Areas of interest

Darnell Clark is a lecturer and the graduate school sports performance practicum coordinator at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. From 2004-2022 he served as the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Charlotte Country Day School (CCDS) in Charlotte, NC. In this role, Clark and his staff directed performance training for 70 middle school, junior varsity, and varsity teams (24 sports). He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Northwestern University and a Master’s degree in Physical Education from Arizona State University. Clark is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® with Distinction (CSCS,*D®) and a Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach with Distinction (RSCC*D). He has shared his research and experiences by presenting on multiple topics domestically and internationally. In 2014, Clark was the recipient of the NSCA’s High School Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year Award, and under his direction, CCDS earned the NSCA’s Strength of America Award for ten consecutive years. He has coached 10 NSCA High School Strength and Conditioning All-Americans and over 250 college-bound student-athletes. From 2013 – 2016, he served as the NSCA’s North Carolina State Director; from 2016 – 2019, he served as the NSCA Southeast Regional Coordinator; and from 2019-2022 served on the NSCA board of directors. Currently, Clark is pursuing his Doctorate in Kinesiology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where his research focus is coach education and pedagogy.

Areas of interest

Education 1997-2000 Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) 1994-1996 Appalachian State University 1989-1993 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Leadership Positions

Professor & Chair, Applied Physiology, Health, & Clinical Sciences, UNC Charlotte (present)

Associate Dean, School of Health Sciences, Emory & Henry College

Assistant Dean, School of Health Sciences, Endicott College

Professor & Chair, Health & Human Performance, Radford University

Associate Professor & Chair, Exercise Science, Physical Education, & Wellness, Tennessee Tech University

Work in Access & Disability

Malone, L.A., Barfield, J., Agiovlasitis, S., & de Groot, S. (In press). Physical, Sensory and Intellectual Impairments. ACSM’s Clinical Exercise Physiology (2nd Ed). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.

Barfield, J.P., Williams, Stephanie, Currie, Madison R., & Guo. Xiuyan. (2021). Evidence-Based Classification in Powerchair Football: Determining the Determinants. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 39(2), 197-213. https://doi.org/10.1123/apaq.2021-0081.

Barfield, J.P. (2021). Rural Health WORKS. CIGNA Foundation. $70,350.

Shapiro, D.R., & Barfield, J.P. (2020). Wheelchair basketball exercise intensity in youth. Journal of Physical Activity Research, 5, 49-55. DOI:10.12691/jpar-5-1-10

Barfield, J.P. (2020). Clinical Mental Health Counseling in Rural Southwest Virginia. Virginia Tobacco Revitalization Commission. $298,770.

Broad, E., Newsome, J., Dew, D., & Barfield, J. (2019). Measured and predicted resting energy expenditure in wheelchair rugby athletes. Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine. DOI 10.1080/10790268.2019.1608062

Malone, L.A., Barfield, J., Agiovlasitis, S., de Groot, S., Bickel, C.S., Winckler, C, & Bernardi, M. (2019). Physical, Sensory and Intellectual Impairments. ACSM’s Clinical Exercise Physiology. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.

Edwards, T., Barfield, J., Niemiro, G., Beals, J., Broad, E., Motl, R., De Lisio, M., Burd, N, & Pilutti, L. (2018). Physiological responses during a 25-km time trial in elite wheelchair racing athletes. Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 4, 77.

Niemiro, G., Edwards, T., Barfield, J., Beals, J., Broad, E., Motl, R., Burd, N., Pilutti, L., & De Lisio, M. (2017). Circulating Progenitor Cell Response in Elite Wheelchair Athletes after a 25 km Time Trial. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 50, 88-97.

Barfield, J., Newsome, L., John, E., Sallee, D., Frames, C., & Soangra, R, & Malone, L. (2016). A case report of shoulder fatigue in wheelchair rugby: Implications to pain and injury. Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2. Doi:10.1038/scsandc.2016.2

Barfield, J., Newsome, L., & Malone, L. (2016). Exercise intensity during power wheelchair soccer. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 97, 1938-44.

Delaney, B., Barfield, J., & Crandell, D. (2014). Sport-based therapeutic recreation: Perceived outcomes and implications for research. Palaestra, 28(3).

Barfield, J. & Cobler, D. (2013). Resistance training recommendations for individuals with physical, visual and intellectual disabilities. Palaestra, 27(2).

Barfield, J., & Malone, L. (2013). Perceived exercise benefits and barriers among power wheelchair soccer players. Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development, 50, 231-238.

Barfield, J., Nyikos, I., Kutik, C. & Malone, L. (2012). Effect of Krankcycle training on physical fitness among adults with disabilities. Palaestra, 26(2), 40-42.

Barfield, J. & Malone, L. (2012). Performance test differences and Paralympic team selection: Pilot study of the United States national wheelchair rugby team. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 7, 715-720.

