Rodney G. Bowden, Ph.D.

Associate Dean, Graduate Studies and Research
Associate Professor, Health Education

Campus Contact Information
Baylor University
School of Education
One Bear Place #97313
Waco, Texas 76798-7313
Office: 205 Marrs McLean Gym
Phone: 254-710-4499
Fax: 254-710-3987
Email: Rodney_Bowden@baylor.edu
Webpage: http://www.baylor.edu/Rodney_Bowden

Education
1995 Ph.D. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. Health Education Dissertation: Prediction Accuracy of Three Dichotomous Cholesterol Measures
1991 M.S. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. Health Education
1990 B.S. Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX. Kinesiology-Major, Health Education-Minor

Research Interests:
Lipid Metabolism
End-Stage Renal Disease
Medical Outcomes

Publications:
*Beavers, KM, Beavers, DP, Serra, MC, Bowden, RG, Wilson, RL. (2008). Low Relative Skeletal Muscle Mass indicative of Sarcopenia is associated with Elevations in Serum Uric Acid Levels: Findings from NHANES III. Journal of Nutrition, Health, and Aging (In Press).

Bowden, RG, Rust, DM, Kingery, PM. (2008). Predictors of Elevated Blood Lipids in a Worksite Lipid Screening Program. ICHPER-SD Journal of Research. 3(1): 97-102.

*Beavers, KM, Beavers, DP, Bowden, RG, Wilson, RL, Gentile, M. (2008). Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation and Total Homocysteine Levels in End-Stage Renal Disease Patients. Nephrology. 13(4), 284-288.

*Bowden, RG, Hebert, S, Wilson, R, Gentile, M, Lanning, B. (2007). Comparison of Lipid Measures and Risk Stratification among End-Stage Renal Disease Patients. Journal of Nephrology. 20(2): 212 - 218.

*Bowden, RG, Wilson, R, Gentile, M, Ounpraseuth, S, Moore, P, Leutholtz, B. (2007). The Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on Vascular Access Thrombosis in Polytetrafluorethylene Grafts. Journal of Renal Nutrition. 17(2): 126-131.

*Bowden, RG, Lanning, BA, Doyle, EI, Slonaker, B, Johnston, HM Scanes, G. (2007). Systemic Glucose Level Changes with a Carbohydrate Restricted and Higher Protein Diet Combined with Exercise. Journal of American College Health. 52 (2): 147-152.

*Bowden, RG, Lanning, BA, Doyle, EI, Johnston, HM, Slonaker, B, Scanes, G, Moore, P. (2007). The Effects Two Dietary Approaches Combined with Exercise on Lipid Levels. American Journal of Health Studies. 21(1):20-27.

*Bowden, RG, Kingery, PM, Long, L. (2006). Precision of a Dry-Chemistry Method of Lipid Screening. Public Health. 120 (6): 572-576.

*Bowden, RG, Hebert, S, Wilson, R, Gentile, M, Lanning, B. (2006). A Cholesterol Primer for Health Professionals. Californian Journal of Health Promotion. 4(1), 12-21.

Campbell, B, Roberts, M, Kerksick, C, Wilborn, C, Marcello, B, Taylor, L, Nassar, E, Bowden, R, Rasmussen, C, Greenwood, M., Kreider, R. (2006). Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Effects on Exercise Performance of L-Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate in Trained Adult Men. Nutrition. 22: 872-881.

*Bowden, RG, Lanning, BA, Doyle, EI, Johnston, H, Slonaker, B, Scanes, G. (2005). Lipid Levels in a Cohort of Sedentary University Students. The Internet Journal of Cardiovascular Research. 2(2).

*Bowden, RG, Lanning, BA, Doyle, EI, Johnston, HM, Nassar, EI, Slonaker, B, Scanes, G., Rasmussen, C. (2005). Comparison of Body Composition Measures to Dual Energy X Ray Absorptiometry. Journal of Exercise Physiology-Online. 8(2): April, 1-9.

Bowden, RG, Rust, D Dunsmore, S, Briggs, J. (2005). Changes in Social Physique Anxiety during 16-Week Physical Activity Courses. Psychological Reports. 96: 690-692.

Koh-Banerjee, PK, Ferreira, MP, Greenwood, M, Bowden, RG, Cowan, P, Almada, AL, Kreider, RB. (2005). Effects of Calcium Pyruvate Supplementation During Training on Body Composition, Exercise Capacity, and Metabolic Responses to Exercise. Nutrition: The International Journal of Applied and Basic Nutritional Sciences. 21: 312-319.

*Kerksick, C, Rasmussen, C, Bowden, R, Leutholtz, B, Harvey, T, Earnest, C, Greenwood, M, Almada, A, & Kreider, R. (2005). Effects of Ribose Supplementation Prior To and During Intense Exercise on Anaerobic Capacity and Metabolic Markers. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Biochemistry. 15, 653-664.

*Henderson, S, Magu, B, Rasmussen, C, Lancaster, L, Kerksick, C, Smith, P, Melton, C, Cowan, P, Greenwood, M, Earnest, C, Almada, A, Milnor, P, Magrans, T, Bowden, RG, Ounpraseuth, S, Thomas, A, Kreider, R. (2005). Effects of Coleus Forskohlii Supplementation on Body Composition and Hematological Profiles in Mildly Overweight Women. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 2(2): 54-62.

Bowden, RG, Kingery, PM, Rust D. (2004). Assessing Risk Using Different Cholesterol Measures. Public Health. 118(3): 225-229.

*Bowden, RG, Wyatt, FB, Wilson, RL, Wilborn, CD, Gentile, M. (2004). Homocysteine and Vascular Access Thrombosis in a Cohort of End-Stage Renal Disease Patients. Renal Failure. 26(6): 709-714, November.

