Phil Bishop

Professor of Kinesiology
Department of Kinesiology
204B Moore Hall
(205)-348-8370
pbishop@bama.ua.edu
Appointed in 1984

Recent Courses Taught:

HPE 366 Measurement and Evaluation, Fall and Spring 07
HPE 506 Research Techniques
HPE 692 Seminar in Exercise Physiology

Areas of Research:

Physiology of clothing, thermal physiology, sport performance

Academic Degrees:

Ed.D., University of GA, 1983. Physical Education.

M.S.Ed., James Madison University, 1979. Physical Education/Higher Education

B.S., The U.S. Naval Academy, 1972, Oceanography.

Professional Experiences:

1984 present, Assistant, (tenured) Associate Professor (1990), Professor (1994), Paul W. Bryant Professor of Education (2006-2007), Department Chair (Mar 96-May 97-departed for USMA) and Director of Human Performance Laboratory (1984-2005), Graduate faculty, UA Leadership Academy, 2006-08, The University of Alabama.

1993-2000 Visiting Scientist, Universities Space Research Association, Division of Space Life Sciences. Appointed to Exercise Countermeasures Project, Johnson Space Center.

2000 Adjunct Professor, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University, Birmingham, AL, 2 semesters. Supervised the teaching externship, taught a seminar on teaching.

1997-1998 Visiting Professor, Dept of Physical Education, United States Military Academy, West Point, NY 10996. Received Commander’s Award for exceptionally meritorious service. Conducted research on physical performance, created and taught class on physiology of warfare.

1992 Visiting Professor, New Chalcedonia (formerly The Queen's) College, Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.

1991-1992 Visiting Research Scientist, Exercise Countermeasures Project, Space Biomedical Research Institute, Johnson Space Center, NASA, Houston, TX (Sabbatical Leave) Universities Space Research Association, 15 months. Designed and conducted research on exercise countermeasures to space adaptation to preserve health of astronauts.

Selected Publications:

*Jung AP, *RB Dale, PA Bishop. (2007) Ambient-temperature beverages are consumed at a rate similar to chilled water in heat-exposed workers. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 4(1):54-57.

Bishop, PA *Jones, E, Green, JM. (2007)Continuous vs. episodic hydration in encapsulating protective coveralls. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. Vol 4 No. 4 Pages 260-26, April.

Ashley CD, Reneau PD, Roy JP, Bishop, PA. (2006) Effects of a Short, Submaximal Run at Different Times of Day on Heat Strain. JEPonline 2006; 9 (1):1-10.

*Lyons, S., Richardson, M., Bishop., P., Smith, J., Heath, H., Giesen J. (2006) Excess post-exercise oxygen consumption in untrained males: Effects of intermittent durations of arm ergometry. Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism Jun;31(3):196-201.

*Jones, EJ, P. Bishop, M Richardson, J Smith. (2006) Stability of a Practical Measure of Recovery from Resistance Training. JSCR 20(3), 305-308.

*Peveler, WW, PA Bishop, EJ Whitehorn. (2006) Effects of Ribose as an ergogenic aid. J Strength and Conditioning Rsch 20 (3), 2006, 519-522.

Bishop, PA and JB Church. (2006) An Alternative Mechanism for Death by Crucifixion. Linacre Quarterly (J Catholic Medical Assn). 73(3): August.

Selected Presentations:

*Friery K, Bishop P, Fisher G., Colvin. (2007) Physical Activity Patterns And Bodyweight Change In Former Collegiate Athletes ACSM # 1028, New Orleans, LA, June. Abstract in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37(5 suppl) S380.

*Jones EJ, Bishop PA, Green JM., Richardson MT. (2007) Effects of Metered vs. Bolus Water Consumption on Urine Production and Rehydration ACSM #1651, New Orleans, LA, June. Abstract in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37(5 suppl), S50.

*Wickwire, P.J., P.A. Bishop, J.M. Green, R.T. Richardson, R.G. Lomax, C. Casaru and M. Curtner-Smith. (2007) Physiological and Comfort Effects of Commercial “Wicking” Clothing under a Bullet Proof Vest. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA. Abstract in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37(5 suppl), S322.

Bishop and Paxton. Physics for the Masses, a Better Model for Teaching Science? Presented to the 5th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI, Jan .

Bishop, P and A Bosak. Effects of “Training Recovery” on Performance. (2007) Tutorial presented at SEACSM, Feb.