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Loretta DiPietro's Welcome Message
The Department of Exercise Science Welcomes You!
As the health care burden associated with the modern-day lifestyle continues to grow, few recognize that sedentary behavior carries a risk of chronic disease that is similar to that of smoking and hypertension. An active lifestyle helps prevent chronic disease underscoring the relevance of this discipline to public health.
Our School of Public Health and Health Services is one of only three schools in the U.S. that contains a Department of Exercise Science. We offer both BS and MS degrees, and in the fall of 2010, we launched a new Master of Public Health (MPH) program in physical activity in public health.
You will have the opportunity to conduct research within the Department, which includes physical activity measurement and promotion in the D.C. public schools using state-of-the-art technology; performance improvements in athletics using novel training techniques; the relation of growth and developmental factors to injury in youth sport; and the effects of post-meal exercise on glycemic control in aging.
We are committed to training students in exercise science as it relates to both the science and practice of public health. We maintain a vast network of agencies providing opportunities for internships and practical experiences. Because of our unique location in the nation's capital, our students have the opportunity to help influence public health policy work at the local, community, state, federal, and international levels.
Get moving and come be part of our program!
Loretta DiPietro, PhD, MPH
Professor and Chair, Department of Exercise Science
Contact us at:
exscprograms2@gwumc.edu
202-994-9412
The Department is now located at 2033 K Street, Suite 210.
Dr. Amanda Visek, C.C.-A.A.S.P., N.C.C., assistant professor in the Department of Exercise Science in the GW School of Public Health and Health Services is conducting a research study “Physical Activity: Using Concept Mapping to Sustain Participation in Youth Sport.” Youth soccer athletes, their parents/guardians, and soccer coaches are eligible to participate. To learn more about volunteering to participate in this research, click here.
Faculty Activities
Jean Gutierrez, PhD, RD was recently awarded a pilot grant from the Clinical and Translational Science Institute at Children's National Medical Center (CNMC) to study to determine if young African Americans at high genetic risk for Chronic Kidney Disease show early signs of impaired kidney function or inflammation. Dr. Gutierrez will also use this grant to see if recent physical activity patterns modify kidney-related biomarkers. This study is being conducted in collaboration with Eric Hoffman, PhD, Chair of the Center for Genetic Medicine Research at CNMC, and Dominic Raj, MD, Director of the Division of Renal Disease and Hypertension at GWU.
Dr. Loretta DiPietro named Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Physical Activity and Health. read more JPAH announces new Editor-in-Chief
Dr. Amanda Visek, C.C.-A.A.S.P., N.C.C., assistant professor in the Department of Exercise Science in the GW School of Public Health and Health Services, has been awarded a $383,552 three-year research grant from the National Institute of Nursing Research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The title of her grant is “Physical Activity: Using Concept Mapping to Sustain Participation in Youth Sport.” The grant is cost-shared across the NIH, the GW Office of the VP for Research, the School of Public Health and Health Services, and the Department of Exercise Science. To learn more about volunteering to participate in this research, click here.
Dr. Larry Hamm Receives AACPR's Distinguished Service Award
The American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation recognized Dr. Larry Hamm with their Distinguished Service Award for his contributions over the past 35 years, citing his ideas, commitment, and leadership that have significantly benefited the association,
Dr. Larry Hamm was named as a Consultant to the Committee of Medical Experts to Assist Social Security on Disability Issues and one of four consultants who attended the committee meeting in Washington, DC on October 5-6, 2011 at the Institute of Medicine headquarters. The committee is part of the Institute of Medicine of The National Academies. On October 6, I gave a presentation, "Comprehensive Physical Function Assessment", to the committee and persons from Social Security Administration.
Dr. Todd Miller was awarded Fellow status National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Dr. Christopher Berger presented 10 clinical tips for healthy air travel at the American College of Sports Medicine Conference in Denver, June 2011.
Dr. Beverly Westerman and Dr. Mary Barron facilitated a seminar in May 2011 for ATC Clinical instructors titled "Evidence Based Practice in Athletic Training."
Dr. Christopher Berger presented energy expenditure and resting metabolic rate equations at the National Strength and Conditioning conference in Las Vegas July 2011.
Dr. Mary Barron moderated a session "Adolescent Injuries" at the National Athletic Training Conference in June 2011.
Contact Us
Department of Exercise Science
2033 K St, Suite 210
School of Public Health and Health Services
The George Washington University
Washington, DC 20052
Phone: (202) 994-9412
Fax: (202) 994-1420
Email: exscprograms2@gwumc.edu