CURRICULUM VITAE



CURRICULUM VITA

Henry N. Williford, Jr., Ed.D. FACSM, ACSM-C-EP

Distinguished Research Professor

Ida Belle Young Professorship

Auburn University Montgomery

P.O. Box 244023

Montgomery, AL 36124-4023

Phone: 334-244-3548

E-mail: hwillifo@aum.edu

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Professor, Kinesiology, Auburn University Montgomery, College of Education

• Department Head (1999-2014), Auburn University Montgomery, School of Education, Department of Physical Education, Department of Foundations Secondary and Physical Education, Department of Physical Education and Exercise Science, and Department of Kinesiology (The department has gone through several name changes).

• Chair Alabama Obesity Task Force

• Exercise Scientist for the Montgomery Fire Department, World Champions Combat Challenge

• ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist

• Professor, Auburn University Montgomery, School of Education, Director of the Human Performance Laboratory, 1982 to present, founded and developed program. Developed AUM Exercise Science Program.

• Graduate Faculty, Auburn University, 1992-2016, Level 2.(15 Doctoral Committees)

• Professor, University of Alabama International Programs, Mexico City, 2002, and Lima, Peru, 2003, Asuncion, Paraguay, 2006.

• Visiting Research Scientist, Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, CO.

• Graduate Faculty, Annamalai University, Tamilnadu, India

• Adjunct Professor: Auburn University, The University of Alabama, Huntingdon College, Alabama State University, Judson College, & Jefferson State College

• Graduate Research Assistant, The University of Alabama, University, AL, 1980-1981.

• Biology and Health Education Teacher, Jefferson County Board Of Education, Birmingham, AL, 1976-1981.

• Physical Education Teacher, Lee County Board of Education, Ft. Myers, FL, 1973-1975.

• Physical Education Teacher, Monroe County Board of Education, Key West Florida, 1971-1972.

• Graduate Teaching Assistant, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, 1970-1971.

• Military, United States Army Reserve, 1966-1972.

EDUCATION

• Ed.D. The University Of Alabama, AL, 1981.

• Ed.S. The University Of Alabama in Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, 1976.

• M.Ed., Auburn University, Auburn, AL, 1971.

• B.S., Auburn University, Auburn, AL, 1970.

• Marion Military Institute, Jr. College, Marion, AL, 1964-1965.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

• American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education

• Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

• American College of Sports Medicine

• American Heart Association

• Kappa Delta Pi

• Phi Kappa Phi

• Southeastern American College of Sports Medicine

• National Strength and Conditioning Association

• Applied Research Ethics National Association

• Public Responsibilities in Medicine and Research

• American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance

• Alabama Obesity Task Force

SELECTED RECENT REFEREED PUBLICATIONS (over 100, contact me for the entire list).

Esco, M.R., *Chamberlain, N, *Flatt, A.A., *Snarr, R.L., Bishop, P.A., and Williford, H.N. (2015). Cross-validation of age-predicted maximal heart rate equations among female collegiate athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 29(11): 3053–3059

Nickerson, B.S., Esco, M.R., Bicard, S.C., Russell, A.R., Williford, H.N., and Schaefer, G. (2015). Validity of the Body Adiposity Index in adults with Down syndrome. Research in Developmental Res Dev Disabil. Mar;38:92-6.

Esco, M.R., Snarr, R.L., Chamberlain, N., Leatherwood, M.D., Redding, M., Flatt, A.A., Moon, J.R., and Williford, H.N. (2015). Comparison of total and segmental body composition using DXA and multi-frequency bio impedance in collegiate female athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 29(4), 918 -925.

Esco, M.R., *Snarr, R.L., and Williford, H.N. (2014). Monitoring changes in VO2max via the Polar FT40 in female collegiate soccer players. Journal of Sports Sciences 32, 1084- 1090

Esco, M.R., *Flatt, A.A., and Williford, H.N.(2015). Post-exercise heart rate variability following treadmill and cycle exercise: A comparison study, Scandinavian Society of Clinical Physiology and Nuclear Medicine. Published by John Wiley & Sons Lt.

Esco, M.R., *Snarr, R.L., and Williford, H.N. (2014). Monitoring changes in VO2max via the Polar FT40 in female collegiate soccer players. Journal of Sports Sciences 32, 1084- 1090.

Esso, M.R., and Williford, H.N. (2013). Race influences the relationship between aerobic fitness and heart rate recovery. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness 53, 583-7.

Esco, M.R., and Williford, H.N. (2013) The relationship between post-exercise heart rate variability and

skinfold thickness. Springer Plus 2 – Invited Submission.

Snarr, R.L., and Esco, M.R. (2013) Comparison of Electromyographic Activity When Performing an

Inverted Row With and Without a Suspension Device. Journal of Exercise Physiology 16, 51-58.

Green, M.S., Esco, M.R., Martin, T.D., Pritchett, R., McHugh, A.N., and Williford, H.N. (2013) Cross-

validation of two field test for predicting VO2max in female collegiate soccer athletes. Journal of

Strength and Conditioning Research 27, 1520-1528

Esco, M.R., Olson, M.S., Williford, H.N., Mugu, E.M., Bloomquist, B.E., and McHugh, A.N. (2012). Cross-validation of two heart rate-based equations for predicting VO2max in white and black men. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 26(7), 1920-1927.

McHugh, A., Esco, M. R., Bloomquist, B. E., Williford, H. N. (2012). Effects of a low volume recreational jogging program on cardiovascular-autonomic control. Journal of Exercise Physiology, 15(4), 18-25.

Esco, M.R., Mugu, E.M., Williford, H.N., McHugh, A.N., and Bloomquist, B.E. (2011). Cross-Validation of the Polar Fitness TestTM via the Polar F11 Heart Rate Monitor in Predicting VO2 Max. Journal of Exercise Physiology 14(5), accepted for publication.

Esco, M.R., Williford, H., & Olson, M. (2011). Abdominal skinfold thickness is related to cardiovascular autonomic function as assessed by heart rate variability and heart rate recovery. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 25(8), 2304-2310.

Esco, M.R., Williford, H.N, & Russell, A.R. (2011). Cross-validation of BMI-based equations for predicting percent body fat in female collegiate athletes. Journal of Exercise Physiology 14(1), 43-52.

Esco, M.R., Olson, M., Williford, H., Lizana, S.N., & Russell, A.R. (2011). The accuracy of hand-to-hand bioelectrical impedance analysis in predicting body composition in college-age female athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 25(4), 1040-1045.

Esco, M.R., & Williford, H.N. (2011). Cardiovascular autonomic regulation in collegiate basketball players. Journal of Exercise Physiology 14(1), 35-42.

Esco, M.R., Olson, M., Williford H.N., Lizana S., & Schaefer G. R. (2011). The accuracy of various skinfold equations to predict body fat percentage in college-age female athletes. Gazzetta Italiana Medica 170(1), 11-8 

Esco, M.R., Olson, M., & Williford, H. (2010). The relationship between selected body composition variables and muscular endurance in women. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 81(3), 272-277.

Schaefer, G.R., Esco, M.R., Gross, M., & Williford, H.N. (2010). Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid certification among in-service physical education teachers. National Teachers Education Journal, Summer Issue.

Esco, M.R., Olson, M., & Williford, H. (2010). Racial differences exist in cardiovascular parasympathetic modulation following maximal exercise. Journal of Applied Research in Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics 10(1), 24-31.

Esco, M.R., Olson, M., Williford, H., Blessing, D., Shannon, D., & Grandjean, P. (2010). The relationship between resting heart rate variability and heart rate recovery. Clinical Autonomic Research 20(1), 33-38.

Esco, M.R., Olson, M., & Williford, H. (2009). Importance of heart rate recovery in at-risk or clinical clients. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 31, 91 – 93.

Olson, M., Esco, M.R., & Williford, H. (2009). Body image concerns in a cohort of active college-aged men: A descriptive inquiry. Physical Educator, 66, 45 – 54.

Olson, M.S., Esco, M.R., and Williford, H. (2008). The EMG of conventional abdominal exercise and exercise with a semi-upright commercial device: Comparative effects and technique considerations. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 48(1). 43-48.

Esco, M.R., Olson, M., & Williford, H. (2008). Relationship of push-ups and sit-ups tests to anthropometric variables and performance results: A multiple regression study. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 22(6), 1862 – 1868.

Williford, H. N., Scharff-Olson, M., Ford, T., Reilly, E., & Thornton, L. (2008). The status of Alabama youth and adults regarding physical activity and obesity. The Southern Business and Economic Journal, 29(3&4), 1-7.

Olson, M. S., Esco, M. R., & Williford, H. (2007). The EMG of conventional abdominal exercise with a semi-upright commercial device: comparative effects and technique considerations. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 48, 43-48.

Esco, M.R., Olson, M., & Williford, H. (2005). Muscle dysmorphia: An emerging body image concern in men. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 27, 76-79.

Esco, M., Olson, M. S., Woollen, E., St. Martin, R., Ellis, M., Williford, H., Wheeler, L., & Ford, T. (2005). An electromyographic study of current abdominal exercises including Pilates. ASAHPERD Journal, 1. 35 – 41.

Toskovic, N. N., Blessing, D. A., & Williford, H. N. (2004). Physiologic profile of recreational female novice and experienced Tae Kwon Do practitioners. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 44, 164-172.

Williford, H. N., & Langer, K. (2004). Promoting physical activity of Alabama school students: A multidimensional approach. ASAHPERD Journal, Winter, 84-91.

Alexander, J., Gilchrist, M. R., Reilly, E., Olson, M. S., & Williford, H. N. (2004). Outstanding secondary dance programs in Alabama. ASAHPERD Journal, Winter, 98-101.

OMailia, S. P., Scharff-Olson, M., & Williford, H. N. (2002). Activity monitors and dance-based exercise: Estimating caloric expenditure. Dance Medicine & Science, 6(2), 50-53.

