Nick Bacon
Professor
College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Ph.D., The University of Alabama, Specialization: Human Performance, Exercise Science
Location: Sport Science Center 6
nick.bacon@belmont.eduBiography
Dr. Nick Bacon is a Professor and joined the Department of Exercise Science in Fall 2010. Dr. Bacon earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Alabama in Human Performance; a Master of Science degree in Exercise Science from Western Kentucky University; and a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Western Kentucky University.
Currently he is Program Director of the Strength and Conditioning minor, and teaches Kinesiology and related Strength and Conditioning courses.
Dr. Bacon is certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). He is also a Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C) by the American College of Sports Medicine.
Improving bouldering performance via joint-specific training, recovery techniques and chalk use.
Bacon N.T., Ryan G.A., Wingo J.E. Richardson M.T., Pangallo, T.C. and Bishop P.A. Effect of Magnesium Carbonate Use on Repeated Open-Handed and Pinch Grip Weight-Assisted Pull-Ups. International Journal of Exercise Science. 11(4): 479-492, 2018.
Buckner, S.B., Bacon N.T., and Bishop P.A. Recovery in Level 7-10 Women’s USA Artistic Gymnastics. International Journal of Exercise Science. 10(5): 734-742, 2017.
Bacon N.T., Wingo J.E., Richardson M.T., Ryan G.A., Pangallo T.C., Bishop P.A. Effect of two recovery methods on repeated closed-handed and open-handed weight-assisted pull-ups. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research. 26(5):1348-52, 2012
Green, J.M., Laurent C.M., Bacon N.T., O’Neal E.K., Davis J.K., Bishop P.A. Cross-Modal Session RPE Response at Low and Moderate Intensities. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 25(6):1598-1604, 2011
Navalta, J.W., McFarlin, B.K., Lyons, T.S., Faircloth, J.C., Bacon, N.T., and Callahan, Z.J. Exercise-induced lymphocyte apoptosis attributable to cycle ergometer exercise in endurance-trained individuals. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism. 34(4):603-608, 2009
Bacon, N.T., and K. Koch. The Measure of Functional Movement in Recreational Cyclists & Climbers. Southeast Chapter American College of Sports Medicine Conference 2018, Chattanooga, TN.
Bacon, N.T., P. Bishop and G. Ryan and T. Pangallo. Reliability of Open and Pinch grip Weight assisted Pull ups. American College of Sports Medicine National Conference 2017, Denver, CO.
Bacon, N.T., S. Buckner and P. Bishop. The Effect of Variable Recovery Periods on Physical Performance in Female Gymnasts. National Strength & Conditioning Conference 2016, New Orleans, LA.
Bacon, N.T., C. Katica, S. Buckner, and P. Bishop. A Survey of Training Techniques in Competitive Rock Climbers. American College of Sports Medicine National Conference 2016, Boston, MA.
Bacon, N.T., J. Wingo, M. Richardson, G. Ryan, T. Pangallo and P. Bishop. Effect of Chalk Use on Open and Pinch Grip Pull-Ups. American College of Sports Medicine National Conference 2013, Indianapolis, IN.
Bacon, N.T., Optimizing your running technique. Collaborative Learning and Unlimited Excellence Conference 2013, Murray State University, Murray, KY.
Bacon, N.T. Current Trends in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Panel Discussion. Moving well to prevent injury. Collaborative Learning and Unlimited Excellence Conference 2013, Murray State University, Murray, KY.
Bacon, N.T., J. Wingo, M. Richardson, G. Ryan, T..Pangallo and P. Bishop. Effect of Chalk. Use on open and pinch grip pull-ups. Southeast Chapter American College of Sports Medicine Conference 2013, Greenville, SC.
Bacon, N.T., J. Wingo, M. Richardson, G. Ryan, T..Pangallo and P. Bishop. Effect of ice bag recovery on closed- and open-handed weight –assisted pull-ups. American College of Sports Medicine National Conference 2011, Denver, CO.
Bacon, N.T., J. Wingo, M. Richardson, G. Ryan, T..Pangallo and P. Bishop. Effect of ice bag recovery on closed- and open-handed weight –assisted pull-ups. Southeast Chapter American College of Sports Medicine Regional Conference 2011, Greenville, SC.
Bacon, N.T., S. Gendle, and P. Bishop. A cross-sectional survey of why shod runners do not run barefoot. American College of Sports Medicine National Conference 2010, Baltimore, MD.
Bacon, N.T., P. Bishop, and A. Godfrey. A cross-sectional survey to determine training techniques in rock climbers. Southeast Chapter American College of Sports Medicine Regional Conference 2010, Greenville, SC.
Gendle, S., N.T. Bacon, and P. Bishop. A cross-sectional survey of why shod runners do not run barefoot. Southeast Chapter American College of Sports Medicine Regional Conference 2010, Greenville, SC.
Davis, J.K., J..M. Green, C.M. Laurent, N.T. Bacon, and W. Thomas. The effects of caffeine on repeated flying 40-yd sprint performance. International Society of Sports Nutrition Conference and Expo 2008, Las Vegas, NV.
Davis, J.K., J..M. Green, C.M. Laurent, N.T. Bacon, and W. Thomas. The effects of caffeine on repeated flying 40-yd sprint performance. National Strength and Conditioning Association National Conference 2008, Las Vegas, NV.
Green, J.M., C..M. Laurent, N.T. Bacon, E.K. ONeal, J.K. Davis, P.A. Bishop. Session RPE response following cycling and treadmill exercise with varying intensities but equal caloric expenditure. American College of Sports Medicine National Conference 2009, Seattle, WA.
Navalta, J.W., B.K. McFarlin, J.C. Faircloth, and N.T. Bacon. Comparison of morphological methods for assessing exercise induced lymphocyte apoptosis. Southeast Chapter American College of Sports Medicine Regional Conference 2007, Charlotte, NC.
Bacon, N.T., S. Lyons, J. Navalta, Z. Callahan, G. Cissell. Low back pain among college athletes – a survey of basketball players, swimmers, and track and field athletes. Southeast Chapter American College of Sports Medicine Regional Conference 2009, Birmingham, AL.