Anne O Brien Brady, Phd

Anne O’Brien Brady, PhD

Department of Kinesiology –The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

237K Coleman Building - Greensboro, NC 27402

Email: ; Phone: 336-334-3274

EDUCATION

Ph.D.The University of Georgia, Department of Kinesiology(2008-2012)

Concentration: Exercise Physiology

Mentor: Ellen M. Evans, Ph.D.

Dissertation: Body Composition and Physical Function: Physiological Outcomes and Perceptions across the Functional Spectrum in Older Women

The University of Georgia, Graduate Certificate in Gerontology(2008-2012)

M.S.Wake Forest University, Department of Health and Exercise Science(2004-2006)

Mentor: Michael J. Berry, Ph.D.

Thesis: Predictors of Oxygen Desaturation during a Six Minute Walk in

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients

B.S.Furman University, Department of Health and Exercise Science (2000-2004)

CERTIFICATIONS

American College of Sports Medicine Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist(2005-present)
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (2009-2014)
American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR and AED (2004-present)
American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid (2013-present)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2013-presentAP Assistant Professor

Department of Kinesiology, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro,

Greensboro, NC

Course Instruction:

KIN 220 Lifetime Wellness (online)

KIN 220 Physical Fitness for Life

KIN 379 Exercise Instruction

KIN 466 Practicum in Fitness Leadership

KIN 468 Exercise Testing and Prescription I

KIN 469 Exercise Prescription

KIN 471 Internship Prep in Fitness Leadership

KIN 595 Exercise Science Internship (Undergraduate)

KIN 694 Internship in Kinesiology (Graduate)

KIN 713 Internship in Kinesiology (Graduate)

2013-presentDirector, Helping Others Participate in Exercise (HOPE) Program

Department of Kinesiology, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro,

Greensboro, NC

Supervise asafeanduniqueenvironmentfor individualsover the ageof 50to exerciseonthe UNCG campus
Provide practical, hands-on experience for Kinesiology students and research opportunities for faculty

2012-2013Temporary Assistant Professor

Department of Kinesiology, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA

Course Instruction:

KINS3450 Practicum in Fitness Conditioning

KINS4640/6640 Scientific Principles of Conditioning and Fitness

KINS7310 Clinical Exercise Physiology

KINS4310/6310 Exercise Prescription for Special Populations

KINS 4320/6320 Exercise and Aging (with accompanying practicum)

2011-2012Graduate Teaching Assistant

Department of Kinesiology, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA

Course Instruction:

KINS4640 Scientific Principles of Conditioning and Fitness

GRSC7770 Kinesiology Graduate Teaching Seminar

First Year Odyssey: Physical Activity and Successful Aging

KINS4320/6320 Exercise and Aging (with accompanying practicum)

2010-2012Laboratory Co-Coordinator: Body Composition and Metabolism Laboratory

Department of Kinesiology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

2008-2010Graduate Teaching Assistant

Department of Kinesiology, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA

Course Instruction:

KINS 4640L Scientific Principles of Conditioning and Fitness Laboratory

KINS 4630L Exercise Physiology I Laboratory

PEDB 1950 Walking

PEDB 1350 Beginning Tennis

PEDB 1920 Body Conditioning

PEDB 1040 Beginning Basketball

2008-2010Laboratory Coordinator: Aging and Physical Performance Laboratory

Department of Kinesiology, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA

2007-2008Exercise Physiologist (Stress, Echo, Nuclear testing)

Northside Cardiology Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

2006-2007Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Research Study Coordinator

University of Maryland/VA Hospital, Baltimore, MD

2004-2006Graduate Teaching Assistant

Department of Health and Exercise, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC

Course Instruction:

