James R. Churilla, Ph.D., MPH, M.S., RCEP, FACSM Curriculum Vitae

Associate Professor - Department of Clinical and Applied Movement Sciences Brooks College of Health 1 UNF Drive / Building 39

University of North Florida - Jacksonville, FL 32224-2673 Office Phone: 904-620-1735 Mobile Phone: 904-200-6639 Fax : 904-620-2848

E-mail : j.churilla@unf.edu

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Doctorate of Philosophy The University of Tennessee May 2007 Department of Exercise, Sport, & Leisure Studies Knoxville, TN

Concentration: Exercise Physiology Specialization: Physical Activity Epidemiology Cognate: Nutrition Dissertation: “The Relationship Between Leisure-Time Physical Activity and The Metabolic Syndrome Among U.S. Adults: 1999-2004 NHANES”

Master of Public Health December 2003 Florida International University College of Health and Urban Affairs Miami, FL Concentration: Epidemiology Honor: “Outstanding Academic Achievement Award” School of Public Health Master of Science Florida International University December 1998 Department of Health, Physical Education & Recreation Miami, FL Concentration: Exercise Physiology

Specialization: Adult Fitness and Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Bachelors of Science May 1989 Towson State University Department of Kinesiology Towson, MD Major: Physical Education

POST-DOCTORATE TRAINING Research Fellowship – AHA/CDC 2010 Epidemiology and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship - Tahoe City, CA. Nominated and invited to participate. Sponsored by the American Heart Association Council on Epidemiology and Prevention, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors. Guest Researcher/Epidemiologist - CDC 2009 Conducted epidemiological research examining the associations between physical activity, sedentary behavior, and metabolic health utilizing both the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) and Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) – Team Leader Earl Ford, M.D., MPH. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Behavioral Risk Branch, Atlanta, GA - Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA). Research Fellowship - USC/CDC 2008 Physical Activity and Public Health Research Fellowship - Salt Lake City, UT. Sponsored by the Arnold School of Public Health Prevention Research Center, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Atlanta, GA. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Associate Professor (Tenured) August 2013-present Department of Clinical and Applied Movement Sciences (CAMS) University of North Florida – Jacksonville, FL

• Graduate Program Director – MSH in Exercise Science and Chronic Disease • Research, teaching and service in relation to the Exercise Science and Chronic

Disease (MSH) concentration with a focus on physical activity epidemiology, clinical exercise physiology, and metabolic health.

• Courses taught o Graduate

§ APK 6116C - Exercise Physiology and Laboratory Techniques § APK 6057 - Research Methods in Physical Activity § APK 6336 - Physical Activity Epidemiology and Evidence Review § APK 6107C - Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology and ECG § APK 6111C - Medical Exercise Physiology § NGR 6673 - Principles of Epidemiology for Advanced Nursing

Practice • Director of Physical Activity Epidemiology Research Laboratory

Assistant Professor August 2007-2013 Department of Clinical and Applied Movement Sciences (CAMS) University of North Florida – Jacksonville, FL

• Graduate Program Director – MSH in Exercise Science and Chronic Disease • Research, teaching and service in relation to the Exercise Science (BSH) and

Exercise Science and Chronic Disease (MSH) concentrations with a focus on physical activity epidemiology, clinical exercise physiology, and metabolic health.

o Courses taught § Graduate

• APK 6336 - Physical Activity Epidemiology and Evidence Review

• APK 6107C - Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology and ECG

• NGR 6673 - Principles of Epidemiology for Advanced Nursing Practice

§ Undergraduate • APK 4120C - Clinical Exercise Physiology • PET 3080 - Physical Activity Epidemiology • PET 4550 - Fitness Testing and Exercise Prescription • HSC 4615L - Laboratory Methods in Exercise Physiology

o Director of Exercise Physiology Laboratory

Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant August 2004 – May 2007 Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies University of Tennessee – Knoxville, TN

• Instruction of graduate ES 567 Exercise Testing and Prescription laboratory. • Instruction of undergraduate ES 414 Health and Fitness Instruction laboratory.

Adjunct Professor September 2002 – July 2004 Department of Exercise Science and Health Promotion Florida Atlantic University - Davie, FL

• Prepared and taught undergraduate courses in Weight Management and Obesity Related Diseases, Stress Management and Disease.

• Prepared and taught graduate course in Community and Population Health. • Responsible for grading and examination preparation.

Adjunct Professor September 2001 – July 2004 Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences, and the School of Health and Urban Affairs Florida International University - Miami, FL

• Prepared for and taught laboratory sections of undergraduate and graduate Health/Fitness Instructor, and Exercise Testing and Techniques courses.

• Prepared and taught graduate course in Contemporary Issues in Physical Activity. • Responsible for grading and examination preparation.

Clinical Exercise Physiologist February 1999 – July 2004 Broward General Medical Center, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

• Clinical responsibilities include working with patients involved in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, fitness testing, and working with the Dr. Dean Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease.

• ECG interpretation. • Lectured on various areas of exercise physiology and the rehabilitative process. • Actively involved in continuing education and participated in community outreach

program. Continuing education provider for the North Broward Hospital District. Graduate Teaching Assistant August 1998 – December 1998 Florida International University, Miami, FL

• Preparation of lectures and experiments outlining laboratory techniques in exercise physiology. • Responsible for grading and examination preparation. • Maintained all laboratory equipment and materials.

Exercise Physiologist/Occupational Physiologist February 1997 – February 1999 Neurological Rehabilitation Center, Tamarac, FL

• Performed functional capacity and functional abilities assessments to determine work categories based on MET requirements.

• Developed preventive and rehabilitative exercise programs and educational lectures on various fitness and nutrition related topics.

• Performed risk factor assessments and provided recommendations for lifestyle modification.

Exercise Physiologist/Fitness Consultant January 1993 – December 1999 JC’s Total Fitness, Pembroke Pines, FL

• Developed individual programs using protocols specific to individual needs. • Performed one on one training in select facilities as well as private homes. • Performed fitness evaluations and consistently upgraded programs. • Promoted a healthy lifestyle through education and experience.

Fitness Director January 1991 – January 1993 Presidential Fitness Club, Hollywood, FL

• Conducted evaluations and instructed exercise conditioning programs. • Supervised complete staff of trainers. • Maintained all equipment.

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT Major: Masters of Science in Health – August 2012 - present Concentration: Exercise Science and Chronic Disease Two Focus Areas: Physical Activity Epidemiology and Exercise Physiology. Developed a 39 credit MSH in Exercise Science and Chronic Disease with two distinct focus areas. This graduate degree offers both a thesis and non-thesis option and students should complete the degree in two years. CONSULTING PROJECTS Gold’s Gym in Miami Lakes, FL – Owner Ronald Bell

• Assisted in floor plan and equipment layout. Designed and laid out personal training and fitness testing area (50,000+ sq ft.)

• Consulted on purchase of all strength training and cardiovascular equipment. • Interviewed and hired all fitness staff personnel.

