Kinesiology and Health Education

Mike Sander's research interests and professional presentations have included various physical perfromance parameters, motor learning, cognitive feedback and maximizing learning environments. The content of recent publications includes progressive resistance training, periodization, motor learning and motor behavior. Recently, he has been active in promoting leadership education and leadership development.

Ed.D., The University of Tennessee, Motor Behavior - 1985

M.S., The University of Kentucky, Exercise Physiology - 1977

B.S., Saint John's University, Collegeville, Minnesota, Government/Social Sciences - 1974

Sanders, M.T. & Sanders, B.R. Principles of Resistance Training. In W.A. Bandy and B.R. Sanders (Eds.), Therapeutic Exercise for Physical Therapist Assistants, 2nd ed. Baltimore: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2008.

Sanders, M.T., Hazards of Overtraining. In Greg Thompson (Ed.) Physical Therapy Products. Los Angeles, California, March 2004.

Sanders, M.T. & Sanders, B.R. Principles of Resistance Training. In W.A. Bandy and B.R. Sanders (Eds.), Therapeutic Exercise, Baltimore: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2001.

Sanders, M.T. The Vertical Jump as a Measure of Muscular Imbalance, Track & Field Quarterly Review, Fall 1994.

Sanders, M.T. Weight Training and Conditioning. In B.R. Sanders (Ed.) Sports Physical Therapy, Norwalk: Appleton & Lange, 1990.

Sanders, M.T. & Sanders, B.R. Mobility: Active Resistive Training. In J.A. Gould and G.J. Davies (Eds.), Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy (Vol.II). St. Louis: C.V. Mosby Company, 2nd Edition, 1990.

Sanders, M.T., A Comparison of Two Methods of Training on the Development of Muscular Strength and Endurance. Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 1980, 1:4, 210-213.

Physical performance parameters, movement pedagogy, motor skill acquisition, and maximizing learning environments.

• United States Selective Service System - Local Board Member