fellow American College of Sports Medicine, 1998
Publications | Abstracts
- R.H, Heath, E.M, Effectiveness of Studying When Coupled with Exercise-Induced Arousal. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
- Ball, T.J, Heath, E.M, Waite, P.J, Fargo, J., Bates, S.C, (2010). Selected Barriers and Incentives for Participation in a University Wellness Program. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
- Heath, E.M, Wagner, D.R, Christensen, S.A, Yost, B., Richens, M.S, Blaney, P.A, (2006). Peak and Mean Power in NCAA Division 1A Tennis Players Assessed by the Optojump. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
- Bressel, E., Cronin, J., Finn, L., Heath, E.M, (2004). Augmented Feedback reduces ground reaction forces in the landing phase of the volleyball spike. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
- Larsen, B.J, Bressel, E., Heath, E.M, (2003). Biomechanical behavior of the calf muscle-tendon unit in Achilles tendon rupture patients. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
- Van Langeveld, E., Bressel, E., Arnett, M.G, Heath, E.M, (2003). Development of Wingate anaerobic test norms for male power athletes. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
- Heath, E.M, Coleman, K.J, Lensegrav, T.L, Fallon, J.A, (2002). Comparison of the SOFIT and the BEST to determine activity level during elementary physical education. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
- Masters, K.S, Heath, E.M, Spielmans, G.I, Clark, K.N, VanLangeveld, E., (2002). Effect of a 12-week exercise program on adherence and mood in treadmill and no-treadmill groups. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
- Tiller, C.L, Coleman, K.J, Heath, E.M, Sanchez, J., Gonzalez, E.C, Zunker, C.L, (2002). Effects of El Paso Coordinated Approach to Child Health. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
- Larsen, B.T, Heath, E.M, (2002). Energy expenditure for an elliptical trainer at three cadences. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
- Heath, E.M, Coleman, K.J, Alcala, I., Barron, F., Gonzalez, E.C, Pope, R.P, (2001). Parent demographics and behaviors contribute to overweight and low fitness in children on the U.S./Mexico border. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
- Heath, E.M, Coleman, K.J, Pope, R.P, Alcala, I., Jewell, S.L, (2000). Evaluation of the dietary component of the El Paso Child and Adolescent Trial for Cardiovascular Health. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
- Pope, R.P, Coleman, K.J, Gonzalez, E.C, Barron, F., Heath, E.M, (2000). Validating SOFIT during physical education in a predominately Hispanic community. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
- Heath, E.M, Coleman, K.J, Pope, R.P, Hernandez, D., Alcala, I., (1999). characterization of elementary physical education in a predominantly Mexican-American culture. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
- Heath, E.M, Blackwell, J.R, Kornatz, K.W, Baker, U.C, Smith, D.R, (1997). Effect of backward walking on selected cardiorespiratory parameters. Medicine and science in Sports and Exercise
- Lickliter, K.L, Ogles, B.M, Heath, E.M, (1996). Effect of mood manipulation on physiologic variables during submaximal exercise. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
- Heath, E.M, Wilcox, A.R, Lickliter, K.L, Kornatz, K.W, (1996). Effect of Niacin on endurance performance in cyclists. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
- Blackwell, J.R, Heath, E.M, Kornatz, K.W, (1995). Relationship between power output and EMG signal frequency during the Wingate cycle test. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
- Heath, E.M, Adams, T.D, Hunt, S.C, Williams, R.R, (1994). Bioelectrical impedance and hydrostatic weighing with and without head submersion in morbidly obese. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
- Loucks, A.B, Heath, E.M, Law, T.D, Watts, J.R, Brient, H.L, (1992). Induction of low-T3 syndrome in exercising women occurs at a threshold of energy availability. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
- Heath, E.M, Wilcox, A.R, Quinn, C.M, (1991). Effect of three weeks of nicotinic acid ingestion on respiratory exchange ratio during exercise. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Books
- Fronske, H., Heath, E.M, (2015). Teaching Cues for Sport Skills for Secondary School Students (6th Ed.). *
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Curriculum
- Heath, E.M, (2020). Exercise Physiology Lab Manual. *
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Journal Articles
Academic Journal
- Crane, J.S, Thompson, B., Harrell, D.C, Bressel, E., Heath, E.M, (2022). Comparison of high versus low eccentric-based resistance training frequencies on short-term muscle function adaptations.. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 36:2, 332-339.
