J. Adam Korak
Health and Human Performance
University of Saint Thomas Saint Paul
United States of America
Biography
J. Adam Korak joined the Health & Human Performance department as an Assistant Professor in Exercise Science in the Fall of 2017. He graduated with a Ph.D. in Human Performance with a specialization in Exercise Science from Middle Tennessee State University outside of Nashville, Tennessee. Prior to this, Adam successfully completed his Master’s degree from the University of North Alabama and his undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama. Adam is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Adam’s research interests include comparisons of muscle activation patterns via electromyography and volume during traditional and alternative resistance exercises. However, his research experience ranges from maximal oxygen consumption, lactate analyzation, creatine on power output, dehydration effects, electromyography, and recovery from resistance training. Adam strives to integrate findings from current research studies into the classroom setting for more hands on instruction. When Adam is not working he loves to lift weights, play drums, hike, attend sporting events, and explore the outdoors.
Research Interest
Maximal oxygen consumption, lactate analyzation, creatine on power output, dehydration effects, electromyography, and recovery from resistance training.
