Dale Wagner
Kinesiology and Health Science
Professor
Contact Information
Office Hours: Tues & Thurs 4:00-6:00 pm & by appointmentOffice Location: HPER 155
Phone: 435-797-8253
Email: dale.wagner@usu.edu
Additional Information:
Educational Background
Biography
I oversee the Body Composition and Exercise Physiology laboratories in the KHS Department. I earned my PhD in exercise physiology from the University of New Mexico in 1997. My previous degrees were from Temple University (MEd in exercise physiology, 1991) and Slippery Rock University (BS in physical and health education, 1988). Two weeks after earning my PhD in December 1997, I started teaching at Vanguard University in Southern California. My career at USU began in 2004; I was tenured in 2009 and promoted to full professor in 2014. I am a fellow in the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
Teaching Interests
Exercise physiology is my area of specialization. I typically teach either Fitness Assessment (KIN 5100) or Exercise Physiology (KIN 4100) at the undergraduate level. At the masters level, I teach Bioenergetics & Exercise Metabolism (KIN 6410), Exercise in Extreme Environments (KIN 6425), and Body Composition (KIN 6440).
Research Interests
My primary areas of research include: 1) body composition assessment, and 2) exercise in extreme environments. The majority of my body composition research involves evaluating the reliability and validity of assessment methods. The extreme environments research has included physiological responses to exercise at high altitude (primarily acute mountain sickness) and in polluted environments (PM2.5 exposure from thermal inversions).
Awards
Scholar/Researcher of the Year, 2009
Health, Physical Education and Recreation Dept
Distinguished Ph.D. Student , 1997
College of Education, University of New Mexico
Publications | Abstracts
- Wagner, D.R, Davis, J., Payne, T., Hussain, W., (2014). Muscle oxygenation during dynamic and isometric exercise in high altitude-resident guides, climbers, and tourists at 4810 m.. High Altitude Medicine & Biology
- Berry, C., Wagner, D.R, (2011). Effect of pseudoephedrine on 800-m run time of NCAA Division-1 women athletes. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
- Wagner, D.R, Knott, J.R, Fry, J., (2010). Arterial oxygen saturation as a predictor of mountain sickness or summit success for a rapid ascent to 5640 m. High Altitude Medicine & Biology
- Wagner, D.R, (2010). Body composition and hematoligical changes following ascents of Mt. Aconcagua and Mt. Everest. High Altitude Medicine & Biology
- Wagner, D.R, Knott, J.R, Fry, J., (2010). Comparison of acute mountain sickness assessment scales during a rapid ascent to 5640 m. High Altitude Medicine & Biology
- Bottaro, M., Martins, B., Barros, J., Gentil, P., Wagner, D.R, (2007). Effects of rest duration between sets of resistance training on hormonal responses in young women. Medicine & Science in Sports & 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
- Wagner, D.R, Fargo, J., Parker, D., Tatsugawa, K., Young, T.A, (2006). Variables contributing to acute mountain sickness (AMS) on the summit of Mt. Whitney. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
- Orri, J.C, Griffin, S.E, Robergs, R.A, James, D.S, Wagner, D.R, Quintana, R., (1999). Intra-Arterial Blood Pressure Characteristics During Submaximal Cycling and Exercise to Recovery Interval. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
- Robergs, R.A, Griffin, S.E, James, D., Wagner, D.R, Quintana, R., (1998). Beat-to-Beat Radial Artery Blood Pressure Changes During Rest to Exercise Transitions. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
- Wagner, D.R, Heyward, V.H, Gibson, A.L, Lockner, D.W, (1998). Cross-Validation of the Schutte Formula for Estimating Relative Body Fat of Black Men. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
- Kravitz, L., Robergs, R.A, Heyward, V.H, Wagner, D.R, Powers, K., (1997). Exercise Mode and Gender Comparisons of Energy Expenditure at Self-Selected Intensities. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
- Griffin, S.E, Robergs, R.A, James, D., Quintana, R., Wagner, D.R, (1997). Precision of Noninvasive Methods of Blood Pressure Measurement at Rest and During Exercise. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
- Wagner, D.R, Heyward, V.H, Kocina, P.S, Stolarczyk, L.M, Wilson, W.L, (1997). Predictive Accuracy of Bioimpedance Equations for Estimating Fat-Free Mass of Black Men. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
- Wagner, D.R, (2010). Body Composition: Health on Demand. Human Kinetics *
Publications | Book Chapters
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Publications | Curriculum
- Wagner, D.R, (2014). Test Bank and Presentation Package: Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription, 7th ed. Human Kinetics *
- Wagner, D.R, (2010). Test Bank for Advanced Fitness Assessment & Exercise Prescription, 6th ed.. Human Kinetics
- Wagner, D.R, (2006). Test Bank for Advanced Fitness Assessment & Exercise Prescription, 5th ed.. Human Kinetics
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Journal Articles
Academic Journal
- 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.
