James H. Robinson, Ph.D.
 
  Assistant Professor
Station 11
Bibb Graves 217C
(205) 652-3441
jhrobinson@uwa.edu
Degrees:
  • Ph.D., University of Mississippi, 2010
  • M.S., University of Louisville, 2006
  • B.A., University of Louisville, 2004
Courses usually taught:
  • PE 112 Jogging
  • PE 240 Foundations of Exercise Science
  • PE 281 Teaching, Coaching, and Officiating Individual and Non-traditional Team Sports
  • PE 323 Adapted Physical Education
  • PE 345 Motor Learning and Motor Development
  • PE 397 Independent Study in Exercise Science
  • PE 421/521 Testing in Human Performance
  • PE 442/542 Sport and Exercise Nutrition
  • PE 449 Exercise Science Internship
  • PE 451/551 Exercise Prescription
  • PE 444/445 Exercise Physiology and Lab
  • PE 446 Biomechanics
  • PE 470/570 Development of Strength and Conditioning Programs
  • PE 545 Nature and Basis of Movement
Committees: Financial Affairs, Graduate Council
Academic/Research Interests: Exercise Endocrinology
Publications:

  • Mackey, K.L., Patterson, S.G., Robinson, J., Loftin, M., Waddell, D., Miele, L., Chinchar, E., Huang, M., Smith, M. and Gu, J.W. Increased plasma levels of soluble vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) receptor 1(sFLT- 1) in women by moderate exercise and increased plasma levels of VEGF in overweight/obese women. European Journal of Cancer Prevention, (2012, May): 1475-1481.

  • Gu, J., Mekey, K., Patterson, S., Robinson, J., Loftin, M., Waddell, D., Miele, L. 2011. 30 minutes moderate exercise increases plasma levels of soluble vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-1 in lean and overweight/obese women. Cancer Prevention Research (In Review Manuscript # CAPR-11-0405).
  • Robinson, JH., Waddell, DE., Loftin, MJ., Owens, SG., Wolff, LA. 2011. Estradiol Similarities with Moderate Intensity Exercise by Ethnicity and Adipose Phenotype.  Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention (In Review Manuscript # EPI-11-0007).
  • Loftin, MJ., Waddell, DE., Robinson, JH., Owens, SG. 2010. Comparison of Energy Expenditure to Walk or Run a Mile in Adult Normal Weight and Overweight Men and Women. J Strength Cond Res, 24(10), 2794-2798.
  • Ballard, K., Miller, J.J., Robinson, J., & Olive, J. 2008. Aerobic Capacity and Postprandial Flow Mediated Dilation, Int J Exerc Sci, 1(4), 163-176.
Abstracts and Presentations:

  • National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association, January 28th 2012, “Plasma Estradiol Concentrations at Rest and Exercise in Obese and Lean Women”

  • Plase Estradiol Concentrations at Rest and Exercise in Obese and Lean Women, May 2011. Robinson, J., Waddell, D., Loftin, M., Owens. American College of Sports Medicine National Convention, Denver, CO.
  • Plasma Estradiol Concentrations at Rest and Exercise in Obese and Lean African American and Caucasian Women, October 2010. Robinson, J., Waddell, D., Loftin, M., Owens, S. Global Obesity Summit, Jackson, MS.
  • Comparison of the Metabolic Costs of Walking at Different Speeds and Stride Lengths in Obese and Normal Weight Adults, May 2009. Robinson, J., Loftin, M., Waddell, D. National Convention, American College of Sports Medicine, Seattle, WA
  • Gait Characteristics and Metabolic Economy in an Overweight and Normal Weight Mixed-Gendered Population, May 2008. Robinson, J., Waddell, D., Loftin, M., Owens, S. American College of Sports Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
  • Quantifying Bilateral Coordination Utilizing the Phase Coordination Index in an Overweight and Normal Weight Population. February 2008. Robinson, J., Waddell, D., Loftin, M. FACSM, Owens, S. Southeast College of Sports Medicine, Birmingham, AL
  • Effects of Training on Postprandial Flow Mediated Dilation: Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 39(5) Supplement:S427, May 2007. Ballard, Kevin D.; Robinson, James; Miller, James; Gallagher, Kara I. FACSM; Topp, Robert; Olive, Jennifer L.
  • Hatha Yoga Reduces Pain and Increases Vitality in Adults With Elevated CVD Risk. March 2007. Martin M., Rhodes, P., Salmon P.G., Olive, J.L., Robinson, J., McFall, A., Lush, E., and Sephton S.E. Society of Behavioral Medicine, Washington D.C.
  • Effects of Training on Postprandial Flow Mediated Dilation. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 38(11) Supplement:1:S3, November 2006. Olive, Jennifer L. FACSM; Ballard, Kevin D. Miller, James FACSM; Robinson, James.
  • Vascular Function in Individuals with a Predisposition for Type 2 Diabetes: Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 38(5) Supplement:S572, May 2006. Olive, Jennifer L.; Ballard, Kevin D.; Robinson, James; Swank, Ann FACSM.
  • The Effects of Yoga on Vascular Function in Individuals at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease. McFall, A., Ballard, K., Robinson, J., Hollis, B., and Olive, J. October 2006. Research Louisville, Louisville, KY.
  • The Effect of Brief Physical Activity and Relaxation/Meditation Sessions on Positive and Negative Affect. July 2004. Salmon, P, Robinson, J. American College of Sports Medicine.
Links www.acsm.org