Dr. Barbara A. Bushman

Department

Role: Faculty Emeritus
Campus: Springfield

Biography

Dr. Barbara Bushman's research interests include exercise testing procedures, menopause and exercise, effects of menstruation on exercise responses and performance, deep water run training, promoting physical activity with dog walking and the female athlete triad. 

Bushman authored "The American College of Sports Medicine's (ACSM) Action Plan for Menopause" (2005, Human Kinetics). She edited both the first and second editions of ACSM's "Complete Guide to Fitness & Health" (2011 and 2017, Human Kinetics). Following her retirement from Missouri State University, she edited the "Fitness Professional’s Handbook," 8th edition (Human Kinetics). For more information on these peer-reviewed books, visit Human Kinetics. She also maintains a Facebook page highlighting fitness and health information.

Details

Education

  • PhD, Exercise Physiology, University of Toledo
  • BS, Health Sciences, Grand Valley State University

Teaching

  • KIN 569 Health Appraisal and Exercise Testing

Professional experience

  • The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) - Fellow, Member
  • Central States Chapter ACSM - Member
  • Associate Editor for ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal

Research and professional interests

Select Publications:

  • Bushman, Barbara A. Metabolic calculation cases. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal 27(2):6-10, 2023 [editor-reviewed].
  • Bushman, Barbara A. Matching intake to expenditure for active individuals. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal 27(4):57-61. [editor-reviewed].
  • Bushman, Barbara A. Estimating maximal heart rate. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal 27(6):5-8, 2023. [editor-reviewed].
  • Bushman, Barbara A. A Complete Exercise Program for Adults: Content and Commitment. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal 26(6):5-10, 2022. [editor-reviewed]. Free access.
  • Bushman, Barbara A. and Ally Robinett. Neuromotor Exercise Training: Background and Benefits. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal 26(4):5-9, 2022. Free access.
  • Goddard, S., B. Bushman and M. Chamberlain. Motivation to join and adhere to SilverSneakers among older adults. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. 31(1):26-32. Published online May 2022.
  • Powell, S, BA Bushman, SE Goddard SE, D Scace, R Klabunde. Stress and physical activity in COVID-19 exploratory study (SPACES). International Journal of Kinesiology in Higher Education. Publish online March 31, 2022 [peer-reviewed]. Article abstract.
  • Bushman, Barbara A. Body composition: Measurement techniques to increase accuracy. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal 26(2):6-12, 2022 [editor-reviewed]. Free access.
  • Bushman, Barbara A. Updates from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal 25(6):5-10, 2021 [editor-reviewed]. Free access.
  • Bushman, Barbara A. and Madison E. Pullen. Alzheimer’s disease and physical activity. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal 25(4):5-10, 2021 [editor-reviewed]. Free access.
  • Bushman, Barbara A. How to find answers from research studies. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal 25(2):4-8, 2021, [editor-reviewed]. Free access.
  • Bushman, Barbara A. and Stacy E. Goddard. Keep on: Staying active to promote well-being during the golden years. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal 24(5):46-55, 2020, [peer-reviewed]. Free access.
  • Bushman, Barbara A. Metabolic Calculations in Action: Part 2. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal 24(4):5-8, 2020, [editor-reviewed]. Free access.
  • Bushman, Barbara A. Metabolic Calculations in Action: Part 1. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal 24(3):6-10, 2020, [editor-reviewed]. Free access.
  • Bushman, Barbara A. Exercise for prevention of chronic diseases. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal 24(1):5-10, 2020, [editor-reviewed]. Free access.

Awards and honors

  • Athletic Training Student Appreciation Award, Sports Medicine and Athletic Training Education Program, Missouri State University, 2007
  • Alumnus in Residence, Grand Valley State University, 2006
  • Service Award, College of Health and Human Services, Missouri State University, 2006
  • Research Award, College of Health and Human Services, Missouri State University, 2005
  • Service Award, College of Health and Human Services, Southwest Missouri State University, 1999

Area of expertise

Health and wellness

Media appearances

The Best Workouts for Women in Their 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s
The Thirty
06/24/2020
Kinesiology expert Dr. Barbara Bushman shares about workout best practices for every age group.

Ask the Experts
WalletHub
01/03/2018
Kinesiology expert Dr. Barbara Bushman offers advice about maintaining an active lifestyle.

10 Crucial Health Tweaks to Make by Your 50s
Reader's Digest
05/17/2017
Kinesiology expert Dr. Barbara Bushman emphasizes the importance of physical activity for people in their 50s.

Creating a Complete Fitness Program
RadioMD
04/18/2017
Kinesiology expert Dr. Barbara Bushman offers a well-rounded approach to fitness.

Tom Brady: Ageless wonder
The Boston Globe
01/23/2017
Kinesiology expert Dr. Barbara Bushman explains how New England Patriots' quarterback Tom Brady still plays at such a high level.

The Best Anti-Aging Exercises, As Recommended By Experts
Huffington Post
04/12/2016
Kinesiology expert Dr. Barbara Bushman shares about the best ways to keep your body “young” as you age.

A Few Tweaks Can Pump Up Your Exercise Routine
USA Today
04/12/2015
Kinesiology expert Dr. Barbara Bushman shares how to improve your exercise regime.

Diet Like A Man
Health Media
03/18/2014
Kinesiology expert Dr. Barbara Bushman offers some tips and advice.

Videos

New edition of ACSM's Complete Guide to Fitness & Health