- Zabriskie, H.A, Heath, E.M, (2020). Effectiveness of Studying When Coupled with Exercise-Induced Arousal. International Journal of Exercise Science, 12, 979-988.
- Clark, N.W, Wagner, D.R, Heath, E.M, (2018). Influence of Velotron chainring size on Wingate Anaerobic Test. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 21, 202-206.
- Miller, A., Heath, E.M, Dickinson, J., Bressel, E., (2015). Relationship Between Muscle Fiber Type and Reactive Balance: A Preliminary Study . Journal of Motor Behavior
- Miller, A.I, Heath, E.M, Bressel, E., Smith, G., (2013). The metabolic cost of balance in cycling. Journal of Science and Cycling, 2, 20-26.
- Wagner, D.R, Heath, E.M, Smith, A.W, (2013). Effect of independent cycle crank training on running economy and VO2 max in distance runners. Journal of Exercise Physiology online, 16:1, 1-9.
- Coppin, E., Heath, E.M, Bressel, E., Blackwell, J.R, Wagner, D.R, (2012). Wingate Anaerobic Test Reference Values for Male Power Athletes. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 7, 232-236.
- Hammer, R.L, Heath, E.M, (2012). Comparison of Aerobic Capacity in Annually Certified and Uncertified Volunteer Firefighters. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, doi: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e318265aaf7
- Baker, U.C, Heath, E.M, Smith, D.R, Oden, G.L, (2011). Development of Wingate Anaerobic Test Norms for Highly-Trained Women. Journal of Exercise Physiology Online, 14:2, 68-79.
- Masters, K.S, Spielmans, G.I, LaCaille, R.A, Goodson, J.T, Larsen, B.T, Heath, E.M, Knestel, A., (2011). effects of Home Exercise on Immediate and Delayed Affect and Mood Among Rural Individuals at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes. Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences, 5, 1-31.
- Wagner, D.R, Christensen, S.V, Christensen, S., Blaney, P., Wengreen, H., Heath, E.M, (2010). Weight and body composition change during the first year of college: A study of traditional residence hall freshmen. International Journal of Body Composition Research, 8, 61-68.
- Brodt, V., Wagner, D.R, Heath, E.M, (2008). Comparison of Countermovement Vertical Jump With And Without Drop-Step In Collegiate Football Players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 22, 1382-1385.
- Waddoups, L.J, Wagner, D.R, Fallon, J., Heath, E.M, (2008). Validation of a single-stage submaximal treadmill walking test. Journal of Sports Sciences, 26, 491-497.
- Brodt, V., Wagner, D.R, Heath, E.M, (2008). Countermovement Vertical Jump with Drop-Step is Higher than Without in Collegiate Football Players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 22, 1382-1385.
- Waddoups, L.J, Wagner, D.R, Fallon, J.A, Heath, E.M, (2008). Validation of a single-stage submaximal treadmill walking test. Journal of Sports Sciences, 26, 491-497.
- Bressel, E., Yonkers, J., Kras, J.M, Heath, E.M, (2007). Comparison of static and dynamic balance in female collegiate soccer, basketball, and gymnastics athletes. Journal of Athletic Training, 43:1, 42-46.
- Adams, T.D, Heath, E.M, LaMonte, M.J, Gress, R.E, Pendleton, R., Strong, M., Smith, S.C, Hunt, S.C, (2007). The Relationship Between Body Mass Index and Percent Body Fat In the Severely Obese. Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolism, 9, 498-505.
- Heath, E.M, Wagner, D.R, Blaney, P.A, Christensen, S.A, Richins, M.S, Yost, B., (2006). Peak and Mean Power in NCAA Division IA Tennis Players Assessed by the Optojump: 1603: Board# 242 10: 30 AM-11: 30 AM. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 38:5, S241.
