|
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
Director the Athletic Training Clinic
Degrees:
M.Ed. Exercise Physiology; University of Virginia - 2006
B.A. Athletic Training; Point Loma Nazarene University – 2003
Teaching areas:
KPE 340: The Physiology of Exercise
KPE 430 Advanced Exercise Physiology
ATR 415: Therapeutic Modalities and Pharmacology
ATR 102: Risk Management and Emergency Response
ATR 390: Clinical Practicum I
ATR391: Clinical Practicum II
Athletic Training Assignments:
Men’s Soccer, Men's Basketball, and Baseball
Research Interest:
Exercise economy, maximal oxygen consumption, and ACL injuries
Most Recent Research
· September 2005 - January 2006 Master's Thesis: The Interrelatedness of Maximal Oxygen Consumption and Economy.
· May 2005 - July 2006 Research coordinator and lab technician in exercise physiology research.
· September 2004 - May 2005 Research assistant for an exercise training study. The effects of high and low intensity exercise on abdominal visceral fat were investigated.
· January 2004 - May 2004 Undergraduate research project. Neuroticism, Extroversion, and Pain Perception in College Aged Athletes
Publications and professional activity:
Research and Professional Activity (link to attached pdf)
Biographical Information
Professor Sawyer enjoys Mt. biking, cycling, hiking, and surfing. He loves his wife Monique and loves spending time outdoors.
His experience includes two years working as an intern with the San Diego Chargers, research in exercise physiology, teaching athletic training courses at Cal State University Fresno, working as an athletic trainer at the secondary level in San Diego and Fresno, CA, and working as the associate athletic trainer for the Arena 2 football team the Central Valley Coyotes in Fresno, CA.
Contact Information
Email: bsawyer@pointloma.edu
Telephone: (619) 849-2779
Fax: (619) 849-3215
Office: Athletic Training Clinic |