HES 354L Assessment Techniques in Health Sciences Laboratory

HES 101 Exercise for Health

MANUSCRIPTS

Published

Straight, C.R., Lindheimer, J., Brady, A.O., Dishman, R.K., Evans, E.M. Effects of resistance training on lower-extremity muscle power in older adults: a meta-analysis of randomized control trials. Sports Medicine. 2016; 46 (3) 353-364. doi:10.1007/s40279-015-0418-4
Straight, C.R., Brady, A.O., Evans, E.M. Moderate-intensity physical activity is independently associated with lower-extremity muscle power in older women. Women & Health. 2016; 56 (8) 871-884. doi:10.1080/03630242.2016.1141828
Straight, C.R., Brady, A.O., Evans, E.M. Asymmetry in leg extension power impacts lower-extremity physical function in community-dwelling older women. Menopause. 2016; 23 (4) 410-416. doi:10.1097/GME.0000000000000543
Straight, C.R., Brady, A.O., Evans, E.M. Muscle quality and relative adiposity are the strongest predictors of lower-extremity physical function in older women.Maturitas. 2015; 80: 95-99.
Straight, C.R., Brady, A.O., Evans, E.M. Sex-specific relationships of physical activity, body composition and muscle quality with lower-extremity physical function in older men and women. Menopause. 2015; 22 (3) 297-304.
Straight, C.R., Brady, A.O., Evans, E.M. Muscle quality in older adults: What are the implications for physical function? American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. 2015; 9 (2) 130-6.
Brady, A.O., Straight, C.R., Evans, E.M. Body composition, muscle capacity, and physical function in older adults: An integrated conceptual model. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. 2014; 22 (3) 441-52.
Brady, A.O., Straight, C.R., Schmidt, M. D., Evans, E.M. Impact of body mass index on the relationship between muscle quality and physical function in older women. Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging. 2014; 18 (4): 378-382.
Brady, A.O., Straight, C.R. Muscle capacity and physical function in older women: What are the impacts of resistance training? Journal of Sport and Health Sciences. 2014; 3 (3) 179-188.
Straight, C.R., Brady, A.O., Schmidt, M.D., Evans, E.M. Comparison of laboratory- and field-based estimates of muscle quality for predicting physical function in older women. The Journal of Aging Research and Clinical Practice. 2013; 2(3): 276-279.

BOOK CHAPTERS

1. Brady, A.O., Berg, A.C, Johnson, M.A., Evans, E. M. Invited Chapter: Physical Activity and Exercise: Important Complements to Nutrition in Older Adults, In: Bales C, ed. Handbook of Clinical Nutrition and Aging. 2015: 355-374.

2. Evans, E.M., Guest, D.D., Valentine, R.J., O’Brien, A.E. Chapter 8: HealthyLifestyles in Old Age: Integrating Physical Activity with Nutrition to Maintain a Healthy Body Composition and Prevent Disability, In: Chodzko-Zajko W, ed. ACMS’s exercise for older adult. 2013: 147-171.

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS(supervised students underlined)

1.Moody, J.A., Brady, A.O. (accepted) Muscle quality is a predictor of a single task and a composite measure of physical function in older adults. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, Chattanooga, TN [poster presentation, regional conference].

2.Salyer, R.E., Reed, R.A., Straight, C.R., Ward-Ritacco, C.L., Brady, A.O., Higgins, L.Q., Evans, E.M. (2017, May) Age, physical activity, and body composition independently influence physical function in middle-aged and older women. American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, CO [poster presentation, regional conference].

3.Loman, B.M., Snyder, J.A., Brady, A.O. (2016, March) Comparing perceived and performance-based physical function across housing status in older adults. 10th Carolyn and Norwood Thomas Undergraduate Research Expo, UNCG, Greensboro, NC [poster presentation, university conference].

4.Snyder, J.A., Loman, B.M., Brady, A.O. (2016, February) Housing status is related to physical health but not mental health in older adults. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, Greenville, SC [poster presentation, regional conference].

5.Loman, B.M., Snyder, J.A., Brady, A.O. (2016, February) Comparing perceived and performance-based physical function across housing status in older adults. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, Greenville, SC [poster presentation, regional conference].

6.Straight, C.R., Brady, A.O., Evans, E.M. (2015, May). Can a simple transfer task predict global lower-extremity physical function in community-dwelling older women? American College of Sports Medicine, San Diego, CA [poster presentation, national conference].

7.Torres, C.X., Straight, C.R., Brady, A.O., Evans, E.M. (2015, May). Independent association between depressive symptomology and physical function in community-dwelling older women. American College of Sports Medicine, San Diego, CA [poster presentation, national conference].

8.Brady, A.O., Straight, C.R., Evans, E.M. (2015, February). Hand grip strength relative to body mass index is a significant predictor of physical function in older adults.Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, Jacksonville, FL [thematic poster presentation, regional conference].

9.Straight, C.R., Brady, A.O., Evans, E.M. (2015, February). Asymmetry in leg extension power impacts lower-extremity physical function in older women.Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, Jacksonville, FL [oral presentation, regional conference].

