Patrick Schneider
Department Chair & Professor
College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Specialization: Exercise Science
Location: Sport Science Center 1B
615-460-6140patrick.schneider@belmont.edu
Biography
Dr. Patrick Schneider came to Belmont in Fall 2006 as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Exercise Science and currently serves as the department chair. Dr. Schneider earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise Science from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville; a Master of Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse; and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Winona State University.
Prior to joining the faculty at Belmont, he was an Assistant Professor of Clinical Exercise Physiology and the Associate Coordinator of the Adult Physical Fitness Program at Ball State University. Dr. Schneider also has three years of experience in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation working as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist at Franciscan Skemp Healthcare in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Dr. Schneider’s research interests are in the area of worksite wellness promotion programming, physical activity assessment and the use of activity trackers for promoting physical activity interventions. He has been a member of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) since 1997 and is an ACSM certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist.
Physical Activity Assessment - Devices and Interventions
Financially Incentivized Physical Activity Programs
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
Southeast American College of Sports Medicine (SEACSM)
2019 - Dr. Robert E. Simmons Distinguished Lecturer, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Belmont University – Nashville, TN
2011 - Chaney Distinguished Professor Award Finalist. Belmont University – Nashville, TN
Schneider PL, Bassett DR, Thompson DL, Crouter SE. Bioelectrical Impedance Accuracy Detecting Body Composition Changes during an Activity Intervention. Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine. 2(19), 122-128, 2017.
Schneider PL, Bassett DR, Rider BC, Saunders SS. Physical activity and motivating factors of participants in a financially incentivized worksite wellness program. International Journal of Health Promotion and Education. 54(6): 295-303, 2016.
Jones NL, Schneider PL, Kaminsky LA, Riggin K, Taylor AM. An assessment of the total amount of physical activity of patients participating in a Phase III cardiac rehabilitation program. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention. 27:81-85, 2007.
Schneider PL, Bassett DR, Thompson DL, Pronk NP, Bielak KM. Effects of a 10,000 steps per day goal in overweight adults. American Journal of Health Promotion. 21:85-89, 2006.
Schneider PL, Kaminsky LA. Tips for helping clients meet energy expenditure goals. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal. 10:1521, 2006.
Crouter SE, Schneider PL, Bassett DR. Spring-levered versus piezo-electric pedometer accuracy in overweight and obese adults. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 37:1673-1679, 2005.
Schneider PL, Crouter SE, Bassett DR. Pedometer measures of free-living physical activity: Comparison of 13 models. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 36:331-335, 2004.
Bassett DR, Schneider PL, Huntington GE. Physical Activity in an Old Order Amish Community. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 36:79-85, 2004.
Schneider PL, Crouter SE, Lucajik O, Bassett DR. Accuracy and Reliability of 10 Pedometers for Measuring Steps over a 400-m Walk. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 35:1779-1784, 2003.
Crouter SE, Schneider PL, Karabulut M, Bassett DR. Validity of 10 Electronic Pedometers for Measuring Steps, Distance and Energy Cost. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 35:1455-1460, 2003.
Schneider PL, Erickson JA, Porcari JP, Foster C, Brice G, Freeman A. Physiological Responses to Recreational Snowshoeing. Journal of Exercise Physiology online 3:45-52, 2001.
Schneider PL, Erickson JA, Porcari JP, Foster C. Winter Walks. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal 5:20-27, 2001.
Schneider PL. Financially incentivizing worksite wellness. Oral Presentation: Tennessee Intramural-Recreational Sports Association, Nashville, TN, January 2016.