Wolfe, V, Long, J, Youngblood, H. C., Williford, H., & Olson, M. S. (2002). Vocal parameters of aerobics instructors with and without voice problems. Journal of Voice, 16(1), 52-59.

Toskovic, N. N., Blessing, D. A., & Williford, H. N. (2002). The effect of experience and gender on cardiovascular and metabolic responses with dynamic Tae Kwon Do Exercise. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 16(2), 278-285.

Scharff-Olson, M. R., Williford, H. N. & Brown, J. A. (1999). Injuries associated with current dance-exercise practices. Journal of Dance Medicine and Science, 3(4), 144-150.

Scharff-Olson, M. R. & Williford, H. N. (1999). Martial arts exercise: A T.K.O. in studio fitness. ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal, 3(6), 6-14.

Duey, W. J., Carter, L. N., Crutchfield, A. B., & Williford, H. N. (1999). The effect of body position on blood pressure and cardiac output. ASAHPERD Journal, 21(1). 41-42.

Williford, H. N., Scharff-Olson, M. R., Brown, J. A. & Duey, W. J. (1999). Worksite wellness: An evaluation of worksite wellness programs in the state of Alabama. ASAHPERD Journal, 21(1). 50.

Williford, H. N., Duey, W. J., Olson, M. S., Howard, R., & Wang, N. (1999). The relationship between firefighting suppression tasks and physical fitness. Ergonomics, 42 (9), 1179-1186.

Scharff-Olson, M. R., Williford, H. N., Duey, W. J., Barber, J., & Baldwin, S. (1999). The physiological effects of bench step exercise at two different rates. International Sports Journal, 3(2), 103-111.

Williford, H. N., Scharff-Olson, M., Duey, W. J., Pugh, S. & Barksdale, J. M. (1999). Physiological status and prediction of cardiovascular fitness in highly trained youth soccer players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 13(1), 10-15.

OMailia, S. P., Williford, H. N., Olson, M. S., & Brown, J. A. (1998). Creatine Monohydrate: What is it all about? ASAHPERD Journal, 21(1), 21-25.

Long, J., Williford, H. N., Olson, M. S., Wolfe, V. (1998). Voice problems and risk factors among aerobics instructors. Journal of Voice, 12 (2), 197-207.

Williford, H. N., Richards, L. A., Scharff-Olson, M., Brown, J., Blessing, D., & Duey, W. J. (1998). Bench stepping and running in women: Changes in fitness and injury status. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 38(3), 221-226.

Scharff-Olson, M. & Williford, H. N. (1998). Step aerobics fulfills its promise: High on fitness low on impact. ACSM’S Health and Fitness Journal, 2(2), 32-38.

Williford, H. N., Gauger, S., Scharff-Olson, M., Duey, W. J., & Blessing, D .L. (1998). Cardiovascular and metabolic costs of forward, backward, and lateral motion. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 30 (9), 1419-1423.

Duey, W. J., O’Brien, W. L., Crutchfield, A. B., Brown, L. A., Williford, H. N., Scharff-Olson, M. (1998) Effects of exercise training on aerobic fitness in African American Females. Ethnicity and Disease, 8(3) 306-311.

Scharff-Olson, M. Williford, H. N., & Wang N. (1997). Cardiorespiratory responses to lateral motion exercise with and without ankle weights. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 11, (4) 273-277.

Williford, H. N., Blessing, D. L., Duey, W. J., Barksdale, J. M., Wang, N., Scharff-Olson, M., & Teel, S. (1997). Exercise training in black adolescents: Changes in blood lipids and O2 max. Ethnicity and Disease, (6), 279-285.

Scharff-Olson, M. R., Williford, H. N., Blessing, D. L., Moses, R., & Wang, T. (1997). Vertical impact forces during bench-step aerobics: Exercise rate and experience, Perceptual and Motor Skills, 84,267-274.

Blessing, D. L., Warren, B. J., Williford, H. N., & Keith, R. E. (1996). Influence of sport participation on blood lipids and lipoproteins in competitive athletes. Sports Medicine Training and Rehabilitation, 7, 77-85.

Scharff-Olson, M., & Williford, H. N. (1996). The energy cost associated with selected step training exercise techniques. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 67(4), 465-468.

Duey, W. J., Williford, H. N., Bassett, D. R., Scharff-Olson, M., Bedell, C., Lloyd, G., & Rogers, E. (1997). Hemodynamic response to cold stress in blacks: Effect of application site. Ethnicity and Disease, 6, 272-278.

Williford, H. N., Wang, N., Scharff-Olson, M., Blessing, D. L., Smith, F., & Duey, W. (1996). Cross-validation of non-exercise predictions of O2 peak in women. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 28(7), 926-930.

Williford, H. N., Blessing, D. L., Scharff-Olson, M., & Brown, J. (1996). Injury rates and physiological changes associated with lateral motion training in females. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 17, 452-457.

Scharff-Olson, M., & Williford, H. N. (1996). Changes in muscular fitness consequent to bi-weekly weight training. ASAHPERD Journal, 19(1), 34-35.

Scharff-Olson, M., Williford, H. N., Richards, L. A. & Brown, J. A. (1996). Self-reports on the Eating Disorders Inventory by female aerobics instructors. Perceptual and Motor Skills. 82, 1051-1058.

Scharff-Olson, M., Williford, H. N., Blessing, D. L. & Brown, J. A. (1996). Physiological effects of bench/step exercise. Sports Medicine. 21(3), 164-175.

Williford, H. N. (1995). Comparison of cardiovascular and metabolic cost of forward. Backward. and lateral motion. Congress Proceedings, Third International Olympic Committee World Congress on Sport Sciences. 351.

Williford, H. N., Scharff-Olson, M., Wang, N., Blessing, D. L., & Kirkpatrick J. (1995). The metabolic responses of slide board exercise in females. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 35(1), 43-49.

Williford, H. N., Teel S., Blessing, D. L., & Olson M. S. (1995). Does physical fitness improve in a physical education class? ASAHPERD Journal, 18(1), 35-37.

Scharff-Olson, M., & Williford, H. N. (1995). Instructing popular forms of aerobic exercise: Practical considerations. ASAHPERD Journal, 18(1), 26-29.

Williford, H. N., Olson, M. S., Blessing, D. L., & Kirkpatrick, J. (1994). Physical and performance characteristics of successful high school football players. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 22(6), 859-862.

Williford, H. N., Sport, K., Wang, N., Olson, M. S. & Blessing D. L. (1994). The prediction of fitness levels of U. S. Air Force Officers: Validation of cycle ergometry. Military Medicine, 159(3), 175-178.

Scharff-Olson, M. R., Williford, H. N., Blessing, D. L., Wilson, D. G., & Halpin, G. A test to estimate VO2 max in females using aerobic dance, heart rate, BMI and age. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 35, 159-168.

Blessing, D. L., Craig, C., Keith, R., Williford, H. N., & Barksdale, J. (1995). Blood lipid and physiological responses to endurance training in adolescents. Journal of Pediatric Exercise Science, 7, 192-202.

Williford, H. N., Scharff-Olson, M. S., Richards, L. A., Blessing, D. L., & Wang, N. Z. (1995). Determinants of the oxygen cost of slide board exercise. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 9 (2), 90-94.

Blessing, D. L., McCrimmon, D., Stovall, J., & Williford, H. N. (1993). Comparison of regular exercise programs in visually impaired and sighted programs. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 87 (2), 50-52.

Gross, M., Williford, H. N., & Olson, M.S. (1993). Validation of the LOUMAC test for aerobic fitness as a predictor of VO2 max. ASAHPERD Journal, XV (1), 32-34.

Williford, H. N., Scharff-Olson, M., & Blessing, D. L. (1993). Exercise prescription for women: Special considerations. Sports Medicine, 15 (3), 1-13.

Williford, H. N., Olson, M. S., Keith, R. E., Barksdale, J. M., Blessing, D. L., Wang, N. Z., & Preston, P. (1993). Iron status in aerobic dance instructors. International Journal of Sport Nutrition, 3 (4), 387-397.

Olson, M. S., Williford, H. N., & Smith, F. (1992). The heart rate V02 relationship of aerobic dance: A comparison of target heart rate methods. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 32, 372-377.

Williford, H. N., Barfield, B. R., Lazenby, R. B., & Olson, M. S. (1992). A survey of physicians' attitudes and practices related to exercise promotion. Preventive Medicine, 21, 630-636.

Potteiger, J. A., Williford, H. N., & Blessing, D. L. (1992). Effects of two different training methods on improving baseball performance variables. Journal of Applied Sports Sciences Research, 6, 2-7.

Gordon, B., Stockard, J., & Williford, H. N. (1992). The principals' role as a school leader. Educational Research Quarterly, 14 (4), 29-38.

Gordon, B., Stockard, J., & Williford, H. N. (1992). The perceived and expected roles of educational department chairpersons as determined by teaching faculty. Education, 112 (2), 176-182.

Gordon, B. & Williford, H. N. (1992). How do colleges of education chairpersons utilize teaching and teacher observation? Record in Educational Administration, 12 (1), 33-36.

Williford, H. N. & Wang, N. Z. (1991). Menstrual problems associated with women and exercise. ASAHPERD Journal, XIV (1), 54-56.

Olson, M. S., Williford, H. N., Blessing, D. L., Greathouse, R. (1991). The cardiovascular and metabolic effects of bench stepping exercise in females. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 23 (11), 1311-1317.

Olson, M. S., Williford, H. N. & Richards, L. A. (1991). The effects of interval dance-exercise on predictive measures of physical fitness. ASAHPERD Journal, XIV (1), 57-60.

Williford, H. N., Blessing, D. L., Olson, M. S., Keith, B., & Barksdale J. M. (1990). Physiological profiles of aerobic dance Instructors. Journal of Applied Sport Science Research, 4 (1) 27-30.

