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Donna Hitt serves as a Clinical Professor at Arizona State University's College of Health Solutions with additional affiliations in the School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering. Joined ASU in 2003, she previously contributed to Barrett, The Honors College (2006-2010) and maintains active roles in clinical exercise physiology education and research.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Health, Physical Education and Recreation (minor: Biology and Statistics), University of New Mexico (2001)
- M.S. in Cardiovascular Function and Exercise (minor: Statistics), University of New Mexico (2000)
- B.S. in Exercise Science, University of Utah (1995)
Research Focus: Specializes in cardiovascular exercise physiology with expertise in ECG interpretation, exercise endocrinology, and women's sport physiology. Her work bridges laboratory research with clinical applications in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and body composition assessment, emphasizing practical health outcomes through evidence-based exercise prescription.
Publication Trends: Research spans autonomic nervous system responses during exercise, hemodynamic variables, and stress physiology applications in clinical populations. Recent work extends into interdisciplinary areas like aphasia rehabilitation, demonstrating translational impact from exercise science to neurology and speech pathology.
Professional Recognition:
- Who's Who in Teaching (2010)
- Barrett Honors College Faculty (2006-2010)
- Mentor Appreciation, Preparing Future Faculty Program (2007)
- Distinguished Teaching Award Nominee (2007)
- Wakonse Fellowship Nominee (2004)
Mentorship & Service: Originated ASU's Master in Clinical Exercise Physiology program and directs the Exercise Physiology Student Laboratory. Provides clinical consultation for Sports Medicine Fellowship Programs and LivWell Assessment Center, while mentoring honors students through thesis supervision and directed studies in health sciences.
Laboratory Leadership: Directs the Exercise Physiology Student Laboratory since 2006, developing cardiovascular assessment protocols used in clinical training environments while maintaining active partnerships with medical centers for arrhythmia education and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
