BS, Alma College
MS, Kent State Univ, Main Campus
PHD, Ohio State University (The)
Dr. Swanson started his academic career at Â鶹´«Ã½ in 1997 with a joint appointment in the Department of Biological Sciences and the Department of Human Performance and Sport Sciences. Dr. Swanson developed the Exercise Physiology major at Â鶹´«Ã½ and served as its program coordinator until 2020. The Exercise Physiology program is currently one of the largest majors in the Getty College of Arts & Sciences and its graduates are employed in a variety of professional careers.Â
Dr. Swanson's research interests focus on exercise performance, exercise testing and carbohydrate metabolism during exercise. Â
Dr. Swanson currently teaches courses in Introductory and Advanced Exercise Physiology, Exercise Testing and Prescription and Exercise Biochemistry.