Dr. Kevin Phillips
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science/Coordinator of the Exercise Science Major
About Dr. Kevin Phillips
Kevin Phillips is originally from North Eastern Pennsylvania. Kevin worked for a year as a Athletic Trainer before returning to school to complete his Masters in exercise science and his PhD in integrative physiology. Kevin also has a background in research focused on improving performance in the sport of rock climbing. In his spare time, Kevin is an avid mountain biker who loves exploring the trails and scenic beauty around Brevard.
Education
‘-Ph.D., Michigan Technological University
-M.S., Northern Michigan University
-B.S., Marywood University
Recent Publications
- Noh, B., Vasey E., Phillips, K. C., Jeon, M., Yoon, T. (Article in press) Smart exercise application to improve leg function and short-term memory through game-like lunge exercises: development and evaluation, Kinesiology Journal.
- Phillips, K. C., Gage, M., Noh, B., Yoon, T. (2017) The effect of cold ambient temperatures on climbing-specific finger flexor performance, European Journal of Sports Science, 17(7), 885-893.
- Kilgas, M. A., Drum, S. N., Jensen, R. L., Phillips, K. C., & Watts, P. B. (2016). The Effect of Magnesium Carbonate (Chalk) on Geometric Entropy, Force, and Electromyography during Rock Climbing. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 32(6), 553-557.
- Watts, P. B., Drum, S. N., Kilgas, M. A., & Phillips, K. C. (2016) Geometric entropy for lead vs top-rope rock climbing. International Journal of Exercise Science, 9(2): 168-174
- Phillips, K. C., & Jensen, R. L. (2016). Body position and technique effects on displacement in the dyno maneuver in rock climbing. Sports Technology, 8(3-4), 83-87.
- Draper, N., Giles, D., Schöffl, V., Konstantin Fuss, F., Watts, P., Wolf, P; Phillips, K. C.…. & Fanchini, M. (2016). Comparative grading scales, statistical analyses, climber descriptors and ability grouping: International Rock Climbing Research Association Position Statement. Sports Technology, 8(3-4), 88-94.
- Phillips, K. C., Sassaman, J. M., & Smoliga, J. M. (2012). Optimizing rock climbing performance through sport-specific strength and conditioning. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 34(3), 1–18.
