Phone: 828-227-2824
Email: mtroy@email.wcu.edu
Office Address: Reid 122L

Education:

• Ed.D., University of Alabama, 1992
• MS, Exercise Physiology, University of Alabama, 1988
• MLS, Medical Library Science, University of Alabama, 1980

Biography:

Maridy Troy teaches undergraduate courses in exercise physiology, anatomy and physiology, and graduate courses in Applied Physiology and Ex. Testing & Prescription. Before joining the faculty at Western Carolina University, she was a faculty member at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and Pfeiffer University, Misenheimer, North Carolina.

Publications & Presentations:

• Troy, M. & Phipps, M. (2010).  Validity of Petzoldt’s Energy Mile Theory.  Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership, 2 (3), 245-260.
• Boone, N. & Troy, M. (2010). Game Plan: Lesson & Unit Planner for Elementary & Middle School Physical Educators. Reston, VA;National Association for Sport and Physical Education. (Book)
• Troy, M., & H. K. Moss. (2007). Influence of step distance on knee flexion angle and O2 cost during step exercise. Clinical Kinesiology, 61 (3):14-20.  (Peer Reviewed)
• Claxton, D., Troy, M., Dupree, S. (2006) A Question of Balance.  Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 77 (3), 32-37.  (Peer reviewed)

Research Interests:

Obesity; metabolic rate; cardio respiratory exercise and exercise to improve balance; Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT).