Michael R. Richardson

Michael R. Richardson is an Assistant Professor and Program Director in Undergraduate Exercise Science at the Brooks College of Health, University of North Florida. He specializes in Sports Medicine, Physical Activity Epidemiology, and Clinical Exercise Physiology, with a focus on physical activity, sedentary behavior, inflammation, and cardiometabolic risk.

• Ph.D. in Health & Human Performance, Concordia University Chicago (2020)
• M.S. in Health, University of North Florida (2014)
• B.S. in Health, University of North Florida (2012)

His research examines how physical activity and sedentary behavior intersect with biomarkers like C-reactive protein, metabolic syndrome, and hyperinsulinemia to influence chronic disease outcomes. Recent work explores regional physical activity patterns, health disparities, and the role of social support in mobility-impaired populations.

Analysis of 15 most recent publications reveals a focus on public health, epidemiology, and clinical exercise physiology, with recurring themes of inflammation, cardiometabolic risk, and health behavior surveillance. His studies often leverage large datasets like NHANES and MESA.

• American College of Sports Medicine Member
• Exercise is Medicine® On Campus Member
• American Heart Association | Council on Epidemiology and Prevention Member
• Southeast Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Member

Contact: m.richardson@unf.edu