Exercise Science, Honors College Liaison
hargenta@jmu.edu
Contact Info
Education
- B.S. University of Iowa
- M.S. Ball State University
- Ph.D. Virginia Tech
Undergraduate Teaching Area:
- Exercise Science
Graduate Teaching Area:
- Clinical Exercise Physiology
Research Interest:
Dr. Hargens is one of the Coordinators of the Integrative Nutrition and Physiology Laboratory, a collaborative lab between the Departments of Kinesiology and Health Professions. His research interests concern the physiological links between sleep quality, physical activity, and sedentary time across the lifespan. Specifically, his research has explored how these factors have impacted the health of college students as well as older individuals with chronic disease. Additionally, he has explored how sleep quality may impact subsequent aerobic exercise performance.
Hobbies:
- Family
- Running/Cycling/Hiking
- Golf
Department of Kinesiology