- Vieira, A., Siqueira, A.F, Ferreira-Junior, J.B, Pereira, P., Wagner, D.R, Bottaro, M., (2016). Ultrasound imaging in women's arm flexor muscles: intra-rater reliability of muscle thickness and echo intensity. Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy, 20:6, 535-542.
- Wagner, D.R, Saunders, S., Robertson, B., Davis, J.E, (2016). Normobaric hypoxia effects on balance measured by computerized dynamic posturography. High Altitude Medicine & Biology, 17, 222-227.
- Wagner, D.R, Clark, N.W, (2016). Similar results for face mask versus mouthpiece during incremental exercise to exhaustion. Journal of Sports Sciences, 34:9, 852-855. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2015.1075058
- Wagner, D.R, Cain, D.L, Clark, N.W, (2016). Validity and reliability of A-mode ultrasound for body composition assessment of NCAA division I athletes. PLoS ONE, 11:4, doi: doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0153146
- Wagner, D.R, (2015). Predicted versus measured thoracic gas volumes of collegiate athletes made by the BOD POD air displacement plethysmography system. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, 40:10, 1075-1077.
- Vieira, A., Gadelha, A.B, Ferreira-Junior, J.B, Vieira, C.A, von Koenig Soares, E.d, Cadore, E.L, Wagner, D.R, Bottaro, M., (2015). Session rating of perceived exertion following resistance exercise with blood flow restriction. Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging, 35:5, doi: 10.1111/cpf.12128. doi: 323-327
- Martorelli, A., Bottaro, M., Vieira, A., Rocha-Junior, V., Cadore, E., Prestes, J., Wagner, D.R, Martorelli, S., (2015). Neuromuscular and blood lactate responses to squat power training with different rest intervals between sets. Journal of Sports Sciences and Medicine, 14, 269-275.
- Teramoto, M., Bungum, T.J, Landwer, G.E, Wagner, D.R, (2015). Association of physical activity to the risk of obesity in adults with physical disabilities. Obesity Research Open Journal, 1:1, 17-24.
- Davis, J.E, Wagner, D.R, Garvin, N., Moilanen, D., Thorington, J., Schall, C., (2015). Cognitive and psychomotor responses to high-altitude exposure in sea level and high-altitude residents of Ecuador. Journal of Physiological Anthropology, 34:2, doi: 10.1186/s40101-014-0039-x
- Wagner, D.R, (2014). Exercise physiologists in the United States: a 2012 national survey. Journal of Exercise Physiology online, 17:5, 1-10.
- Norling, J.C, Roark, M.F, Wagner, D.R, (2014). Intrinsic motivation, vitality, and high altitude mountaineering: analysis of seven case studies. Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership, 6:1, 3-19.
- Garner, R.T, Wagner, D.R, Bressel, E., Dolny, D.G, (2014). Land versus water treadmill running: lactate threshold. International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education, 8, 9-19.
- Radaelli, R., Bottaro, M., Wagner, D.R, Wilhelm, E.N, Pompermayer, M.G, Pinto, R.S, (2014). Men and women experience similar muscle damage after traditional resistance training protocol. Isokinetics and Exercise Science, 22, 47-54.
- Porter, R., Blackwell, S., Smith, G., Wagner, D.R, Gordin, R.D, Dolny, D.G, (2014). Metabolic cost comparison of running on an aquatic treadmill with water jets and land treadmill with incline. International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education, 8, 20-31.
- Garner, R.T, Wagner, D.R, (2013). Validity of certified trainer-palpated and exercise-palpated post-exercise heart rate. Journal of Exercise Physiology online, 16:6, 31-38.
- Davis, J.E, Wagner, D.R, Thorington, J., Schall, C., (2013). Orthostatic responses at 4860 m in low, moderate, and high altitude residents. High Altitude Medicine & Biology, 14:3, 251-255. doi: 10.1089/ham.2012.1069
- Wagner, D.R, (2013). Ultrasound as a Tool to Assess Body Fat. Journal of Obesity, 1-9. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/280713
- 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.
- Wagner, D.R, Teramoto, M., Knott, J.R, Fry, J.P, (2012). Comparison of scoring systems for the assessment of acute mountain sickness. High Altitude Medicine & Biology, 13:4, 245-251.
- Wagner, D.R, Teramoto, M., Knott, J.R, Fry, J.P, (2012). Comparison of Scoring Systems for Assessment of Acute Mountain Sickness. High altitude medicine & biology, 13:4, 245–251.
- Wagner, D.R, Knott, J.R, Fry, J.P, (2012). Oximetry fails to predict acute mountain sickness or summit success during a rapid ascent to 5640 meters. Wilderness & Environmental Medicine, 23:2, 114–121.