Broward General Medical Center Wellness Center in Ft Lauderdale, FL. GM–Kevin Hall

• Designed floor plan and equipment layout with architects. Designed and laid out personal training and fitness testing area and locker rooms (5,600 sq ft.)

• Purchased all strength training and cardiovascular equipment. • Involved in interviewing and hiring fitness staff.

CERTIFICATIONS

• American College of Sports Medicine Program Director® Certified. Certification Number 381. • American College of Sports Medicine Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist®.

Certification Number 80. • American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Specialist®. Certification Number 3343. • American College of Sports Medicine Health Fitness Specialist Certified®, Certification

Number 5330. • Certified Personal Training Specialist™, Fitness Institute International. Certification Number 3125. • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist®, National Strength and Conditioning

Association. • American Red Cross: CPR /AED Certified

CERTIFICATION ACTIVITIES ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor Certification Examiner March 2000 – March 2004 University of Miami - Coral Gable, FL

• One of four to six proctors utilized by ACSM site director to administer the Health/Fitness Instructor certification to ~ 20-40 candidates annually.

REFEREED PUBLICATIONS 2015 33. Brawner, C.A., Churilla, J.R., Keteyian, S.J. Prevalence of Sufficient Physical

Activity is Lower Among Individuals with Chronic Disease: Data from the 2014 National Health Interview Survey. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2015. (In Press).

32. Boyer, W.R., Richardson, M.R., Johnson, T.M., Churilla, J.R. Association between

Adiposity Measures and HOMA-IR in U.S. Adults without Diabetes. Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders, 2015. (In Press)

31. Richardson, M.R., Boyer, W.R., Johnson, T.M., Churilla, J.R. Association between

Vigorous Intensity Physical Activity and C-Reactive Protein in U.S. Adults. Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders, 2015. (In Press)

30. Boyer, W.R., Richardson, M.R., Johnson, T.M., Churilla, J.R. Associations between HOMA-IR and Muscular Strengthening Activity in U.S. Adults. Diabetes and Vascular Disease Research, 2015. (In Press)

29. Johnson, T.M., Richards, J., Churilla, J.R. Measuring Diabetes Self-management

Education Duration among Adults: Results from the 2008 Florida Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Diabetes Spectrum. 28:193-200, 2015.

28. Kanagasabai, T., Thakkar, N., Churilla, J.R., Ardern, C.I. Physical Activity

Domains, Guideline Adherence, and Weight History in Metabolically Healthy Obese Adults: NHANES 1999-2006. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 12:64-76, 2015.  

27. Richardson, M.R., Boyer, W.R., Johnson, T.M., Katzmarzyk, P.T., Ford, E.S.,

Churilla, J.R. Gender Differences in High Sensitivity C-reactive Protein and Muscular Strengthening Activity in U.S. Adults. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 2015. (In Press)

26. Nelson, N., Churilla, J.R. Physical Activity, Fear Avoidance, and Chronic Non- Specific Pain. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. 19:494-499, 2015.

25. Wolff, D.L., Fitzhugh, E.C., Bassett, D.R., Churilla, J.R. Total Activity Counts and

MVPA: Relationships with Cardiometabolic Biomarkers using 2003-2006 NHANES. Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 12:693-700, 2015.

24. Wolff, D.L., Fitzhugh, E.C., Bassett, D.R., Churilla, J.R. Waist-Worn Actigraphy:

Population Reference Standards for Total Activity Counts in US Adults. Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 12:447-453, 2015.

2014 23. Miller, J.M., Kaylor, M.B., Johannsson, M., Bay, C., Churilla, J.R. Prevalence of

Metabolic Syndrome and Individual Criterion in U.S. Adolescents: 2001-2010 NHANES. Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders. 10:527-532, 2014.

22. Churilla, J.R., Johnson, T.M., Curls, R., Richardson, M.R., Boyer, W.R., Alnojeidi, A.H. Alcohol Consumption Patterns and Metabolic Health Risks in U.S. Adults. Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical and Research Reviews, 2014. 8:119-123, 2014.

21. Sorace, P., Ronai, P., Churilla, J.R. Resistance Training and Metabolic Syndrome:

Decrease the Risk with Increased Strength. ACSM Health & Fitness Journal. 18:24-29, 2014.

2013 20. Sorace, P., Ronai, P., Churilla, J.R. Resistance Training for Metabolic Syndrome:

Part II. Strength and Conditioning Journal. 4:68-71, 2013. 19. Sorace, P., Ronai, P., Churilla, J.R. Resistance Training for Metabolic Syndrome:

Part I. Strength and Conditioning Journal. 4:64-67, 2013. 18. Churilla, J.R., Johnson, T.M., Zippel, E.A. Association of Physical Activity

Volume and Hypercholesterolemia in U.S. Adults. QJM. 106:333-40, 2013. 2012 17. Fletcher, B., Magyari, P., Prussak, K., Churilla, J. Physical Training in Patients

with Heart Failure. Revista Medica Clinica Las Condes. 23:748-755, 2012. 16. Churilla, J.R., Johnson, T.M., Magyari, P.M., Crouter, S.E. Descriptive Analysis of

Resistance Exercise and Metabolic Syndrome. Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical and Research Reviews. 6:42-47, 2012.

15. Magyari, P.M., Churilla, J.R. Association Between Lifting Weights and Metabolic Syndrome: 1999-2004 NHANES. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 26:3113-3117, 2012.

14. Churilla, J.R. An Evidence-Based Review of Exercise and Metabolic Syndrome.

Journal of Clinical Exercise Physiology. 1:21-29, 2012. 13. Churilla, J.R., Magyari, P.M., Ford, E.S., Fitzhugh, E.C., Johnson, T.M. Muscular

Strengthening Activity Patterns and Metabolic Health Among U.S. Adults: 1999-2004 NHANES. Journal of Diabetes. 4:77-84, 2012.

12. Churilla, J.R., Fitzhugh, E.C. Total Physical Activity Volume, Physical Activity

Intensity, and Metabolic Syndrome: 1999-2004 NHANES. Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders. 10:70-76, 2012.

11. Sorace, P., Churilla, J.R., Magyari, P.M. Resistance Training and Hypertension.

ACSM Health & Fitness Journal. 16:13-18, 2012. 2010 10. Churilla, J.R., Ford, E.S. Comparing Physical Activity Patterns of Hypertensive and

Nonhypertensive U.S. Adults. American Journal of Hypertension. 9:987-93, 2010. 9. Ford, E., Li, C., Zhao, G., Pearson, W., Tsai, J., Churilla, J.R. Sedentary Behavior,

Physical Activity, and Concentrations of Insulin Among U.S. adults. Metabolism. 9:1268-75, 2010.

8. Sorace, P., Ronai, P., Churilla, J.R. Peripheral Artery Disease: Exercise is

Medicine. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal. 14:23-29, 2010. 2009 7. Churilla, J.R., Fitzhugh, E.C. Relationship Between Leisure-Time Physical Activity

and Metabolic Syndrome Using Varying Definitions: 1999-2004 NHANES. Diabetes and Vascular Disease Research. 6:100-109, 2009.

