Dr. Dixie Thompson

Dr. Dixie Thompson teaches graduate and undergraduate exercise physiology courses. She also serves as the coordinator for the Exercise Science Program. Dr. Thompson advises and mentors undergraduate, M.S., and Ph.D. students. Dr. Thompson is the director of the Center for Physical Activity and Health.

Dr. Thompson focuses her research on the health benefits of exercise for women and techniques used for body composition assessment. She is the author of numerous peer-reviewed publications (see below for sample publications). She also wrote six chapters in the 5th edition of Howley and Franks' Fitness Professional's Handbook. She is a frequent author of articles for fitness professionals and general audiences.

Dr. Thompson is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and is quite active in professional societies. She is the current Past-President of the Southeast Chapter of ACSM and is the Associate Editor-in-Chief for ACSM's Health and Fitness Journal. Dr. Thompson is also an editorial board member of ACSM's Fit Society Page Newsletter and is former chair of Physical Fitness Council for the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

Dr. Thompson received her B.A. in Physical Education and M.A. in Exercise Physiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Virginia.

Selected Recent Publications

Albright, C., and D.L. Thompson. The Effectiveness of w alking in p reventing and t reating c ardiovascular d isease in w omen: A r eview of the c urrent l iterature. Journal of Women’s Health 15(3): 271-280, 2006.

King, G.A., B. Fulkerson, M.J. Evans, K.L. Moreau, J.E. McLaughlin, and D.L. Thompson. Effect of clothing type on validity of air displacement plethysmography. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 20(1): 95-102, 2006.

Krumm, E.M., O. L. Dessieux, P. Andrews, and D.L. Thompson. The relationship between daily steps and body composition in postmenopausal women . Journal of Women’s Health 15(2): 202-210, 2006.

Thompson, D.L., E.M. Krumm, O.L. Dessieux, and P. Andrews. Pedometer-measured walking and risk factors for disease. Southern Medical Journal 99(1): 100-101, 2006 .

Hornbuckle, L.M., D.R. Bassett, Jr., and D.L. Thompson. Pedometer-determined walking and body composition variables in African American women. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 37(6): 1069-1074, 2005.

Hultquist, C.N., C. Albright , and D.L. Thompson. Comparison of walking recommendations in previously inactive women. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 37(4): 676-683, 2005.

Howley, E.T., D.R. Bassett, Jr., and D.L. Thompson. Get them moving: Balancing weight with physical activity, Part II. ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal, 9(1): 19-24, 2005.

Thompson, D.L., J. Rakow, and S.M. Perdue. Relationship between accumulated walking and body composition in middle-aged women. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 36(5): 911-914, 2004.

Swartz, A.M., S.J. Strath, D.R. Bassett, Jr., B. Moore, B. Loftus, M. Groër, and D.L. Thompson. Increasing daily walking improves glucose tolerance in overweight women. Preventive Medicine, 37(4): 356-362, 2003.

Gutgesell, M.E. K.L. Moreau, and D.L. Thompson. Weight concerns, problem eating behaviors and problem drinking behaviors in women college athletes. Journal of Athletic Training, 38(1): 62-66, 2003.

Swartz, A.M., D.R. Bassett, Jr., B. Moore, D.L. Thompson, and S.J. Strath. Effects of body mass index on the accuracy of an electronic pedometer. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 24: 588-592, 2003.

ContactInformation

Dr. Dixie Thompson, Ph.D.
Professor

1914 Andy Holt Ave
340 HPER
Knoxville, TN 37996

Phone: 865-974-8883
Email: dixielee@utk.edu

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