Hartley, G. & Williford, H. N. (1990). Validation of the air dyne test for the prediction of VO2 max. ASAHPERD JOURNAL, XIII (1), 50-52.

Gordon, B. & Williford, H. N. (1990). Departmental chairpersons and their role in faculty teaching observation. Professional Educator, XIII (1), 17-19.

Williford, H. N., Blessing, D. L., Olson, M. S. & Smith, F. H. (1989). Is low-impact aerobic dance an effective cardiovascular workout? Physician and Sportsmedicine, 17 (3), 95-109.

Williford, H. N., Blessing, D. L., & Olson M. S. (1989). The physiological effects of aerobic dance: A Review. Sports Medicine, 8 (6), 335-345.

Williford, H. N., Blessing, D. L., Barksdale, J. M., & Smith, F. H. (1988). The effects of aerobic dance training on serum lipids, lipoproteins, and cardiorespiratory function. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 28 (2), 151-157.

Williford, H. N. & Scharff, M. (1987). What research tells us about aerobic dance? ASAHPERD Journal, 10 (1), 35-36.

Blessing, D. L., Williford, H. N., Barksdale, J. M., & Smith, F. H. (1987). Alterations in lipids and cardiorespiratory function after weight training. Journal of Human Movement Studies, 14, 75-83.

Blessing, D. L., Tucker, L. A., & Williford, H. N. (1987). Training factors and physical fitness among aerobic dance instructors. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 65, 47-52.

Williford, H. N., Smith, J. F., Mansfield, E. R., Conerly, M. D., & Bishop, P. A. (1986). Validation of body composition models for high school wrestlers. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 18 (11), 216-224.

Williford, H. N., East, J. B., Smith, F. H., & Burry, L. A. (1986). Evaluation of warm-up for improvement in flexibility. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 14 (4), 316-319.

Williford, H. N. (1986). The Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Sponsors Legislative Fitness Day. ASAHPERD Journal, 9 (1), 10-12.

Williford, H. N. & Smith, J. F. (1985). A comparison of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation & static stretching techniques. American Corrective Therapy Journal, 39 (2), 30-33.

Williford, H. N. & Burry, L. A. (1985). Sudden death in runners. ASAHPERD Journal, 8 (1), 26-29.

Williford, H. N. (1984). Flexibility: What research tells us? ASAHPERD Journal, 7 (1), 29-45.

Peer Reviewed Presentations and Published Abstracts

Williford, H. Redding, M., Foo, C., Schaefer, G., Oliver, A., & Clarke, H. (2016). Physiological differences in walking for 30 continuous minutes compared to walking three ten minute bouts at self-selected paces. Scientific Program, ICEMIS 2016, Santos Brazil.

Williford, H., Esco, M., Reilly, E., Herron, R., Schaefer, G., Foo, C., & Walker, A. (2015). Changes in Fire Fighter Fitness and Performance Over an 18 Year Period. European College of Sport Science, 20th annual Congress ECSS Malmo, Sweden.

Reilly, E., Esco, M., Williford, H., & Bishop, P. (2015). Accuracy of Predictive Maximal Heart Rate Equations in Female Athletes. European College of Sport Science, 20th annual Congress ECSS Malmo, Sweden.

Nickerson, B.S., *Snarr, R.L., Bishop, P., Williford, H.N., and Esco M.R. (2014) Comparison of BIA and DXA for estimating body composition in collegiate female athletes. National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV. Abstract published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 28: S1.

Russell, A.R., Williford, H.N., Schaefer G., Foo, C.E., Esco, M.R. (2014). The relationship between the number of weekly practice hours and competition performance by apparatus of compulsory female gymnasts. National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV. Abstract published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 28: S1

Reilly, E., Walker, A., Williford, H., & Esco, M. (2014). The Development of an Evaluation to Assess Physical Fitness of Kinesiology Candidates, 19th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science ECSS Amsterdam 2014 – The Netherlands, 2 – 5 July M)-PM40-8.

Witte, E, Whittaker, A, Jenkins, CT, Snarr, RL, Williford, HN, and Esco, MR. (2014). Relationship Between Total Bone Mineral Density, Body-mass, Fat-mass And Fat-free mass in Collegiate Female Athletes. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.46:5, S471.

Whittaker, A.M., Leatherwood, M.D., Williford, H.N., and Esco, M.R. (2014) Predicting body fat with the Womersley and Durnin Body Mass Index equation in female athletes. Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Annual Spring Conference, Orange Beach, AL. 111.

Leatherwood, M.D., Chamberlain, N., Whittaker, A.M., Williford, H.N., and Esco, M.R. (2014) Accuracy of 220-age equation for predicting maximal heart rate in female athletes. Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Annual Spring Conference, Orange Beach, AL

Nickerson, BS, Russell, AR, Bicard, SC, Mahurin, AJ, Williford, HN, and Esco, MR. (2014). The Accuracy of Hand-to-Hand Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis in Adults with Down Syndrome. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.46:5, S471.

Herron, RL, Leatherwood, M, Whitaker, A, Chamberlain, N, Snarr, RL, Williford, HN, and Esco, MR. (2014). Body Composition Comparisons of Multi-frequency Bioelectrical Impedance and Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry in Female Athletes. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.46:5, S471.

Leatherwood, M, Whittaker, M, Chamberlain, N, Witte, E, Jenkins, CT, Redding, ML, Snarr, RL, Williford, HN, and Esco, MR. (2014). Comparison of Hand-to-foot Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Of Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry in Female Athletes. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.46:5, S471.

Snarr, RL, Williford, HN, and Esco, MR. (2014). Air Displacement Plethysmography Versus Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry For Body Composition Assessment in Female Athletes. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.46:5, S471.

Jenkins, CT, Nickerson, BS, Russell, AR, Bicard, SC, Mahurin, Williford, HN, and Esco, MR. (2014). The Accuracy of Foot-to-Foot Bioelectrical Impendence Analysis Percentage In Adults With Down Syndrome. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.46:5, S471.

Redding, ML, Leatherwood MD, Whittaker, AM, Witte, EB, Jenkins, CT, Chamberlain, NA, Snarr, RL, Williford, HN, and Esco, MR. (2014). Comparison of Foot-to-foot Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis and Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry In Female Athletes. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.46:5, S471.

Chamberlain, N, Redding, M, Leatherwood, M, Whittaker, A, Witte, E, Jenkins, CT, Snarr, RL, Williford, HN, and Esco, MR. (2014). The Accuracy of Selected Age-Predicted Maximal Heart Rate Equations in Collegiate Female Athletes. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.46:5, S471.

Flatt, AA, Williford, HN, and Esco, MR. (2014). Time Course for Stabilization of Heart Rate Variability Among Athletes and Non-Athletes During Supine Rest. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.46:5, S471.

Whittaker, AM, Leatherwood, MD, Chamberlain, N, Witte, E, Jenkins, CT, Redding M, Snarr, RL, Williford, HN, and Esco, MR. (2014). Heart Rate Radio Method for Tracking Changes in Aerobic Power in Female Collegiate Soccer Players. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.46:5, S471

Herron, R.L., Carter, S.J., Williford, H., and Esco, M.R. (2013) Association of body composition and aerobic fitness on heart rate variability and recovery in black men. National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV. Abstract published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

Russell, A.R., Williford, H.N., Taylor J.K., Mahurin, A.J., and Esco, M.R. (2013) Estimating maximal heart rate with age and resting heart rate. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN. Abstract published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 44(5).

Russell, A.R., Williford, H.N., Schaefer, G., and Esco, M.R. (2013) The relationship between the number of weekly practice hours and competition performance of compulsory female gymnasts. National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV. Abstract published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

Russell, A.R., Williford, H.N., Schaefer, G., and Esco, M.R. (2013) Competition performance based on level in compulsory female gymnasts. National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV. Abstract published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

Herron, R.L., Carter, S.J., Williford, H.N., and Esco, M.R. (2013) The relationship between fat-mass, fat-free-mass, and heart rate variability. National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV. Abstract published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

Carter, S.J., Williford, H., and Esco, M.R. (2013) Association of body composition and aerobic fitness on heart rate variability and recovery in black men. National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV. Abstract published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

Russell, A.R., Williford, H.N., Taylor J.K., Mahurin, A.J., and Esco, M.R. (2013) Estimating maximal heart rate with age and resting heart rate. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN. Abstract published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 44(5).

Snarr, R.L., Witte, E.V., Jenkins, C.T., Brannan, R.M., Esco, M.R., Williford, H.N., and Olson, M.S. (2013) Electromyographic activity of rectus abdominis and pectoralis major during suspension push-up compared to traditional exercises. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN. Abstract published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 44(5).

Witte, E.V., *Snarr, R.L., *Nickerson, B.S., Williford, H.N., Taylor, J.K., Mahurin, A.J., and Esco, M.R. (2012) Predicting body fat in women using anthropometry and a simple physical activity rating. Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. Annual Fall Conference. Birmingham, AL. Abstract published in the ASAHPERD Journal, 33(1), 2013.

McHugh, A.N., Esco, M.R., Bloomquist, B.E., and Williford, H.N. (2012). Two weekly days of recreational jogging does not improve heart rate recovery after 7 weeks. Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. Annual Spring Conference. Orange Beach, AL.

Bloomquist, B.E., Williford, H.N., Esco, M.R., and McHugh, A.N. (2012). Metabolic and Cardiovascular Responses in Dance Associated Exergaming Using the XBOX 360 KinectTM. Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. Annual Spring Conference. Orange Beach, AL.

Nickerson, B., Esco, M.R., and Williford, H.N. (2012). The accuracy of the body adiposity index for predicting body fat percentage in women. Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. Annual Spring Conference. Orange Beach, AL.