6. Churilla, J.R. The Metabolic Syndrome: The Crucial Role of Exercise Prescription

and Diet. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal. 13:(1)20-26, 2009. Erratum printed in ACSM Health & Fitness Journal. 13:1-2, 2009.

2008 5. Sorace, P., Ronai, P., Churilla, J.R. Resistance Training for Cardiac Patients:

Maximizing Rehabilitation. ACSM Health & Fitness Journal. 12:22-28, 2008.

4. Churilla, J.R., Zoeller, R.F. Jr. Physical Activity and the Metabolic Syndrome: A Review of the Evidence. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. 2:118-125, 2008.

3. Crouter, S.E., Churilla, J.R., Bassett, D.R., Jr. Accuracy of the Actiheart for the

Measurement of Energy Expenditure. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 62:704-711, 2008.

2007 2. Churilla, J.R., Fitzhugh, E.C., Thompson, D.L. The Metabolic Syndrome: How

Definition Impacts Prevalence and Risk Among U.S. Adults, NHANES 1999-2004. Metabolic Syndrome And Related Disorders. 5:331-341, 2007.

2006 1. Crouter, S.E., Churilla, J.R., Bassett, D.R., Jr. Estimating Energy Expenditure

Using Accelerometers. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 98:601-612, 2006. MANUSCRIPTS IN REVIEW Richardson, M.R., Churilla, J.R. Association between C-Reactive Protein and Sleep Duration in U.S. Adults: 2007-2010 NHANES, 2015. Nelson, N., Churilla, J.R. Exercise-Associated Muscle Cramps: A Brief Review of the Evidence, 2015. Alnojeidi, A.H., Richardson, M.R., Boyer, W.R., Johnson, T.M., Churilla, J.R. Associations Between Low Back Pain and Self-Reported Muscle Strengthening Activity in U.S. Men and Women. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2015. Churilla, J.R., Richardson, M.R., Lim, M.T., Johnson, T.M., Body Mass Index Classification and No Self-Reported Physical Activity or Exercise in U.S. Adults: 2013 BRFSS. Churilla, J.R., Richardson, M.R., Pinkstaff, S.O., Fletcher, B.J., Fletcher, G.F. Associations Between Self-Reported Heart Failure and Physical Function in U.S. Adults: 1999-2006 NHANES. JACC Heart Failure, 2015. MANUSCRIPTS IN PREPERATION Williams, C, Cosentino, G, Churilla, JR. Periodization versus Traditional Strength Training: A review of the Literature. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2016.

Miller, J.M., Bay, C., Churilla, J.R. Prevalence Of Metabolic Syndrome and Individual Criterion in Hispanic American Adolescents in the U.S.: 2001-2010 NHANES. Richardson, M.R., Boyer, W.R., Johnson, T.M., Churilla, J.R. Association between C-Reactive Protein and Screen Time in U.S. Adults. Richardson, M.R., Alnojeidi, A.H., Boyer, W.R., Churilla, J.R. Gender Differences in Elevated C-Reactive Protein and Self-Reported Screen Use among U.S. Adults. Boyer, W.R., Richardson, M.R., Alnojeidi, A.H., Indelicato, N.A., Johnson, T.M., Churilla. J.R. Associations Between Severity of Mental Distress, High Cholesterol, and Physical Activity in U.S. Adults: 2011 BRFSS. Churilla, J.R., Lim, M.T., Richardson, M.R., Johnson, T.M. Association between Body Mass Index and Vigorous Physical Activity in U.S. Adults. ABSTRACTS / PRESENTATIONS IN REVIEW Churilla, J.R., Richardson, M.R., Johnson, TM. Mode of Physical Activity Participation by Body Mass Index in U.S. Adults: 2013 BRFSS. Epidemiology Congress of Americas, Miami, FL, 2016. Johnson, T.M., Churilla, J.R. Constructing A Proxy Measure for the Metabolic Syndrome Using Cross-Sectional, Population-Based Survey Data. Epidemiology Congress of Americas, Miami, FL, 2016. Johnson, T.M., Churilla, J.R. Severe Mental Distress Among Adults in The United States 1993-2014. Epidemiology Congress of Americas, Miami, FL, 2016. Churilla, J.R., Johnson, T.M., Sorace, P. Brawner, C.A. Richardson, M.R., Williams, B. Mode of Exercise Participation: A National Perspective by ACSM Region: 2013 BRFSS. ACSM Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 2016. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2016. Boyer, W.R., Wolff-Hughes, D.L., Bassett, D.R., Churilla, J.R., Fitzhugh, E.C. Associations Of Total Activity Counts and Bouted Minutes Of Moderate-To-Vigorous Activity With Insulin Resistance And Insulin Sensitivity: NHANES 2003-2006. SEACSM Annual Meeting, Greenville, SC., 2016 and ACSM Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 2016. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2016 (Graduate Student research). Williams, B.D., Richardson, M.R., Johnson, T.M., Churilla, J.R. Prevalence of Individual Metabolic Syndrome Criterion, Elevated C-Reactive Protein And Physical Activity In U.S. Adolescents: NHANES 2007-2010. SEACSM Annual Meeting, Greenville, SC., 2016 and ACSM Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 2016. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2016 (Graduate Student research).

REFEREED ABSTRACTS / PRESENTATIONS At Scholarly Meetings 2016 53. Churilla, J.R. The Fitness Professional Quiz: How Much do You Know? Sports

Medicine / Oral Presentation. 20th Annual ACSM Health and Fitness Summit, Orlando, FL, 2016. Accepted

2015 52. Richardson, M.R., Churilla, J.R. Associations between Sleep Duration and

Hyperinsulinemia among Euglycemic U.S. Adults: NHANES 2007-2010. 13th Annual World Congress on Insulin Resistance, Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease, Los Angeles, California, 2015. Endocrine Practice, 2016.

51. Churilla, J.R., Richardson, M.R., Pinkstaff, S.O., Magyari, P.M., Battie, C.A., Fletcher, B.J., Fletcher, G.F. Associations Between Self-Reported Heart Failure and Physical Function in U.S. Adults: 1999-2006 NHANES. (Thematic oral abstract). ACSM Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 2015. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 47:2015.

50. Richardson, M.R., Churilla, J.R. Associations Among C - Reactive Protein, Dietary

Fiber, And Leisure-time Physical Activity Among U.S. Adults. ACSM Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 2015. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 47:2015.

49. Boyer, W.R., Johnson, T.M., Fitzhugh, E.C., Richardson, M.R. Churilla, J.R. The

Associations Between HOMA-IR And Muscular Strengthening Activities Among Euglycemic U.S. Adults. ACSM Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 2015. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 47:2015. (Graduate Student research).

48. Rider, B.C., Wilkerson, B.S., Lee, I.Z., Churilla, J.R., Bassett, D.R., Crouter, S.E.

Use of Hourly Walking Breaks to Increase Daily Walking Among Inactive Office Workers. and ACSM Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 2015. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 47:2015 (Graduate Student research).

