Timothy Van Haitsma

Dr. Timothy Van Haitsma is an Associate Professor of Kinesiology at Westmont. He holds a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology from the University of Utah, an M.S. from Indiana University, and a B.S. from Calvin College. His research focuses on exercise-induced fatigue mechanisms, chronic fatigue syndrome, and the interplay between mental training and physical performance. He teaches courses in human physiology and clinical exercise physiology.

Key research interests include:

• Physiological and psychological underpinnings of exercise fatigue
• Mind-body interactions in athletic performance
• Gene expression profiling in fatigue-related conditions

His recent work explores mental training's physiological effects, heat stress impacts on cyclists, and biomarker identification for fatigue states. He has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles spanning exercise science, clinical physiology, and sports medicine.

Professional service includes advising Westmont's Kinesiology program and maintaining an active research lab investigating human performance optimization. His outdoor interests align with his professional focus on endurance sports physiology.