Paula E. Papanek, Ph.D., M.P.T., A.T.C./L., F.A.C.S.M.
Associate Professor, Program Director, Exercise Science Degree Program
Department of Exercise Science
Cramer Hall 215
(414) 288-5069
As the founding director of the Program of Exercise Science in the Department of Exercise Science at Marquette University, I have been teaching and training exercise physiologists for over 10 years. My expertise will be critical to the success of this proposal as I will ensure the proper use and application of the accelerometers, 24 hour ambulatory blood pressure monitors, and appropriately designed exercise prescriptions at Quad Med. The quality of these data collections is vital to objectively quantify exercise compliance, volume, and intensity as well as determine the impact on blood pressure. My active involvement in the use and application of these devices and the analysis and interpretation of the data is demonstrated in two ongoing initiatives: exercise and bone mineral density in multiple sclerosis patients and the impact of folic acid on vascular flow-mediated dilation in elite dancers. Data from both studies have been presented at national meetings and the manuscripts are in review. My graduate work and post-doctoral studies were in animal models of hypertension and I have maintained active collaborations with the Cardiovascular Center and the Department of Physiology at MCW with an overall interest in disease prevention and wellness in human populations. Over the last 5 years I have been involved in community initiatives directed at exercise and wellness in both geriatric and youth populations.
Degrees held
- 1999, M.P.T., Physical Therapy, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI.
- 1989, Ph.D., College of Medicine-Physiology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
- 1984, M.S., Exercise Physiology, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY.
- 1981, B.S., Nutritional Science, Illinois State University, Normal, IL.
Teaching responsibilities
- PHTH 7518, Physiology of Activity, course director
- EXSC 3189, Nutrition and Sports Performance, lecturer, fall
- EXSC 2931, Nutrition and Sports Performance, lecturer, spring
- EXSC 2931, Physiology of Obesity, lecturer
- EXSC 3100, Exercise Leadership, lecturer
- EXSC 4192, Advanced Exercise Physiology, lecturer
- Biology, guest lecturer
- ATTR 3984, co-course director
- PHTH, Adv Elective fall, course director
- EXSC 4995, Independent study
- ATTR 4195, Independent research study
Licensure/certification
- Licensed Physical Therapist, State of Wisconsin
- Licensed and Certified Athletic Trainer
Professional Organizations
- American Physiological Society (APS)
- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
- American Society of Exercise Physiologists (ASEP)
- National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
- National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA)
- Obesity Society