Snarr, R.L., Esco, M.R., and Williford, H.N. (2012). The accuracy of the bioelectrical impedance analysis for predicting body fat percentage in men. Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. Annual Spring Conference. Orange Beach, AL.

Russell A.R., Williford H.N., Schaefer G, & Esco M.R. (2013). The relationship between the number of weekly practice hours and competition performance of compulsory female gymnasts. National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV. Abstract published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

Russell A.R, Williford H, Schaefer G, & Esco M.R. (2013). Competition performance based on level in compulsory female gymnasts. National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV. Abstract published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

Russell, A. R, Williford, HN, Taylor JK, Mahurin, AJ, & Esco, MR (2013). Estimating maximal heart rate with age and resting heart rate. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN. Abstract published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 44(5).

Snarr, RL, Witte, EV, Jenkins, CT, Brannan, RM (UG), Esco, MR, Williford, HN, & Olson, MS (2013). Electromyographic activity of rectus abdominis and pectoralis major during suspension push-up compared to traditional exercises. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN. Abstract published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 44(5).

Williford, H., Smoak, L., Esco, M., Reilly, E., Pugh, S., and Walker, A. (2013). Does sodium bicarbonate loading improve fire fighter performance? Invited presentation, 18th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science, ECSS, Barcelona, 2013, Book of Abstracts, Hosted by the National Institute of Physical Education of Catalonia (INEFC), 293.

Williford, H. N., Esco, M., Reilly, E. (2012). Cross validation of the 20 meter multiple shuttle test for predicting Vo2max in collegiate male basketball athletes, presented at the ICEMIS pre-Olympic conference, Glasgow, Scotland.

Esco MR, Green MS, Martin TD, Pritchett R, McHugh AN, and Williford HN. (2012). Cross validation of two 20 meter shuttle run tests for predicting VO2max in female collegiate soccer players.  National Strength and Conditioning Association 2012 Annual Conference, Providence RI. 

 Esco MR, McHugh AN, Bloomquist BE, Williford HN (2012).  The effects of a 7-week low frequency recreational jogging program on heart rate variability. National Strength and Conditioning Association 2012 Annual Conference, Providence, RI.

RI. Snarr RL, Esco MR, Nickerson BS, Williford HN, Taylor JK, and Mahurin, AJ (2012).  The accuracy of bioelectrical impedance analysis for predicting body fat percentage in women. National Strength and Conditioning Association 2012 Annual Conference, Providence, RI.

 Snarr RL, Esco MR, Nickerson BS, Williford HN, and Olson MS (2012).  The accuracy of two heart rate based equations for estimating VO2max in collegiate male basketball players.  National Strength and Conditioning Association 2012 Annual Conference, Providence RI. 

Nickerson BS, Bloomquist BE, Williford HN, McHugh AN, and Esco MR (2012).  Energy expenditure in dance associated exergaming: A comparison between two systems. National Strength and Conditioning Association 2012 Annual Conference, Providence, RI.

 Nickerson BS, Esco MR, Snarr RL, Williford HN, Taylor JK, and Mahurin, AJ (2012).  The accuracy of the body adiposity index for predicting body fat percentage in men.  National Strength and Conditioning Association 2012 Annual Conference, Providence RI.

 Esco, M.R., and Williford, H.N. (2011). Percent body fat and post-exercise heart rate variability. National Strength and Conditioning Association 2011 Annual Conference Proceedings.

Williford, H.N., Esco, M.R., Martinez, R., and Jordan, C.M. (2011). Body fat can be a detriment to fire fighter performance. National Strength and Conditioning Association 2011 Annual Conference Proceedings.

Schaefer, G.R., Esco, M.R., Gross, M., and Williford, H.N. (2011). An examination of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid training in interscholastic coaches: A pilot study. National Strength and Conditioning Association 2011 Annual Conference Proceedings.

Bloomquist, B.E., Esco, M.R., Williford, H.N., and McHugh, A.N. (2011). The relationship between selected body composition variables and muscular endurance in men. National Strength and Conditioning Association 2011 Annual Conference Proceedings.

McHugh, A.N., Esco, M.R., Williford, H.N., and Bloomquist, B.E. (2011). The association of predicted body fat percentage and muscular endurance in women. National Strength and Conditioning Association 2011 Annual Conference Proceedings

Russell, A.R., Esco, M.R., Bloomquist, B.E., Reilly, E.R., Shumack, K.A., and Williford, H.N. (2011). Podcasting for improved skill acquisition and performance in youth gymnastics. National Strength and Conditioning Association 2011 Annual Conference Proceedings.

Esco, M.R., Williford, H.N., and Olson, M.S. (2011). Resting short-term heart rate variability is different for race and aerobic fitness level (Abstract). Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 2(5).

McHugh, A.N., Esco, M.R., Williford, H.N., and Russell, A.R. (2011). Accuracy of selected field measures for predicting body fat percentage in female athletes. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 2(5).

Bloomquist, B.E., Mugu, E.M., Esco, M.R., Williford, H.N. (2011). Cross-validation Of the Polar F11 for Predicting VO2max. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 2(5).

Esco, M.R., Olson, M.S., Williford, H.N., Russell, A.R., & Gaston K. (2011). Skinfold thickness is related to cardiovascular autonomic control as assessed by resting heart rate variability (Abstract). Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 25(3):35.

Esco, M.R., Williford, H.N., Olson, M.S., Russell, A.R., & Gaston, K. (2011). The relationship between selected anthropometric variables, VO2max, and heart rate recovery (Abstract). Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 25(3).

Williford, H.N., Esco, M.R., Olson, M.S., Gaston, K., & Russell A.R. (2011). The accuracy of selected equations to predict maximal heart rate in African American men (Abstract). Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 25(3).

Russell, A.R., Esco, M.R., Lizana, S.N., Williford, H.N., Olson, M.S., & Kim, H. (2011). The accuracy of a BMI-based equation in predicting percent body fat in college-age female athletes (Abstract). Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 25(3).

Kim, H., Esco, M.R., Russell, A.R., Lizana, S.N., Olson, M.S., Williford, H.N., & Gaston, K. (2011). Body fat percentage in college-age female athletes as estimated via four selected skinfold equations: A dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry validation (Abstract). Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 25(3):35.

Olson M.S., Esco, M.R., & Williford, H.N. (2011). Body image concerns in African American college women: Athletes versus non-athletes (Abstract). Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 25(3).

Esco, M.R., Olson, M., & Williford, H, Lizana, S. N., & Russell, A.R. (2010). The accuracy of hand to hand bioelectrical impedance analysis in predicting body composition in college-age female athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (accepted for publication).

Esco, M.R., Olson, M., & Williford, H., Russell, A. R., & Gaston, K. (2010). Skin fold thickness is related to cardiovascular autonomic control as assessed by resting heart rate variability. (Abstract presented at NSCA Conference, Orlando, FL).

Esco, M.R, Williford, H. N., Olson, M. S., Russell, A. R., & Gaston, K. (2010). The relationship between selected anthropometric variables, VO2max, and heart rate recovery. (Abstract presented at NSCA Conference, Orlando, FL).

Williford, H. N., Esco, M. R., Olson, M. S., Russell, A. R., & Gaston, K. (2010). The accuracy of selected equations to predict maximal heart rate in African American men. (Abstract presented at NSCA Conference, Orlando, FL).

Esco, M.R, Williford, H. N., Olson, M. S., Russell, A. R., & Gaston, K. (2010). The relationship between selected anthropometric variables, VO2max, and heart rate recovery. (Abstract presented at NSCA Conference, Orlando, FL).

Russell, A. R., Esco, M.R, Lizana, S. N., Williford, H. N., Olson, M. S., Kim, H. (2010). The accuracy of BMI-based equations in predicting percent body fat in college-age female athletes. (Abstract presented at NSCA Conference, Orlando, FL).

Kim, H., Esco, M.R, Russell, A. R., Lizana, S. N., Williford, H. N. & Gaston, K. (2010). Body fat percentages in college-age females as estimated via four selected skinfolds equations: A dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry validation. (Abstract presented at NSCA Conference, Orlando, FL).

Olson, M. S., Esco, M. R., & Williford, H. N. (2010). Body image concerns in African American college women: Athletes versus non-athletes. (Abstract presented at NSCA Conference, Orlando, FL)

Williford, H., Gaston, K., Esco, M. R., & Olson, M. S. (2010). The acute physiological responses of youth to an interactive video game. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Supplement, 42, 5, S2218.

Esco, M. R., Olson, M., & Williford, H. (2010). Heart rate recovery and aerobic fitness: The importance of accounting for race. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Supplement, 42, 5, S2180.

Olson, M., Esco, M. R., Williford, H., Ellis, M., & St Martin, R. (2008). Prediction of superficial versus deep abdominal muscle activity during selected Pilates exercises. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Supplement, 40, 5, S2301.

Esco, M. R., Olson, M., & Williford, H. (2008). Sit-ups performance in pre-menopausal women: Associated to waist circumference and abdominal skin folds. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Supplement. 40, 5, S2284.

Olson, M., Esco, M. R., Williford, H., & Corliss, C. (2007). Prediction of selected skin fold measurements from anthropometric and performance variables. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Supplement, 39, 5, S356.

Corliss, C., Olson, M., Williford, H.N. (2007). Self-Reports of Female Athlete’s Experience a Parent-Coach in Youth Sports. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Supplement, 39, 5, S410.

Esco, M. R., Olson, M., Williford, H., & Corliss, C. (2007). Anthropometrics and performance correlates of push-ups and sit-ups test. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Supplement. 39, 5, S353.

.Ramirez, B., Olson, M., Williford, H.N. (2007). Effects of a Static Stretching Versus Conventional Warm-Up on Wingate Cycle Performance. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Supplement, 39, 5, S353.