47. Churilla, J.R. Strength Training: How Important is It? Sports Medicine / Oral Presentation. 19th Annual ACSM Health and Fitness Summit, Phoenix, AZ, 2015. 46. Lee, I.Z., Wilkerson, B.S., Rider, B.R., Churilla, J.R., Bassett, D.R., Crouter, S.E.

Use of Hourly Walking Breaks to Increase Physical Activity and Improve Cardio-metabolic Risk Factors. SEACSM Annual Meeting, Jacksonville, FL, 2015 and ACSM Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 2015. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 47:2015 (Graduate Student research).

45. Woodman, J.A., Churilla, J.R., Bassett, D.R., Crouter, S.E. Objective measurement of Sitting and Standing Time. SEACSM Annual Meeting, Jacksonville, FL, 2015. (Graduate Student research).

2014 44. Richardson, M.R., Churilla, J.R. Association between C-Reactive Protein and Sleep

Duration in U.S. Adults: 2007-2010 NHANES. 12th Annual World Congress on Insulin Resistance, Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease, Los Angeles, California, 2014. (3rd Place Award Winning Abstract) Endocrine Practice. 21, 2015.

43. Johnson, T.M., McDowell, S., Forrest, J.R., Churilla, J.R. Mental Distress Severity

Among Florida Adults: A Comparison of Two Measures. 142nd APHA Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 2014.

42. Johnson, T.M., McDowell, S., Forrest, J.R., Churilla, J.R. Association between No

Leisure Time Physical Activity and Mental Distress Severity Among Florida Adults. 142nd APHA Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 2014.

41. Johnson, T.M., Churilla, J.R. Rethinking Mental Distress Severity: A Five Level Construct. Society for Epidemiologic Research, Seattle, WA, 2014. 40. Richardson, M.R., Devore, S.R., Alnojeidi, A.H., Boyer, W.R., Churilla, J.R. Gender Differences in Elevated C-Reactive Protein and Self-Reported Screen Use

among U.S. Adults. SEACSM Annual Meeting, Greenville, SC., 2014 and ACSM Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 2014. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 46:2014 (Graduate Student research).

39. Boyer, W.R., Richardson, M.R., Devore, S.R., Alnojeidi, A.H., Indelicato, N.A.,

Johnson, T.M., Churilla, J.R. Associations between Mental Distress and Physical Activity in U.S. Adults. SEACSM Annual Meeting, Greenville, SC., 2014 and ACSM Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 2014. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 46:2014 (Graduate Student research).

38. Devore, S.R., Boyer, W.R., Richardson, M.R., Alnojeidi, A.H., Indelicato, N.A., Johnson, T.M., Churilla. J.R. Associations Between Severity of Mental Distress, High Cholesterol, and Physical Activity in U.S. Adults: 2011 BRFSS. SEACSM Annual Meeting, Greenville, SC., 2014 and ACSM Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 2014. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 46:2014 (Graduate Student research).

37. Alnojeidi, A.H., Richardson, M.R., Boyer, W.R., Devore, S.R., Churilla, J.R. Associations Between Low Back Pain and Self-Reported Muscle Strengthening Activity in U.S. Men and Women. SEACSM Annual Meeting, Greenville, SC., 2014 and ACSM Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 2014. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 46:2014 (Graduate Student research).

36. Miller, J.M., Kaylor, M.B., Johannsson, M., Bay, C., Churilla, J.R. Prevalence of

Metabolic Syndrome and Individual Criterion in U.S. Adolescents: 2001-2010 NHANES. ACSM National meeting, Orlando, FL, 2014. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 46:2014 (Graduate Student research).

35. Wolff, D.L., Fitzhugh, E.C., Bassett, D.R., Churilla, J.R. Waist-Worn Actigraphy: Population-Referenced Percentiles for Total Physical Activity Counts in U.S. Adults. ACSM Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 2014. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 46:2014. (Graduate Student research).

34. M. R. Richardson. C – Reactive Protein and Exercise: What Does the Evidence Tell

Us? Tutorial (oral presentation). Dr. James Churilla – Thesis Committee Chair. SEACSM Annual Meeting, Greenville, SC., 2014.

33. Richardson, M.R., Schierer, C.A., Johnson, T.M., Churilla, J.R. Association between Vigorous Intensity Physical Activity and C-Reactive Protein in U.S. Adults. 11th Annual World Congress on Insulin Resistance, Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease, Los Angeles, California, 2013. (Abstract) Endocrine Practice. 20:15A, 2014. (Graduate Student research).

2013 32. Richardson, M.R., Boyer, W.R., Johnson, T.M., Churilla, J.R. Gender Differences

in High Sensitivity C-reactive Protein and Muscular Strengthening Activity in U.S. Adults. SEACSM Annual Meeting, Greenville, SC., 2013 and ACSM Annual Meeting 2013, Indianapolis, IN. (Abstract) Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 45:2013. (Graduate Student research).

31. Wolff, D.L., Fitzhugh, E.C., Bassett, D.R., Churilla, J.R. Objectively Measured

Total Accelerometer Counts and MVPA: The Relationship with Biomarkers Using 2003 - 2006 NHANES. SEACSM Annual Meeting, Greenville, SC., 2013 and ACSM Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN. (Abstract) 2013 Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 45:2013. (Graduate student research).

30. Churilla, J.R., Johnson, T.M., Lim, M.T., Richardson, M.R. Body Mass Index

Classification and No Physical Activity or Exercise in U.S. Adults. ACSM Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, 2013 Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 45:2013.

29. Lim, M.T., Richardson, M.R., Johnson, T.M., Churilla, J.R. Association between

Body Mass Index and Vigorous Physical Activity in U.S. Adults. ACSM Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, 2013 (Accepted) Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 45:2013. (Undergraduate Student research).

28. Churilla, J.R. Exercise and Cardiometabolic Health: Separating Yourself by Utilizing the Evidence. Special Populations / Oral Presentation. 17th Annual ACSM Health and Fitness Summit, Las Vegas, NV, 2013.

27. Richardson, M.R., Boyer, W.R., Johnson, T.M., Churilla, J.R. Association of

Muscular Strengthening Activities with Glycosylated Hemoglobin. 10th Annual World Congress on Insulin Resistance, Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease, Los Angeles, California, 2012. (Abstract) Endocrine Practice. 19:21A, 2013. (Graduate Student research).

26. Richardson, M.R., Boyer, W.R., Johnson, T.M., Churilla, J.R. Association between

C-Reactive Protein and Screen Time in U.S. Adults. 10th Annual World Congress on Insulin Resistance, Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease, Los Angeles, California, 2012. (Abstract) Endocrine Practice. 19:21A, 2013. (Graduate Student research).

2012 25. Johnson, T.M., Churilla, J.R. Measuring diabetes self-management education

duration among adults: Results from the 2008 Florida Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. 140th APHA Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 2012.

