Bo Fernhall, Ph.D., FACSM, FAACVPR
- Associate Dean for Research and Academic Affairs
- College of Applied Health Sciences
- Professor
- Department of Kinesiology
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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- Degree:
- Ph.D., Exercise Physiology, Arizona State University, 1984
- Area of Professional Interest:
- Dr. Fernhall’s area of interest is exercise physiology with a specialization in cardiovascular function and health throughout the lifespan, particularly in populations with disabilities. He has directed cardiac rehabilitation programs for more than 20 years. Dr. Fernhall is the associate editor for Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise and serves on two editorial boards—Journal of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, and Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly.
- Research Interests
- Exercise physiology with a specialization in cardiovascular function and health throughout the lifespan
- Investigation of cardiovascular autonomic control and function and the impact of muscle strength on functional capacity, performance and quality of life in persons with Down syndrome
- The effect of exercise on arterial health, coagulation and fibrinolysis.
- Awards, Academic and Professional Honors
- G. Lawrence Rarick National Research Award from NCPERD, 2006
- Elected to the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education, 2005
- Selected for the Fulbright Senior Specialist Program, Council of International Exchange of Scholars, 2002.
- See curriculum vitae for complete list of awards, academic and professional honors.
- Publications
- See curriculum vitae for list of publications, proceedings, books, and articles.
- Professional Associations and Certifications
- See curriculum vitae for professional associations and certifications.
