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John Dobson

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Department Chair and Professor of Kinesiology
Ph.D., Auburn University
Office: Statesboro Campus-Hollis Building – Room 2115A and Armstrong Campus-University Hall 154A
Phone: 912-478-0200
Fax: 912-478-0381
Email: jdobson@georgiasouthern.edu
Curriculum Vitae (PDF)

Research

Research Interests

  • Exercise Physiology
  • Physiology education
  • Cognitive strategies to enhance learning
  • Cardiovascular responses to exercise

Ongoing Projects

  • Retrieval practice and physiology education
  • Blood pressure responses to exercise
  • Sports supplements and performance

Recent Publications

Dobson, J.L., Linderholm T. Self-testing promotes superior retention of anatomy and physiology information. Advances in Health Sciences Education. DOI: 10.1007/s10459-014-9514-8, 2014.

Dobson, J. L., McMillan, J., & Li, L. Benefits of exercise intervention in reducing neuropathic pain. Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience, 81, 102, 2014.

Dobson, J.L. Retrieval practice is a practical method for enhancing the retention of anatomy and physiology course information. Advances in Physiology Education, 37: 184-191, 2013.

Dobson, J.L. The effect of uniform versus expanding retrieval practice on the recall of physiology
information. Advances in Physiology Education, 36: 6-12, 2012.

Professional Affiliations and Organizations

American Physiological Society

American College of Sports Medicine

Last updated: 7/27/2021

Contact Us

Department of
Health Sciences and Kinesiology

Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus
Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology Dept #4076
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419

Phone: 912-344-2548
Fax: 912-344-3490

Georgia Southern University Statesboro Campus
Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology
P.O. Box 8076
Statesboro, GA 30460

Phone: 912-478-0200
hk-office@georgiasouthern.edu

Physical Activity Lifestyle (PAL) Program
Email: palprogram@georgiasouthern.edu

Employment Opportunities

Clinical Internship/Practicum Experience Update

Many of the clinical programs offered by the Waters College of Health Professions require a clinical internship or practicum experience to fulfill degree requirements. Pursuant to the University's legal agreements, participants in clinical experiences are required to abide by the workplace rules of the clinical site. The University is aware of recent federal requirements that would mandate vaccination against COVID-19 for those working in certain settings, including health care. At this time, we expect that these new requirements may significantly impact our ability to locate a placement for students who remain unvaccinated. As always, WCHP will continue to make every effort to place students at clinical sites. However, please be aware that we may be unable to locate a site to accept unvaccinated students, which may cause a delay or inability to progress and complete the program of study.

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