Ted Eaves

Ted Eaves is an Associate Teaching Professor and Undergraduate Program Coordinator at Wake Forest University's Department of Health and Exercise Science. He teaches courses such as Biomechanics of Human Movement, Human Anatomy, and Exercise Physiology at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His research focuses on public health issues in sports, particularly spit tobacco use among high school baseball coaches and cadaveric muscle composition studies.

Research Interests:

• Health behavior interventions in athletic populations
• Tobacco policy enforcement in educational settings
• Biomechanics and exercise physiology applications
• Public health trends in youth sports

Publications span topics like tobacco use prevalence, policy compliance, and athletic training program administration. His 2011 textbook, The Practical Guide to Athletic Training, serves as a key resource for students in the field. Dr. Eaves' work emphasizes bridging sports culture with evidence-based health practices.