24. Churilla, J.R., Johnson, T.M., Curls, R. Alcohol Consumption Patterns and

Metabolic Syndrome Criteria: 1999-2004 NHANES. ACSM Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA. (Abstract) Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 44:2012.

23. Churilla, J.R. Tutorial/ Oral Presentation. Secondary Data Analysis: The Cross-

Sectional Study. SEACSM Annual Meeting 2012, Jacksonville, FL. 2011 22. Churilla, J.R., Magyari, P.M. Association of Physical Activity Volume and

Hypercholesterolemia in U.S. Adults: 2009 BRFSS. ACSM Annual Meeting 2011, Denver, CO. Poster Presentation. ACSM Annual Meeting. (Abstract) Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 43:S499, 2011.

21. Magyari, P.M., Churilla, J.R. Incidence of Acute Injury Related to Mandatory

Fitness Testing of Firefighters. Poster Presentation. ACSM Annual Meeting, Denver, CO. Poster Presentation. ACSM Annual Meeting. (Abstract) Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 43:S550, 2011.

20. Fitzhugh, E.C., Hall, S., Churilla, J.R., Wolff, D.L. Protective Association of

Physical Activity by Domain for Major Depressive Disorder: 1999-2004 NHANES. Oral presentation, June 3, 3:15 PM – 5:15 PM. ACSM Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, May 2011. (Abstract) Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 43:S14, 2011. (Graduate Student research).

19. Churilla, J.R., Magyari, P.M., Fitzhugh, E.C. Association of Congestive Heart Failure and Total Physical Activity with Metabolic Syndrome: 1999-2004 NHANES.

18. American Heart Association Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism /

Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention, Scientific Sessions 2011, Atlanta, GA. Poster Presentation.

17. Churilla, J.R., Magyari, P.M. Association of Congestive Heart Failure and Body

Mass Index with Metabolic Syndrome: 1999-2004 NHANES. Poster Presentation. 8th Annual World Congress on Insulin Resistance, Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease, Los Angeles, California, 2010. (Abstract) Diabetes and Vascular Disease Research. 8:78-79, 2011.

2010 16. Churilla, J.R., Magyari, P.M., Ford, E.S., Fitzhugh, E.C. Muscular Strengthening

Activity Patterns and Metabolic Health Among U.S. Adults: 1999-2004 NHANES. ACSM Annual Meeting 2010, Baltimore, MD. Poster Presentation. (Abstract) Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 42:S429, 2010.

15. Churilla, J.R., Ford, E.S. Physical Activity Patterns Among Hypertensive U.S.

Adults. Poster presentation. American Society of Hypertension Meeting 2010, New York, NY. Journal of Clinical Hypertension. 12 (Suppl 1) A127, 2010.

14. Churilla, J.R. Special Populations / Oral Presentation. Prescribing Exercise for

Special Populations: Translating Research into Practice.14th Annual ACSM Health and Fitness Summit, Austin, TX, 2010.

13. Magyari, P.M., Churilla, J.R. Association Between Metabolic Syndrome and

Resistance Training Among U.S. Adults: 1999-2004 NHANES. Poster Presentation. SEACSM Annual Meeting 2010, Greenville, SC.

2009 12. Sorace, P., Churilla, J.R., Ronai, P.J. Sports Medicine/Medical Oral Presentation.

Resistance Training and Heart Disease.13th Annual ACSM Health and Fitness Summit, Atlanta, GA, 2009.

11. Churilla, J.R. Tutorial/ Oral Presentation. Metabolic Syndrome: Prevalence, Risk,

and the Effects of Physical Activity in Adults. SEACSM Annual Meeting 2009, Birmingham, AL.

2008

10. Churilla, J.R., Fitzhugh, E.C. The Association of Total Physical Activity with the Metabolic Syndrome Among U.S. Adults: 1999-2004 NHANES. Poster Presentation. 6th Annual World Congress on the Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Los Angeles, California, 2008. (Abstract) Diabetes and Vascular Disease Research. 5:224, 2008.

9. Magyari, P.M., Churilla, J.R., Laurent, T, Smith, S. Prevalence of Metabolic

Syndrome among Active Duty Firefighters. ACSM Annual Meeting 2008, Indianapolis, IN. Poster Presentation, 1492: Board #39 May 28, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM. (Abstract) Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 40:S227, 2008.

8. Magyari, P.M., Churilla, J.R., Laurent, T, Smith, S. Oral Communication. The

Effect of BMI Classification on Pass/Fail Rate of Fitness Tests Among Active Duty Firefighters. SEACSM Annual Meeting 2008, Birmingham, AL.

2007 7. Churilla, J.R., Fitzhugh, E.C. The Relationship Between Leisure-Time Physical

Activity and the Metabolic Syndrome Among U.S. Adults: 1999-2004 NHANES. Poster Presentation. 5th Annual World Congress on the Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Boston, Massachusetts, 2007. (Abstract) Diabetes and Vascular Disease Research. 4:273, 2007.

6. Churilla, J.R., Fitzhugh, E.C. The Metabolic Syndrome: How Definition Impacts

Prevalence Among U.S. Adults: NHANES 1999-2002. Poster Presentation. ACSM Annual Meeting, 2007, New Orleans, LA, 1548: Board #38 May 30 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM. (Abstract) Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 39:S238, 2007.

5. Churilla, J.R., Thompson, D.L., Fitzhugh, E.C. Poster Presentation. The Metabolic

Syndrome: How Definition Impacts Prevalence Among U.S. Adults: NHANES 1999-2002. SEACSM Annual Meeting 2007, Charlotte, NC.

2006 4. Churilla, J.R., Fitzhugh, E.C. Metabolic Syndrome and its Relationship to Total

Physical Activity: NHANES 1999-2002. Poster presentation. ACSM Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, May 2006. (Abstract) Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 38: S202, 2006.

3. Fitzhugh, E.C., Churilla, J.R. Contributions of Physical Activity Domains to

National Estimates of ACSM/CDC Physical Activity Recommendations: 1999-2002 NHANES. Poster presentation. ACSM Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, May 2006. (Abstract) Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 38:S378, 2006.

2005

2. Crouter, S.E., Churilla, J. R., Bassett, D.R., Jr. Accuracy of the Actiheart to Estimate Energy Expenditure During Field Activities. Poster presentation: Walking for Health: Measurement and Research Issues and Challenges, Urbana-Champaign, IL, October 2005.

1. Crouter, S.E., Churilla, J. R., Bassett, D.R., Jr. Measurement of Energy

Expenditure During Field Activities With Accelerometers. Poster presentation: Walking for Health: Measurement and Research Issues and Challenges, Urbana-Champaign, IL, October 2005.

Invited Presentations 2013 19. Churilla, J.R. Epidemiology of Metabolic Syndrome in Adults. The Florida Public

Health Association (FPHA) Annual Education Conference. Epidemiology/Medical Oral Presentation. Florida Hotel, Orlando Florida, 2013.

18. Churilla, J.R., Magyari, P., Baur, J. Building an Heroic Body. Service UNF:

Unleash Your Inner Hero. Ninth Annual Professional Development Forum. University of North Florida. May 1, 2013.

