J. P. Barfield

J. P. Barfield is Professor and Chair of the Department of Applied Physiology, Health, & Clinical Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He previously held leadership roles including Associate Dean at Emory & Henry College's School of Health Sciences, Assistant Dean at Endicott College's School of Health Sciences, and Department Chair positions at Radford University and Tennessee Tech University.

Education

• 1997-2000: Middle Tennessee State University
• 1994-1996: Appalachian State University
• 1989-1993: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Research Focus

Dr. Barfield's research centers on adapted physical activity and disability sports, with emphasis on exercise physiology in wheelchair athletics (rugby, soccer, racing), evidence-based classification systems for Paralympic sports, and rural health interventions. His work examines physiological responses, training methodologies, and psychosocial aspects of exercise for disabled populations.

Publication Trends

Barfield's 15 most recent publications focus on performance analysis in powerchair football, physiological monitoring in wheelchair rugby/racing, exercise barriers for disabled athletes, and therapeutic recreation outcomes. His work consistently integrates sports science with disability advocacy, featuring athlete-centered research designs and practical applications for Paralympic training.

Grant Funding

• Rural Health WORKS (2021, CIGNA Foundation): $70,350
• Clinical Mental Health Counseling in Rural Southwest Virginia (2020, Virginia Tobacco Revitalization Commission): $298,770
• Predictors of Minority Enrollment in Allied Health (2009, Tennessee Board of Regents): $42,000