Dr. Mark Schafer, Ph.D., CEP, CSCS
- Professor of Exercise Science (BS) & Kinesiology (MS) | Director - Center for Applied Science in Health and Aging (CASHA)
- Professor of Exercise Science (BS) & Kinesiology (MS) | Director - Center for Applied Science in Health and Aging (CASHA)
- mark.schafer@wku.edu
- Smith Stadium East 1059
- (270) 745-5857
- Curriculum Vitae
Education
PhD: University of Pittsburgh
M.S.: Ohio University
B.S.: Ohio University
Teaching
Undergraduate Courses
EXS 223 Introduction to Exercise Science
EXS 296 Practicum in Exercise Science
EXS 420 Clinical Exercise Physiology
Scholarship
Selected Publications:
Madhawa Perera, Taniya S. Nagpal, Maire M. Blankenship, Danilo V. Tolusso, Jordyn M. Cox, Dilini Prashadika, Mark Schafer, and Rachel A. Tinius. Perspectives of midwives and nurse practitioners in Kentucky on exercise counseling during pregnancy: A qualitative study. SAGE Open Nursing. Accepted January 2025.
Schafer M, Crandall J, Grieve R, Dispennette K, and *Michalik J. Muscle Dysmorphia Comparisons Between High Intensity Functional Training And Traditional Strength Training Environments. Journal of Sport Behavior, 2024, Vol 47, Issue 1, p74
Buoncristiani, N. A., Malone, G., Stone, W. J., Arnett, S., Schafer, M. A., & Tolusso, D. V. (2023). The Validity of Perceptual Recovery Status on Monitoring Recovery During a High-Intensity Back-Squat Session. International journal of sports physiology and performance, 19(3), 242–248. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2023-0241
Schafer M, Upright P, *Michalik J, Crandall J. Impact of 10-Week Evidence–Based Falls Prevention Program on Outcomes Related to Falls Risk in Community-Dwelling Older Adults. Int J Exerc Sci 16(7): 1131–41, 2023. Available at: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijes/vol16/iss7/5
Green, G. K., Stone, W. J., Tolusso, D. V., Schafer, M. A., & Lyons, T. S. (2023). A VO2max Protocol for Young, Apparently Healthy Adults. International journal of exercise science, 16(4), 1257–1268.
Crandall K. J, Sullivan D, Schafer M, Johnson L. Evaluating the Effect of a Supplemental Home-Delivered Meal Program on Physical Health and Nutrition Status of Community-Dwelling Vulnerable Older Adults: A Pilot Study. The International Journal of Continuing Social Work Education. 2023.
Tinius RA, Maples JM, Schafer MA, Paudel A, Fortner KB, Zite NB, et al. To Be Active or to Stop? A Cross-Sectional Retrospective Study Exploring Provider Advice and Patient Fears Surrounding Physical Activity in Pregnancies Complicated by Fetal Growth Restriction. Int J Environ Res Public Health 19(10): 6076, 2022. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19106076
Grants
Civil Money Penalty (CMP) Grant. Implementation of Bingocize® in Signature HealthCARE project. $502,845.00. Under review.
CHHS – QTAG: Schafer, Mark. Bingocize® Immune Support and Wellness Workshop. $2,271
Owensboro Regional Health Hospital Community Benefit Grant. Co- Investigator; Bingocize®
improves health and quality of life in older adults. $36,677.00.
National Science Foundation: Major Research Instrumentation grant, NSF. 2017 $315,357.00.
Philips EPIQ 7G 3D ultrasound imaging system. Co-Author. Not funded.
Ergotron – Standing workstations. Evaluation of sit-stand desktop workstations in the workplace.
A grant of 60 workstations ($25,000)
Service
College of Health and Human Services (CHHS)
CHHS Undergraduate Curriculum Committee 2017 - 2023
CHHS Recruiting & Retention Workshop 2021 – Present
CHHS First Generation Advocate 2022 - Present
CHHS Career day 2013 – Present
CHHS Sabbatical and Awards Committee 2020 – 2022
School of Kinesiology, Recreation & Sport (KRS)
EXS 223 Introduction to Exercise Science Colonnade committee &
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