Degree

PhD in Exercise Science

University of Toledo, Department of Kinesiology

MA in Exercise Science

Central Michigan University, School of Health Sciences

BA in Kinesiology

University of Northern Colorado, School of Sport and Exercise Science

Published Works

• Thompson, C. B. (2024). . The Wellness Paradox, https://www.wellnessparadoxpod.com/podcast/episode/acsm5
• Thompson, C. B., Richardson, L., Neric, F. (2024). The Role of Programmatic Accreditation, Certification, and Career Advancement. ACSM's Health and Fitness Journal, 28(5), 21-27. https://doi.org/10.1249/FIT.0000000000000995.
• Nuñez, P. T., Weir, T. S., Ross, A. K., Leo, C. J., Thompson, C. B., Masters, M. (2023). Cardiorespiratory Response And Energy Expenditure During Near-maximal Exercise In Female Endurance Athletes’ Menstrual Cycle Phases. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, https://doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000979780.87143.8e
• Thompson, C. B. (2023). Cardiorespiratory Fitness Assessment. Wolters Kluwer,
• Thompson, C. B. (2023). Preexercise Evaluation. Wolters Kluwer,
• Nunez, P. T., Weir, T. S., Ross, A. K., Leo, C. J., Thompson, C. B., Masters, M. (2023). Cardiorespiratory Response And Energy Expenditure During Near-maximal Exercise In Female Endurance Athletes’ Menstrual Cycle Phases. ACSM's 2023 Annual Meeting and World Congress,
• Overstreet, B., Ward-Rittaco, C., Neric, F., Brawner, C., Thompson, C. B., Hargens, T., Thompson, W. (2023). Technical Requirements for Clinical Exercise Physiologists as Qualified Health Prviders. ACSM's Health and Fitness Journal, https://doi.org/DOI: 10.1249/FIT.0000000000000848
• Weir, S., Ross, K., Leo, J., Thompson, C. B., Nunez, T., Masters, M. . Cardiorespiratory response and energy expenditure during near-maximal exercise in the follicular and luteal phases of the menstrual cycle in female endurance athletes. .
• Thompson, C. B. (2021). Cardiorespiratory Training Programs. (Issue 6th , pp 425-447). Wolters Kluwer.
• Nunez, P. T., Thompson, C. B., Beltz, M. N. (2019). Correlation Between Activity-type Heart Rate Estimated Energy Expenditure and Indirect Calorimetry. ACSM's 66th Annual Meeting, 10th World Congress on Exercise is Medicine, World Congress on the Basic Science of Exercise, Circadian Rhythms and Sleep,
• Thompson, C. B. (2018). Cardiovascular Fitness Assessment. LWW,
• Thompson, C. B. (2018). Pre-participation Screening. LWW,
• Bertelsen, L. S., Thompson, C. B. (2017). High School Weight Training Curriculum: Course Development Considerations. Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, https://doi.org/doi.org/10.1080/08924562.2017.1297746
• Bertelsen, L. S., Thompson, C. B. (2014). It’s Time to Include Nutrition Education in the Secondary Physical Education Curriculum . Strategies: A Journal for Sport and Physical Educators, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08924562.2014.858528
• Thompson, C. B. (2012). Fitness Trends 2012. Rocky Mountain American College of Sports Medicine,
• Gonzales , U. J., Thompson, C. B., Thistlethwaite , R. J., Scheuermann , W. B. (2011). Association Between Exercise Hemodynamics and Changes in Local Vascular Function Following Acute Handgrip Exercise . Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism , 36(1)37-144. .
• Thompson, C. B., Gonzales , U. J., Thistlethwaite , R. J., Scheuermann , W. B. (2010). Edothelial-dependent Dilation is Attenuated Following Acute Handgrip Exercise and is Associated with Contractile Work . Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise ,
• Gonzales , U. J., Thistlethwaite , R. J., Thompson, C. B., Scheuermann , W. B. (2009). Exercise-Induced Shear Stress is Associated with Changes in Plasma Von Willebrand Factor in Older Humans . European Journal of Applied Physiology, 106(5)79-784. .
• Gonzales , U. J., Thompson, C. B., Thistlethwaite , R. J., Harper , J. A., Scheuermann, W. B. (2009). Muscle Strength and Pressor Response . International Journal of Sports Medicine , 30(5)20-324. .
• Zoeller , F. R., Angelopoulos , B. T., Thompson, C. B., Wenta , M., Price , B. T., Thompson, D. P., Visich , S. P. (2009). Vascular Remodeling in Response to 12 Weeks of Upper Arm Unilateral Resistance Training . Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise , 41(11)003-2008. .
• Thompson, C. B., Thistlethwaite , R. J., Gonzales , U. J., Scheuermann , W. B. (2008). Effect of Acetazolamide Administration on Endothelial Function in Humans . The Physiologist ,
• Thompson, C. B. (2008). Effects of Exercise on Endothelial Function in Postprandial Lipemia. OhioLINK. http://etd.ohiolink.edu/view.cgi?acc_num=toledo1234981048
