Dr. Michael Gallagher
Assistant Professor / Kinesiology
Farris Center 122
(501) 450-5579
Dr. Gallagher received his PhD in Exercise Physiology from the University of Pittsburgh. He earned his BS in Bioengineering with a concentration in Biomechanics from the Swanson School of Engineering and his MS in Exercise Physiology. Both degrees completed at the University of Pittsburgh. During his educational endeavors, Dr. Gallagher has interned at the Neuromuscular Research Laboratory under Dr. Scott Lephart, was active in the Center for Exercise and Health-Fitness Research under Drs. Robert Robertson and Fredric Goss, and was active in the Emergency Responder Human Performance Laboratory under Drs. David Hostler and Joe Suyama. In addition to his background in exercise science, Dr. Gallagher is also knowledgeable in research design and statistics as exemplified through his minor in quantitative research methodology and his doctoral collateral in advanced research design practices.
Educational Background
University of Pittsburgh
Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise Physiology
University of Pittsburgh
Master of Science in Exercise Physiology
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Bioengineering
Research Interests
The psychophysical link within exercise, thermoregulation and thermal stress in emergency responders, and applications of perceived exertion
Undergraduate Courses Taught
KPED 4230: Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription
KPED 4300: Exercise Physiology
KPED 4371: Workshop in KPED – Exercise Science Instrumentation
KPED 4371: Workshop in KPED – Ergogenic Aids
Graduate Courses Taught
KPED 5371: Special Topics in KPED – Exercise Science Instrumentation
KPED 5371: Special Topics in KPED – Ergogenic Aids
KPED 6333: Physiology of Exercise
Publications, Professional Activities and Research