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Randy Miller²

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Teaching Assistant Professor Applied Health & Fitness
Office 1805 SW 4th Ave 620H Portland OR 97201 Phone: (503) 725-5118

Biography

Randy Miller’s primary interest is in human movement studies, working to understand, improve and enhance methodologies related to exercise prescription and safe, effective program design strategies used to reduce injuries and improve performance in active individuals. He served as the director of the Physical Education program at PSU for almost two decades, where he supervised the Physical Activity courses and instructors.

Miller is a National Strength and Conditioning Association certified strength and conditioning specialist. He currently sits on the NSCA Certification Committee. He has worked with athletes at a local area high school – St. Mary’s Academy – and volunteered as a strength and conditioning coach for the Portland Rockies, a Single A affiliate of Major League baseball’s Colorado Rockies organization. His current research interests include: biomechanics of strength training, functional conditioning and injury prevention, and the use of strength training to prevent injuries and promote better performance.

Education, Degrees

M.S.T., PSU, 1992


¹ CEPH Primary Instructional Faculty
² CEPH Non-Primary Instructional Faculty

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