Mr. John H. Curtis
Senior Lecturer
University of North Texas
Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation
(940) 565-2212
Email: John.Curtis@unt.edu
Education
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MS, University of North Texas, 2012
Major: Kinesiology
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BS, University of North Texas, 1998
Major: Kinesiology
Professional Positions
- Adjunct Instructor, UNT. UNT. (2012 - 2014).
- Senior Lecturer, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2022 - Present).
- Lecturer, UNT. UNT. (2014 - 2022).
Academic - Post-Secondary
Teaching
Teaching Experience
- BIOL 3080 - Physiological Bases of Exercise and Sport, 1 course.
- HLTH 3300 - Health Emergencies and First Aid, 8 courses.
- KINE 2010 - Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning, 7 courses.
- KINE 2030 - Introduction to Kinesiology, 1 course.
- KINE 3080 - Physiological Bases of Exercise and Sport, 2 courses.
- KINE 4300 - Exercise Leadership, 35 courses.
- KINE 4320 - Exercise Testing and Prescription, 8 courses.
- KINE 4325 - Fitness Testing, 31 courses.
- KINE 4900 - Special Problems, 1 course.
- KINE 4980 - Experimental Course, 3 courses.
- PHED 1000 - Scientific Principles and Practices of Health Related Fitness, 27 courses.
- PHED 1010 - Beginning Swimming, 1 course.
- PHED 1120 - Swim Conditioning, 4 courses.
- PHED 1211 - Intermediate Weight Lifting, 7 courses.
- PHED 1770 - Touch Football, 1 course.
University of North Texas
Research
Published Intellectual Contributions
- Curtis, J.H., Vingren, J.L., Hill, D.W. (2012). Effect of Resistance Training on VCAM-1 and Cortisol in HIV+ Men with Chemical Dependence. International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings. 2 (4) 21.
- Cregar, C.M., Vingren, J.L., Curtis, J.H., Williams, K., Cantu, J.F., Hill, D.W. (2012). Increasing Strength And Muscle Mass In Hiv plus Men Recovering From Substance Abuse. MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE. 44 892–893.
- Sylvester, J.L., Burdette, S.D., Cross, S.W., Idemudia, N.O., Curtis, J.H., Vingren, J.L., Hill, D.W. (2012). The Effect of Work Rate on Oxygen Uptake Kinetics During Exhaustive Severe Intensity Cycling Exercise. International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings. 2 (4) 22.
- Curtis, J.H., Hill, D.W., Burdette, S., Vingren, J.L. (2011). Effect of Plasma Donation on Responses to Exhaustive Severe Intensity Cycle Ergometer Exercise. International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings. 2 (3) 44.
- McFarlin, B.K., Hill, D.W., Vingren, J.L., Curtis, J.H., Tanner, E.A. (2021). Dietary polyphenol and methylsulfonylmethane supplementation improves immune, DAMP signaling, and inflammatory responses during recovery from all-out running efforts.. Frontiers in Physiology. (August 2021) 712731.
- McFarlin, B.K., Curtis, J.H. (2019). Advances in Bead-based Biomarker Discovery. Methods. 158 1. Elsevier. https://www.journals.elsevier.com/methods/
- Vingren, J.L., Curtis, J.H., Levitt, D.E., Duplanty, A., Lee, E.C., McFarlin, B.K., Hill, D.W. (2018). Adding Resistance Training to the Standard of Care for Inpatient Substance Abuse Treatment in Men With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Improves Skeletal Muscle Health Without Altering Cytokine Concentrations.. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 32 (1) 76-82.
- Duplanty, A., Vingren, J.L., Curtis, J.H., Lee, E.C., Budnar, R., McFarlin, B.K., Hill, D.W. (2013). EFFECT OF RESISTANCE TRAINING ON CIRCULATING Th2 CYTOKINES IN HIV+ MEN RECOVERING FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE. FASEB Journal. 27 (1_MeetingAbstracts) 712–30. FASEB.
Conference Proceeding
Journal Article
Presentations Given
- Curtis, J.H. (Author & Presenter), Davis, A. (Author), Tanner, E. (Author), Gary, M. (Author), Vingren, J. (Author), McFarlin, B. (Author), American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Does Supplementation With Pedicoccus Acidilactici Probiotics Alter Inflammatory Response To Exercise On Consecutive Days?, ACSM, Orlando, FL, United States of America. (2019 - 2019).
- McFarlin, B.K. (Author & Presenter), Tanner, E.A. (Author), Gary, M.A. (Author), Davis, A.A. (Author), Curtis, J.H. (Author), ACSM, Curcumin Supplementation Alters Inflammatory Cytokines Following Exercise, United States of America. (2019).
- Davis, A.A. (Author & Presenter), Curtis, J.H. (Author), Gary, M.A. (Author), Tanner, E.A. (Author), McFarlin, B.K. (Author), ACSM, Using Combined Curcumin/Boswellia Serrata Supplementation to Alter Inflammatory Response to Consecutive Exercise Days, United States of America. (2019).
- Hill, D.W. (Author & Presenter), Curtis, J.H. (Author), McFarlin, B.K. (Author), Glass, L.W. (Author), Colcleasure, K.M. (Author), Vingren, J.L. (Author), Annual Meeting, Measuring oxygen deficit in heavy and severe intensity exercise, Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, Canada. (2018 - 2018).
- Hill, D.W. (Author & Presenter), Curtis, J.H. (Author), McFarlin, B.K. (Author), Glass, L.W. (Author), Colcleasure, K.M. (Author), Vingren, J.L. (Author), Annual Meeting, The intensity associated with maximal lactate steady state is not the threshold for VO2max, Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, Canada. (2018 - 2018).
Poster
Scholarly Meeting Contribution
Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research
- McFarlin, B.K. (Principal), Bailey, C. (Co-Principal), Curtis, J. (Co-Principal), "Establishing a Wellmune Biomarker Response Profile," sponsored by Kerry Group Services International, International, $214400 Funded. (2021 - 2022).
- McFarlin, B.K. (Principal), Bailey, C.A. (Co-Principal), Curtis, J.H. (Co-Principal), "Establishing a Wellmune Biomarker Response Profile," sponsored by Kerry Group Services International, IND, Funded. (2021 - 2022).
Grant - Research
Service
University Service
- Committee Member, Reappointment, Tenure, Promotion. (September 1, 2022 - Present).
- Other (Safety Manager), Applied Physiology Lab. (August 01, 2014 - Present).
- Committee Member, Executive Committee. (August 01, 2017 - May 31, 2019).
- Committee Chair, Physical Activity Committee. (August 01, 2017 - May 31, 2019).
- Member, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. (August 01, 2017 - May 31, 2019).
- Other (Coordinator), Wellness/Physical Activity Coordinator. (May 01, 2017 - May 31, 2019).
- Member, Space Planning Ad-Hoc Committee. (September 01, 2016 - May 31, 2019).
- Member, Collegiality Committee. (September 2017 - December 2017).