Rate My Professor Elizabeth Harper

Harper’s research centers on the therapeutic benefits of exercise, with a current focus on identifying biomarkers of inflammation, stress, and satisfaction arising from strenuous exercise activities. Her work evaluates various exercise protocols tailored to specifically challenged populations, aligning with her specialization in integrative exercise science. A member of the American College of Sports Medicine and the Human Anatomy and Physiological Society, she has contributed significantly to the field through numerous publications. Notable works include her textbooks Run and Jump and Play: A Primer for Exercise Science (2025) and Introduction to Exercise Science (2025, Kendall Hunt Publishing Company), designed for introductory undergraduate courses. Earlier publications encompass “The Effects of Pranic Breathing on Maximal Respiratory Pressures, Fatigue and Quality of Life of Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis” (Journal of the Society for Integrative Oncology, 2009), “Premature Skeletal Muscle Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis and its implications toward exercise therapy” (Medical Physiology Online, 2008), Ellen’s Choice, Case Studies in Science (2001), a test bank for Functional Human Anatomy (1995), “Exercise Intensity Change, Bone Mineral and Connective Tissue Degradation” (Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 1990), and “Adaptation to Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage” (Clinical Science, 1987).