Background
Thompson, Dixie Lee was born on January 24, 1960 in Archer Lodge, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of Felton Waddell Thompson and Libby Jean O'Neal.
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Dixie Lee Thompson
Edit Profileresearcher Exercise physiology educator
Education
Bachelor, University North Carolina, 1982. Master of Arts, University North Carolina, 1984. Doctor of Philosophy, University Virginia, 1992.
Career
Teaching assistant, U. North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1982-1984;
fitness instructor, Executive Fitness Program, Chapel Hill, 1983-1984;
cardiac rehabilitation instructor, Orange Cardiovascular Foundation, Chapel Hill, 1983-1984;
research assistant, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1984-1986;
wellness consultant, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, North Carolina, 1987-1988;
assistant professor, Eastern Mennonite College, Harrisonburg, Virginia, 1988-1989;
research assistant, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, 1989-1992;
assistant professor, S.W. Missouri State University, Springfield, since 1992. Faculty advisor Eastern Mennonite College, 1988-1989, member physical education curriculum revision task force, 1988-1989, developer curriculum, 1988-1989, member athletics committee, 1988-1989, cross-country coach, 1988-1989. Member com.program review S.W. Missouri State University, 1992-1993.
Lecturer in field.
Achievements
Membership
Fellow: American College Sports Medicine (president Southeast chapter since 2006, associate editor-in-chief Health and Fitness Journal). Member: Alliance for Health, American Diabetes Association.
