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John Petrella, PhD, is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Kinesiology at Samford University's School of Health Professions. He joined the university in 2007 and maintains active research collaborations with organizations including the American College of Sports Medicine, where he serves as a Fellow. His administrative leadership includes past chairmanship of Samford's Institutional Review Board.
Education includes:
- PhD in Exercise Science, University of Georgia
- Graduate Certificate in Gerontology, University of Georgia
- MEd in Clinical Exercise Science, University of Georgia
- BS in Management, Georgia Institute of Technology
His research program examines human performance across the lifespan with emphases on:
- Skeletal muscle adaptations to resistance training in aging populations
- Physical function assessment in older adults
- Innovative undergraduate research pedagogy in kinesiology
- Ergonomic interventions for sedentary behavior modification
Awards and honors:
- Outstanding Teaching Award (2012)
- American College of Sports Medicine Fellow (2011)
- Birmingham Business Journal 'Top 40 Under 40' (2010)
He mentors undergraduate research projects, with three receiving recognition from the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine. Professional service includes editorial board membership for the International Journal of Exercise Science and executive leadership in regional sports medicine organizations.