- Berry, C., Wagner, D.R, (2012). Effect of pseudoephedrine on 800-m run times of female collegiate track athletes.. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 7, 237-241.
- Wagner, D.R, (2012). Medical and sporting ethics of high altitude mountaineering: the use of drugs and supplemental oxygen.. Wilderness & Environmental Medicine, 23, 205-206.
- Radaelli, R., Bottaro, M., Wilhelm, E.N, Wagner, D.R, Pinto, R.S, (2012). Time course of strength and echo intensity recovery after resistance exercise in women. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 26:9, 2577-2584.
- 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.
- Wagner, D.R, (2012). Body mass and composition changes in mountaineers after a commercial expedition on Denali (6194 m). Journal of Exercise Physiology online, 15:3, 39-44.
- Sandberg, J.B, Wagner, D.R, Willardson, J.M, Smith, G.A, (2012). Acute effects of antagonist stretching on jump height, torque, and electromyography of agonist musculature. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 26, 1249-1256.
- Gwacham, N., Wagner, D.R, (2012). Acute effects of a caffeine-taurine energy drink on repeated sprint performance of American college football players. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 22, 109-116.
- Wagner, D.R, Knott, J.R, Fry, J.P, (2012). Oximetry fails to predict sickness or summit success during a rapid ascent to 5640 m. Wilderness & Environmental Medicine, 23, 114-121.
- Wagner, D.R, Larson, J.N, Wengreen, H., (2012). Weight and body composition change over a six-week holiday period. Eating & weight Disorders, 17, e54-e56.
- Berry, C., Wagner, D.R, (2011). Effect Of Pseudoephedrine On 800-m Run Times Of NCAA Division-I Women Athletes: 2986: Board# 285 June 3 3: 30 PM-5: 00 PM. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 43:5, 853.
- Bottaro, M., Veloso, J., Wagner, D.R, Gentil, P., (2011). Resistance training for strength and muscle thickness: effect of number of sets and muscle group trained. Science & Sports, 26:5, 259-264.
- Sobolewski, E., Wagner, D.R, Bressel, E., (2011). Effect of static stretching and jogging on knee extension isokinetic peak torque. Isokinetics and Exercise Science, 19:3, 157-162.
- Wagner, D.R, (2011). Ambulatory recording of physiological variables during an ascent of Mt. Aconcagua. Wilderness and Environmental Medicine, 22, 58-61.
- Wagner, D.R, (2011). Improved lipid profile following an ascent of Mt. Everest. Journal of Men's Health, 8, 83-84.
- 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.
- Wagner, D.R, Christensen, S., Blaney, P., Wengreen, H., others, , (2010). Weight and body composition change during the first year of college: A study of transitional residence hall freshmen.. International Journal of Body Composition Research, 8, 61–68.
- Wagner, D.R, (2010). Body composition and hematological changes following ascents of Mt. Aconcagua and Mt. Everest. Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine, 81, 1045-1048.
- Edmiston, F.G, Wagner, D.R, (2010). Comparison of methods for setting weight loss goals in males. Family Medicine, 42, 575-576.
- Gentil, P., Bottaro, M., Oliveira, E., Veloso, J., Amorim, N., Saiuri, A., Wagner, D.R, (2010). Chronic effects of different between-set rest durations on muscle strength in nonresistance trained young men. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 37-42.
- Wagner, D.R, Larson, J., Wengreen, H., (2009). Effects of holiday season body composition and weight change..
- Bottaro, M., Martins, B., Gentil, P., Wagner, D.R, (2009). Effects of rest duration between sets of resistance training on acute hormonal responses in trained women. Journal of science and medicine in sport, 12:1, 73–78.
- Wagner, D.R, (2009). Nutrition Notes-Eating on the Road: Practical Nutrition Strategies for the Traveling Athlete. Athletic Therapy Today, 14:5, 1.
- Wagner, D.R, (2009). Eating on the road: Practical nutrition strategies for the traveling athlete. Athletic Therapy Today, 14:5, 1-4.
- Bottaro, M., Martins, B., Gentil, P., Wagner, D.R, (2009). Effects of Rest Duration Between Sets of Resistance Training on Acute Hormonal Responses in Women. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 12, 73-78.
- Wagner, D.R, D'Zatko, K., Tatsugawa, K., Murray, K., Parker, D., Streeper, T., Willard, K., (2008). Mt. Whitney: Determinants of Summit Success and Acute Mountain Sickness. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 40, 1820-1827.
- 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.
- Mathews, E., Wagner, D.R, (2008). Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in Collegiate American Football Players, by Position. Journal of American College Health, 57, 33-37.
- 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.
- da Silva, R.P, Novaes, J., Oliveira, R.J, Gentil, P., Wagner, D.R, Bottaro, M., (2007). High-Velocity Resistance Exercise Protocols in Older Women: Effects on Cardiovascular Response. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 6, 560-567.