Bowden, RG, Kingery, PM. (2004). Significant Predictors of Elevated Cholesterol in a Worksite Screening Program. Journal of Academic Inquiries. 1(1): 2-13.

*Wilborn, C, Wyatt, F, Bowden, RG, Greenwood, M, Grose D. (2004). The Effects of Exercise Intensity and Body Position on Cardiovascular Variables During Resistance Training. Journal of Exercise Physiology-Online. 7(4): August, 29-36.

*Lanning, BA, Bowden, R.G., Owens, R., Massey-Stokes, M. (2004). Relations of Gender, Age, Perceived Fitness, and Aerobic Activity on Social Physique Anxiety, and Self-Esteem in Adults Sixty and Older. Psychological Reports, 95, 761-766.

*Bowden, RG, Wyatt, FB, Wilson, RL, Wilborn, CD, Gentile, M. (2003). Homocysteine, Age, Gender and Vascular Access Thrombosis in End-Stage Renal Disease Patients: Retrospective Analysis. Journal of the Argentine Federation of Cardiology Published under Brief Communications, and Cerebral and Peripheral Vascular Disease.

Bowden, R.G., Lanning, B., Pippin, G., Tanner, J. (2003). Teachers’ Attitudes Towards Abstinence-Only Curricula. Education. Summer, 123(4): 780-788, 732.

Bowden, RG, Wyatt, F, Wilson, R. (2002) Homocysteine and Vascular Access Thrombosis in End-Stage Renal Disease Patients: A Retrospective Study. Journal of Nephrology. 15(6): 1-5.

Rust, D., Bowden, R.G. (2001). Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Improving School Success. International Electronic Journal of Health Education. 4: 368-375.

Bowden, R.G. (2001). Comparison of Participants and Nonparticipants in a Worksite Cholesterol Screening Program. International Electronic Journal of Health Education. 4:100-104.

Bowden, R.G., Finkenberg, M. (2001). Electronic Publications as Scholarly Activity. The Chronicle of Physical Education in Higher Education. February; 12(1): 7, 9, 15, 19.

Bowden, R.G., (2001). Quality of Life in Cancer Patients. Baylor Educator. Fall/Winter, 20(1): 14-15.

Bowden, R.G., Lanning, B. (2001). The Reemergence of Community and Public Health. Baylor Educator. Fall/Winter, 20(1): 4-5.

Bowden, R.G. Rust, D. (2000). A Review of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome for Health Educators. Journal of Health Education. July/August 31(4): 231-237.

Finkenberg, M., Bowden, R.G. (2000) Technology in the HPER Curriculum — Preliminary Status Report. The Chronicle of Physical Education in Higher Education. 11(6): 6,15.

Finkenberg, M., Bowden, R.G. (2000) Technology and the Accreditation Process. The Chronicle of Physical Education in Higher Education. February, 11(1): 8-9.

Bowden, R.G., Kingery, P., Brizzolara, J. (1999). Prediction Accuracy and Contrast of Three Dichotomous Cholesterol Measures. Journal of Health Education. September/October, 30(5): 284-289.

Bowden, R.G., Finkenberg, M., DiNucci, J. (1999). The Internet as a Research Tool. The Chronicle of Physical Education in Higher Education. 10(2): 7-9.

Brizzolara, J., Ballard, D., Kingery, P., Bowden, R.G., Stevens, S., Corbet, B. (1999). Body Fat as a Predictor of Health Costs in University Employees. Contemporary Business Readings of the Academy of Business Administration. (1999 Edition) pp. 67-74.

Kingery, P., Uhalt, S., Bowden, R.G., Brizzolara, J. (1996). Evening and Weekend Use of University Fitness Facilities by Employees: Evidence of Unmet Needs for Worksite Health Promotion. Wellness Perspectives. 12(3): 149-154.

Kingery, P., Ellsworth, C., Bowden. R.G., Corbet, B., Brizzolara, J. (1994). High Cost Analysis: A Closer Look at the Case for Health Promotion. Journal of Occupational Medicine. 36(12): 1341-1347.

Casey, T., Kingery, P., Bowden, R.G., Corbet, B. (1993). An Investigation of the Factor Structure of the Multi-Dimensional Health Locus of Control Scales in a Health Promotion Program. Educational and Psychological Measurement. 53:491-498.

Kingery P M., Bowden, RG, Corbett BS. (1992). A Mobile Health Screening Program in the University Setting. American Journal of Health Promotion 6(4):253-254.

Awards:
2008 Professional Poster of Distinction, American Academy of Health Behavior of Scientific Meeting, Oxnard, California
2007 Invited Presenter: Oxford Roundtable, Rhodes House at the University of Oxford, Oxford England
2006 Research Consortium, AAHPERD: Top Rated Poster
2005-2006 Marquis Who’s Who in Science and Engineering
2004-2005 Visiting Scholar, University of Hawaii
2004-2005 Marquis Who’s Who in Medicine and Health Care
2004 Full Member, American Academy of Health Behavior
2003 Fellow, Research Consortium, AAHPERD
2002 Recipient, Research Award for Non-Tenured, Tenure Track Faculty
(University Wide), Baylor University.

Courses Taught:

Graduate Courses:
Research Methods: Preventive Health (Ph.D. level)
Research Methods
Epidemiology
Evaluation in Health Education
Foundations of Health Education
Current Issues in Health Education

Undergraduate Courses:
Epidemiology and Vital Statistics
Mood Modifying Substances/Pharmacology
Evaluation in Health Education
Planning, Programming, and Evaluation in Health Education
Health Education Seminar