Malone, L., & Barfield, J. (2012). Perceived benefits and barriers to exercise among persons with physical disabilities or chronic health conditions with action or maintenance stages of exercise. Disability and Health Journal, 5, 254-260.

Barfield, J., Cobler, D., Lam, E., Zhang, J., & Chitiyo, G. (2012). Differences between African American and Caucasian students on allied health enrollment influences and barriers. Advances in Physiology Education, 36, 164-169. DOI: 10.1152/advan.00129.2011

Barfield, J., Folio, R., Lam, E., & Zhang, J. (2011). Factors associated with enrollment in allied health education: Development of a predictive scale. Journal of Allied Health, 40, 77-84.

Barfield, J., Folio, R., Lam, E., & Zhang, J. (2011). Development of a scale to determine enrollment barriers into allied health education programs. Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 15, 47-66.

Barfield, J., Malone, L., Arbo, C., & Jung, A. (2010). Training intensity during wheelchair rugby in athletes with tetraplegia. Journal of Sports Sciences, 28, 389-398.

Barfield, J.P., & Folio, R. (2009). Determination of predictors and barriers to minority enrollment in undergraduate exercise science and allied health majors.TBR Diversity Research Grant. Tennessee Board of Regents. $42,000.

Barfield, J., Malone, L., & Coleman, T. (2009). Comparison of heart rate response to tennis activity between persons with and without spinal cord injuries: Implications for a training threshold. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 80, 71-77.

Barfield, J. (2007). Applications to persons with disabilities. In T. Baumgartner, A. Jackson, M. Mahar, and D. Rowe (Eds.), Measurement for Evaluation in Physical Education and Exercise Science (8th Ed.). Boston, MA: McGraw Hill.

Barfield, J., Bennett, J., Folio, M. R., & Killman, C. (2007). Disability rights in higher education: Ensuring kinesiology program and accreditation standards do not discriminate. Quest, 50, 384-397.

Barfield, J., Malone, L., Collins, J., & Ruble, S. (2005). Disability type influences heart rate response during power wheelchair sport. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37, 718-723.

Malone, L., Collins, J., Thompson, M., & Barfield, J. (2004). The power of soccer. Palaestra, 20(2), 26-29.

Barfield, J., & Michael, T. (2002). Responses to physical activity among children and youth with exercise-induced asthma. Palaestra, 18(2), 26-32.

Barfield, J., Hannigan-Downs, S., & Lieberman, L. (1998). Implementing a peer tutor program: Strategies for the practitioner. The Physical Educator, 55(4), 211-221.

Related International and National Presentations

Barfield, J., & Williams, S. (2021, November). Evidence-based classification: Determining the determinants in powerchair football. Presented at the International Paralympic Committee VISTA Conference.

Barfield, J., & Williams, S. (2021, June). Impact of power soccer participation on acute and chronic pain. Presented at the International Symposium on Adapted Physical Activity, Jyvaskyla, Finland.

Williams, S., Barfield, J., & Ochoa, M. (2021, June). Evidence-based classification: Identifying domains in powerchair football. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Conference, Washington, DC.

Newsome, L., Williams, S., & Barfield, J. (2021, June). Evidence-based classification in powerchair football: Determining eligibility. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Conference, Washington, DC.

Pherson, C., Currin, J. Barfield, J. et al. (2020, February). Evidence-based classification for power wheelchair soccer. Presented at the Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) in Denver, CO.

Barfield, J., Williams, S. et al. (2019, July). Evidence-based classification for power soccer athletes. Presented at the International Symposium on Adapted Physical Activity, Charlottesville, VA.

Shapiro, D. & Barfield, J. (2018, October). Examining the health benefits of a youth wheelchair basketball program. Presented at the North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity Symposium, Corvallis, OR.

Mickle, A., & Barfield, J. (2018, May). Normative values and effects of fatigue on the King Devick test in wheelchair athletes. Poster presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Barfield, J., Edwards, T., Beals, J. et al., (2017, May). Physiological responses to a simulated half-marathon road-race in elite level wheelchair racing athletes. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, Denver, CO.

DeLisio, M., Niemiro, G., Edwards, T., Barfield, J., et al. (2017, May). Progenitor cell mobilization following a half-marathon in elite wheelchair athlete. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, Denver, CO.

Newsome, L., & Barfield, J. (2017, May). Stretching techniques and their effects on sprint speed for wheelchair athletes. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, Denver, CO.

Ayers, K., Barfield, J., & Sallee, D. (2017, April). Different disciplinary strategies of engaging students in undergraduate research. Presented at the National Conference for Undergraduate Research, Memphis, TN.

Barfield, J., Newsome, L., & Malone, L. (2016, May). Exercise intensity during power wheelchair soccer. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, Boston, MA.