- Heath, E.M, Coleman, K.J, Lensegrav, T.L, Fallon, J.A, (2006). Using Momentary Time Sampling to Estimate Minutes of Physical Activity in Physical Education: Validation of Scores for the System for Observing Fitness Instruction Time. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 77, 142-146.
- Coleman, K.J, Tiller, C.L, Sanchez, J., Heath, E.M, Oumar, S., Milliken, G., Dzewaltowski, D., (2005). Prevention of the Epidemic Increase in Child Risk of Overweight in Low-Income Schools: The El Paso Coordinated Approach to Child Health. Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, 159, 217-224.
- Blackwell, J.R, Heath, E.M, Thompson, C.J, (2004). Effect of the Type 3 (oversize, slow speed) tennis ball on heart rate, activity level and shots per point during tennis play. Science and Racket Sports, III, 37-42.
- Coleman, K.J, Heath, E.M, Alcala, I.S, Gonzalez, E.C, (2004). Obesity and aerobic fitness in children in the United States/Mexico border region. Pan American Journal of Public Health, 15, 262-271.
- LaCaille, R.A, Masters, K.S, Heath, E.M, (2004). The effects of cognitive strategy and exercise setting on running performance, perceived exertion, affect, and satisfaction. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 5, 461-476.
- Heath, E.M, (2004). Physical Activity and Type 2 Diabetes. Precision Fit *
- Heath, E.M, (2004). Physical Activity and Type 2 Diabetes. Precision Fit *
- Heath, E.M, Coleman, K.J, (2003). Adoption and institutionalization of the Child and Adolescent Trial for Cardiovascular Health. Health Promotion Practice, 4, 157-164.
- Heath, E.M, (2003). Core Stability Muscle Training is Worth Trying. Precision Fit *
- Heath, E.M, Coleman, K.J, (2002). Evaluation of the Institutionalization of the Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH) in a U.S./Mexico border community. Health Education & Behavior, 29, 444-460.
- Pope, R.P, Coleman, K.J, Gonzalez, E.C, Barron, F., Heath, E.M, (2002). Validity of the System for Observing Fitness Instruction Time (SOFIT) in assessing physical activity during elementary physical education. Pediatric Exercise Science, 14, 135-146.
- Heath, E.M, (2002). Pick Your Fats Wisely. Precision Fit *
- Heath, E.M, (2002). Physical Activity New Year’s Resolutions *
- Heath, E.M, Blackwell, J.R, Baker, U.C, Smith, D.R, Komatz, K.W, (2001). Backward walking practice decreases oxygen uptake, heart rate and ratings of perceived exertion. Physical Therapy in Sport, 2, 171-177.
- Heath, E.M, (2001). Physical Activity for Weight Maintenance *
- Heath, E.M, (2001). Psychological Benefits of Exercise. Precision Fit
- Heath, E.M, (2001). Total Fitness: Components of a Complete Fitness Program. Precision Fit *
- Heath, E.M, (2001). Physical Activity Anywhere You Can. Precision Fit *
- Blackwell, J.R, Komatz, K.W, Heath, E.M, (1999). Effect of grip span on maximal grip force and fatigue of flexor digitorum superficialis. Applied Ergonomics, 30:5, 401-405.
- Heath, E.M, Adams, T.D, Daines, M.M, Hunt, S.C, (1998). Bioelectrical impedance and hydrostatic weighing with and without head submersion in persons who are morbidly obese. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 98, 869-875.
- Loucks, A.B, Verdun, M., Heath, E.M, (1998). Low energy availability, not stress of exercise, alters LH pulsatility in exercising women. Journal of Applied Physiology, 84, 37-46.
- Blackwell, J.R, Heath, E.M, (1997). Mechanical and strategic considerations of the approach shot in tennis. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 1, 30-38.
- Hunt, S.C, Daines, M.M, Adams, T.D, Heath, E.M, Williams, R.R, (1995). Pregnancy weight retention in morbid obesity. Obesity Research, 3, 121-130.
- Heath, E.M, Blackwell, J.R, Maddalozzo, J.G, (1995). Tennis drills: Teaching beginning tennis -- A versatile drill formation. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 66, 14-42.
