Ryan Colquhoun

Ryan Colquhoun, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health, Kinesiology, and Sport at the University of South Alabama within the College of Education & Professional Studies (CEPS). He holds a PhD in Health and Human Performance from Oklahoma State University (2019), an MS in Exercise Science from the University of South Florida (2015), and a BSE in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from Florida Atlantic University (2013). His research focuses on neuromuscular adaptations during exercise, nutrition interventions, and fatigue, employing techniques like motor unit decomposition, EMG, and MMG to improve exercise prescription. Colququhon is involved in professional organizations such as the National Strength and Conditioning Association and American Physiological Society.

Teaching emphasizes critical thinking and real-world application in courses like Kinesiology and Sport Conditioning. His recent research highlights include studies on thermogenic supplements, salidroside’s effects on exercise performance, and neuromuscular responses to resistance training. He has no listed awards but contributes to over 40 peer-reviewed articles since 2015. Personal interests include powerlifting coaching, weight training, and family life with his wife and dogs.