Derek Smith, Ph.D. 

Associate Professor, Graduate Program Coordinator
Exercise Physiology

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Dr. Smith's research interests include:  Influence of physical activity in primary and secondary prevention of overweight/obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and type 2 diabetes; Influence of physical activity and aging on biomarkers of oxidative stress, inflammation, fibrinolysis, and endothelial function; Translational models/approaches to increase and sustain participation in physical activity throughout the lifespan (childhood through late adulthood).  Current Projects: School-based Physical Activity Intervention in Rural Settings (SPAIRS) NIH Grant # P20 RR016474; Wyoming Active Living Kick (WALK) pilot project; WALK 2.

EDUCATION

Ph.D. University of Colorado (2003)

M.S. Wake Forest University (1999)

B.S. Colorado State University (1997)

TEACHING

• KIN 3021 Physiology of Exercise
• KIN 4056/5056 Advanced Exercise Testing and Prescription
• KIN 4062/5062 Applied Concepts in Human Aging
• KIN 5586 Seminar in: Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders

AFFILIATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS, CONSULTATION

• Wyoming Action For Healthy Kids (WAFHK) member
• Rocky Mountain Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (RMACSM) Wyoming Representative Publications

GRANTS, HONORS, AWARDS

Kelly, R.O. [PI] (07/04-06/09).  Building Clinical Research Infrastructures:  Developing Capacity for Community-Based Health Research (section).  2P20RR016474-04 NIH/NCRR (funded $9,656,520). Smith, D.T. [Primary Investigator] (04/08-04/09).  Clinical Outcomes in Rural Populations Core (funded $210,150).

 Kelly, R.O. [PI] (07/04-06/09).  Building Clinical Research Infrastructures:  Developing Capacity for Community-Based Health Research (section).  2P20RR016474-04 NIH/NCRR (funded $9,656,520).  Smith, D.T. [Primary Investigator] (04/07-04/08).  Clinical Outcomes in Rural Populations Core (funded $210,000).  Co-primary Investigator:  Bartee, R.T.; Consultant:  Wallhead, T.

PUBLICATIONS

Smith, D.T., Vendela, M.J., Bartee, R.T., & Carr, L. (2008).  Significant body mass index gains in rural first graders 1999-2004:  A time for behavioral intervention?  Journal of Rural Health, 24(1), 40-48.

Herman, S.L., & Smith, D.T. (in press).  Four-week dynamic-stretching warm-up intervention elicits longer-term performance benefits.  Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

Smith, D.T., Bartee, R.T.,  Carr, L.J., & Dorozynski, C.M. (in press).  Prevalence of overweight and out-of-school seasonal periods of body mass index in American Indian schoolchildren.  Preventing Chronic Disease.

Eisenmann, J.C., Bartee, R.T., Smith, D.T., Welk, G., & Fu, Q. (2008).  Combined influence of physical activity and television viewing on the risk of overweight in U.S. youth.  International Journal of Obesity, 32, 613-618.

Carr, L.J., Bartee, R.T., Dorozynski, C.M., Broomfield, J.F., Smith, M.L., & Smith, D.T. (2008).  Internet-delivered behavior change program increases physical activity and improves cardiometabolic disease factors in sedentary adults:  Results of a randomized controlled trial.  Preventative Medicine, 46(5), 431-438.

Herman, S.L., & Smith, D.T., (2008).  Four-week dynamic-stretching warm-up intervention elicits longer-term performance benefits.  Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 22(4), 1286-97.

Smith, D.T., Carr, L.J., Dorozynski, D.M., & Gomashe, C. (in press).  Internet-delivered lifestyle physical activity intervention:  Limited inflammation and antioxidant capacity efficacy in overweight adults.  Journal of Applied Psychology.

Carr, L.J., Bartee, R.T., Dorozynski, C.M., Smith, M.L., & Smith, D.T., (in press).  Eight-month follow-up of physical activity and central adiposity:  Results from internet-delivered intervention in overweight adults.  Journal of Physical Activity and Health.

Stephans, M.B., Wilhelm, D.L., Rodehorst, T.K., Smith, D.T., & Weinert, C. (in press).  Care of biological samples in a rural setting.  Clinical Nursing Research.

Wallhead, T.L., Hagger, M., & Smith, D.T., (in press).  Sport education and extra-curricular sport participation:  An examination using the trans-contextual model of motivation.  Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport.

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Dunn, A.L., Wilcox, S., Smith, D.T., & Dearing, J. (2009, May).  Disseminating evidence-based physical activity programs:  Lessons learned from the field.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Seattle, WA.

Smith, D.T., (2009, April).  WALK to wellness on the web:  Effect of internet-delivered physical activity programs on inflammation and oxidative stress.  Paper presented at the Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutritionists 25th Annual Symposium, Scottsdale, AZ.

Smith, D.T., (2008, April).  Effect of physical activity on inflammation, oxidative stress, and cardiovascular disease risk:  Results of a lifestyle of physical activity.  Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutritionists 24th Annual Symposium, Boston, MA.

Bartee, R.T., Lohof, C.H., Carr, L.J., & Smith, D.T. (April, 2008).  Intervention effects on mediators and physical activity.  Paper presented at the annual International Congress for Physical Activity and Public Health, Amsterdam.

Carr, L.J., Bartee, R.T., Dorozynski, C.M., & Smith, D.T. (May, 2008). Efficacy of an internet-delivered physical activity behavior change program for physical activity adherence: Results from an eight month follow-up. Paper presented at the annual American College of Sports Medicine, Indianapolis, IN.

Korenke, J., Bartee, R.T., Lohof, C., Carr, L.J., & Smith, D.T. (2008, April). Use and perceptions of an internet-based physical activity program. Poster presented at the annual AAHPERD 2008 National Convention, Fort Worth, TX.

Dayton, J., Bartee, R.T., Coffey, A.R., Carr, L.J., Lohof, C., Dorozynski, C.M., & Smith, D.T. (April, 2008). Energy intake influenced by an internet-based physical activity program. Poster presented at the annual AAHPERD National Convention, Fort Worth, TX.

Carr, L.J., Bartee, R.T., Dorozynski, C.M., Vendela, M.J., Bretting, K., Lohof, C, Brubaker, P.H., & Smith, D.T. (2007, June). Effect of an Internet-based Physical Activity Behavior Change Program on Physical Activity and Disease Risk. Poster Presentation at the American College of Sports Medicine National Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

Vendela, M.J., Bartee, R.T., Carr, L.J., & Smith, D.T. (2007, June).  Body Mass Index in Rural Elementary School Children: Progressive Increase in Body Mass Index of First Graders. Poster presentation at the American College of Sports Medicine National Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

Lohof, C.H., Bartee, R.T., Carr, L.J., Korenke, J.D., Brubaker, P.H., & Smith, D.T. (2007, June).  Effect of an Internet-based Physical Activity Behavior Change Program on Self-Efficacy and Physical Activity. Poster presentation at the American College of Sports Medicine National Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

Dorozynski, C.M., Carr, L.J., Bartee, R.T., & Smith, D.T. (2007, June). Efficacy of a Theory-driven Internet-based Physical Activity Behavior Change Program. Poster Presentation at the American College of Sports Medicine National Meeting, New Orleans, LA.