- Loucks, A.B, Heath, E.M, (1994). Dietary restriction reduces luteinizing hormone (LH) pulse frequency during waking hours and increases LH pulse amplitude during sleep in young menstruating women. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 78, 910-915.
- Loucks, A.B, Heath, E.M, (1994). Induction of low-T3 syndrome in exercising women occurs at a threshold of energy availability. American Journal of Physiology, 266, 817-823.
- Heath, E.M, Wilcox, A.R, Quinn, C.M, (1993). Effects of nicotinic acid on respiratory exchange ratio and substrate levels during exercise. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 25, 1018-1023.
- Rose, D.J, Heath, E.M, Megale, D.M, (1990). Development of a diagnostic instrument for evaluating tennis serving performance. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 71, 355-363.
- Rose, D.J, Heath, E.M, (1990). The contribution of a fundamental motor skill to the performance and learning of a complex sport skill. Journal of Human Movement Studies, 19, 75-84.
Professional Journal
- R.H, Heath, E.M, (2019). Effectiveness of Studying When Coupled with Exercise-Induced Arousal. International Journal of Exercise Science, 12, 979-988.
- Brown, K.N, Wengreen, H., Beals, K.A, Heath, E.M, (2016). Effects of Peer-Education on Knowledge of the Female Athlete Triad among High School Track and Field Athletes: A Pilot Study. Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal, 24:1, 1-6. doi: 10.1123/wspaj.2014-0058
- Miller, A.I, Heath, E.M, Bressel, E., Smith, G., (2013). The Metabolic Cost of Balance in Cycling. Journal of Science and Cycling
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Technical Reports
Other Reports
- Hammer, r.L, Heath, E.M, (2004). Effects of prepared meals on weight loss at a corporate employee center. Technical Report
- Hammer, R.L, Heath, E.M, (2003). Validation of Gurkin VO2 max protocol. Technical Report
- Hammer, R.L, Heath, E.M, (2003). Caloric expenditure comparison of treadmill, incline trainer, treadclimber, exercise bike, elliptical, and stepper machine. Technical Report
- Hammer, R.L, Heath, E.M, (2003). Ground reaction forces and caloric expenditure of incline training. Technical Report
- Hammer, R.L, Heath, E.M, (2003). Comparison of fitness gains using personal coach and iFIT software. Technical Report
- Hammer, R.L, Heath, E.M, (2002). Metabolic demands of running on cushion vs. non-cushioned treadmills. Technical Report
- Masters, K.S, Heath, E.M, Spielmans, G., Clark, K.N, VanLangeveld, E., Hammer, R.L, (2002). Effect of a 12-week exercise program on adherence and mood in treadmill and no-treadmill groups. Technical Report
- Hammer, R.L, Heath, E.M, (2002). Power and caloric expenditure on an elliptical exercise machine. Technical Report
- Hammer, R.L, Heath, E.M, (2002). Comparison of bio-impedence measurement devices in estimating body fat percentage. Technical Report
- Hammer, R.L, Heath, E.M, (2001). Fitness gains using the FreeMotion strength machine for eight weeks. Technical Report
- Hammer, R.L, Heath, E.M, (2001). Fitness gains using high incline treadmills for 8-weeks. Technical Report
- Hammer, R.L, Heath, E.M, Davis, T., (2001). Energy expenditure on Reebok Core Board compared with walking at 4.5 mph. Technical Report
- Hammer, R.L, Heath, E.M, (2001). Fitness gains using the Proform elliptical and Proform arc deck treadmill exercise machines for 8-weeks. Technical Report
- Hammer, R.L, Heath, E.M, (2001). Development of regression equation to predict caloric expenditure on elliptical exercise machines. Technical Report
- Hammer, R.L, Heath, E.M, (2001). Energy expenditure on Nordic Track elliptical machine. Technical Report
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Other
Other
- Heath, E.M, (2011). Exercise Physiology Laboratory Manual. Academic Publishing: Utah State University
- Heath, E.M, (2007). Exercise Physiology Laboratory Manual. Academic Publishing
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.