Valerie Wherley, Ph.D.

VALERIE WHERLEY, PH.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor

Degrees and Certifications

    B.S., Exercise Science, University of Maine, 1995
    M.S., Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Maine, 1997
    Ph.D., (ABD), Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, 2002
    Ph.D., Higher Education Administration, University of Connecticut, 2004

Teaching Responsibilities

    EX 100 - Introduction to Exercise Science
    EX 320 - Special Application of Exercise
    EX 365 - Lab, Clinical Exercise Science Field Rotations

Research Interests & Grants

    Prevention strategies for childhood obesity, pediatric exercise intervention programs, field-based research.

Publications and Presentations

    VanHeest, J.L, J. Stoppani, T.P. Scheett, V. Collins, M. Roti, J. Anderson, G.J. Allen, J. Hoffman, W.J. Kraemer, and C.M. Maresh. Effects of ibuprofen and Vicoprofen (R) on physical performance after exercise-induced muscle damage. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation 11:224-234, 2002.

    Armstrong, L.E., M.J. De Souza, J.L. VanHeest, J. Stoppani, N.R. Keith, T.A. Elliott, T.P. Scheett, B.E. Miller, V.A. Collins, D.R. Bolster, S.L. Gaffin, and C.M. Maresh. Effects of exogenous hormones on thermal & metabolic responses of young women during physical training/heat acclimation. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, San Diego, CA, April, 2000.

    VanHeest, J.L., T.P. Scheett, A. Eliakim, V.A. Collins, C.M. Maresh and D. M. Cooper. VO2 peak, total energy ependiture (TEE) and the effect of training pre-T adolescent females. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, San Diego, CA, April, 2000.

    Scheett, T.P., J. Stoppani, J.L. VanHeest, V.A. Collins, H.L. Hatch, J.W. Sutherland, M.R. D'Alfonso, L.E. Armstrong, J.R. Hoffman, W.J. Kraemer, and C.M. Maresh. Pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokine profile during and following ecentric exercise-induced muscle damage. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, Orlando, FL, March, 2001.

    Poster Presentation
    Collins, V.A
    ., T.P. Scheett, J.L. VanHeest, C.M. Maresh, and D.M. Cooper. Relationship between VO2 and heart rate in nonsteady states of exercise in children. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, San Diego, CA, April, 2000.

    Volunteer Work

    • USA Fitness Corps first "Fitness Fun Day" staff volunteer, along with 17 SHU students, Bronx, NY (October 2010)
    • PawPALS program, Longfellow Elementary School, Bridgeport, CT


    Professional Affiliations
    American College of Sports Medicine: Member
    American College of Sports Medicine: New England Regional Division: Member
    North American Society for Pediatric Exercise Medicine: Member

Contact Information

Office Location & Hours

  • Location:
    Exercise Science - Undergraduate
    Cambridge 25
    College of Health Professions
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