- Bottaro, M., Martins, B., Barros, J., Gentil, P., Wagner, D.R, (2007). Effects of Rest Duration Between Sets of Resistance Training on Hormonal Responses in Young Women: 1779: Board# 67 May 31 9: 00 AM 10: 30 AM. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 39:5, S294.
- Wagner, D.R, Tatsugawa, K., Parker, D., Young, T.A, (2007). Reliability and Utility of a Visual Analog Scale for the Assessment of Acute Mountain Sickness. High Altitude Medicine & Biology, 8, 27-31.
- 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.
- Wagner, D.R, (2005). Human Body Composition. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 37:12, 2162.
- Wagner, D.R, Heyward, V.H, Lockner, D.W, (2005). Body Fat Estimated From Near-Infrared Interatance (Futrex 5000) Versus a Four-Component Model in Black Men. International Journal of Body Composition Research, 3, 73-76.
- Heyward, V.H, Wagner, D.R, others, , (2004). Applied body composition assessment.. Applied body composition assessmentEd. 2
- Orri, J.C, Griffin, S.E, Robergs, R.A, James, D.S, Wagner, D.R, Quintana, R., (2004). Intra-Arterial Blood Pressure Characteristics During Submaximal Cycling and Recovery. Journal of Exercise Physiology, 7:2, 45-53.
- Bottaro, M., Heyward, V., Bezerra, R., Wagner, D.R, (2003). Método de Pliegues Cutáneos vs. Absorciometra Dual por Energa de Rayos X para la Medicion de la Composicion Corporal en Mujeres Normales y Obesas (Resumen). PubliCE Premium. Pid, 122
- Bottaro, M.F, Heyward, V.H, Bezarra, R.F, Wagner, D.R, (2002). Skinfold Method vs. Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry to Assess Body Composition in Normal and Obese Women. Journal of Exercise Physiology, 5:2, 11-18.
- Wagner, D.R, Heyward, V.H, (2001). Validity of Two-component Models for Estimating Body Fat of Black Men. Journal of Applied Physiology, 90, 649-656.
- Wagner, D.R, Heyward, V.H, Gibson, A.L, (2000). Validation of Air Displacement Plethysmography for Assessing Body Composition. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 32, 1339-1344.
- Wagner, D.R, Heyward, V.H, (2000). Measures of Body Composition in Blacks and Whites: A Comparative Review. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 71, 1392-1402.
- Lockner, D.W, Heyward, V.H, Griffin, S.E, Marques, M.B, Stolarczyk, L.M, Wagner, D.R, (1999). Cross-Validation of Modified Fatness-Specific Bioelectrical Impedance Equations. International Journal of Sport Nutrition, 9, 48-59.
- Wagner, D.R, (1999). Hyperhydrating with Glycerol: Implications for Athletic Performance. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 99, 207-212.
- Wagner, D.R, Heyward, V.H, (1999). Techniques of Body Composition Assessment: A Review of Laboratory and Field Methods. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 70, 135-149.
- Wagner, D.R, Kocak, M.S, (1997). A Multivariate Approach to Assessing Anaerobic Power Following a Plyometric Training Program. Journal of Strength and Condioning Research, 11, 251-255.
- Kravitz, L., Robergs, R.A, Heyward, V.H, Wagner, D.R, Powers, K., (1997). Exercise Mode and Gender Comparisons of Energy Expenditure at Self-Selected Intensities. Medicine and science in Sports and Exercise, 29, 1028-1035.
- Robergs, R.A, Wagner, D.R, Skemp, K.M, (1997). Oxygen Consumption and Energy Expenditure of Level Versus Downhill Running. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 37, 168-174.
- Griffin, S., Robergs, R., James, D., Quintana, R., Wagner, D.R, (1997). Precision of Noninvasive Methods of Blood Pressure Measurement At Rest and During Exercise 1479. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 29:5, 259.
- Wagner, D.R, Heyward, V.H, Kocina, P.S, Stolarczyk, L.M, Wilson, W.L, (1997). Predictive Accuracy of BIA Equations for Estimating Fat-Free Mass of Black Men. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 29, 969-974.
- Wagner, D.R, (1996). Body Composition Assessment and Minimal Weight Recommendations for High School Wrestlers. Journal of Athletic Training, 31, 262-265.
- Wagner, D.R, (1996). Skeletal Muscle Growth: Hypertrophy and Hyperplasia. Strength and Conditioning, 18:5, 38-39.
Professional Journal
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Publications | MultiMedia
Video
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Publications | Other
Newspaper
Miscellaneous Extension
Other
- Wagner, D.R, (1997). Cross-validation of body composition equations for black men using a multicomponent model. University of New Mexico
- Wagner, D.R, (1991). Physiological response of trained cyclists to various cycling handlebar postures. Temple University
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.