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Robert Buresh, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Office: Prillaman Hall 4017
Phone: 770-423-6488
E-mail: rburesh@kennesaw.edu
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Academic Degrees
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Ph.D. |
Exercise Physiology |
University of Nebraska Medical Center |
2007 |
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M.S. |
Exercise Physiology |
University of Nebraska at Omaha |
2002 |
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B.S. |
Kinesiology/Athletic Training |
University of Nebraska at Omaha |
1999 |
Professional Experience
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2008-Present |
Assistant Professor, Department of Exercise Science and Sport Management, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA. |
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2004-2008 |
Fixed Term Assistant Professor, Department of Health and Human Performance, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln, NE. |
Recent Professional Activities
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Wickwire PJ, Buresh RJ, Tis LL, Collins MA, Jacobs RD, Bell MM."Comparison of an in-helmet temperature monitor system to rectal temperature during exercise". J Strength Cond Res. 2012 Jan;26(1):1-8.
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Buresh, R.J., Berg, K., Hamel, F., and Bilek, L.D. (2011). Moderate exercise of 120 minutes per week improves aerobic fitness and waist circumference but not insulin sensitivity in persons with elevated fasting glucose. Gazzetta Medica Italiana, 170, 121 - 128.
- Trehearn TL, Buresh RJ."Sit-and-reach flexibility and running economy of men and women collegiate distance runners." J Strength Cond Res. 2009 Jan;23(1):158-62.
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October, 2009 – Present -- Foot Solutions grant ($12,060) : The Influence of Chung Shi “Rocker Shoes” on Physiological and Metabolic Responses to Walking.
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July, 2009 – Present – CETL Award ($6278) : Exercise Frequency and Glucose Control in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
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Presentation: Wickwire, J., Buresh, R., and St. Pierre, P., “Alternative Secondary PE Curriculum: A Reason to Move Beyond Traditional Sports,” GAPHERD Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, Nov, 2009.
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Buresh, R., Bilek, L., and Berg, K., “Effects of Four 30-Minute Sessions of Moderate-Intensity Aerobic Exercise per Week on Insulin Sensitivity in Sedentary Adults with Impaired Fasting Glucose,” Southeastern American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Birmingham, AL, February, 2009.
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Professional Interests
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Influence of variations in mode, frequency, intensity, and duration of exercise on glucose control and cardiovascular disease risk factors in people with type 2 diabetes
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Effect of body size and composition on factors influencing endurance running performance
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Teaching Responsibilities
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HPS 1000 Fitness for Living
HPS 4150 Nutrition and Physical Activity
HPS 4300 Physiology of Exercise
HPS 4700 Clinical Aspects of Exercise
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