Faculty
DEPARTMENT OF
KINESIOLOGY
 
 

 

Joel Mitchell

Since 1988

Department Chair

Professor

Texas Christian University
TCU Box 297730

Fort Worth, TX 76129


Office Phone: (817) 257-7665
Fax: (817) 257-7702
E-Mail: j.mitchell@tcu.edu

 

Educational Background

Ph.D. Ball State University 1988 Human Bioenergetics
M.A. University of Maryland 1983 Exercise Physiology
B.A. Lewis and Clark College 1978 Psychology

Teaching Responsibilities

Undergraduate: Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, Internship, and Senior Research.
Graduate: Exercise Physiology, Laboratory Techniques, Cardiopulmonary Physiology, Exercise Metabolism

Current Research Interests

My research has dealt with questions regarding carbohydrate intake prior to and during exercise, and fluid

balance and thermoregulation during exercise and recovery from exercise in warm environments. I have also

conducted research on the influence of acute and chronic exercise on immune system function.

Recent Papers (Past 5 yrs.)

Mitchell, J.B., Rowe, J.R., Shah, M., Barbee, J.J., Atkins, A.M., Stephens, C., and Simmons, S. Effect of Prior Exercise on Postprandial Triglycerides in Overweight Young Women

After Ingesting a High-Carbohydrate Meal. Int'l Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. 18, 49-65, 2008.

Watkins, A.M., D. Cheek, A. Harvey, K. Gillam, and J.B. Mitchell.  The relationship between whole body heat acclimation and cellular expression of HSP-72 in

human skeletal muscle. (In press- International Journal of Sports Medicine).

Mitchell, J.B.,  J.Rowe, J.J. Barbee, M. Shah, A.M. Watkins, S. Simmons, and C. Stevens. The effect of prior exercise on postprandial blood lipid responses in

lean and obese young women following ingestion of a high carbohydrate meal. (in press- Int. J. Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism).

Watkins, A.M., D. J. Cheek, A. E. Harvey, K. E. Blair, and J.B. Mitchell Heat Shock Protein (HSP-72) Levels in Skeletal Muscle Following Work in Heat. 
Aviation Space and Environmental Medicine. 78:901-905, 2007.

Mitchell, J.B., J.P. Dugas, B.K. McFarlin and M. McBroom. The effect of pre-exercise cooling on high intensity running performance in the heat. Int. J. Sport Med. 24:118-124, 2003.

McFarlin, B.K. J.B. Mitchell, M.A. McFarlin, and G.M. Steinhoff . Repeated endurance exercise affects

leukocyte number but not NK activity. Med. Sci. Sports and Exerc. 35:1130-1138, 2003.

McFarlin, B.K., J.S. Smith, C.S. Lawrence, and J.B. Mitchell. Immune system responses to exercise in hot and cold environments. Space, and Environmental Medicine , 2003. 

Mitchell, J.B ., B.K. McFarlin, J.P. Dugas, and M.J. Nelson.   Effect of exercise, heat stress and hydration on immune cell number and function. Med. Sci. in Sports and Exerc.  

34: 1941-1950. 2002.

 

Recent Presentations

J.Rowe, J.J. Barbee, M. Shah, A.M. Watkins, S. Simmons, C. Stevens, and J.B. Mitchell, The effect

of prior exercise on postprandial blood lipid responses in lean and obese young women following

ingestion of a high carbohydrate meal. Med. Sci. Sports and Exerc. 37(5):S, 2005. Presented at the

ACSM Annual Meeting, Denver, CO.

Watkins, A.M., D. Cheek, A. Harvey,and J.B. Mitchell.  The relationship between whole body heat

acclimation and cellular expression of HSP-72. Med. Sci. Sports and Exerc. 37(5):S, 2005. Presented

at the ACSM Annual Meeting, Denver, CO.

Watkins, A.M., D. Cheek, A. Harvey, H. Smith, J. Goodwin, K. Gillam, and J.B. Mitchell. The effect

of acute aerobic exercise in a hot environment on HSP-72 expression in human skeletal muscle. 

Experimental Biology, Sand Diego, CA 2005- FASEB Journal, Abs. # 114.12. Vol. 19:4.

Mitchell, J.B. J. Smith, and A. M. Watkins.  Circulating leukocyte levels in response to active and

passive cycling in able bodied and spinal cord injured. Med. Sci. Sports and Exerc. 36(5):S 2089,

2004 (presented at 2004 ACSM meeting)

 

Projects in Progress

  • The relationship between exercise-induced increases in inflammatory markers and glucose uptake.
  • The Influence of Hydration and Carbohydrate Status on Serum Sodium Levels and Possible Regulatory Factors Related to Exercise-Associated Hyponatremia.
  • Fatigue during high intensity exercise:  the interaction between ph and thermal stress.
  • The relationship between lactate, pH, and bicarbonate thresholds.

Professional Memberships and Activities

  • American College of Sports Medicine
  • Texas Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine
  • Board Member for the Texas Chapter of the ACSM
  • Reviewer for professional journals

Personal Information

Birth place: Kenai, Alaska
Wife: Peggy
Children: Anna, Ellen and Peter
Hobbies: Tennis, basketball, boating, old cars, and woodworking.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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