10.Straight, C.R., Brady, A. O., Ward-Ritacco, C.L., Evans, E.M. (2014, May). Relative contributions of adiposity and muscle quality to physical function in middle-aged and older women. American College of Sports Medicine. Orlando, FL [poster presentation, national conference].

11.Straight, C.R. Brady, A.O. (2014, February). An integrated conceptual model for physical function in older adults: Does gender have an influence? Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, Greenville, SC [symposium presentation, regional conference].

12.Acitelli, R.M., Ward-Ritacco, C.L., Brady, A.O., Evans, E.M. (2014, February). Differential effects of adiposity and physical activity on physical dimensions of health-related quality of life in middle age and older women. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, Greenville, SC [poster presentation, regional conference].

13.O’Brien, A.E., Straight, C.R., Evans, E.M. (2013, June). Laboratory and field estimates of muscle quality on physical function in older adults. American College of Sports Medicine. Indianapolis, IN [poster presentation, national conference].

14.Straight, C.R., O’Brien, A.E., Evans, E.M. (2013, June). Do muscle quality and adiposity differentially contribute to physical function in older men and women?American College of Sports Medicine. Indianapolis, IN [poster presentation, national conference].

15.Ward-Ritacco, C.L, O’Brien, A.E., Evans, E.M. (2013, June). Feelings of fatigue and energy are not influenced by adiposity, physical activity or gender in age and BMI matched men and women. American College of Sports Medicine. Indianapolis, IN [poster presentation, national conference].

16.Straight, C.R., O’Brien, A.E., Evans, E.M. (2013, April). Influence of weight status on muscle quality in older adults. Experimental Biology. Boston, MA [poster presentation, national conference].

17.O’Brien, A.E., Straight, C.R., Evans, E.M. (2013, February). Definition and measurement of muscle quality in older adults: Spanning the spectrum from clinical practice to research. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, Greenville, SC [symposium presentation, regional conference].

18.Ward, C.L., O’Brien, A.E., Evans, E.M. (2013, February). Physical activity positively affects physical dimensions of health-related quality of life in older adults. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, Greenville, SC [oral presentation, regional conference].

19.O’Brien, A.E., Evans, E.M. (2012, August). Impact of physical activity, muscle quality and adiposity on lower extremity physical function in older women varying in functional status. 8th World Congress on Active Ageing. Glasgow, Scotland. JAPA. 2012: 20 (S), S183 [poster presentation, international conference].

20.O’Brien, A.E., Evans, E.M. (2012, August). Physical activity, adiposity and muscle quality: Impacts on physical function in BMI- and Age-Matched older men and women. 8thWorld Congress on Active Ageing. Glasgow, Scotland. JAPA. 2012: 20 (S), S182 [poster presentation, international conference].

21.Ward, C.W., O’Brien, A.E., Valentine, R.J., Evans, E.M. (2012, August). Impact of body composition and physical activity on physical function in older men and women.8thWorld Congress on Active Ageing. Glasgow, Scotland. JAPA. 2012: 20 (S), S32 [oral presentation, international conference].

22.Evans, E.M., O’Brien, A.E. (2012, August). Reach for active aging: Research education alliance for changing health. 8th World Congress on Active Ageing. JAPA. 2012: 20 (S), S98 [poster presentation, international conference].

23.Ward, C.W., O’Brien, A.E., Valentine, R.J., Evans, E.M. (2012, August). Impact of body composition and physical activity on fatigue in older men and women. 8th World Congress on Active Ageing. Glasgow, Scotland. JAPA. 2012: 20 (S), S99 [poster presentation, international conference].

24.O’Brien, A.E., Hall, K., Valentine, R., Evans, E.M. (2012, May). Older adults’ performance-based physical function impacted directly by perceived physical function and indirectly by physical activity.American College of Sports Medicine. San Francisco, CA [oral presentation, national conference].

25.O’Brien, A.E., Hall, K., Valentine, R., Evans, E.M. (2012, April). Older adults’ performance-based physical function impacted directly by perceived physical function and indirectly by physical activity. Graduate Student Research Conference. Athens, GA [poster presentation, regional conference].

26.O’Brien, A.E., Hall, K., Valentine, R., Evans, E.M. (2012, March). Older adults’ performance-based physical function impacted directly by perceived physical function and indirectly by physical activity. Graduate Student Association Interdisciplinary Conference. Athens, GA [poster presentation, regional conference].

27.O’Brien, A.E., Evans, E.M. (2012, February). Disordered body composition, muscle quality and physical function in older adults: Defining, measuring, and improving. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine. Jacksonville, FL [symposium presentation, regional conference].

