EDUCATION
2005 PhD Exercise Physiology - Texas A&M University
1995 MS Exercise Physiology - Sam Houston State University
1993 BS Kinesiology - Sam Houston State University
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Faculty
Department Chair (2012-2025)
Student Advisor
Physical Therapy Tech
Personal Training
Hospital Wellness
COURSES TAUGHT
- PEXS 1510 Introduction to Exercise Science
- PEXS 3610 Exercise Physiology I
- PEXS 4620 Exercise Physiology II
- PEXS 4270 Structural Kinesology
CURRENT RESEARCH
Enhancement of sport performance through conditioning programs and athlete monitoring
Utilizing strength training to improve cardiovascular performance.
STEM - Using Exercise Science to increase understanding of physical and life sciences in middle school students
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Meninno J; Ramsey MW; Sato K; Triplett T; Hornsby G; Stone MH (2025) Relationship Between Physiological and Strength Parameters and A Three Minute All Out Run Performance. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research Submitted
Stone MH, Hornsby WG, Mizuguchi S, Sato K, Gahreman D, Duca M, Carroll KM, Ramsey MW, Stone ME, Pierce KC, et al. The Use of Free Weight Squats in Sports: A Narrative Review—Terminology and Biomechanics. Applied Sciences. 2024; 14(5):1977
Lang, Henry M; Duffourc, Michelle M; Bazyler, Caleb D.; Ramsey, Michael W.; Gentles, Jeremy A. The Relationship Between Cell-Free DNA and Resistance Training Volume Load. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research ():10.1519/JSC.0000000000004751, February 20, 2024. | DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000004751
Kunkel, O. N., Rand, T. A., Pyle, J. G., Baumfalk, D. R., Horn, A. G., Opoku-Acheampong, A. B., Ade, C. J., Musch, T. I., Ramsey, M. W., Delp, M. D., & Behnke, B. J. (2022). Head-up tilt does not enhance prostate tumor perfusion or oxygenation in young rats. Physiological Reports, 10, e15548. https://doi.org/10.14814/phy2.15548
Wong, H, Gentles, J, Bazyler, C, and Ramsey, M. (2021) Exploring the utility of performing a down set as a post-activation potentiation strategy. J Strength Cond Res 35(5): 1217–1222
Hornsby WG, Haff GG, Suarez DG, Ramsey MW, Triplett NT, Hardee JP, Stone ME, Stone MH. (2020) Alterations in Adiponectin, Leptin, Resistin, Testosterone, and Cortisol across Eleven Weeks of Training among Division One Collegiate Throwers: A Preliminary Study. J Funct Morphol Kinesiol. Jun 19;5(2):44.
Stone, M.H., O'Bryant, H., Hornsby, G., Cunanan, A., Mizuguchi, S., Suarez, D., South, M., Marsh, D.J., Haff, G., Ramsey, M. and Beckham, G., (2019). The use of the isometric mid-thigh pull in the monitoring of weightlifters: 25+ years of experience. UKSCA Journal: Professional Strength and Conditioning.
Personal Interests
Hiking, cycling, photography, cats, music