Curriculum Vitae for Yeargin, Susan Walker

Biographical Profile Interest Background Professional Preparation Memberships & Professional Activities Positions & Appointments Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Photo

Yeargin, Susan Walker

Associate Professor

She has 10 years of experience conducting research in thermoregulation and hydration behaviors. Past studies include hydration status measurements, hydration behaviors of children and adolescents, heat acclimatization of youth, pre-cooling ergogenic aids, cooling for heat illness treatment, core body temperature validity, and thermoregulation in exercising individuals.

Biographical Profile

College
Arnold School of Public Health
Department
Exercise Science
Tenure Status
Tenured

Interest Background

Do you include students in your research?
Undergraduates and Graduates
Interest Keywords
Dehydration, heat acclimatization, heat illness, heat stroke, heat exhaustion, athletes, youth, sport, occupational safety, cooling treatments
Institutional Focus Areas
Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences
Personal Focus Areas
Thermoregulation, Hydration Behaviors, Pediatrics, Firefighters

Professional Preparation(Education & Training)

Dates Institution Location Degree Field of Study
2007 University of Connecticut PhD Kinesiology
2003 University of Florida MS Exercise Science
2001 James Madison University BS Athletic Training

Memberships & Professional Activities

Dates Type Description Institution/Entity
1999 - Present Membership Member National Athletic Trainer's Association
2004 - Present Membership Member American College of Sports Medicine
2008 - Present Membership Member Indiana Athletic Trainer's Association
2008 - Present Membership Member Mid West American College of Sports Medicine
2008 - Present Membership Member Greater Lakes Athletic Trainer's Association
2004 - Present Professional Activity Manuscript Reviewer Journal of Athletic Training
2007 - Present Professional Activity Manuscript Reviewer Journal of Sport Rehabilitation
2009 - Present Professional Activity Manuscript Reviewer European Journal of Applied Physiology
2009 - Present Professional Activity Manuscript Reviewer Medicine and Science in Exercise and Sport
2009 - Present Professional Activity Manuscript Reviewer Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
2010 - Present Professional Activity Editorial Board Journal of Athletic Training

Positions & Appointments

Dates Description Institution/Entity
08/2007 - 05/2012 Assistant Professor, Undergraduate and Graduate Athletic Training Programs Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Indiana State University
08/2008 - 01/2010 Research Laboratory Coordinator, Athletic Training Department Indiana State University
01/2010 - Present Graduate Program Director, Post Professional Athletic Training Education Program Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Indiana State University
01/2011 - 05/2012 Assistant Professor, Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Indiana State University
08/2012 - Present Assistant Professor, Undergraduate and Graduate Athletic Training Programs Physical Education and Athletic Training Department, University of South Carolina

Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships

Dates Type Description Foundation/Entity
2008 Award First Year Initiative Outstanding Instruction Award Indiana State University
2010 Award 2010 Doctoral Dissertation Award Nominee NATA Research and Education Foundation
The two sections below (Awards and Pending Proposals) are only viewable by PIs, business managers, chairs, and deans.
CV last updated on