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Division of Exercise Physiology

Faculty and Staff

Name: Hornsby, Guyton W. Ph.D., C.D.E.
Title:
Associate Professor
Campus Office:
Room 8316 - Health Sciences South
Phone:
304-293-0647
Fax:
304-293-7105
E-mail: ghornsby@hsc.wvu.edu
EDUCATION:
  • B.S., Health Education, University of South Carolina, SC, 1974.
  • M.A.T., Physical Education, University of South Carolina, SC, 1979.
  • Ph.D., Exercise Science,Louisiana State University, LA, 1983.
  • Fellow, Diabetes and Exercise, Medical University of South Carolina, SC, 1984-85.

Positions and Employment:

  • 1982 - 83 Assistant Professor, Delta State University, Cleveland, MS
  • 1984 - 85 Research Fellow, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
  • 1985 - 89 Research Associate, Medical Univ. of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
  • 1989 - 90 Assistant Professor, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN
  • 1990 - 96 Assistant Professor, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
  • 1992-2005 Associate Chair, Exercise Physiology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
  • 1996 - present Associate Professor, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
  • 2007-present Director, Human Performance Lab

Other Experience and Professional Memberships:

  • Certified Diabetes Educator, Certificate number 0872-3235. National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators. Re-certified, October 25, 2003.
  • ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor. Certificate number 1439. American College of Sports Medicine.
  • Member, Position Statement Task Force, American Diabetes Association Council on Exercise, 1987-1989.
  • Member, American Diabetes Association Council on Exercise Research Committee, 1989-1991.
  • Secretary, American Diabetes Association Council on Exercise, 1989-1991.
  • Advanced to Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, 1991.
  • Program Chair, American Diabetes Association Council on Exercise, 1991-1993.
  • Member, Editorial Board, Diabetes Forecast, 1991-1993.
  • Member, International Diabetic Athletes Association Board of Directors, 1992-2000.
  • Member, American Diabetes Association Board of Directors, 1994-97.
  • Program Chair, American Diabetes Association Council on Exercise, 1995-1997.
  • Recognition Award for Outstanding Leadership, American Diabetes Association Board of Directors, 1997.
  • Member, Writing Team for the American College of Sports Medicine Position Stand on Type 2 Diabetes and Exercise, 1998-1999.
  • Member, Editorial Board, Diabetes Spectrum, 1999-2001.
  • Member, American Diabetes Association Program Publications Editorial Board, 1999-2003.
  • Member, Board of Directors, Diabetes Exercise and Sport Association, 2005-2007.
  • Chair, Exercise Advisory Committee, Diabetes Exercise and Sport Association, 2005 - present.

PUBLICATIONS (in past 3 years):

  • Hornsby WG, Briggs P. Aquatic therapy/exercise in management and prevention of diabetes mellitus. Aquatic Therapy Journal. 9(1):9-13, 2007
  • Hornsby WG, Chetlin RD. Management of the competitive athlete with diabetes. Diabetes Spectrum. 18:102-107, 2005.

RESEARCH (during the last 3 years):

  • Hornsby G, Briggs P. Effects of Land-based and Aquatic Exercise on Health and Psychological Functioning in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, National Swimming Pool Foundation, $88,521, funded, 2007-2009.
  • Gilleland D, Yeater R, Ullrich I, Hornsby G. West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency Weight Management Pilot Program, $55,800, funded, 2004-2006.

Academic Awards and Honors

  • Advanced to Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, 1991.
  • Award for Exemplary Teaching and Leadership, West Virginia Department of Education and West Virginia University, 1991, 1992.
  • Service Award, American Diabetes Association-West Virginia Affiliate, 1992.
  • WVU School of Physical Education Award for Outstanding New Grantsman, 1993.
  • Recognition Award for Outstanding Leadership, American Diabetes Association Board of Directors, 1997.

REVIEW BOARDS, EDITORIAL BOARDS AND OTHER HONOR (in past 3 years)

  • Member, Lifescan Athletic Achievement Award Selection Committee, 2006-present
  • Member, Ediorial board, The Challenge, Newsletter of the Diabetes exercise and Sport Association, 2006-present.
  • Member, writing team for the National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Stand on Diabetes and Exercise, 2004-2007
  • Member, Diabetes Exercise and Sport Association Board of Directors, 2004-present

journal reviewers

  • Diabetes Care
  • Metabolism

Courses Taught:

  • EXPH 668, Diabetes and Exercise
  • EXPH 368, Laboratory Techniques and Methods
  • EXPH 369, Conditioning Techniques and Methods