Dr. Melissa Ziegler
Assistant Teaching Professor
Bio
Dr. Melissa Ziegler is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Kinesiotherapy program at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM). She holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration, with research on physical activity patterns among college students, and degrees in Human Performance with specializations in Exercise Science and Kinesiotherapy. With expertise in cardiopulmonary testing and cardiac rehab, she teaches courses like Chronic Disease Management. A Distinguished Teaching Scholar through ACUE, she is also a Fellow of the Medical Fitness Association and serves on multiple boards.
- PHD - University of Southern Mississippi (2018)
- MA - University of Houston (2005)
- BS - University of Southern Mississippi (2000)
THY 300: Introduction to Kinesiotherapy
THY 350: Health Coaching in Rehabilitation
THY 414: Exercise Prescription for Special Populations
THY 451: Neurological and Pathological Foundations
THY 421: Capstone for Kinesiotherapy
- Injury Epidemiology and Preventative Strategies in Triathletes: A Study of the 2022 Season, Journal of Sports Rehabilitation, 2026,
- The influence of the educational environment on college student physical activity behaviors, Journal of American College Health, 2022,
- The Influence of the Educational Environment on College Student Activity Behaviors, 2018
- Pushing Through the Pain: Does Social Pressure Influence Triathlete Training While Injured?, Injury epidemiology and preventative strategies in triathletes: A study of the 2022 season., Journal of Sport Behavior,
- American Kinesiotherapy Association
- Medical Fitness Association
- American Council on Exercise