J. Jay Dawes

Professor

Kinesiology, Applied Health & Recreation

BIO & RESEARCH INTERESTs

Jay Dawes is a Professor of Applied Exercise Science at Oklahoma State University with approximately 25 years of experience as an athletic performance coordinator, strength coach, personal trainer, and educator. He frequently coaches and provides sports science support to elite teams, as well as law enforcement, fire, and military groups. His research focuses on improving health, fitness, and performance in tactical athletes, first responders, and sport athletes. Dawes has extensive expertise in strength and conditioning, specializing in training methods for athletes and first responders.

Research Interests:

Improving health, fitness and occupational performance for first responders and military personnel (e.g., Tactical Athletes).

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY APPOINTMENTS

  • Professor
    Oklahoma State University, Kinesiology, Applied Health & Recreation, Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States1 Jul 2024 - present

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Associate Professor
    Oklahoma State University, Kinesiology, Applied Health & Recreation, Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States1 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2024
  • Assistant Professor
    Oklahoma State University, Kinesiology, Applied Health & Recreation, Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States1 Jan 2019 - 1 Jun 2021

DEGREES

  • Health, Leisure and Human Performance, Health, Leisure And Human Performance
    Oklahoma State University, United States, Stillwater, Oklahoma2011

FACULTY/STAFF OR STUDENT

  • Faculty/Staff

CAMPUS

  • Oklahoma State University - Stillwater

DEPARTMENT

  • Kinesiology, Applied Health & Recreation

FIELDS OF RESEARCH