Biography

Professor Brian K. Schilling joined the Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences department during summer 2016 as its chair and teaches research methods. 

His research focuses on the physical demands among military, police, fire, and rescue personnel, and also how to best train to meet these demands.

Schilling earned his master’s in exercise science from Appalachian State University during 1999, and his Ph.D. in biology from the University of Memphis during 2004.  He currently serves as the president of the National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation, which awards scholarships and research grants.