• Thistlethwaite , R. J., Thompson, C. B., Gonzales , U. J., Scheuermann, W. B. (2008). Excessive Motor Unit Recruitment Does Not Affect VO2 Kinetics During Subsequent Heavy Exercise . European Journal of Applied Physiology , 102(4)81-491. .
• Gonzales , U. J., Thompson, C. B., Thistlethwaite , R. J., Scheuermann , W. B. (2008). Exercise-induced Shear Stress is Associated with Plasma VWF in Older Humans . The Physiologist ,
• Gonzales , U. J., Thompson, C. B., Thistlethwaite , R. J., Scheuermann , W. B. (2008). Role of Retrograde Flow in the Shear Stimulus Associated with Exercise Blood Flow . Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging , 28(5)18-325. .
• Thistlethwaite , R. J., Gonzales , U. J., Thompson, C. B., Scheuermann , W. B. (2008). Vascular Response to Acidosis During Dynamic Handgrip Exercise . The Physiologist ,
• Thistlethwaite, R. J., Thompson, C. B., Gonzales, U. J., Scheuermann, W. B. (2008). Prior heavy knee extension exercise does not affect $$dot{V}hbox{O}_{2}$$ kinetics during subsequent heavy cycling exercise. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 102(4), 481-491. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-007-0614-5.
• Thompson, C. B., Thistlethwaite , R. J., Gonzales , U. J., Booth, J. E., Harper , J. A., Scheuermann, W. B. (2007). Forearm Blood Flow and Motor Unit Recruitment During Fast and Slow Ramp Exercise . Medicine & Science in Sport & Exercise ,
• Gonzales , U. J., Thompson, C. B., Thistlethwaite , R. J., Harper, J. A., Scheuermann , W. B. (2007). Forearm Blood Flow Follows Work Rate During Submaximal Dynamic Forearm Exercise Independent of Sex . Journal of Applied Physiology, 103(6)950-7. .
• Gonzales, J., Thompson, C. B., Thistlewaite, J., Harper, A., Scheuermann, B. (2007). Forearm Blood Flow is Similar Between Females and Males During Dynamic Submaximal Handgrip Exercise. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise,
• Thompson, C. B., Fadia , T., Pincivero, M. D., Scheuermann , W. B. (2007). Forearm Blood Flow Response to Fatiguing Contractions in Males and Females. American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology , 293805-H812. .
• Krah, S., Gonzales , J., Thompson, C. B., Thistlethwaite , J., Scheuermann, B. (2006). Fatigue in Females and Males in Response to Repeated Bouts of 30 s Sprint Cycling Exercise . Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise,
• Gonzales , U. J., Thompson, C. B., Thistlethwaite , R. J., Harper , J. A., Scheuermann, W. B. (2006). Forearm Blood Flow is Similar Between Females and Males During Dynamic Submaximal Handgrip Exercise . Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise ,
• Gonzales , J., Thompson, C. B., Thistlethwaite , J., Scheuermann, B. (2006). Forearm Muscle Blood Flow During Dynamic Ramp Exercise is Independent of Muscle Strength. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise ,
• Scheuermann, B., Gonzales , J., Thompson, C. B., Thistlethwaite , J., Harper , A. (2006). Motor Unit Recruitment and Oxygen Uptake During Moderate and Heavy Constant Workrate Exercise . Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise ,
• Wilhelm, A. J., Harper, J. A., Thompson, C. B., Scheuermann, W. B. (2006). Muscle Blood Flow as a Determinant of Exercise Tolerance During Intermittent Isometric and Dynamic Handgrip Exercise . Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise ,
• Thompson , M., Thompson, C. B., Moser , S. (2005). Exercise and Cancer-Treatment Related Fatigue . Advance for Physician Assistants ,
• Thompson, C. B., Price, B. T., Pescatello, S. L., Seip, L. R., Angelopoulos , J. T., Clarckson, M. P., Visich , S. P. (2005). Vascular Adaptations to 12-Weeks of Unilateral Arm Training . Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise,
• Thompson, C. B., Visich , P., Saltarelli , W. (2004). Relationship of Physical Activity and Aerobic Capacity in Metabolic Syndrome in Adolescents . Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise ,
• Visich , P., Thompson, C. B., Gordon, P. (2003). Gender Differences in Strength Gain Following a Resistance Training Program for the Upper Arm . Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise ,
• Thompson, C. B., Visich, P., Singleton, S., Saltarelli, W. (2003). Relationship of Exercise Intensity on Individual and Multiple Risk Factors . Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise ,

Teaching Interests

"It doesn't matter if you fall down, as long as you pick something up from the floor when you get up"

Dr. Efraim Racker (Discovered ATP synthase in 1960)