2011 17. Churilla, J.R. and Johnson, T.M. Mental Health, Chronic Disease, and Metabolic

Syndrome Outcomes and Related behaviors in Veteran and Non-Veteran Populations: Data from Two Population-Based Sources. Second Annual Public Health Symposium: Balancing Our Community’s Mental Wellness. University of North Florida. July 29, 2011.

2010 16. Churilla, J.R. Developing Training Programs for Cyclists. Presented to the North

Florida Bicycle Club. The Loop Restaurant, Jacksonville, FL. February 16, 2010. 2009 15. Churilla, J.R. Metabolic Syndrome: Physical Activity, Fitness and Metabolic

Syndrome in Adults. Florida Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (FACVPR) 2009. Sports Medicine/Medical Oral Presentation. Florida Hospital, Orlando Florida.

2008

14. Dr. James Churilla, physical activity epidemiologist, appeared on WJXT Ch. 4's “Ask the UNF Expert” to discuss the metabolic syndrome. January 14, 2008.

2004 13. Churilla, J.R. The Metabolic Syndrome: Epidemiology, Assessment, and

Recommendations. Center for Exercise and Health Education (CEHE) 2004. Clinical Populations Symposium, Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida.

2003 12. Churilla, J.R. The New Activity and Exercise Guidelines. Presenter for the 20th

Annual Michael L. Pollock Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Symposium: Florida Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (FACVPR) 2003. The Walt Disney World Hilton, Orlando Florida.

11. Churilla, J.R. Current Guidelines for the Treatment of Obesity: America’s Growing

the Wrong Way. Presenter for the 20th Annual Michael L. Pollock Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Symposium: Florida Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (FACVPR) 2003. The Walt Disney World Hilton, Orlando Florida.

10. Churilla, J.R. Physical Activity and Obesity. State of Florida Department of Health

– In-service for physicians, nurses, and dietitians. Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, November 21st 2003.

2002 9. Churilla, J.R. Diabetes and Exercise. Keynote speaker for the 19th Annual Michael

L. Pollock Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Symposium: Florida Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (FACVPR) 2002. The Plaza Resort and Spa, Daytona Beach, Florida.

8. Churilla, J.R. Physiology of Exercise: The Benefits of Cardiopulmonary

Rehabilitation. Presented for Nurse Practice Council as part Nursing Grand Rounds. The Heart Center of Excellence at Broward General Medical Center, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, April 2002.

2001 7. Churilla, J.R. Health and Fitness in America. Presented for the City of Ft.

Lauderdale retiring employees. Ft. Lauderdale City Hall, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 2001.

6. Churilla, J.R. Men's Health Issues. Presented for HIP of Florida. The Governmental

Center, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 2001.

2000 5. Churilla, J.R. Metabolism and Weight Loss. Presented as part of the training

program for INTERVENT USA employees. Broward General Medical Center, Ft. Lauderdale FL, 2000.

1999 4. Churilla, J.R. Exercise Prescriptions for Special Populations. Oral presentation at

1999 East Coast Alliance (ECA) Fitness Conference, Miami, Florida. 3. Churilla, J.R. Strength Training for the Cardiac Patient. Continuing education credit

(CEC) presentation, for the cardiopulmonary division of the Broward General Medical Center, Ft. Lauderdale FL, 1999.

2. Churilla, J.R. The Benefits of Exercise and Risk Factor Reduction. Oral

presentation at the 1999 Ft. Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Employee Retirement Workshop, Ft. Lauderdale FL.

1. Churilla, J.R. Metabolism and Weight Loss. Ft. Lauderdale Certified Vacations

Corporation. Lunch and Learn Activity Series, Ft. Lauderdale FL, 1999. AWARDS / CONTRACTS / GRANTS (funded projects) (2015-17) - Nemours Children’s Clinic Internal Research Grant - Nemours Children’s Hospital, Jacksonville, FL. Exercise Snacks and Glutamine to Improve Glucose Control in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes. In this proposal we will study the feasibility and efficacy of the use of exercise and dietary supplementation with a non-essential amino acid – glutamine – a component of most protein supplements, on the regulation of plasma glucose homeostasis in a clinical setting of children with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Dr. Churilla will be an advisor on all aspects of the exercise portion of these studies. He will advise, teach and also model the exercise by providing a short video on how the best way to perform these activities to be doable and feasible for the participants at their homes. Dr. Churilla will be involved in the analytical portion of the studies as well. $20,000. Roles: PI Darmaun, D. and Mauras, N. Consultant / Churilla, JR. (2014) – University of North Florida – Faculty Research Grant. ‘Climatic Change in the U.S. and its Association with Physical Activity and Obesity’. $30,000.00. University of North Florida. Roles: Principal Investigators – Churilla, JR., Baynard, C., and Loh, CP. (2013) – Department of Health - Florida Occupational Safety and Health Mapping Project – Contract. This report provides a description of the total gross charges related to occupational injury and illness from Florida hospital inpatient discharge (HID) and emergency department (ED) data from January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2010

utilizing display methodology. University of North Florida. $10,000. Roles: Co-Principal Investigator – Churilla, JR and Johnson, TM. (2012-2014) - Brooks College of Health Dean’s Research Professorship. Constructing a Proxy Measure for Metabolic Syndrome Using Cross-Sectional, Population-Based Survey Data. University of North Florida. $54,000. Role: Co-Principal Investigator. (2009) - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Behavioral Risk Branch - Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) - Contract. Conducted epidemiological research examining the associations between physical activity, sedentary behavior, and metabolic health utilizing both the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) and Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey (BRFSS). Three publications were published stemming from this work: 1) Comparing Physical Activity Patterns of Hypertensive and Nonhypertensive U.S. Adults; 2) Sedentary Behavior, Physical Activity and Insulin Concentrations in U.S. Adults; and 3) Muscular Strengthening Activity Patterns and Metabolic Health Risk Among U.S. Adults. $15,188.00. Epidemiologist and Team Leader Ford, E.S. Role: PI Epidemiologist - Churilla, JR AWARDS / CONTRACTS / GRANTS (in review) AWARDS / CONTRACTS / GRANTS (previous unfunded submissions) (2013-14) - NIH PA-12-179 Exploratory/Developmental Clinical Research Grants in Obesity (R21). Innovative Methods for Reducing Sedentary Time in the Workplace The results of this study will provide needed information, based on a randomized intervention study, on ways to reduce sedentary behaviors in the worksite and if the changes are acceptable to workers and provide beneficial health outcomes. Collectively the results of this study will help to guide and inform future research focused on optimizing reductions in sedentary behaviors with interventions conducted in the worksite and could provide a compelling approach for future public health research on a larger scale. Role: PI Churilla, J.R. (Co-PI Crouter, S.) (2012-13) - NIH PA-13-303 NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Program (R21). PI from Nemours Children’s Hospital, Jacksonville, FL. Effect of supplementation of N-Acetyl Cysteine alone and in combination with physical activity on liver enzymes and risk factors for cardiometabolic disease in obese children. The results of this study will whether N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine (NAC) supplementation alone and in combination with physical activity can improve liver function and nontraditional risk factors for cardiometabolic disease (CMD) in obese children with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Role: PI Prabhakara, B. Consultant: Churilla, J.R (2011-12) - NIH PA-09-124 Exploratory/Developmental Clinical Research Grants in

