Phone: 828-227-7360
Email: mtroy@email.wcu.edu
Office Address: Reid 122K
Website:  http://paws.wcu.edu/mtroy

Education:

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

Biography:

Maridy Troy teaches courses in exercise physiology, anatomy and physiology, rhythmic fundamentals and dance, and graduate courses. 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., & 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)
• Troy, M. & H. Moss. “The Influence of Step Distance on Knee Joint Angle and Energy Cost During Step Exercise”. AAHPERD National Convention, Baltimore, MD, March 2007.

Research Interests:

Obesity; metabolic rate; cardio respiratory exercise and injuries; step exercise, balance, and health-related fitness; exercise to improve balance.