Robert Axtell

Robert Axtell is a Professor in the Exercise Science program under the Health & Movement Sciences department at Southern Connecticut State University. His academic work focuses on exercise physiology, aging, and physical activity interventions. He serves as Graduate Coordinator and has extensive experience in both teaching and research.

• Teaching Interests: Exercise Physiology, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Exercise & Aging
• Research Themes: Mobility disability prevention, autonomic function, athletic performance assessment

His research spans over two decades, including collaborations with the LIFE study group and HL-PIVOT network. Recent publications examine pandemic-era physical activity support systems, CBD supplementation effects, and NCAA athlete performance metrics. Grants include studies on cardiovascular autonomic function in autistic children and nutritional interventions for glycemic control.

Key presentations at American College of Sports Medicine meetings highlight work on:

• Muscular performance in collegiate athletes
• Glycemic response modulation
• Mobility disability prediction models
• Physical activity gamification