Exercise Science

• Russ J. Cagle, Ph.D., ATC
• Department Chair, Professor
• Sparks Center 211
• 503-370-6240
• rcagle@willamette.edu

Russ J. Cagle, Ph.D., ATC

Department Chair, Professor

1992 Ph.D. Oregon State University Area: Higher Education, Exercise Science, Human Anatomy & Sensory Process

Dissertation: The Effect of Hamstring Temperature Reduction on Quadricep’s Torque

1978-82 Graduate Work University of Oregon Area: Human Anatomy, Motor Learning, & Anthropology

1974 M.A. San Diego State University Area: Physical Education (Sports Medicine)

Thesis: The Relationship of Lower Limb Flexibility to Knee Injuries

1970 B.S. University of Montana Area: Physical Education (Pre-Physical therapy)

Awards

• Distinguished Service, National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Research Committee
• Service Award, NATA Research & Education Foundation
• Merit Award: Teaching Excellence [twice], Willamette University
• 1992 Tenure, Willamette University
• Twenty-five Year Award, NATA

Courses

• Advising: Russ Cagle advises current and transfer students for all disciplines within Exercise Science and pre-Health Care Professions./li>

Professional Interests

Personal Interests

Gardening, Woodworking and Skiing

Publications

• A Laboratory Guide to First Aid and Emergency Care [plus Instructor’s Manual], Willamette University
• Human Anatomy: Supplement, Willamette University
• Biomechanics Supplement, Willamette University
• Two Chapters, Roy & Irvin
• Reviewer, Van DeGraff
• One Chapter, ACE

Presentations

• Moderator: Free Communications Forum, National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Annual Meeting
• Effects of Cyrotherapy on Muscle Torque Production, Oregon Athletic Trainers’ Association
• Anabolic Steroids Public Broadcasting Service, Special Program
• Anatomy and Biomechanics of Lumbar Spine, NATA Annual Meeting