Kathryn Johnson

Kathryn Johnson is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Exercise & Sport Science at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. She serves as Director of the Clinical Exercise Physiology Graduate Program and the La Crosse Exercise and Health Program, blending clinical expertise with academic leadership.

• B.A. in Exercise Science from St. Olaf College
• M.S. in Clinical Exercise Physiology from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Her research focuses on clinical exercise physiology, particularly cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and adult fitness. Her 2018 study on aqua cycling's cardiorespiratory responses highlights her interest in applied exercise science and group fitness modalities.

Johnson is a Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP) and Certified Health Coach (CHC). She teaches graduate and undergraduate courses including ESS 776 (LEHP), ESS 302 labs, and ESS 348, leveraging the newly renovated Human Performance Lab for cutting-edge instruction.