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Dr. John Personman

Associate Professor

Email: jdpersonman@indianatech.edu

Office: Snyder Academic Center, Room 4

My Office Hours

I am available to speak with students in my office during the times listed below.

  • MWF: 9 – 11 a.m.
  • TR: 12 – 3 p.m.
  • I will also meet by appointment—virtually or in person. Contact me to inquire about my availability.

Classes I Teach

  • ACC 2200: Intermediate Accounting I
  • MA 2010: Foundations of Statistics

My Academic Advising Roles

I am an academic advisor for exercise science majors.

Educational Background

  • Ph.D. in Human Bioenergetics, cognate areas Physiology & Chemistry, Ball State University
  • M.S. in Exercise Physiology, Iowa State University
  • BA in Mathematics, minor in Speech Communications, University of Minnesota

Professional Experience

  • Professor of Kinesiology, Taylor University, Upland, IN, 2015-2021
  • Professor of Kinesiology, Huntington University, Huntington, IN, 2013-2015
  • Professor of Exercise Science, Winona State University, Winona, MN, 1992-2013

Publications/Presentations

  • Anderson DE. Benefits of a University Karate Class on Markers of Fitness, in preparation.
  • Anderson DE, German RE, Harrison ME, Bourassa KN, and Taylor CE. Real and perceived effects of caffeine on sprint in experienced cyclists, The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Vol. 34, No. 4, pp. 929-933, 2020.
  • Anderson, DE, LeGrand S, and McCart R. Effect of caffeine on sprint cycling in experienced cyclists, The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Vol. 32, No. 8, pp. 2221-2226, 2018.
  • Anderson, DE. The impact of feedback on dietary changes and body composition of college women volleyball players. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Vol. 24, No. 8, pp. 2220-2226, 2010.
  • Anderson, DE. Reliability of Air Displacement Plethysmography. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research: Vol. 21, No. 1, pp. 169–172, 2007.

Books & Book Chapters:

  • Anderson, DE. Beneficial Roles of Caffeine in Sport Nutrition and Beverage Formulations. In D. Bagchi (Ed), Sustained Energy for Enhanced Human Functions and Activity, Academic Press, 2017.
  • Anderson, DE. Caffeine. In A. Smith & J. Antonio (Eds), Sports Nutrition and Supplements, Linus Publications, 2013.
  • Anderson, DE., and C. Seher. Female Specific Issues. In L. Lowery & J. Antonio (Eds), Protein and Strength Athletes: A Sports Nutrition Controversy, CRC press, April 2012.
  • Williams, M., D. Anderson, and E. Rawson. Nutrition for Health, Fitness and Sport. 10th ed. McGraw-Hill Publishers, Dubuque, IA, February, 2012.

Presentations

  • Effects of caffeine on vertical jump power in collegiate female athletes, National Strength & Conditioning Association National Conference, July 13, 2018.
  • Caffeine & anaerobic performance: What we know and why we don’t know more. International Society of Sport Nutrition Conference, June 10, 2016.
  • Benefits of a University Karate Class on Markers of Fitness, National Strength & Conditioning Association National Conference, July 16, 2010.
  • The impact of feedback on dietary intake and body composition of college women volleyball players over a competitive season. International Society of Sport Nutrition Conference, June 11, 2007.
  • Dietary habits of college women volleyball players over a competitive season. The Oxford Round Table on Nutrition and Health, April 6, 2006.
  • Changes in dietary intake and body composition of college female athletes over a competitive season. International Society of Sport Nutrition Conference, June 18, 2005.
  • Reliability of air displacement plethysmography. National Strength & Conditioning Association National Conference, July 15, 2004.
  • Effective period for caffeine withdrawal. Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, May, 2000.

Why I Teach

The favorite part of my job as a professor at Indiana Tech is to come aside our students and help them succeed in class and support them outside of class. I love doing this because I know how important their education will be for them in the future as they reach for their goals.

Additional Information

  • International Society of Sports Nutrition member, 2004-present
  • Advisory Board member, 2011-present
  • Educational Sports Nutrition Acknowledgement Program Committee member, 2009-2014
  • Shito-Ryu Karate-Do Genbu-Kai International member, 2004-present
  • National Strength & Conditioning Association member, 2002-present
  • Research Committee, 2018-present
  • Scientific Programs Subcommittee, 2018-present
  • Editorial Board, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Senior Associate Editor, 2013-present
  • Editorial Board, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Associate Editor, 2011-2013
  • Research Consortium Member, 2011-present
  • Nutrition, Metabolism and Body Composition Special Interest Group 2005-present
  • Executive Board member, 2014-2017
  • Executive Board Vice Chair, 2010-2013
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