CPAA Director
Michael E. Rogers, Ph.D. earned his Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology from Kent State
University in Ohio. He then went on to complete a two-year post-doctoral research
fellowship with the National Research Council, working in the Human Effectiveness
laboratory at Brooks Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.
He is a Professor, as well as the Department Chair for the Department of Human Performance
Studies at Wichita State University (WSU). He teaches graduate courses such as Exercise
Physiology, Applied Physiology, and Advanced Exercise Testing. He has extensive experience
and expertise with older populations. His primary research interests concern the effects
of balance and resistance training on muscle and bone health, fall prevention, and
functional capacity in older adults.
Currently, he is conducting studies on the efficacy of community-based exercise programs
in Wichita and Nagoya, Japan. He has received funding for his research from the National
Research Council, American Federation for Aging Research, Thera-Band, and the State
of Kansas. He has an impressive record of presentations at national and international
conferences.
Dr. Rogers was one of six people appointed nationally to the Steering Committee for
the American College of Sports Medicine Special Interest Group on Aging. Recently
he was named to the Executive Committee of the International Society for Aging and
Physical Activity. In addition he serves as the web site master for this international
organization. He is also responsible for the formation of a sistership between Wichita
State University and Nagoya University in Japan.