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Laura A. Richardson, PhD, RCEP
- Clinical Associate Professor, Applied Exercise Science and Movement Science
- Graduate Faculty, Movement Science
- Associate Program Chair, Applied Exercise Science
About
Dr. Laura Richardson is a clinical associate professor of Applied Exercise Science and Movement Science at the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology. She is also the Applied Exercise Science associate program chair.
Dr. Richardson is a dedicated clinical exercise physiologist with extensive experience in healthcare working with patients diagnosed with immunological, metabolic, pulmonary, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, and orthopedic disorders using exercise a mode of therapeutic intervention. As a clinician, her expertise is working with metabolic patients utilizing behavior modification strategies for lifelong weight management with bariatric surgery.
Dr. Richardson is an advocate assisting with the current efforts in the professionalization of clinical exercise physiology (CEP) profession. She was elected President of the Clinical Exercise Physiology Association, awarded Fellowship in the American College of Sports Medicine, is a Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist, and serves a member on numerous national committees supporting the recognition of the CEP as a healthcare professional.
Professional affiliations:
- American Association for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- American College of Sports Medicine
- American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
- Clinical Exercise Physiology Association
- International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
- Michigan Society for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Obesity Action Coalition
In April 2023 Dr. Richardson was a recipient of the Kinesiology Students' Excellence in Teaching Award.
Recently published articles include, "Clinical Exercise Physiologists in Cardiac Rehabilitation and Clinical Exercise Testing," in the June 2023 issue of the Journal of Clinical Exercise Physiology. doi.org/10.31189/2165-6193-12.2.38
Areas of Interest
Exploring subjectivity centered on obesity stigmatization and fat bias among fitness professionals; raising awareness for weightism and breaking barriers for improving physical activity adherence with chronic health conditions
Contact
Address
830 North University
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1048
United States
Classes
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| AES 220 | Physiology | 3 | Winter |
| AES 242 | Essent Exerc Phys | 3 | As Arranged, Fall, Winter |
| AES 313 | Special Topics | 3 | As Arranged, Fall, Winter |
| AES 315 | Ex Rx & Test | 3 | As Arranged, Winter, Fall |
| AES 407 | Ex Assessment | 3 | As Arranged, Fall, Winter |
| AES 408 | Patho Ex | 3 | As Arranged, Fall, Winter |
| AES 413 | Special Topics AES | 3 | As Arranged, Fall |
| AES 493 | Clinical ExTest ECG | 3 | As Arranged, Fall, Winter |
| KINESLGY 302 | Kines Study Abroad | 1 - 18 | Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter |
| KINESLGY 413 | Special Topics MVS | 3 | As Arranged, Winter, Fall |
| KINESLGY 513 | Experimental Course | 3 | As Arranged, Fall, Winter |
| MOVESCI 219 | Scientific Writing | 3 | Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter |
| MOVESCI 408 | Ex Pathophys Rx | 3 | Winter |
| MOVESCI 413 | Special Topics MVS | 3 | As Arranged, Fall, Winter |
| MOVESCI 507 | Ex Assessment | 3 | Fall, Winter |
| MOVESCI 513 | Experimental Course | 3 | As Arranged, Winter, Fall |