Erika Short

Biography

EDUCATION

• Ph.D. in Philosophy; Major: Exercise, Nutrition, and Preventive Health, Baylor University
• M.Ed., Major: Physical Education with a Teaching Certification, Texas State University
• B.S., Major: Kinesiology, with a specialization in Sports Management, Texas A&M University

PRIMARY TEACHING SUBJECTS

• Exercise Physiology
• Exercise Testing and Prescription
• Exercise and Sports Nutrition
• Exercise Programming for Senior Adults
• Foundations of Kinesiology
• Personal Well-being
• Senior Capstone

RESEARCH/ACADEMIC INTERESTS

• Health promotion using exercise and nutrition
• Guiding student research
• Best nutrition practices for health and performance

HOBBIES

• Triathlon training, hiking, traveling, church activities, helping lead Young Life, and spending time with family and friends

RECOGNITIONS

• Selected to teach at Harlaxton College, England, Spring 2017
• Holder of the Kieffer Kinesiology Fellowship (2024-2027)

RESEARCH & PRESENTATIONS

• Abstract Presented at ACSM National Conference in San Francisco, 2012: Erika Deike PhD, Rodney Bowden PhD, Jennifer J Moreillon PhD, Jackson Griggs MD, Ron Wilson MD, Brian Shelmadine PhD, Matt Cooke PhD, Alexander Beaujean PhD. (2011).“The Effects of Fish Oil Supplementation on Markers of Inflammation in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients.”
• Presentation on “Healthy Eating” at Plainview Christian Academy, Jan. and Dec. 2011
• “Mountain Top Yoga,” at TAPHERD in San Marcos, Texas, 2013.

FACULTY-STUDENT COLLABORATION

• Led a study abroad trip to Norway, May 2014, and Italy, 2018
• Sponsor for Kinesiology Club, Athletes in Action, Beta Alpha Sigma, and Christian Fellowship
• Assist students with Senior Capstones every semester
• Take students to TACSM conference yearly

PUBLICATIONS

Paul La Bounty, Rodney G. Bowden, Erika Deike, Jennifer J. Moreillon, Jackson O. Griggs, Ronald L. Wilson and Brian D. Shelmadine. (2013). “The Effects of Fish Oil Supplementation on Lipid Levels in Non-Hemodialysis Chronic Kidney Disease Patients.”Accepted for publication in British Journal of Medicine & Medical Research.

Erika Deike PhD, Rodney Bowden PhD, Jennifer J Moreillon PhD, Jackson Griggs MD, Ron Wilson MD, Brian Shelmadine PhD, Matt Cooke PhD, Alexander Beaujean PhD. (2011).“The Effects of Fish Oil Supplementation on Markers of Inflammation in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients.” Accepted for publication in Journal of Renal Nutrition

Jennifer J Moreillon PhD, Rodney Bowden PhD, Erika Deike PhD, Jackson Griggs MD, Ron Wilson MD, Brian Shelmadine PhD, Matt Cooke PhD, Alexander Beaujean PhD. (2011). “The use of an Anti-Inflammatory Supplement in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease.”Accepted for publication in Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine.

Richard B Kreider, PhD, FACSM, FISSN; Monica Serra, PhD,RD, ATC; Kristen M Beavers, PhD, RD; Jen Moreillon, PhD; Julie Y Kresta, PhD(c); Mike Byrd, PhD(c); Jonathan M Oliver, MEd; Jean Gutierrez, PhD, RD; Geoffrey Hudson, PhD; Erika Deike, PhD; Brian Shelmadine, PhD; Patricia Leeke, BS; Chris Rasmussen, MS; Mike Greenwood, PhD, FACSM, FNSCA,FISSN; Matt Cooke, PhD; Chad Kerksick, PhD; Jessica K Campbell, PhD; Jeannemarie Beiseigel, PhD, RD; Satya S Jonnalagadda, MBA, PhD, RD.(2011) “A Structured Diet and Exercise Program Promotes Favorable Changes in Weightloss, Body Composition, and Weight Maintenance.” Accepted to the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.

Rodney G. Bowden, PhD, Ronald L. Wilson, MD, Erika Deike, MS, Mindy Gentile, RD, LD, MS. (2009). “Fish Oil Supplementation Lowers C-Reactive Protein Levels Independent of Triglyceride Reduction in Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease.” Accepted for publication in Nutrition in Clinical Practice.