Olson, M. S., Esco, M., & Williford, H. N. (2006). Body image and muscularity is regionally-based young men. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38, 5, 1460

.Esco, M., Olson, M., & Williford, H. (2006). Body image perception among active college-aged men. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38, 5, 1465.

Langer, K., Williford, H. N., & Olson, M. S., (2006). Effect of warm-up condition on drop-jump performance in competitive female gymnasts. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38, 5, 1592.

Williford, H. N., Olson, M. S., Esco, M., Edwards, P., & Bui, Y. (2006). EMG activity of the superficial abdominal musculature using the core master abdominal trainer. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38, 5, 2624.

Williford, H. N., Reilly, E., Edwards, P., Thornton, L., & Olson, M. S. (2006). No child left on their behind: Getting kids moving in after school programs. 4th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education Proceedings. 6558-6570

Olson, M. S., Esco, M., & Williford, H. N. (2006). Body image and muscularity is regionally-based in young men. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Supplement, 38 (5), 1460.

Esco, M., Olson, M.S., & Williford, H. N. (2006). Body image and perception among active college-aged men. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Supplement, 38 (5), 1465.

Langer, K., Williford, H. N., & Olson, M. S. (2006). Effect of warm-up condition on drop jump performance in competitive female gymnasts. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Supplement, 38 (5), 1592.

Williford, H. N., Olson, M. S., Esco, M., Edwards, P, & Bui, Y. (2006). EMG activity of the superficial abdominal musculature using the core master abdominal trainer. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Supplement, 38 (5), 2624.

Reilly, E., Olson, M. S., Williford, H., Edwards, P., & Alexander, J. (2005). Intersecting race, body image, and eating behaviors in adolescent dancers. Sport/ Empires / Globalization, North American Society for the Sociology of Sport, 83.

Ford, T., Wang, Y. T., Olson, M. S., Williford, H. N. (2005). EMG analysis of muscle firing patterns at the shoulder and elbow during the volleyball serves. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Supplement, 37 (5), 616.

Olson. M. S., Lindsay, A., Williford, H. N., Golding, L., Reilly, E., Esco, M., & Ford, T. (2005). Body image, exercise and substance use in a large sample of incarcerated women. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Supplement, 36 (5), 2100.

Olson, M. S., Lindsay, E., Reilly, E., Golding, L., Williford, H. N., Esco, M., & Ford, T. (2005). Eating attitudes, exercise, drug use and drug crimes in incarcerated women. Research Academies Poster Session, AAHPERD Convention, April 12, 142.

Olson, M., Reilly, E., Williford, H. N., & Alexander, J. (2004). Eating attitudes and their correlates in a large sample of white and African American dance students. Pre-Olympic Conference Proceedings, 2(2), P479, Thessaloniki, Greece, Aristotle University.

OMailia, S. P., Crumpton, S., Williford, H. N., Olson, M. S., Woollen, E., & Reilly, E. (2004). Cross-validation of the Air Force cycle ergometer test with maximal cycle ergometer testing. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Supplement, 36 (5), 0810.

Crumpton, S. P., Williford, H. N., Olson, M. S., OMailia, S.P., Woollen, E., & Reilly, E. (2004). Cross-validation of the Air Force cycle ergometer test with maximal treadmill testing. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Supplement, 36 (5), 0811.

Williford, H. N., Olson, M. S., Duey, W. J., Pugh, S., Crumpton, S., & OMailia (2004). VO2max and cross-validation of the 20 meter shuttle run in college soccer athletes. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Supplement, 36 (5), 1426.

Olson, M. S., Williford, H. N., St. Martin, R., Ellis, M., Woollen, E., & Esco, M. R. (2004). The energy cost of a basic, intermediate, and advanced Pilates’ mat workout. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Supplement, 36 (5), 2411.

Esco, M. R., Olson, M. S., St. Martin, R., Woollen, E., Ellis, M., & Williford, H. N. (2004). Abdominal EMG of selected Pilates’ mat exercises. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Supplement, 36 (5), 2412.

Reilly, E., Olson, M., Alexander, J., & Williford, H. N. (2004). Eating attitudes and body image in secondary school dance students. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. (Published Abstract).

OMailia, S. P., Williford, H. N., Woollen, L. E., Crumpton, M. S., Olson, M. S., Reilly, E., & Thornton, L. (2003). Validity of the Navy circumference body fat equation in men. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Supplement, 35 (5), 918.

Crumpton, S., Williford, H. N., OMailia, S., Olson, M. S., & Woollen, L. E. (2003). Validity of the Polar M52 heart rate monitor in predicting VO2max. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Supplement, 35 (5), 1078.

Scharff-Olson, M., Williford, H. N., & Crumpton, S. (2002). Physiological responses to a bout of “Fitness Based” core exercise. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Supplement, 34, 5, 1652.

Hadinger, M. A., Blessing, D. A. & Williford, H. N. (2001). Creatine use and the adolescent athlete. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise (Suppl), 33(5), S206.

Toskovic, N. N., Blessing, D. L., & Williford, H. N. (2000). The effect of experience and gender on cardiovascular and metabolic responses with dynamic Tae Kwon Do Exercise. American Society for Exercise Physiologists. Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Barber, J. W., Robinson, T. T., Kovaleski, K. E., Heitman, R. J., Glazer, R. L., & Williford, H. N. (2000). The effects of dry land resistance training on the swimming performance of adolescent females. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise (Suppl), 32(5), S1859.

OMailia, S. P., Stockus, T., Harper, Q. M., Williford, H. N., & Olson, M. S. (2000). The effects of a seven-month, work-site wellness program on lipoprotein-lipid profile. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise (Suppl), 32(5), S873.

Richards, L. A., Olson, M. S., & Williford, H. N. (2000). A body cathexis appraisal of female group exercise leaders. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise (Suppl), 32(5), S694.

Olson, M. S., Williford, H. N., Duey, W. J., Walker, S., Crumpton, S., & Sanders, J. (2000). The energy cost of martial arts aerobic exercise. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise (Suppl), 32(5), S149.

OMailia, S. P., Williford, H. N., Olson, M. & Crumpton, S. (1999). The accuracy of the Caltrac and Tritrac-3D during popular forms of exercise. ASAHPERD Journal, 21(1). 50.

Crumpton, S., Scharff-Olson, M., Williford, H. N., Bradford, A., & Walker, S. (1999). Aerobic responses and caloric expenditure during a commercial "spinning" exercise video. ASAHPERD Journal, 21(1). 50.

Walker, S. K., Williford, H. N., Olson, M. S., Duey, W. J., & Brown, J. A. (1999). Cardiovascular fitness of collegiate tennis players. ASAHPERD Journal, 21(1). 50.

Bradford, A., Scharff-Olson, M. R., Williford, H. N., Walker, S., & Crumpton, S. (1999). Cardiorespiratory responses to traditional and advanced group cycling techniques. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise (Suppl), 31(5), S113.

Williford, H. N., Scharff-Olson, M. R., Bradford, A., Walker, S., & Crumpton S. (1999). Maximum cycle ergometry and group cycle exercise: A comparison of physiological responses. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise (Suppl), 31(5), S113.

Scharff-Olson, M. S., Williford, H. N., Bradford, A., Walker, S., & Crumpton, S. (1999). Physiological and subjective psychological responses to group cycling exercise. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise (Suppl), 31(5), S112.

Crumpton, S., Scharff-Olson, M. S., Williford, H. N., Bradford, A., & Walker, S. (1999). The effects of commercially produced “spinning” video: Aerobic responses and caloric expenditure. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise (Suppl), 31(5), S112.

Williford, H. N., Duey, B., Scharff-Olson, M., OMailia, S., Baldwin, S., Howard, R., Barksdale, J., & Preston, P. (1998). Physiological changes as a result of 18 weeks of fire fighter recruit training. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise (Suppl), 30 (5), S317.

Baldwin, S., Scharff-Olson, M., Williford, H. N., & Lavoie, A. M. (1998). Changes in subjective physiological responses subsequent exercise stimuli. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise (Suppl), 30 (5), S118.

O’Brien, W. L., Duey, W. J., Crutchfield, A. B., Brown, L., Banks, R., & Williford, H. N. (1998). Aerobic training does not alter hemodynamic responses to isometric exercise in African American women. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise (Suppl), 30 (5), S641.

OMailia, S., Williford, H. N., Scharff-Olson, M., Baldwin, S., Duey, B., Crumpton, S., & Lavoie, A. M. (1998). Validity of the Tritrac-R3D and Caltrac: Energy cost of popular aerobic exercise. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise (Suppl), 30 (5), S13.

Scharff-Olson, M., Williford, H. N., OMailia, S., Baldwin, S., & Lavoie, A. M. (1998). Physiological responses to three commercially produced exercise videos. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise (Suppl), 30 (5), S56.

Wolfe, V., Long, J., Conner, H., Williford, H. N., & Martin, D. Effects of aerobic instruction on measures of perturbation and EGG. Presented at the International Conference on Voice Disorders, Fall 1997.

O’Brien, W. L., Duey, W. J., Crutchfield, A. B., Williford, H. N. (1997). Predicting aerobic fitness in African American females. ASAHPERD Journal, Fall 1997.

Sasser, D. A., Williford, H. N., & Scharff-Olson, M. R. (1997). Wellness programs in the state of Alabama. ASAHPERD Journal, Fall, 1997.

Duey, W. J. O’Brien, W., Crutchfield, A., Banks, R., Brown, L., Lloyd, G., & Williford, H. N. (1997). Effects of endurance exercise in African American Females. Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research.

Williford, H. N. (1997). The physiology of developing a strength-training program. United States Air Force, Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, Fall.

Williford, H. N., Olson, M. S., Long, J. A., & Wolfe, V. I. (1997). Do aerobics instructors experience voice problems? Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 29 (5), S212.