Newsome, L., Barfield, J., Sallee, D., John, E., & Malone, L. (2016, May). Accelerometry and muscle fatigue in elite Paralympic athletes. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, Boston, MA.

Barfield, J., Newsome, L., John, E., Sallee, D., & Malone, L. (2015, May). EMG assessment of muscle fatigue in elite Paralympic athletes. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, San Diego, CA.

Phillips, M., & Barfield, J. (2015, March). Effect of Traditional-Non-Traditional Weight Training on Muscular Endurance. Presented at the SHAPE America National Convention & Exposition. Seattle, WA.

Barfield, J., Folio, R. Lam, E. & Zhang, J. (2011, March). Development of a scale to assess allied health enrollment decision. Presented at the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance national convention, San Diego, CA.

Davis, R., Martin, J., Malone, L., & Barfield, J. (2014, October). The Paralympic Research and Sports Science Consortium (PRSSC): An opportunity to contribute to the advancement of Paralympic athletes and coaches through science. Presented at the North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity Symposium, Ann Arbor, MI.

Barfield, J. (2012, October). Resistance training recommendations for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. Presented at the North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity Conference, Birmingham, AL.

Barfield, J. (2012, October). Moving from external to internal exercise motivations: The role of disability sport. Poster presented at the North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity Conference, Birmingham, AL.

Barfield, J. (2012, October). Field test prediction of performance in Paralympic athletes: Evaluation of the USOC combine. Poster presented at the North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity Conference in Birmingham, AL.

Barfield, J. & Malone, L. (2012, July). Performance differences between athletes selected and not selected for a national wheelchair rugby team. Presented at the International Convention on Science, Education, and Medicine in Sport, Glasgow, Scotland.

Malone, L., & Barfield, J. (2010, June). Isokinetic strength comparisons in wheelchair rugby players. Presented at the European Congress of Adapted Physical Activity, Jyvaskyla, Finland.

Barfield, J., & Malone, L. (2010, May). Influence of performance variables varies across classification in wheelchair rugby players with tetraplegia. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Baltimore, MD.

Malone, L. & Barfield, J. (2010, May). Anaerobic power output and blood lactate in wheelchair rugby athletes. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Baltimore, MD.

Barfield, R., & Folio, R. (2010, March). Barriers and facilitators to recruitment and retention of minority students in allied health and exercise science. Presented at the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance national convention, Indianapolis, IN.

Malone, L., Barfield, J., Yelisetty, R.K., Stamps, K. & Theriot, L. (2009, June). Do perceived exercise benefits and barriers differ by age, gender, or activity level? Presented at the International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity, Gavle, Sweden.

Malone, L., Barfield, J., Arbo, C., & Jung, A. (2008, July). Changes in aerobic capacity over a competitive wheelchair rugby season. Presented at the International Convention on Science, Education, & Medicine in Sport, Guangzhou, China.

Malone, L. & Barfield, J. (2007, July). Heart rate reliability across days during sport activity in individuals with physical disabilities. Poster presented at the International Society for Adapted Physical Activity Conference, San Paulo, Brazil.

Barfield, J., & Malone, L. (2005, July). Participation in power wheelchair sports and the implications for health and wellness. Presented at the CP-ISRA World Championships, Research, Education and Training Symposium, New London, CT.

Malone, L., Barfield, J., Collins, J., & Thompson, M. (2003, July). Heart rate responses differ across intensity during power soccer. Presented at the International Society for Adapted Physical Activity Conference, Seoul, Korea.

Olenik, L., & Barfield, J. (2001, September). Teaching sport skills to children with physical disabilities: An infusion model – Parts I & II. Presented at the World Congress on Disabilities, Atlanta, GA.

Academic Interests:

Elementary Physical Education, Pedagogy, Biomechanics

Biosketch

Certification:

North Carolina Teacher’s License for Physical Education

Clinical Specialty:

Student teaching health and physical activity at local elementary schools in their Kid’s Plus or After School Enrichment programs

Education:

B.S. – Slippery Rock University; Ph.D and M.Ed. – University of Pittsburgh

Faculty Rank:

Lecturer

Personal Interests:

Studying 19th century baseball, Steelers football, Hard-bop Jazz from the 1950’s and ’60s, fiscal Conservative politcs, and financial planning and investing

Practice Area:

Health and Physical Education K-12

Research Interest:

Baseball History

Teaching Specialty:

Biomechanics, History of Baseball, Volleyball, Integrating Movement with Elementary School Children.

Assistant Professor at Long Island University (C.W. Post) from 1986-1989, Assistant Professor at Slippery Rock University from 1989-90, Lecturer at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte from 1992 to the present. Kidnetics Director and Instructor at UNC Charlotte from 1993 to the present. Personal interests include Studying 19th Century Baseball, Steelers Football, Hard Bop Jazz from the 1950s-60s and Conservative Politics.

