Rate My Professor Colleen Geary

Colleen Geary is a Clinical Associate Professor of Exercise Science in the Department of Kinesiology at the College of Education, The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy from The University of Alabama, with her dissertation titled "Anxiety and affective responses to acute bouts of moderate intensity exercise (walking): effects of varying durations" completed in 2015. As a faculty member in the Department of Kinesiology, which focuses on disseminating knowledge across subdisciplines including exercise science and sport pedagogy, Geary contributes to high-quality teaching, research, and service. The department prepares students for careers in school, community, rehabilitative, health, medical, sport, and athletic settings through state-of-the-art laboratories in Wade Hall. Geary previously served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Department of Kinesiology at The University of Alabama.

Geary's scholarly work centers on exercise physiology and related areas, as evidenced by her publications. Notable peer-reviewed articles include "Effects of caffeine and menthol on cognition and mood during simulated firefighting in the heat" (Applied Ergonomics, 2013, 46 citations), co-authored with Y. Zhang and others; "Use of Nutritional Supplementation Among University Recreation Users" (Recreation Sports Journal, 2010, 13 citations); "Differentiated ratings of perceived exertion between overweight and non-overweight children during submaximal cycling" (International Journal of Health Sciences, 2019, 6 citations); and "Acute effects of whole-body vibration on balance and flexibility with and without shoes" (Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Journal, 2016, 4 citations). Additional contributions appear as conference abstracts in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, such as studies on affective responses to exercise and BMI correlations in women with metabolic syndrome components. Her Google Scholar profile lists 68 total citations. Geary has received the Most Outstanding Faculty Advisor award from The University of Alabama Academic Advisor Association and recognition from NACADA Region 4 for Excellence in Advising - Faculty Advisor. She serves on the Core Curriculum Oversight Committee and co-chaired the UA United Way Campaign in 2022, reaching 95% of its goal.