Exercise Science Staff | Western Kentucky University

Education

PhD: University of Pittsburgh

M.S.: Ohio University

B.S.: Ohio University

Teaching

Undergraduate Courses

EXS 223 Introduction to Exercise Science

EXS 296 Practicum in Exercise Science

EXS 412 Exercise Testing & Prescription

EXS 420 Clinical Exercise Physiology

Graduate Courses

KIN 522 Advanced Exercise Presciption

KIN 523 Seminar in Exercise Physiology

KIN 514 Lab Methods in Exercise Physiology

DPT 772 Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

Scholarship

Selected Publications:

Schafer M, Crandall J, Grieve R, Dispennette K, and *Michalik J. Muscle Dysmorphia Comparisons Between High Intensity Functional Training And Traditional Strength Training Environments. Journal of Sport Behavior, 2024, Vol 47, Issue 1, p74

Buoncristiani, N. A., Malone, G., Stone, W. J., Arnett, S., Schafer, M. A., & Tolusso, D. V. (2023). The Validity of Perceptual Recovery Status on Monitoring Recovery During a High-Intensity Back-Squat Session. International journal of sports physiology and performance, 19(3), 242–248. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2023-0241

Schafer M, Upright P, *Michalik J, Crandall J. Impact of 10-Week Evidence–Based Falls Prevention Program on Outcomes Related to Falls Risk in Community-Dwelling Older Adults. Int J Exerc Sci 16(7): 1131–41, 2023. Available at: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijes/vol16/iss7/5

Green, G. K., Stone, W. J., Tolusso, D. V., Schafer, M. A., & Lyons, T. S. (2023). A VO2max Protocol for Young, Apparently Healthy Adults. International journal of exercise science, 16(4), 1257–1268.

Crandall K. J, Sullivan D, Schafer M, Johnson L. Evaluating the Effect of a Supplemental Home-Delivered Meal Program on Physical Health and Nutrition Status of Community-Dwelling Vulnerable Older Adults: A Pilot Study. The International Journal of Continuing Social Work Education. 2023. In-press.

Tinius RA, Maples JM, Schafer MA, Paudel A, Fortner KB, Zite NB, et al. To Be Active or to Stop? A Cross-Sectional Retrospective Study Exploring Provider Advice and Patient Fears Surrounding Physical Activity in Pregnancies Complicated by Fetal Growth Restriction. Int J Environ Res Public Health 19(10): 6076, 2022. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19106076

Stone W, Schafer M, Arnett S, Lyons S. Post Exercise Hypotension Following Concurrent Exercise: Does Order of Exercise Modality Matter? Int J Exerc Sci 13(2): 36–48, 2020.

Lyons TS, Navalta JW, Stone WJ, Arnett S, Schafer MA, *Igaune L. Evaluation of Repetitive Jumping Intensity on the Digi-Jump Machine. Int J Exerc Sci 13(2): 818–25, 2020.

*Dispennette AK, Schafer MA, Shake M, Clark B, Macy GB, Vanover S, et al. Effects of a Game-Centered Health Promotion Program on Fall Risk, Health Knowledge, and Quality of Life in Community-Dwelling Older Adults. Int J Exerc Sci 12(4): 1149–60, 2019.

Young S, VanWye W, Schafer M, Robertson T, Poore AV. Factors Affecting PhD Student Success. Int J Exerc Sci 12(1): 34–45, 2019.

Morris CE, *Wessel PA, Tinius RA, Schafer MA, Maples JM. Validity of Activity Trackers in Estimating Energy Expenditure During High-Intensity Functional Training. Res Q Exerc Sport 90(3): 377–84, 2019.

Stone W, Navalta J, Lyons S, Schafer M. From the Editors: A Guide for Peer Review in the Field of Exercise Science. Int J Exerc Sci 11(1): 1112–9, 2018.

Sobrero G, Arnett S, Schafer M, Stone W, Tolbert TA, Salyer-Funk A, et al. A Comparison of High Intensity Functional Training and Circuit Training on Health and Performance Variables in Women: A Pilot Study. Women Sport Phys Act J 25(1): 1–10, 2017.

Crandall KJ, *Zagdsuren B, Schafer MA, Lyons TS. Static and Active Workstations for Improving Workplace Physical Activity and Sitting Time. Int J Hum Mov Sports Sci 4(2): 20–5, 2016.

Navalta JW, *Fedor EA, Schafer MA, Lyons TS, *Tibana RA, *Pereira GB, et al. Caffeine affects CD8+ lymphocyte apoptosis and migration differently in naïve and familiar individuals following moderate intensity exercise. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol 29(2): 288–94, 2016.

Mays RJ, Goss FL, Nagle EF, Gallagher M, Haile L, Schafer MA, et al. Cross-validation of Peak Oxygen Consumption Prediction Models From OMNI Perceived Exertion. Int J Sports Med 37(10): 831–7, 2016.

Mays RJ, Goss FL, Nagle-Stilley EF, Gallagher M, Schafer MA, Kim KH, et al. Prediction of VO2 peak using the OMNI ratings of perceived exertion from a submaximal cycle exercise test. Percept Mot Skills 118(3): 863–81, 2014.

Schafer M, *Kell H, Navalta J, *Tibana R, Lyons S, Arnett S. Effects of a simulated tennis match on lymphocyte subset measurements. Res Q Exerc Sport 85(1): 90–6, 2014.

Schafer MA, Goss FL, Robertson RJ, Nagle-Stilley EF, Kim K. Intensity selection and regulation using the OMNI scale of perceived exertion during intermittent exercise. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab Physiol Appl Nutr Metab 38(9): 960–6, 2013.

Schafer MA, Robertson RJ, Thekkada SJ, Jr MG, Hunt SE, Goss FL, et al. Validation of the OMNI RPE Seven Day Exertional Recall Questionnaire. Res Q Exerc Sport 84(3): 363–72, 2013.

*Student author

Grants

Civil Money Penalty (CMP) Grant. Implementation of Bingocize® in Signature HealthCARE project.

$502,845.00. Under review.

CHHS – QTAG: Schafer, Mark. Bingocize® Immune Support and Wellness Workshop. $2,271

Owensboro Regional Health Hospital Community Benefit Grant. Co- Investigator; Bingocize®

improves health and quality of life in older adults. $36,677.00.

National Science Foundation: Major Research Instrumentation grant, NSF. 2017 $315,357.00.

Philips EPIQ 7G 3D ultrasound imaging system. Co-Author. Not funded.

Ergotron – Standing workstations. Evaluation of sit-stand desktop workstations in the workplace.

A grant of 60 workstations ($25,000)

Service

College of Health and Human Services (CHHS)

CHHS Undergraduate Curriculum Committee 2017 - 2023

CHHS Recruiting & Retention Workshop 2021 – Present

CHHS First Generation Advocate 2022 - Present

CHHS Career day 2013 – Present

CHHS Sabbatical and Awards Committee 2020 – 2022

Faculty research mentor – Dr. Mike Kennedy 2019–2020

WKU REACH week Judge for poster presentations 2016 – 2020

Faculty Marshall for CHHS Commencement Ceremony 2018

CHHS academic complaint committee 2016

CHHS Representative for faculty development 2014

Western Kentucky University (WKU)

Faculty Senate, At-Large Senator 2018 – 2020

Academic Quality Committee 2018 - 2020

Faculty Senate, Senate Representative 2008 - 2011

Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, Senate Representative Alternate 2010 - 2011

Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, Senate Representative 2009 - 2010

School of Kinesiology, Recreation & Sport (KRS)

EXS 223 Introduction to Exercise Science Colonnade committee &

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