Desmond Millender

Associate Professor

Desmond Millender

Associate Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

College of Education and Human Development
Department of Kinesiology

  • DMILLENDER@augusta.edu
  • CFH 195

Education

  • Ph.D., Sports, Kinesiology, and Physi University of New Mexico, 2022

  • MED, Exercise Science and Kinesiolo Auburn University Montgomery, 2018

  • BS, Exercise Science and Kinesiolo Troy University, 2016

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • KNHS 4210

    Fitness Assessment & Ex. Pres
  • KNHS 3100

    Intro to Kines & Health Sci

Teaching Interests

Introduction to Kinesiology & Health Science
Fitness Assessment & Exercise Prescription
Current Issues in Health & Diseases
Exercise Physiology

Research Interests

Validating methodologies for fitness testing and body composition assessment; determining the minimal effective dosage required to elicit muscular adaptations through resistance training; conducting cardiometabolic profiling of resistance exercise modalities; and examining the physiological responses to ergogenic aids