Scharff-Olson, M., Williford, H. N., Duey, W. J., Barber, J., & Baldwin, S. (1997). Physiological responses of males and females to bench step exercise at two different rates. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 29 (5), S160.

Barber J. W, Williford, H. N., Duey, W. J., Pieri, S. R., & Barksdale, J. (1997). Validation of the T-30 and swimming step test in adolescent competitive swimmers. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 29 (5), S50.

Duey, W. J., Williford, H. N., Scharff-Olson, M, Barber, J. W., Barksdale, J. M., & Blessing, D. L. (1997). Prediction of O2 max of youth soccer players: The 20-meter shuttle run test. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 29 (5), S50.

Williford, H. N., Olson, M. S., Pugh, S., & Duey, W. J. (1996). Cross-validation of the 20-meter shuttle run test in athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 10(4), 292.

Olson, M. S. & Williford, H. N. (1996). Eating behaviors and attitudes of female exercise leaders. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 10(4), 290.

Williford, H. N, Blessing, D. L., Duey, W. J., Barksdale, J. M., Wang, N., Olson, M. S., & Teel, S. (1996). The effects of exercise training on cardiovascular and lipid variables in black adolescents. Eleventh International Interdisciplinary Conference on Hypertension in Blacks. Abstract Monograph, New Orleans, July 14-17.

Duey, W. J., Lloyd, G., Bedell, C., Rogers, E., & Williford, H. N. (1996). Disparate cardiovascular responses to cold stress. Eleventh International Interdisciplinary Conference on Hypertension in Blacks. Abstract Monograph, New Orleans, July 14-17.

Richardson, M., Tillis, A., Williford, H. N., & Olson, M. S. (1996). The effects of lumbar support belts on flexibility. ASAHPERD Journal. 19(1), 39.

Olson, M. S. & Williford, H. N. (1996). The effects of a two-day-per-week resistance-training program in developing the muscular fitness of college-aged males. ASAHPERD Journal, 19(1), 40.

Williford, H. N., Duey, W. J., Olson, M. S., and Blessing, D. L. (1996). The relationship between firefighter physical fitness and performance. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 28 (5), S1177.

Scharff-Olson, M., Williford, H. N., Blessing, D. L., Moses, R., & Wang, T. (1996). Ground reaction forces between novices and instructors during bench-step exercise at two different intensities. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 28 (5), S119.

Ransome, A., Blessing, D. L., Williford, H. N. & Scharff-Olson, M. (1996). Injury rates and physiological changes associated with lateral motion training in females. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 28 (5), S926.

Duey, W. J., Lloyd, G., Bedell, C., Rogers, E. & Williford, H. N. (1996). Hemodynamic responses to cold stress applied to the forehead and foot in blacks. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 28 (5), S1059.

Richards, L. A., Olson, M. S., Williford, H. N., & Wang, N. (1995). Aerobic dance injuries: A comparison of floor surfaces. ASAHPERD Journal, 18(1), 43.

Williford, H. N., Richards, L. A., Olson, M. S., Blessing, D. L., & Wang, N. (1995). Prediction of the energy cost of slide board exercise. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 9 (3), 197.

Richards, L. A., Williford, H. N., Olson, M. S., Blessing, D. L., Gauger, S., & Brown, J. (1995). Incidence of injury: Bench aerobics vs. running. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 25 (5), 307.

Williford, H. N., Richards, L. A., Olson, M. S., Blessing, D. L., Gauger, S. & Brown, J. (1995). Training responses associated with bench stepping and running in women. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 25 (5), 1125.

Duey, W. J., Williford, H. N., Wang, N., Olson, M. S., Blessing, D. L., and Smith. F. H. (1995). Non-exercise predictions of VO2 max in women. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 25 (5), 103.

Shufford, C., Duey, W. J., Allen, B. J. & Williford, H. N. (1995). Obesity and aerobic fitness in a biracial population. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, (66) Supplement, A-32.

Scharff-Olson, M. Williford, H. N., Blessing, D. L., Wilson, D. G., & Halpin, G. (1994). A test to estimate VO2 max in females. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 26 (5), S253.

McKenzie, S., Williford, H. N., Badenhop, J., Hartley, G., King, C., Smith D., & Wang, N. (1994). Hemodynamic and metabolic responses to Isernhagen lifting and carrying evaluations. Physical Therapy, 74 (5), PO-046-M.

Blessing, D. L., Williford, H. N., Wang, N., & Teel, S. (1994). Effects of 15-wk school physical fitness program on blood lipids and lipoproteins in children. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 26 (5), S197.

McKenzie, S., Williford, H. N., Badenhop, J., Hartley, G., King, C., Smith D., & Wang, N. (1994). The relationship of isolated lumbar extensor strength and functional lifting capacity. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 26 (5), S197.

McKenzie, S., Williford, H. N., Badenhop, J., Hartley, G., King, C., Smith D., & Wang, N. (1994). Predictors of functional lifting and carrying tasks. Sports Medicine Training and Rehabilitation, Selected as one of the top 20 abstracts, Southeast American College of Sports Medicine.

Moses, R. D., Blessing, D. L., Wang, T., Williford, H. N., & Olson, M. (1994). Ground reaction forces in bench aerobics. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, Greensboro, NC, January, 1994.

Scharff-Olson, M., Williford, H. N., & Wang N. (1994). The energy cost of selected slide board exercise movements. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, Greensboro, NC, January, 1994.

Richards, L. A., Williford, H. N., M.S. Olson, Wang, N. & Blessing, D. L. (1994). Eating behaviors and disorders of female exercise leaders. ASAHPERD Journal, XVI I (1), 53. (selected as the outstanding student presentation, and received award).

Teel, S. A., Williford, H. N., & Wang, N. (1993). Changes in physical fitness related variables: Traditional physical education vs. a conditioning physical education program. ASAHPERD Journal, XVI (1), 39.

Wang, N., Scharff-Olson, M., & Williford, H. N. (1993). Energy cost and fuel utilization during step aerobics exercise. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 25(5) 630, S112.

Sport, K., Williford, H. N., Blessing, D. L., & Olson, M. S. (1993). Validation of the U. S. Air Force cycle ergometer test to predict VO2 max. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 25(5) 77, S13.

Williford, H. N., Wang, N., Olson, M. S., & Blessing, D. L. (1993). Energy expenditure of slide board exercise training. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 25 (5) 630, S112.

Scharff-Olson, M., Williford, H. N., & Wang, N. (1993). Cardiorespiratory responses to "Slide Board" exercise with and without leg weights in healthy females. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 25 (5) 621, S111.

Olson, M. S., Williford, H. N. & Blessing, D. L. (1992). Metabolic cost and fuel utilization of selected bench stepping exercise maneuvers. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, Auburn, AL January, 1992.

Blessing, D. L., Williford, H. N., & Olson, M. S. (1992). Performance profiles of a state championship high school football team. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, Auburn, AL January, 1992.

Williford, H. N., Olson, M. S., Blessing, D. L., & Smith, F. H. (1992). Predicting VO2 max in females without exercise testing. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, Auburn, AL January, 1992.

Lazenby, R. B., Barfield, B R, Williford, H. N., & Olson, M. S. (1991). Nurse's attitudes and practices related to exercise promotion and prescription. Journal of the Alabama Academy of Science. 62 (2-3), 143 (Abstract).

Gross, M. K., Williford, H. N., & Scharff-Olson, M. (1992). Validity of the Loumac aerobic dance test as a sub-maximal predictor of V02 max. ASAHPERD, XV (1), 35.

MacLain, M. & Williford, H. N. (1992). Acute anaerobic response to aerobic exercise. ASAHPERD Journal, XV (1), 35.

Potteiger, J. A., Williford, H. N., Blessing, D. L., & Smidt, J. (1991). Anaerobic vs. aerobic training for improving baseball performance. Journal of Applied Sport Science Research, 5 (3), 68-69.

Smith, F. H., Williford, H. N., Olson, M. S., & Blessing, D L (1991). Fuel utilization during aerobic dance. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 23 (4), 840.

Williford, H. N., Olson, M. S., Blessing, D. L., Barksdale, J., Keith, R. E., Preston, P, & Sasser, M. (1991). Iron and dietary status of long-term female exercisers. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 23 (4), 473.

Blessing, D. L., Olson, M. S., Williford, H. N., & Greathouse, R. (1991). The energy cost of bench stepping with and without one and two pound hand-held weights. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 23 (4), 163.

Olson, M. S., Williford, H. N., Blessing, D. L. & Greathouse, R. (1991). Cardiorespiratory responses to "aerobic bench stepping" exercise in females. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 23 (4), 159.

Dunn, L., Blessing, D. L., Gravelle, M., Shaw, J., & Williford, H. N. (1991). Physiological and blood lipid profiles of division I varsity cheerleaders. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 23 (4), 157.

Williford, H. N., Barfield, B. R., Lazenby, R. B., & Olson, M. S. (1991). Physicians' attitudes and practices related to exercise prescription. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, 35.

Scharff Olson, M. & Williford, H. N. (1991). Accuracy of the ACSM equation for predicting the VO2 of "aerobic bench stepping" in females. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, 33.

Greene, K. S., Blessing, D. L., Daviera, M., & Williford, H.N. (1991). Effects of walking on memory, cardiovascular function and blood lipids in older adults. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, 4.

Hickey, G., Williford, H. N., & Olson, M. S. (1991). Acute changes in flexibility comparing PNF, ballistic, and static stretching techniques. ASAHPERD Journal, XIV (1), 73.

Olson, M. S., Williford, H. N., & Richards, L. A. (1991). The effects of interval aerobic dance training on predictive measures of physical fitness. ASAHPERD Journal, XIV (1), 73.

Warren, B. J., Glass, R. A., Blessing, D. L., Wilson, G. D., & Williford, H. N. (1990). A correlation of three measures of body composition to the hydrostatic weighing model. NCAHPERD, Fall 1990.