Obesity (R21). Innovative Methods for Reducing Sedentary Time in the Workplace. The results of this study will provide needed information, based on a randomized intervention study, on ways to reduce sedentary behaviors in the worksite and if the changes are acceptable to workers and provide beneficial health outcomes. Collectively the results of this study will help to guide and inform future research focused on optimizing reductions in sedentary behaviors with interventions conducted in the worksite and could provide a compelling approach for future public health research on a larger scale. Role: PI Churilla, J.R. (Co-PI Crouter, S.) (2011) Towson University Professional Development Grant. Grant application submitted to cover the expenses associated with attending the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting being held May 31st – June 3rd, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. Planned to present findings from research conducted examining the relationship between metabolic syndrome and resistance exercise in NHANES. $1,000. (2010) Towson University Professional Development Grant. Grant application submitted to cover the expenses associated with attending the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting being held June 1st – June 5th, 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland. Planned to present findings from research conducted with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Behavioral Risk Branch during the summer of 2009. $1,000. (2009) - Brooks College of Health Dean’s Research Professorship. The Association Between Muscular Strengthening Activities and Metabolic Health. University of North Florida. (Co-Principal Investigator). $54,000. (2008) - Brooks College of Health Dean’s Research Professorship. Muscular Strength Scores and Metabolic Syndrome Risk. University of North Florida. (Co-Principal Investigator). $60,000. DISSERTATION AND THESIS COMMITTEES THESES 2015-2017 5. (2015-2017) Masters Thesis Committee Chair – Bethany Williams - MSH Student at the University of North Florida. Thesis Project: TBD 4. (2013-2015) Masters Thesis Committee Chair – Albatool Alnojeidi - MSH Student at

the University of North Florida. Thesis Project: Association between Self-reported Low-back Pain and Muscular Strengthening Activities in U.S. Adults. Successfully defended summer 2015.

2014 3. (2012-2014) Masters Thesis Committee Chair – William R. Boyer - MSH Student at

the University of North Florida. Thesis Project: The Associations between Increasing Degrees of HOMA-IR and Muscular Strengthening Activities among Euglycemic U.S. Adults. Successfully defended summer 2014.

2. (2012-2014) Masters Thesis Committee Chair – Michael Ryan Richardson - MSH

Student at the University of North Florida. Thesis Project: Gender Differences in High Sensitivity C-reactive Protein and Muscular Strengthening Activity in U.S. Adults. Successfully defended spring 2014.

2013 1. (2012-13) Undergraduate Honors Thesis Committee Chair – Monica Lim – B.S.

Student at the University of North Florida. Thesis Project: Comparing Physical Activity Patterns Across Body Mass Index Categories in U.S. Adults. Graduated summer 2013.

DISSERTATIONS AND DOCTORAL PROJECTS 2014-2017 3. (2014-17) Dissertation Committee Member - William R. Boyer – Ph.D. Student at

the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Dissertation Project: TBD.

2014 2. (2012-2014) Doctoral Project Committee Member – Josh Miller – D.H.Sc Student at

the A.T. Still University, Mesa, Arizona. Dissertation Project: Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and the Individual Criterion in U.S. Adolescents: 2001-2010 NHANES. Successfully defended spring 2014.

1. (2011-14) Dissertation Committee Member - Dana Lizbeth Wolff – Ph.D. Student at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Dissertation Project: Objectively Measured Physical Activity and Metabolic Health. Successfully defended spring 2014.

EDITORIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Editor - ACSM Certification Review - Fifth Edition. Wolters Kluwer Health, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2016-2018.

• Editorial Board - Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders. Impact factor 1.9, 2014 to present.

• Associate Editor – BMC Public Health, Chronic Disease Epidemiology section. Impact factor 2.08, 2013-2014.

• Editorial Board – ACSM Certified News 2012-2014. • Associate Editor - ACSM Certified News 2008-2012.

BOOK / CHAPTER REVIEWER

• ACSM’s Guide to Exercise and Cancer Survivorship. (2012). • ACSM’s Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription,

6th Ed. Chapter 37: Exercise Prescription in those with Diabetes. (2007-08).

MANUSCRIPT REVIEWER

• Pediatric Obesity – 2013 to present • American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine – 2012 to present • Preventive Medicine – 2012 to present • ACSM’s Certified News 2008-2014 • Health Reports – 2011 to present • Clinical Epidemiology – 2010 to present • Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport – 2010 to present • American Journal of Hypertension – 2010 to present • ACSM’s Medicine & Science in Sport & Exercise – 2010 to present • Collegium Antropologicum – 2009 to present • American Journal of Cardiology 2009 to present • Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders 2009 to present • Archives of Pediatrics Adolescent Medicine 2008 to present • Journal of Physical Activity and Health 2008 to present • ACSM’s Health and Fitness Journal 2007 to present • Diabetes Care 2007 to present

VOLUNTEER / SERVICE

• Search Committee – University of North Florida – Department of Clinical and Applied Movement Sciences faculty search committee, 2015-16.

• University of North Florida Research Council, 2015-17. • Search Committee – University of North Florida – Department of Public Health

faculty search committee, 2014-15. • Promotion and Tenure Committee – Clinical and Applied Movement Sciences,

2014-15. • Chaired research presentation session for 2014 ACSM Annual Meeting, World

Congress on Exercise is Medicine, and World Congress on the Role of Inflammation in Exercise, Health and Disease: Enhancing Performance through Training Interventions.

• Search Committee – University of North Florida – Clinical and Applied Movement Sciences Exercise Science faculty search committee, 2013-14.

• Promotion and Tenure Committee – Clinical and Applied Movement Sciences, 2013-14.

• Search Committee – University of North Florida Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) Assistant Vice President for Research, 2013. (Dr. John Kantner)

• Member at Large – Clinical Exercise Physiology Association 2012 - 2014 • Chair - University of North Florida Selection Committee – 2012 Outstanding

Faculty Awards. • University of North Florida Scholarship and Research Committee, 2010-12. • University of North Florida Faculty Association Research Committee, spring

2010 to present. • BCH Search Committee – Exercise Science Instructor, spring 2010. • BCH Associate Dean Search Committee - fall 2009 - spring 2010. (Dr. Catherine

Christie) • Member at Large Executive Board 2009-2011 SEACSM. • Chaired presentation session for 2009 SEACSM: ACSM Certification: Leading

the Way in Making Exercise Good Medicine. Presenter: Hope Wood, M.S. • Faculty Development Committee - University of North Florida Brooks College of

Health 2007- 2011. • ACSM CCRB Sub-Publications Committee 2007-2011.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PUBLICATIONS

• Churilla, J.R. The Best Workout to Boost your Metabolism. Men’s Health – Rodale, Inc- 25th Anniversary Issue. November, p.23, 2013.

