Dr. Maridy Troy
Assistant Professor

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).