Hartley, G. & Williford, H. N. (1989). Validation of the air dyne ergometer for predicting V02 max values. ASAHPERD Journal, 12 (1) 48.

Olson, M. S. & Williford, H. N. (1990). The heart rate V02 relationship of aerobic dance: A comparison of prediction equations. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, 52.

Langford, G. A. & Williford, H. N. (1989). A comparison of perceived physical abilities, attitude toward physical activity, selected measures of physical fitness, and self-concept of physical education majors and non-majors. SDAAHPERD.

Williford, H. N. & Gibbons, C. (1989). Squats vs. jump-stretch for improvements in vertical jump. ASAHPERD Journal, 12 (1), 43.

Warren, B., Blessing, D., Stanton, A., & Williford, H. N. (1989). Eating disorders in competitive athletes. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, 20.

Blessing, D., Keith, R., Williford, H. N., Warren, B., Stone, M., Stoessel, L. & Barksdale, J. (1989). Blood lipid profiles of female athletes. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, 31.

Williford, H. N., Kroll, L. J., & Smidt, J. (1989). A computer method to aid in the measurement of anaerobic power. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, 56.

Williford, H. N., Blessing, D. L., & Scharff, M. (1988). The energy cost of different intensities of high and low-impact aerobic dance. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 20(Suppl. 88), 523.

Williford, H. N., Blessing, D. L., Scharff, M. & Barksdale, J. M. (1988). Physiological characteristics of aerobic dance instructors. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, 26.

Blessing, D. L., Craig, C., Keith, R. E., Williford, H. N., & McCrimmon, D. (1988). Training effects on serum lipids of blind school children. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, 59.

Scharff, M., Williford, H. N., Blessing, D. L., & Barksdale, J. M. (1988). Blood lipid profiles of aerobic dance instructors. ASAHPERD Journal, 11 (1), 33.

Williford, H. N., Wallace, G., & Rio, O. (1988). Dietary analysis of female basketball players. ASAHPERD Journal, 11 (1), 33.

Williford, H. N. & Barksdale, J. M. (1987). Physical fitness and selected coronary heart disease risk factors in Alabama State Legislators. ASAHPERD Journal, 10 (1), 37.

Williford, H. N., Blessing, D. L., Barksdale, J. M., & Smith, F. H. (1987). Changes in plasma lipids, lipoproteins, and cardiorespiratory function as a result of aerobic dance training. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine.

Williford, H. N. & Barksdale, J. M. (1986). A comparison of physical activity, aerobic fitness, and selected coronary heart disease risk factors in male and female university faculty members. ASAHPERD Journal, 9 (1), 48.

Langford, G. A. & Williford, H. N. (1986). Identification of anthropometric and physiological characteristics of varsity college female volleyball participants. ASAHPERD Journal, 9 (1), 48.

Williford, H. N. (1985). Changes in fitness of U. S. Archery Team Members. ASAHPERD Journal, 8 (1), 46.

Williford, H. N. (1984). A comparison of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and static stretching techniques. ASAHPERD Journal, 1 (1), 46.

Williford, H. N. & Smith, J. F. (1984). Validation of body composition prediction equations for Alabama high school wrestlers. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, 33.

Other Forms of Publication (Video’s, Pamplets, Edited Materials, Book Chapters

Dr. Mark Herron, MD, board-certified in Dermatology and Pediatric Dermatology & Williford, H. N. (2015). Sun Protection for Outdoor Sports, American College of Sports Medicine.

Williford, (2015). Starting a Swim Training Program to Improve Fitness, American College of Sports Medicine.

Williford, H. N. (2014). Youth Triathlons, American College of Sports Medicine.

Williford, H. N., et al. Alabama Department of Public Safety, Medical Standards for State Trooper trainee/Cadet Applicants, Revised August, 2009.

Williford, H. N. & Olson, M. S. (2008) Selecting and effectively using an elliptical trainer. American College of Sports Medicine. .

Williford, H. N. & Olson, M. S. (2008) Selecting and effectively using a stair stepper/climber. American College of Sports Medicine. .

Williford, H. N. & Olson, M. S. (2008) Selecting and effectively using a health/fitness facility. American College of Sports Medicine. .

Williford, H. N. (2007). Cycling with power. Spoke in Word, July 2007.

Williford, H. N. (2006). Physical fitness related to cycling. Spoke in Word. July, 2006.

Williford, H. N. (2006). Validation of the physical performance test for the Montgomery Fire Department. Montgomery Fire Department.

Williford, H. N. (2006). Physical fitness and performance for fire fighters, Montgomery Fire Department.

Williford. H. N. & Olson, M. S. (1998). Fitness and body fat: An issue of performance. Fire Engineering, 151 (8), 82-87.

Williford, H. N., Moore, L., & Hicks, J. A. (1996). Physical performance assessment for fire fighters: Montgomery Fire Department. Montgomery City-County Personnel Board. Montgomery, AL.

Williford, H. N. (1993). Training and conditioning for archery. In D. L. Campbell (Ed.), Archery Instruction Manual (pp. 70-95). Kendall Hunt, Dubuque, IA: National Archery Association.

Olson, M. S., Williford, H. N., Blessing, D. L., & Greathouse, R. (1992). Recent research on the cardiovascular and metabolic effects of bench stepping exercise in females. Studies in Exercise Science, (pp. 29-35). American Aerobic Association International-International Sports Medicine Association Manual.

Williford, H. N. (1991). How important is physical fitness? In M. K. Nivens & R. Braswell (Eds.), All together: Readings that welcome parents back to school (pp. 137-140). Montgomery, AL: Auburn University at Montgomery, School of Education.

Williford, H. N. & Barksdale, J. M. (1986). Physical fitness of university faculty members. Report No. (SP027 489) Montgomery, AL: Auburn University at Montgomery, School of Education. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 269367).

Williford, H. N. (2001). ACSM Video: Fat burning exercise: Strategies to burn fat. Produced in Cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine. Healthy Learning Video, Monterey, CA.

Williford, H. N. (2001). ACSM Video: Potentially dangerous exercises: Injury prevention. Produced in Cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine. Healthy Learning Video, Monterey, CA.

Williford, H. N. (1996). Calming your fitness fears. Contributing Editor. Reebok Professional Alliance News. 9, 1-5.

Williford, H. N. (1994). Training values of slide boards. Fitness Management, 10(13), 34-37.

Williford, H. N. (1988). Can physical training enhance archery performance? U. S. Archer, 7 (2), 64-65.

Williford, H. N. (1987). Appalled by wrestling comments. Physician and Sportsmedicine, 15 (6), 52-55.

Williford, H. N. (1984). Wrestling: Use of the kinesthetic sense. Wrestling U. S. A., 20 (1), 42-43.

Williford, H. N. (1984). Changes in fitness of U. S. Archery Team members. U. S. Archer, 2 (6), 230-232.

Williford, H. N. (1981). Validation of body composition prediction equations for Alabama high school wrestlers. (Doctoral Dissertation. The University of Alabama, 1981).

Williford, H. N. (1971). The effects of eight weeks of physical training on changes in motor fitness of college age males. (Unpublished master’s thesis, Auburn University 1971).

GRANTS AND CONTRACTS

Auburn University Montgomery and Montgomery Fire and Rescue. (2012). Development of a fire fighter training program for women. Funded for $20,000.00.

Alabama Department of Education and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2012). Evaluation of the Alabama YRBS Data, Funded for $5,000.00.

Alabama, Department of Public Health. (2009). Steps, Health Promotion in Alabama, Funded for $43,500.00.

Alabama, Department of Public Health. (2008). Steps, Health Promotion in Alabama, Funded for $28,500.00.

Auburn University Montgomery. (2007). Equipment Improvement Grant, Funded for $12,000.00

Alabama, Department of Public Health. (2006). Steps for a Healthier Alabama, Funded for $30,050.00.

Alabama Department of Public Health. (2006). Steps to a Healthier Alabama, Funded for $10,000.00.

Alabama Department of Public Health. (2005). Steps to a Healthier Alabama, Funded for $31,600.00.

Alabama Department of Public Health. (2006). An evaluation of the Focus Program in preventing HIV/Aids in Alabama, Funded for $5000.00.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Alabama State Department of Education. (2006). An evaluation of the YRBS data for Alabama for 2005. Funded for $5,000.00.

Taylor, K., Williford, H. N., & Barksdale, J. (2004). Changes in Lipoprotein Lipid Concentrations and Particle Densities with a Single bout of Aerobic Exercise in Hypercholesterolemic Men with Type II Diabetes. Auburn University Montgomery, Grant in Aid, Funded for $5,309.00.

Alabama State Department of Education and Centers for Disease Control and prevention. (2004-2005). Alabama Youth Risk Behavior Survey, Coordination and Administration, Funded for $10,675.00.

Alabama State Department of Education. (2004-2005). Art Education Survey, Coordination and Evaluation, Funded for $5,000.00.

Alabama State Department of Education and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2004). Alabama Youth Risk Behavior Survey, Coordination and Administration, Funded for $34.950.00.

Alabama State Department of Education and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2003-2004). Evaluation of the Alabama Youth Risk Survey 2004, Funded for $5,000.

Smile Alabama, Alabama Medicaid Agency, (2003-2004). Funded for $9,288.00.

Alabama State Department of Education. (2001-2003). Alabama Youth Media Campaign and the Coordinated School Health Project, funded for $116,939.00 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Williford, H. N. (2000). The accuracy of the Air Force Cycle Ergometer Test in predicting cardiovascular fitness. Auburn University Montgomery, Grant in Aid, Funded for $3045.00.

Williford, H. N. (1998). On the job physiological responses of fire fighters. Auburn University Grant-In-Aid Program, funded for $3,000.00.

