Curt Dixon

Curt Dixon serves as Professor of Health Science in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at Lock Haven University, based in the Willis Health Professions Building. He teaches core courses including HLTH119 (First Year Student Seminar), HLTH120 (Human Anatomy and Physiology 2), HLTH259 (Essentials of Human Movement), HLTH414 (Current Issues in Exercise Science), and HLTH485 (Professional Field Experience in Health Science).

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology from the University of Pittsburgh
• M.S. in Exercise Science from Bloomsburg University
• B.S. in Health Sciences from Lock Haven University

Dr. Dixon's research focuses on precision in body composition assessment under physiological stressors. His work examines how hydration fluctuations, meal timing, and exercise intensity affect bioelectrical impedance measurements—particularly critical for athletic populations requiring accurate weight classification. This research bridges laboratory physiology with real-world sports medicine applications, emphasizing practical protocols for wrestling weight management and clinical body fat evaluation.

Analysis of his 2013-2014 publications reveals consistent methodology using bioelectrical impedance technology across diverse conditions. The research demonstrates how acute variables like fluid consumption and exercise intensity introduce measurement variability, directly impacting weight-class sports regulations and clinical obesity assessments. Key contributions include establishing hydration correction factors for wrestling weight certification and validating impedance protocols for postprandial states.