Camille Thomas

Assistant Provost and Professor of Kinesiology Southern Utah University

  • Cedar City UT

Specializing in coaching psychology, exercise prescription and the pathophysiology of cancer, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and diabetes.

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Biography

Dr. Camille Thomas is a professor of kinesiology and outdoor recreation at Southern Utah University.

Dr. Thomas specializes in disease prevention, coaching psychology, exercise prescription and the pathophysiology of cancer, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and diabetes. She also teaches skills for coaching, soccer, racquetball, volleyball, weight training, swimming, cycling, and basketball.

Soccer, however, is her real passion. One of her most time-consuming projects yet is an ongoing analysis of the past two World Cup competitions to discover successful strategies.

Dr. Thomas earned a bachelor's degree and a Ph.D. in physical education from Brigham Young University, and a master's degree in physical education from Northern Illinois University.

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Colleges of Distinction Recognizes Southern Utah University’s Nursing Program

Known for being the best public nursing program in Utah, Southern Utah University’s Department of Nursing has received specialized recognition this year from Colleges of Distinction. Honored as a College of Distinction for its high-impact approach to education, SUU received additional recognition in nursing for a curriculum that is not only comprehensive in course material, but also in practical and soft skills development. “The nursing program at SUU provides students with the skills necessary to succeed in the healthcare environment,” said Dean Camille Thomas, dean of the College of Health Sciences at SUU. “Faculty are dedicated to instilling high expectations for academic success and excellence with compassion and tolerance.” As a guide for college-bound students, Colleges of Distinction conducts a detailed review of the programs offered through the University, and this year SUU was selected as a College of Distinction because of the exemplary work of the nursing, engineering, education and business programs. The nursing program offers a learning-centered education ensuring that graduates have the abilities to be successful, excellent, professional nurses. The department emphasizes patient safety, ethical decision making, civic responsibility and professional excellence. “I am not surprised SUU Nursing is recognized as a College of Distinction,” said Austin Marshall, recent graduate of SUU’s Nursing Program. “Staff members spent countless hours after class coaching me through difficult material and procedures. I performed skill after skill until I became comfortable and thorough in each one. I remember most developing friendships and building character through instructor-guided discussions. I always felt this program genuinely desired my success.”

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Areas of Expertise

Weight Management
Exercise Science
Plyometric Training
Biomechanics of Exercise
Methods of Sports Conditioning and Nutrition
Psychological Aspects of Sports Performance & Conditioning
Sport Specific Conditioning
Coping Strategies
Diabetes
Cardiovascular Disease
Exercise Prescription
Disease Prevention
Coaching Psychology
Pathophysiology of Cancer
Coaching Theory
Physical Education
Kinesiology
Advanced Techniques of Sports Conditioning
Skill Analysis
Nutrition

Education

Brigham Young University

Ph.D.

Exercise Science

2006

Northern Illinois University

M.S.Ed.

Exercise Physiology/Fitness Leadership

2000

Brigham Young University

B.A.

Exercise Physiology

1998

Affiliations

  • American College of Sports Medicine​
  • Society of Health and Physical Educators
  • National Strength and Conditioning Association

Media Appearances

5 Tips To Avoid The ‘Freshman 15’

FOX 13  online

2015-09-11

The college scene may be overwhelming to a new freshman. Juggling school, friends, work responsibilities, and school activities, is a stretch. In the rush to join college life, some students forget exercise, sleep and healthy eating.

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Articles

Skill Importance in Women’s Soccer

Journal of Quantitative Analysis in Sports

Soccer analytics often follow one of two approaches: 1) regression models on number of shots taken or goals scored to predict match winners, or 2) spatial and/or temporal analysis of plays for evaluation of strategy. We propose a new model to evaluate skill importance in soccer. Play by play data were collected on 22 NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer matches with a new skill notation system. Using a ...

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Development of a Notational Analysis System for Selected Soccer Skills of a Women's College Team

Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science

The purposes of this study were to develop a notational system to evaluate passing, dribbling, first touch, and individual defensive skills as they relate to success during women's soccer games and to develop a statistical model to weigh the importance of each skill on creating scoring opportunities. Sequences of skills in ten games of a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I intercollegiate ...

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Impact of Wheel Size on Energy Expenditure during Mountain Bike Trail Riding

International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences

Julie E. Taylor, Camille Thomas , Jacob W. Manning

This study examined the energy expenditure during mountain bike trail rides on a 26-inch wheel (26er) compared to a 29-inch wheel (29er). Thirteen experienced bikers (four women, nine men, age=33.0±10.1 yrs), completed similar 6.7km trail rides on a 26er and 29er.

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Courses

PE 1098 Wellness Dynamics

The assessment and promotion of healthy lifestyles will be the primary focus. Behavior change concepts and strategies as well as how to evaluate health and fitness claims as a consumer in society will also be addressed.

PE 1145 Bowling

A bowling class taught at the Bowling Alley.

PE 3060 Sport & Exercise Biomechanics

Designed to study the science of human movement. It includes study of the structure of the human body in terms of its use in activity. A mechanical analyze of a variety of activities is developed, i.e., physical education and coaching.

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