Grandjean, P., Williford, H. N., Blessing, D. L., Scharff-Olson, M., & Barksdale, J. (1999). The influence of a single session of exercise on lipoprotein particle sizes, LCAT and CEPT activities in African American Women. Funded for $4,500.00.

Grandjean, P. & Williford, H. N. (1998). The influence of a single session of exercise on lipids and lipid-related enzyme activity in sedentary African-American Women. Funded for $4,500.00.

Williford, H. N. (1997-1999). The effects of a wellness intervention program on coronary heart disease risk factors in black and white females. American Heart Association, Alabama Affiliate, $56,000.

Duey, W. J. & Williford, H. N. (1995-1996). Effects of exercise training on hemodynamic indices in a black population. American Heart Association, Alabama Affiliate, $50,000.

Williford, H. N. (1997). Changes in fitness levels of black and white females: The effects of a worksite intervention program. Auburn University at Montgomery Grant in Aid Program, (funded for $2895.00).

Williford, H. N. (1996). Physiological responses of youth soccer players. Auburn University at Montgomery Grant in Aid Program, (funded for $3000.00).

Williford, H. N. (1995). Racial differences in blood pressure responses to physical stress. Auburn University at Montgomery Grant in Aid Program, (funded for $2810.00).

Williford, H. N. & Scharff-Olson, M. (1994 to 1998). Baptist Health Center Grant for $8,000 per year for a graduate student assistant.

Williford, H. N. (1994). Physical predictors of functional performance capacity and physiological responses to simulated work tasks. Auburn University at Montgomery Grant in Aid Program, (funded for $1860.00).

McKenzie, S. and Williford, H. N. (1993). An evaluation of the physiological responses to simulated work tasks. Montgomery Rehabilitation Hospital Funded for $15,000.

Williford, H. N. (1994). The effects of Power slide, Power step, and jogging on the changes in cardiovascular fitness, body composition, and injuries with adult women. Funded for $6,000. Reebok, International, Stoughton, MA.

Williford, H. N. (1994). Prediction of caloric expenditure with slide board exercise training. Funded for $1,000, Fitness Innovations, Winchester, MA.

Williford, H. N. (1992). Validation of the U.S. Air Force prediction of cardiovascular fitness of Air Force personnel. Air War College, Maxwell Air Force Base. (Funded for $500.00)

Williford, H. N. (1989). The effects of sequential training programs on cardiovascular function. Keiser Sports Health Equipment. Fresno, CA. (partially funded as consultant).

Williford, H. N. (1989) Blood lactate and energy expenditure associated with aerobic exercise. Auburn University at Montgomery Grant In Aid Program, 1989 -1990. (Funded for $1800.00)

Williford, H. N. (1983). Fitness levels of Auburn University at Montgomery faculty and staff in relation to selected coronary heart disease risk factors. Auburn University at Montgomery Grant-In-Aid-Program, 1983-1984. (Funded for $2000.00)

Williford, H. N. (1984). The effects of aerobic dance and weight training on cardiovascular fitness and plasma lipoproteins of females. Auburn University at Montgomery Grant-In-Aid Program, 1984-1985. (Funded for $2600.00)

SUMMARY OF SELECTED CONSULTING AND PUBLIC SERVICE

• Expert Reviewer for WEB MD

• Consultant Montgomery Police Department

• Consultant Montgomery Fire Department

• Consultant Alabama State Troopers

• Baptist Medical Center

• City of Montgomery Legal Department

• City of Montgomery Personnel Department

• American College of Sports Medicine Committee, Standards and Endorsements, 1993-Present (Chair 2009-2011).

• Reebok

• Life Fitness

• Alabama Department of Education (Chaired Task Force Nutrition and Physical Fitness Task Force and Developed Fitness Test for All Alabama Students

• Focus Program

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia (Analyzed and Developed YRBS materials for Alabama)

• Alabama Department of Public Health (Numerous projects working with physical activity and nutrition)

Publications and Review

• Assistant Journal Editor: ASAHPERD Journal1993-1994.

• Editor: ASAHPERD Journal, 1994 to 1996.

• Editorial Board and Reviewer: The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 1990-present.

• Editorial Board: ACSM’s Health and Fitness Journal

• Reviewer: Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport

• Reviewer: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise

• Reviewer: Perceptual and Motor Skills

• Reviewer: Preventive Medicine

• Reviewer: Sports Medicine

• Reviewer: The Alabama State Association for Health Physical Education, and Recreation Journal.

• Reviewer: International Journal of Sports Medicine

• Reviewer: Journal of Physical Activity and Health

SELECTED HONORS AND COMMENDATIONS

• Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, 1987.

• CAHPERD College/Professional of the Year Award, 1993-1994.

• Commendation from the Jefferson County Board of Education in Jefferson County, Alabama, 1980-1983

• Alabama High School Athletic Association, Wrestling State Championship Team Coach, 1980, 1981, 1982, Pinson Valley High School, Pinson, AL., Recognized as a High School All-American Wrestling Coach.

• Resolution of Commendation from the State Legislature, Montgomery, Alabama, 1982.

• Teacher of the Year, Pinson Valley High School, Pinson, Alabama, 1980.

• Red Cross Service Award, 1989.

• Robert A. Wieseman, Excellence in Research Award, Auburn University at Montgomery, 1995.

• Selected as Distinguished Research Professor, Auburn University at Montgomery, Montgomery, AL 1996.

• Founder and Board of Directors, Central Alabama Sports Medicine Association

• State Director, Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, 1998-2000.

• ASAHPERD, Outstanding Administrator Award, Fall 2004.

• Received Ida Belle Young Professorship, Highest Faculty Award at Auburn University Montgomery, fall 2009.

• The Auburn University Montgomery School of Education, Excellence in Research Award named the award the Henry Williford, Excellence in Research Award, 2010.

• Awarded Auburn University Montgomery, Excellence in Outreach Award, 2011.

• Identified by the Montgomery Advertiser as one of Montgomery’s outstanding leaders, 2012.

• Committee Chair, Alabama Obesity Task Force, Department of Public Health

• Elected Chair of the Alabama Obesity Task Force, Department of Public Health (Summer, 2015)

• Governor’s Commission on Physical Fitness (appointed by Gov. Robert Bentley, 2014)

• Governor’s Proclamation, Obesity Task Force 2016

|Students, Doctoral, Masters Committees, Graduate Assistants | |

|Adam Whittaker |MEd, Marymount University, VA |

|Allison Jackson |PhD, Samford University |

|Amy Bradford |MED, Arkansas |

|Andi McHugh |MEd, Canada |

|Andrew Flatt |MEd, UA |

|Andria Walker |EdS, AUM |

|Angela Russell |MEd, UA |

|Ann Marie Lavoie |MEd, Denver, CO |

|Barbara Bloomquist |MEd, Florida |

|Betsy Ramirez |MEd, RD, Nashville, TN |

|Brandon Johnson |MEd, Lagrange |

|Brett Nickerson |PhD, Texas |

|Bruce Bentley |BS, AUM |

|Carey Barnett |MEd, Pell City, AL |

|Carola Frank |PhD, Iceland |

|Carolyn Corliss |PhD, Fairhope, AL |

|Claire Bridges |MEd, AU |

|Donnie Sasser |MEd, Huntsville, AL |

|Elese Wollen |MEd, Destin, FL |

|Emily Witte |Emporia Kansas |

|Gina Mabry |MEd, Jacksonville State |

|Glenn Campbell |MEd, Montgomery, AL |

|Greg Hickey |MEd, PT, Birmingham, AL |

|Holly Clarke |BS, AUM |

|Hyeon Kim |MEd, ATC, Montgomery, AL |

|James Barber |MEd, UA |

|Jennifer Newman |MEd, Sterling, Scotland |

|Jerome Sanders |MEd, Lagrange, Ga |

|JoAnn Long |MEd, AUM |

|Judy Smidt |MEd, Charlotte, NC |

|Katie Barton |MEd, Montgomery, AL |

|Katie Langer |JD, Montgomery, AL |

|Katie Spain |BS, AUM |

|Kelly Gaston |MEd, Clanton, AL |

|Kyle Taylor |PHD, AUM |

|Leigh Anne Richards |MEd, Metro Fitness, Montgomery, AL |

|Lindy Lunkenheimer |MEd, Arizona State |

|Lonnie Maddox |MEd, Washington, DC |

|Lou Ann Burry |MEd, |

|Louis Thornton |MEd, AUM |

|Manny Mugu |DPT, Houston, TX |

|Melissa Card |PhD, AUM |

|Melissa Perovich |DPT, Canada |

|Melvenia Redding |MEd, Montgomery, AL |

|Michael Gross |PhD, AUM |

|Michele Olson |PhD, AUM |

|Mike Esco |PhD, UA |

|Naizhen Wang |MD, PHD, Cleveland Clinic |

|Nash Toskovic |PhD, Emory University, GA |

|Nick Chamberlain |MEd, Iceland |

|Oney Rio |MEd, Poolville, TX |

|Penny Edwards |MEd, Birmingham, AL |

|Rebecca Dotson |MEd, |

|Rebecca Seay |BS, AUM |

|Robert Rickert |MEd, Maxwell AFB |

|Romana Lazenby |PHD, AUM |

|Ron Snarr |MEd, UA |

|Sabine Gauger |PhD, PT, Montgomery, AL |

|Samantha Bishop |MED, Auburn, AL |

|Sammy Teale |MEd, Alexander City, AL |

|Shannon Crumpton |MEd, Maxwell AFB |

|Shelby Nobles |BS, AUM |

|Shirley Baldwin |MEd, Pentagon, Washington, DC |

|Stephanie James |MEd, Montgomery, AL |

|Steve McKenzie |PhD, Indiana University-Purdue, IN |

|Todd Jenkins |MEd, Nashville, TN |

|Valda Montgomery |PHD, ASU |

|Yung Bui |MEd, Tampa, FL |

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