
Mark J. Kasper
Professor of Exercise Physiology, Exercise Physiology Program Director, and Department Head for the School of Health Sciences
- BS Physical Education / Teacher Certification
Eastern Illinois University - MS Physical Education / Exercise Science
Eastern Illinois University - MS Health Education
Teachers College, Columbia University - EdD Health Education
Teachers College, Columbia University
Biography
Dr. Mark Kasper’s formal education and professional passion focus is physical activity and health across the lifespan, with an emphasis on social, environmental, and behavioral strategies to initiate and sustain a physically active lifestyle. His primary area of interest is clinical exercise physiology, particularly working with adults who present with chronic diseases, illnesses, and comorbidities. His recent research explores proxy measures of visceral adipose tissue in adult populations.
Additional Certifications
Certified Exercise Physiologist
Teaching and Research Interests
Physical activity and health, exercise testing and prescription, fitness testing
Recent Publications and Presentations
Kasper MJ, Simovic J, Lamb L. Relationship between Anthropometric Measures and Visceral Adipose Tissue in Healthy Adults. ePoster presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Atlanta, GA (May 2025).Kasper MJ (Faculty Mentor), Jocelyn Cooley, Emma Ham, Robert Wingfield, Madeleine Mayer. Waist to Height Ratio is Not a Superior Proxy Measure of Visceral Adipose in Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Cadets. Oral communication presented at the 茄子视频 Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, Valdosta, GA. April 8, 2025.
Kasper MJ, Simovic J, Lamb L. Correlation of a 3-D Body Scanner and Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry Android Fat. ePoster presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, CO (May 2023).
Kasper MJ, Carter L, Eaheart B. Measurement and Interpretation of Blood Pressure for the Exercise Professional. ACSM’s Health and Fitness Journal. 26(2):36-43, March/April 2022.