• Snyder, W., Chau, C., Makosch, S., Churilla, J.R. Lipids and Health: A Guide for the Fitness Professional. ACSM’s Certified News. April-June. 21:(2) 2011.

• Cassato, N., Churilla, J.R. HIV and Exercise. ACSM Certified News. April-June. 19:(2), 2009.

• Churilla, J.R. Starting a Personal Training Business. ACSM Certified News. April-June. 18:(2), 2008.

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES (*active)

• American College of Sports Medicine* • Southeast Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine* • American College of Epidemiology* • National Strength and Conditioning Association • American College of Sports Medicine Health and Fitness Alliance • New York Academy of Sciences • American Heart Association / America Stroke Association • American Physiological Society

MEETINGS / WORKSHOPS / CONTINUING EDUCATION 2016 Epidemiology Congress of America the Americas, Miami, FL, 2016. (Imminent) American College of Sports Medicine 63rd Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 2016. (Imminent) 20th Annual ACSM Health and Fitness Summit, Orlando, FL, 2016. (Imminent) Southeast American College of Sports Medicine 44th Annual Meeting, Greenville, South Carolina, 2016. (Imminent) 2015 13th Annual World Congress on the Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular Disease. Los Angeles, California, 2015. American College of Sports Medicine 62nd Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 2015. 19th Annual ACSM Health and Fitness Summit, Phoenix, AZ, 2015. National Physical Activity Plan and Congress. The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington, DC, 2015. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine 43rd Annual Meeting, Jacksonville, Florida, 2015. 2014 12th Annual World Congress on the Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular Disease. Los Angeles, California, 2014. American College of Sports Medicine 61st Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 2014. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine 42st Annual Meeting, Greenville, South Carolina, 2014. (5 posters (4 graduate student research) and 1 Tutorial (graduate student) accepted. Meeting canceled due to inclement weather. 2013 11th Annual World Congress on the Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular Disease. Los Angeles, California, 2013.

The Florida Public Health Association (FPHA) Annual Education Conference. Florida Hotel, Orlando Florida, 2013. American College of Sports Medicine 60th Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, 2013. 17th Annual ACSM Health and Fitness Summit, Las Vegas, NV, 2013. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine 41st Annual Meeting, Greenville, South Carolina, 2013. 2012 10th Annual World Congress on the Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular Disease. Los Angeles, California, 2012. Annual National Conference on Health Statistics, Washington, D.C., 2012. American College of Sports Medicine 59th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 2012. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine 40th Annual Meeting, Jacksonville, Florida, 2012. 2011 American College of Sports Medicine 58th Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, 2011. American Heart Association Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism / Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention, Scientific Sessions, Atlanta, GA, 2011. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine 39th Annual Meeting, Greenville, South Carolina, 2011. 2010 8th Annual World Congress on the Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular Disease. Los Angeles, California, 2010. The National Health Interview Survey Data Users Workshop, Hyattsville, MD, 2010 50th Annual National Conference on Health Statistics, Washington, D.C., 2010. American College of Sports Medicine 57th Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, 2010. 25th Annual American Society of Hypertension Meeting 2010, New York, NY.

14th Annual ACSM Health and Fitness Summit, Austin, TX, 2010. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine 38th Annual Meeting, Greenville, South Carolina, 2010. American College of Sports Medicine, mid-winter business meeting, Indianapolis, IN, 2010. 2009 Florida Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 2009. American College of Sports Medicine 56th Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, 2009. 13th Annual ACSM Health and Fitness Summit, Atlanta, GA, 2009. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine 37th Annual Meeting, Birmingham, Alabama, 2009. 2008 6th Annual World Congress on the Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Los Angeles, California, 2008. American College of Sports Medicine 55th Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, 2008. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine 36th Annual Meeting, Birmingham, Alabama, 2008. 2007 5th Annual World Congress on the Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Boston, Massachusetts, 2007. American College of Sports Medicine 54th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 2007. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine 35th Annual Meeting, Charlotte, North Carolina, 2007. 2006 SUDAAN Modeling Procedures Course, Washington D.C., 2006. American College of Sports Medicine 53rd Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado, 2006.

Southeast American College of Sports Medicine 34th Annual Meeting, Charlotte, North Carolina 2006. 2005 American College of Sports Medicine 52nd Annual Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee, 2005. 2004 American College of Sports Medicine 51st Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana, 2004. 2003 Michael L. Pollock Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Symposium: FACVPR 2003. The Walt Disney World Hilton, Orlando Florida, 2003. North American Association for the Study of Obesity Annual Meeting, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 2003. American College of Sports Medicine 50th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California, 2003. 2002 American College of Sports Medicine 49th Annual Meeting, St. Louis, Missouri, 2002. Michael L. Pollock Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Symposium: FACVPR 2002. The Plaza Resort and Spa, Daytona Beach, Florida, 2002. 2001 American College of Sports Medicine 48th Annual Meeting, Baltimore, Maryland, 2001. 2000 I.M.P.A.C.T Diabetes Conference, Ft. Lauderdale Hilton, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 2000. Lipoprotein Management, Broward General Medical Center, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 2000. A Day of Cardiology. North Broward Medical Center, Pompano Beach, Florida, 2000. American College of Sports Medicine 47th Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana, 2000.

American College of Sports Medicine CEQ Scientific and Applied Aspects of Resistance Training. University of Central Florida, 2000. American College of Sports Medicine CEQ Exercise and the Older Adult. University of Central Florida, 2000. Summit on Cholesterol and Coronary Disease, Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 2000. 1999 American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Specialist Workshop. University of Central Florida, 1999. Critical Care Course / 12 Lead EKG. Broward General Medical Center, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 1999. A Day of Cardiology. North Broward Medical Center, Pompano Beach, Florida, 1999. Diabetes and Heart Disease. Broward General Medical Center, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 1999. Summit on Cholesterol and Coronary Disease, Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 1999. 1998 11th Annual Cardiology Seminar. Mercy Hospital, Miami, Florida, 1998. American College of Sports Medicine 4th Annual South Florida Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Conference. Jupiter, Florida, 1998. HONORS AND AWARDS

• Nominated for UNF Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award – 2014-15. • Nominated for UNF Distinguished Professor Award – 2013-14. • University of North Florida – Promoted to Associate Professor and awarded tenure,

2013. • Elevated to Fellow status in the American College of Sports Medicine, 2013. • Nominated for President of the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, 2013. • Elected to the Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA) Executive Board as

Member-at-Large, 2012-2014. • University of North Florida Office of Sponsored Research Programs Award for

Research Excellence, 2010.

• Elected to the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine (SEACSM) Executive Board as Member-at-Large, 2009-2011.

• The Outstanding Scholastic Achievement Award, Florida International University School of Public Health, 2003. • Award of Merit: Fitness Professional of the Year, Fitness Institute International, 2001. • Captain of the 1989 Towson State University Baseball Team.