Tim Burnham

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Dr. Tim Burnham is an experienced exercise scientist in the CWU Health Sciences department. His primary area of research revolves around the physical and psycho-social rehabilitation for cancer patients and survivors. In Dr. Burnham's free time, he enjoys swimming, cross country skiing, hiking, and cycling. 

Education & Certifications

Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

•  Ph.D. Human Performance

Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA

•  M.S. Exercise Science

Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA

• B.S. Physical Education, Fitness Specialist Option

Courses taught at CWU

Undergraduate courses

• EXSC 154: Science of Healthy Living
• EXSC 254: Foundations of Fitness
• IHP 351: Physiology
• EXSC 455 Fitness Assessment/Exercise Prescription
• EXSC 456: Clinical Physiology
• EXSC 495 A, B, C, D: Practicums
• EXSC 490 internship

Graduate Courses

• IHP 557 Research Methods

Research Interests

• Cancer Rehabilitation
• Rehabilitation from chronic disease
• Human Performance Issues
• Health and Wellness Promotion
• Swimming Research

Selected Publications

• Trever O. Gray, Robert Pritchett, Kelly Pritchett, and Tim Burnham. Pre-Race Deep Breathing Improves 50 & 100-yard Swim Performance in Female NCAA Swimmers. Journal of Swimming Research 26: January 2018, 32-40.
• Katie L. Cederberg, Robert W. Motl, and Timothy R. Burnham. Magnitude and duration of acute-exercise intensity effects on symptoms of restless legs syndrome: a pilot study. Sleep and Biological Rhythms (2018) 16: 337. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41105-018-0158-6
• Stephanie Campbell, Robert C. Pritchett, Katie Cederburg, Tim Burnham, and Kelly C. Pritchett. Fluid Intake and Sweat Rate During Hot Yoga Participation. International Journal of Exercise Science 10(5): 721-733, 2017.
• Burnham, T., Peters, J., Conner, H, Kemble, K.,and D’Aquisto, L. Cancer Survivorship Rehabilitation Program: Preliminary Results. International Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2:3, 2014. Open Access.
• Burnham, T.R. and A. Wilcox. The Effects of Exercise on Physiological and Psychological Variables in Cancer Patients Following Clinical Treatment.  Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 34:12 1863-1867.  December, 2002.

 

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FULL LIST OF PUBLICATIONS