28.O’Brien, A.E., Still, J.E., George, A.D., Cress, M.E. (2011, May). Influence of functional test results on fitness center routines in currently exercising older adults. Graduate Student Research Conference. Athens, GA [poster presentation, regional conference].

29.Still, J.E., O’Brien, A.E., George, A.D., Cress, M.E. (2011, February). Influence of functional test results on fitness center routines in currently exercising older adults. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine. Greenville, SC [oral presentation, regional conference].

30.O’Brien, A.E., Cress, M.E. (2010, April). Ability to achieve recommended physical activity based on objective and subjective measures is dependent upon level of physical function. Southern Gerontological Society. Richmond, VA [poster presentation, regional conference].

31.O’Brien, A.E., Cress, M.E. (2010, April). Ability to achieve recommended physical activity based on objective and subjective measures is dependent upon level of physical function. Graduate Student Research Conference. Athens, GA [poster presentation, regional conference].

32.O’Brien, A.E., Cress, M.E., Moore-Harrison, T.L. (2009, May). Response of perceived and performance based function in older adults with an exercise intervention. American College of Sports Medicine. Seattle, WA [poster presentation, national conference].

33.O’Brien, A.E., Cress, M.E., Moore-Harrison, T.L. (2009, March). Response of perceived and performance based function in older adults with an exercise intervention. Student Mentoring Conference. Athens, GA [oral presentation, regional conference].

34.O’Brien, A.E., Cress, M.E., Moore-Harrison, T.L. (2009, February). Response of perceived and performance based function in older adults with an exerciseintervention. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine. Birmingham, AL [poster presentation, regional conference].

INVITED LECTURER/SPEAKER(supervised students underlined)

Brady, A.O. (2017, October). How to prepare to become a Kinesiology Professional. Panel discussion to KIN 250 (Introduction to Kinesiology) class. Greensboro, NC.
Brady, A.O. (2017, November). HOPE Program at UNCG. Presentation to KIN 250 (Introduction to Kinesiology) class. Greensboro, NC.
Brady, A.O. (2017, November). Exercise and Older Adults. Presentation to KIN 250 (Introduction to Kinesiology) class. Greensboro, NC.
Moody, J.A., Walker, J.S., Brady, A.O. (2017, August). Physical function assessments: Result packet explanation. Presentation to Well-Spring retirement community residents. Greensboro, NC.
Brady, A.O. (2017, July). Physical function assessments: Result packet explanation. Presentation to Abbotswood residents. Greensboro, NC.
Brady, A.O., Moody, J.A. (2017, July). Participant recruitment presentation at Well-Spring Retirement Community. Greensboro, NC.
Brady, A.O., Moody, J.A., Walker, J. S. (2017, June). Participant recruitment presentation at Abbotswood at Irving Park. Greensboro, NC.
Grimaldi, A., Sastre, L., Brady, A.O. (2015, October). Weatherspoon Art Museum’s Art of Seeing (using art to enhance observational skills in nursing and health and human sciences fields). WUNC State of Things, radio program. Greensboro, NC.
McBane, K. A., Brady, A.O. (2015, July). Physical function assessments: Result packet explanation. Presentation to Well-Spring Continuing Care Retirement Community residents. Greensboro, NC.
Brady, A.O. (2014, November). Exercise modifications and progressions for older adults. Presentation and demonstration to Physical Education Association club, UNCG. Greensboro, NC.
Brady, A.O. (2014, October). The Faculty Teaching and Learning Commons, The Academic Job Search: Natural and Health Sciences. Round-table discussion with UNCG graduate students. Greensboro, NC.
Brady, A.O. (2014, August). Fitness leadership: The details. Presentation to KIN 250 class, UNCG. Greensboro, NC.
Brady, A.O. (2014, January). Physical function assessments: Result packet explanation. Presentation to Well-Spring Continuing Care Retirement Community residents. Greensboro, NC.
O’Brien, A.E. (2012, September). Older Adults & Physical Function. Presentation to GRNT6000: Perspectives on Aging. Athens, GA.
O’Brien, A.E., Baker, S.R. (2012, June). Staying Fit: The Center for Physical Activity and Health at UGA. Presentation to OLLI members. Athens, GA.
O’Brien, A.E. (2012, March). Lecture and Ramsey tour to Athens Senior Leadership Academy members. Athens, GA.
O’Brien, A.E. (2011, September). Older Adults & Physical Functioning. Presentation to GRNT6000: Perspectives on Aging. Athens, GA.
Evans, E.M., O’Brien, A.E., Ward, C.W. (2011, July). Activity, Weight, & Disability. Presentation and demonstration to OLLI members. Athens, GA.
O’Brien, A.E. (2010, October). Exercise & Aging. Presentation to KINS2010: Introduction to Exercise Science. Athens, GA.
O’Brien, A.E. (2010, October). Physiology of Aging. Presentation to GRNT6000: Perspectives on Aging. Athens, GA.
O’Brien, A.E. (2010, June). Physical Functioning 101: Maintaining your independence. Presentation at Carlyle Place Continuing Care Retirement Community. Macon, GA.
O’Brien, A.E. (2010, February). Presentation to “Second Lookers”. Athens, GA.
O’Brien, A.E. (2008, October). Exercise and Aging. Presentation to freshmen and Seniors at Denney Tower. Athens, GA.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

