Marcus Kilpatrick

Dr. Marcus Kilpatrick is a Professor of Exercise Science in the College of Education at the University of South Florida (USF), Tampa campus. Since joining USF in 2004, he has directed teaching and research efforts across undergraduate and graduate exercise-science programs, focusing on the intersection of psychology and physiology in aerobic exercise.

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Florida State University (1994)
• Master of Science, University of Texas at Austin (1996)
• Doctor of Philosophy, University of Texas at Austin (1999)

Research Interests

Dr. Kilpatrick’s work centers on the psychological and physiological determinants of aerobic-exercise behavior. His investigations quantify perceptual responses—perceived exertion, affect, and enjoyment—across varying intensities and modalities. Recent emphases include:

• High-intensity interval training (HIIT) and affective valence
• Menstrual-cycle influences on exercise responses in eumenorrheic women
• Faith-based interventions to improve exercise and dietary behaviors
• Collaborations with USF Health on cancer-survivor and neurological-disorder populations

Publication Trends

Between 2010 and 2025, Dr. Kilpatrick has published more than 50 peer-reviewed articles. The corpus reveals a clear trajectory: early work on basic perceptual and metabolic responses to aerobic exercise evolved into sophisticated examinations of HIIT and menstrual-cycle interactions, followed by translational studies in clinical and faith-based settings. Keywords repeatedly include affect, enjoyment, RPE, HIIT, menstrual cycle, and behavioral interventions.

Scientific Awards

No specific awards or honors are explicitly mentioned in the provided material.

Teaching, Grants & Labs

Dr. Kilpatrick teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in sport and exercise psychology, exercise testing and prescription, and research methods. While specific grant numbers and laboratory names are not listed, his ongoing collaborations with USF Health and prolific publication record indicate sustained external funding and active laboratory or clinical research teams focused on psychophysiological assessment and intervention.