Academic Interests:

Nutrition, Wellness/Chronic Disease Prevention, Exercise Physiology

Certification:

Licensed and Registered Dietitian – Commission on Dietetic Registration Certified Exercise Specialist – American College of Sports Medicine

Clinical Specialty:

Exercise Science/Cardiac Rehabilitation

Education:

BS Cornell- Nutritional Sciences MS Wake Forest – Health and Exercise Science

Faculty Rank:

Lecturer

Personal Interests:

Traveling, Sports and Family

Practice Area:

Exercise Science/Nutrition

Research Interest:

Obesity, Sports Nutrition, Type I Diabetes

Teaching Specialty:

Clinical Exercise Nutrition, Nutrition for the Physically Active, Lifetime Weight Management, Exercise Laboratory, Internship

Prior to her appointment at UNC Charlotte, Ms. Bonoffski worked at the Northeast Medical Center in Concord as an Exercise Specialist in the cardiac rehabilitation program and as a Diabetes Educator for the Diabetes and Nutrition Center. Ms. Bonoffski has also worked as a full time dietitian for NASCAR, and also as a consultant with in providing expertise to teams and officials regarding their nutritional needs. Furthermore, as a licensed dietitian in the Charlotte area, she has worked with numerous athletes on their sport nutrition needs, as well as written articles for local publications. As lecturer in the Department, Ms. Bonoffski teaches in the areas of sports / exercise nutrition and exercise physiology.

Originally from upstate New York, Ms. Bonoffski earned a BS degree in Nutritional Science from Cornell University. While at Cornell, she also competed on the varsity swim team and competed in the Ivy League Championships. While pursuing her degree in Nutritional Science, Mrs. Bonoffski completed a dietetic internship at Syracuse University. After completing her undergraduate degree from Cornell, Mrs. Bonoffski earned her Masters degree in Health & Exercise Science from Wake Forest University. While earning her masters degree, Mrs. Bonoffski taught undergraduate courses in health & wellness.

Mrs. Bonoffski is a Registered Dietician through the American Dietetic Association and licensed in the State of North Carolina. Further, Mrs. Bonoffski is also credentialed as an Exercise Specialist through the American College of Sports Medicine and is active with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. In her spare time, Mrs. Bonoffski enjoys traveling, watching sports and spending time with family and friends.

Faculty Staff Website

Biosketch

Research Interest:

My research area focuses around chronic joint injury especially at the ankle. I am particularly interested in ligament healing post ankle sprain, and mechanical instability in those with chronic ankle instability. I am also focused on examining the effect long term ankle injury has on local and global changes as patient’s age. Additionally I examine knee osteoarthritis and the impact of physical activity.

Website

Teaching Specialty:

Athletic Training/Sports Medicine

Education:

BS in Athletic Training, University of Florida, 2000 MS in Exercise & Sports Science, University of Florida, 2002 PhD in Kinesiology, Penn State University, 2005

Certification:

Certified Athletic Trainer

COS Profile

Research Statement:

Dr. Tricia Turner’s research focuses on ankle instability and osteoarthritis. Chronic ankle instability occurs in approximately 70% of patients after an initial ankle sprain. Determining what causes the development of this instability and finding ways to prevent it has been one of her primary research focuses. Dr. Turner has examined the mechanical changes (ligament laxity, positional faults) that occur after an ankle sprain and how they contribute to chronic ankle instability and ankle osteoarthritis (OA). Additionally, she has begun to use the animal model to look at how physical activity influences OA development. As a result, Dr. Turner’s research crosses multiple disciplines, including athletic training, biomechanics, exercise physiology, and rehabilitation sciences. Dr. Turner has published over 25 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters and presented her work at both national and international scientific meetings. Dr. Turner has received both internal (UNCC) and external funding (agencies) to help support her work.

Certification:

American College of Sports Medicine Certified Health Fitness Specialist (HFS), 2010-present CITI Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative, 2009-present CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, American Red Cross, 2007-present

Education:

Bachelor’s of Science in Biology, Howard University; Master’s of Science in Exercise Physiology, Howard University; Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise Science, University of Georgia, Post-doctoral Fellowship in Exercise Genomics, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Research Interest:

Gerontology, Health Disparities, Physical Activity, and Community Based Research

Teaching Specialty:

Exercise Physiology, Health and Quality of Life, Elementary Health and Physical Education

Relevant Publications:

Moore-Harrison, T.L., Speer, E.M., Johnson, F.T., and Cress, M.E. (2008). The effects of aerobic training and nutrition education on functional performance in low socioeconomic older adults. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy. 31(1):18-23.

Moore-Harrison, T.L., Johnson, M.A., Quinn, M.E., and Cress, M.E. (2009). An evidence-based exercise program implemented in congregate-meal sites. Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 6:247-51.