2004-American College of Sports Medicine

2004- Southeast American College of Sports Medicine

2011-Gerontological Society of America

2010-2015Southern Gerontological Society

2011-2012University of Georgia Graduate Students and Postdocs in Science

2011-2013Georgia Gerontology Society

COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT

2013-UNCG Gerontology Strategic Direction Committee, member

2013-UNCG Kinesiology Undergraduate Studies Committee, member

2013-UNCG Exercise Physiology Committee, member

2013-UNCG Fitness Leadership Committee, member

2014-2016UNCG Healthy UNCG Advisory Committee, member

2014-UNCG Interprofessional Education Advisory Committee, member (Kinesiology representative)

2015-UNCG Alumni Teaching Excellence Award Selection Committee, member (Health and Human Sciences representative)

2015-UNCG HealthyU Curriculum Committee, member

2017-UNCG Student Affairs Strategic Initiative Spartan Village

2015-2016UNCG Healthy UNCG Advisory Committee, co-chair

2016Student Recreation Center Associate Director Search Committee, member

2016UNCG Fisher Gerontology Award Selection Committee, member

2015UNCG Kinesiology Department Physical Activity Coordinator Search Committee, member

2015 Greensboro Public Library One City, One Book Steering Committee, member

2015 UNCG Campus Recreation Program Review Committee, member

HONORS AND AWARDS

2017UNCG Undergraduate Research and Creativity Award (2 students funded for summer research, $1000 each)

2016Teaching Excellence Award, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

2015Mini-grant proposal funded (New faculty mentoring program): $750, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

2015Selected for New Faculty Mentoring Program, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

2015Nominated for Teaching Excellence Award, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

2012Recipient of Office for Vice President Foreign Travel Assistance Program Award, University of Georgia

2012Recipient of the Clifford Gray Lewis Travel Financial Assistance Award, University of Georgia

2012Recipient of Graduate School Travel Funding,University of Georgia

2012Recipient of College of Education Travel Funding,University of Georgia

2012Selected to participate in the Graduate School’s Emerging Leaders program, University of Georgia

20112nd place Mixed Method division: Graduate Student Research Conference,University of Georgia

2011Recipient of UGA Graduate School Teaching Seminar assistantship, University of Georgia

2011Recipient of the Mary Ella Lunday Soule Award (9-month, 41.6% graduate research assistantship), University of Georgia

2010Recipient of the Clifford Gray Lewis Travel Financial Assistance Award, University of Georgia

2010Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, University of Georgia

2009Recipient of the Clifford Gray Lewis Travel Financial Assistance Award, University of Georgia

2009Graduate School Dean’s Award in International Study – Ireland Study Abroad, University of Georgia

OTHER SERVICE

2017UNCG NAV1GATE, Experiential learning table

2017Selected to be videotaped during data collection for the UNCG Office of Undergraduate Admissions

2016-UNCG Health and Human Sciences Teaching Award Panel

2015-UNCG Kinesiology Club, Co-faculty advisor

2015UNCG Health and Human Sciences Health and Wellness Expo (Kinesiology faculty representative)

2014-2015UNCG Lloyd Honors College Research Project Advisor (Jason Baity, Kinesiology student)

2013-2014Well-Spring Continuing Care Retirement Community, Physical function testing

2013-2014Well-Spring Continuing Care Retirement Community, College Fair (January, August)

2011UGA Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities (CURO) graduate mentor

2010Neighborhood Garden volunteer: Athens, GA

2009COPE Foundation: Cork, Ireland

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