Terry Housh

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Terry Housh

Professor

Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Contact

Address
CPEH 002C
Lincoln NE 68588-0237
Phone
402-472-1160 On-campus 2-1160
Email
thoush1@unl.edu
Website

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2020 NSCA Boyd Epley Award
Terry J. Housh Outstanding Young Investigator Award

As director of the Human Performance and Body Composition lab and as professor in the Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Dr. Housh's primary areas of study include muscle function and performance in addition to the health-related aspect of nutritional supplementation. 

Dr. Housh earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education and Health Education K-12 from Doane College in Crete, NE in 1977, a Master of Physical Education degree, and a PhD in Exercise Physiology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1979 and 1984, respectively, under the mentorship of Dr. Glen O. Johnson and Dr. Bill Thorland.

Over his career, he has co-authored over 360 peer-reviewed publications, over 350 national and international research presentations, and twelve books in the areas of exercise and sports physiology. He has received Fellow status from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Dr. Housh’s accomplishments have received recognition with awards including Educator of the Year, Outstanding Sports Scientist, the President’s Award, and the Editorial Excellence Award from the NSCA. In 2009, the NSCA designated the “Terry J. Housh Young Investigator Award” in his honor and in 2020, Dr. Housh received the NSCA Lifetime Achievement Award.

Currently, Dr. Housh has 25 former doctoral students in higher education positions ranging from assistant professor to chancellor.

Teaching

NUTR 484/884: Physiology of Exercise

Education

  • Ph.D., Exercise Physiology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1984
  • MPE, Exercise Science, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1979
  • B.A., Physical Education and Health Education K-12, Doane College, 1977

Experience

  • 2005 to Present: Professor, Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  • 1992 to 2005: Associate Professor, School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  • 1986-1992: Assistant Professor, Graduate Faculty Fellow, Director of Human Performance Laboratory and Co-Director of Center for Youth Fitness and Sports Research, School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  • 1984-1986: Assistant Professor, School of Health and Physical Education, Portland State University1981-1984: Graduate Assistant, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  • 1979-1981: Fitness-Testing Technician, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  • 1978-1979: Graduate Assistant, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  • 1977-1978: Assistant Physical Director, Lincoln, Nebraska YMCA

Memberships

  • Fellow, National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) & American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
  • American College of Sports Medicine, Northland Chapter
  • American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (Fellow Research Consortium)
  • Nebraska Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
  • National Strength and Conditioning Association
  • North American Society for Pediatric Exercise Medicine
  • International Society of Electrophysiology and Kinesiology
  • American Society of Exercise Physiologists

Honors and Recognition

  • 2020: NSCA Lifetime Achievement Award
  • 2009: NSCA established the "Terry J. Housh Young Investigator" Award
  • 1998: National Strength and Conditioning Association Outstanding Sports Scientist Award
  • 1991: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Teaching and Learning Center, Demonstration Teacher of Large Classes
  • 1990: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Teaching and Learning Center’s List of Lecture Classes for New Faculty to Observe
  • 1990-1996: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Teaching Council and Parents Association Recognition Award
  • 1990: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Teachers College Distinguished Teaching Award