TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Dr. Matt Green, associate professor of kinesiology in The University of Alabama’s College of Education, was recently inducted as a Fellow into the American College of Sports Medicine.

Green has spent his career conducting research on various aspects of exercise physiology including blood lactate, perceived exertion, thermoregulatory responses and ergogenic aids, while maintaining a major emphasis on student involvement in his research.

He has recently been published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine, Perceptual and Motor Skills, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, European Journal of Applied Physiology, Journal of Sports Sciences, and Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. He also recently presented his research at the National Strength and Conditioning Association Conference and the American College of Sports Medicine annual meeting.

The American College of Sports Medicine’s purpose is “to promote and integrate scientific research, education, and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health, and quality of life.”

The University of Alabama, a student-centered research university, is in the midst of planned, steady enrollment growth with a goal of reaching 28,000 students by 2010. This growth, which is positively impacting the campus and the state's economy, is in keeping with UA's vision to be the university of choice for the best and brightest students. UA, the state's flagship university, is an academic community united in its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all Alabamians.