Jason Wagganer, Ph.D., FACSM, ACSM-EP
Office of the Provost
Interim Vice Provost/Dean of Graduate Studies
Phone
Location
Academic Hall 132A
Mailing Address
One University Plaza, MS3400
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
I just completed my 16th year at Southeast Missouri State University, the past seven years as the chairperson for the department of Allied Health, Kinesiology, and Sport Sciences. My primary educational background is Exercise Physiology, with a line of research in body composition changes over time in Division I athletes. I am a Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP) and Fellow through the American College of Sports Medicine. I am very active in the Central States Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine, currently serving as the Executive Director. I have 17 published peer-reviewed journal articles, one book chapter, 80+ published conference proceedings, and several internal grants. I currently serve as the Chair of the Board for the Prevention Resource Center, am the Co-Chair for the Communication and Marketing Committee for the American Kinesiology Association, serve as an invited reviewer for multiple peer-reviewed professional journals, and sit on several external advisory boards. As of June 2026 I took the role of Interim Vice Provost & Dean of Graduate Studies within the Office of the Provost.
What area do you teach?
Exercise Science, Health Sciences
Education/Degree(s)
Ph.D. Exercise Physiology 2009, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
M.S. Nutrition and Exercise Science 2002, Southeast Missouri State University
B.S. Health Management: Fitness & Sports Medicine 2000, Southeast Missouri State University
Related Articles
- Sofo, S., Wagganer, J.D., Pujol, T. J., & Barnes, J. (2025). Lipid Profiles and Body Mass Index of Senior High School Students in North Ghana. Journal of Physical Education, Health, and Sport, 12(2), 280-286. https://doi.org/10.15294/jpehs.v12i2
- Spokely, N.J., Kearney, M.L., Cervantes, C.R., & Wagganer, J.D. (2025). Plyometrics Evokes Non-Localized Post-Activation Performance Enhancement During the Bench Press in Experienced, Recreational Male Lifters. Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise (In-Press).
- McDowell, K.W., Johnson, R.J., Kearney, M.L., Pujol, T.J., Walling, J.D., & Wagganer J.D. (2021). Body Composition and Power Output Changes in NCAA Division I American Football Linebackers Throughout a Competitive Season. Cervantes, C., Barnes, J.T. International Journal of Strength and Conditioning, 1(1):1-11.
- Syed-Abdul, M.M., Soni, D.S., Barnes, J.T., & Wagganer, J.D. (2021). Comparative Analysis of BIA, IBC, and DXA for Determining Body Fat in American Football Players. The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 61(5): 687-692. 10.23736/s0022-4707.21.11278-2.
- Syed-Abdul, M.M., Soni, D.S., Xin, L., & Wagganer, J.D. (2020). Effects of Eating While Walking on Blood Glucose Concentrations. Endocrines, 1(1): 13-21.
- Miller, W.M., Barnes, J.T., Sofo, S.S., & Wagganer, J.D. (2019). Comparison of Myoelectric Activity During a Suspension-Based and Traditional Split Squat. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 33(12): 3236-3241. 10.1519/JSC.0000000000003338.
Professional Organizations
- American College of Sports Medicine, National Member, 2000-Present
- American College of Sports Medicine, Central States Chapter Regional Member, 2010-Present
Awards and Honors
- American College of Sports Medicine Leadership & Diversity Training Program, Mentor, Level 2 (Doctoral) Student, 2026
- Mentor, American Kinesiology Association Leadership Institute (7th cohort), 2025
- Fellow, American Kinesiology Association Leadership Institute (6th cohort), 2023
- Fellow, American College of Sports Medicine, 2020
Best Advice for Students
Students need to study in a manner that allows for re-teaching to another student. This requires diligent daily reading of the textbook and white-page studying.
Teaching is the best way to learn.
Dr. Jason Wagganer
Professor
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