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Michael Shipe is an Associate Professor and Director of the Kinesiology Program at Charleston Southern University (CSU), where he joined in 2012. He concurrently serves as Assistant Dean of the College of Health Sciences, overseeing the Athletic Training, Public Health, and Clinical Counseling programs. Prior to CSU, he held department chair and faculty positions in Exercise Science at Carson Newman University for seven years and worked as Assistant Director of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation at Blount Memorial Hospital.
Education:
- Doctorate of Philosophy (emphasis in Exercise Science)
- Masters of Science in Exercise Science
His research centers on Exercise Science with emphases in Cardiac Rehabilitation, Clinical Exercise Physiology, and Metabolic Physiology. His doctoral dissertation investigated physical activity patterns and health outcomes in cardiac rehabilitation participants, while his Master's thesis analyzed how varying muscle mass affects metabolic factors and perceived exertion levels. These studies demonstrate his applied focus on physiological responses to exercise in clinical populations and health improvement.
Dr. Shipe maintains rigorous academic standards while prioritizing student accessibility, offering text, virtual, and in-person support from 8 AM to 8 PM on weekdays. He discovered his passion for teaching as a graduate assistant at the University of Tennessee in 1994 and has taught continuously since, earning three nominations for CSU's excellence in teaching award.
Professional Affiliations:
- American College of Sports Medicine
As a registered clinical exercise physiologist since 2000, he integrates practical rehabilitation experience into his academic leadership. His roles in the College of Health Sciences foster collaboration across Athletic Training, Public Health, and Clinical Counseling teams at CSU.
Personal details indicate he has been married to Stephanie Shipe for 16 years and runs 3-4 times weekly at the beach, though he no longer competes in marathons.
