Nolynn Sutherland

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Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
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ACADEMIC AREAS OF INTEREST

Understand the autonomic, physiological, metabolic, cardiovascular, and biomechanical effects from stretching activities.

Validate stretch and yoga exercise as effective interventions to increase range of motion and improve cardiovascular disease risk factors.

PERSONAL AREAS OF INTEREST

Health, wellness, exercise, yoga, dogs, and spending time with family and friends.

EDUCATION

Ph.D. Kinesiology with a specialization in Exercise Physiology, Louisiana State University (2022)

M.S. Kinesiology with a specialization in Exercise Science, University of Arkansas (2007)

B.S. Kinesiology with a specialization in Exercise Science, James Madison University (2000)

ORGANIZATIONS

American College of Sports Medicine

Yoga Alliance

SELECTED PUBLICATION

Amanda J. Weathers-Meyer, Ph.D., Adam C. Lowe, Ph.D., Shelby J. McGrew, B.S., Nolynn E. Sutherland, Ph.D., Robbie A. Beyl, Ph.D., & Anka A. Vujanovic, Ph.D.  A Pilot Feasibility Trial of Mind-Body Tactical Training for Firefighters: Evaluation of a Yoga-Based Transdiagnostic Program for Wellness

SELECTED PRESENTATION

Sutherland N, Johannsen NM, Nelson AG. The Effect of Pedaling Frequency and Stretching on Fat/CHO Crossover Point. Med Sci Sports Exerc; May 2016.