Wes Dudgeon

Dean | Professor of Exercise Science

Education

• Ph.D. in Exercise Science (Applied Physiology), University of South Carolina
• B.S. in Sports Science, Malone University

Research Interests

• Strength Training Modalities
• Nutritional Strategies for Wellness and Performance
• Human Performance

Affiliations

• American College of Sports Medicine
• Southeastern American College of Sports Medicine
• National Strength and Conditioning Association
• American Public Health Association

Courses Taught

• EXSC 211: Neuromuscular Assessment and Exercise Prescription
• EXSC 333: Exercise Nutrition
• EXSC 340: Exercise Physiology
• EXSC 345: Research Design & Analysis

Selected Publications

*student co-authors

• Cavallaro, E.M.*, Pfile, K.R., Irwin, J.M., & Dudgeon, W.D. (2022), “Suspension Training Improves Dynamic Balance and Core Endurance in Healthy Females.” International Journal of Sports Sciences. 12(3): 53-60. DOI: 10.5923/j.sports.20221203.01.
• Dudgeon, W.D., Kelley, E.P., Scheett, T.P., & Flynn, M.G. (2019), “Suspension Training Improves Muscular Endurance, Cardiovascular Fitness, and Body Composition in College-Aged Women.” International Journal of Sports Science, 9(2), 28-34. DOI: 10.5923/j.sports.20190902.02.
• Dudgeon, W.D., Thomas, D.D., Dauch, W., Scheett, T.P., & Webster, M.J. (2018), “The Effects of High and Low-Dose Cordyceps Militaris-Containing Mushroom Blend Supplementation After Seven and Twenty-Eight Days.” American Journal of Sports Science, 6(1), 1-7.
• Dudgeon, W.D., Buchanan, L.A., Strickland, E.A., Scheett, T.P., & Garner, D.P. (2017), “Mouthpiece use during heavy resistance exercise affects serum cortisol and lactate.” Cogent Medicine, 4(1).
• Dudgeon, W.D., Kelley, E.P., & Scheett, T.P. (2017), “Effect of Whey Protein in Conjunction With a Caloric-Restricted Diet and Resistance Training.” Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 31(5), 1353-1361.
• Jaggers, J.R., Snead, J.M., Lobelo, R.L.F., Hand, G.A., Dudgeon, W.D., Prasad, V.L., Burgess, S.E., & Blair, S.N. (2016), “Results of a nine month home-based physical activity intervention for people living with HIV.” International Journal of Clinical Trials, 3(3), 106-119.
• Dudgeon, W.D., Kelley, E.P.*, & Scheett, T.P. (2016), “In a single-blind, matched group design: branched-chain amino acid supplementation and resistance training maintains lean body mass during a caloric restricted diet.” Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 13.
• Dudgeon, W.D., Herron, J.M., Aartun, J.A., Thomas, D.D., Kelley, E.P.*, & Scheett, T.P. (2015), “Physiologic and Metabolic Effects of a Suspension Training Workout.” International Journal of Sports Science, 5(2), 65-72. DOI: 10.5923/j.sports.20150502.04.