Victor Katch, Ed.D.
Professor, Movement Science
2158 Observatory Lodge
1402 Washington Heights
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2013
Phone: (734) 647-2704
Fax: (734) 647-2808
vkass@umich.edu
Office Hours (Fall 2008):
On sabbatical
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Areas of Interest
Short Description: Exercise, nutrition, metabolism, and weight control
Professor Katch has done extensive research in the area of body composition, nutrition, exercise and weight control, and is the author of Exercise Physiology, the most widely used textbook in the field. He also does research in the area of energy metabolism and exercise in adults and adolescents. He holds an appointment in the Section of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics and is associated with the Pediatric Exercise Physiology Laboratory in that department.
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Educational Background
University of California, Berkeley, CA
Ed.D., Physical Education-Education, 1971
M.S., Physical Education, 1969
California State University, Northridge, CA
B.A., Political Science,
B.S., Physical Education, 1968
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Teaching
MOVESCI 110. Biological and Psychological Bases of Human Movement
COURSE WEB SITE
MOVESCI 240 / PHYSED 265. Introduction to Fitness and Health
COURSE WEB SITE
MOVESCI 241. Exercise, Nutrition and Weight Control
COURSE WEB SITE
MOVESCI 250. Scientific Literacy and Statistics
MOVESCI 340. Exercise Physiology
MOVESCI 449 / KINESLGY 449.* Lab Rotation in Exercise Physiology
KINESLGY 640. Advanced Exercise Physiology
* Movement Science courses are for undergraduate credit; Kinesiology courses are for graduate credit.
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Honors and Awards
1994 Teaching Excellence Award for superior classroom performance, innovative instruction, high educational standards and concern for students in and out of the classroom; the Division of Kinesiology, the University of Michigan.
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Professional Writing and Consulting
Writing
Monthly Columns
- Healthy Weight Journal — "Body Basics" 1994 — present
- American Health — "Science of Exercise" 1985-1988
- Muscle and Fitness — "Physiology and Exercise". 1982-1987
- Shape — "Inside Exercise" 1982-1987
Regular contributor to:
Glamour, Vogue, and Mademoiselle
Consulting
Mattel Electronics, Texas Instruments, Balley Health Clubs, RJL Systems, Sensors Inc., HydraFitness, Fitness Masters, Inc., BioMeasures, Inc., Stratos, Inc., CSA, Inc., AeroSport Inc., N2 Computing, Netter Marketing, Hydrobics Inc., LifeTrak Computer Systems
Consultant since 1973 to different professional sports teams including New York Jets, Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints, Miami Dolphins, Washington Redskins, Detroit Lions and Boston Red Sox.
1980 U.S. Olympic Field Events Team. Body composition and nutrition evaluation.
Executive Vice President Fitness Technologies, Inc., consulting and publishing firm.
Creator/Developer
Creator of FITCOMP — the first computer-based nutrition exercise and wellness program. Featured in Self, Shape, Star, New Woman, Mademoiselle, and Weight Watchers magazines. Used in hospitals and nutrition/fitness centers throughout the world.
Developer of BODY BASICS — unique exercise and weight control program used throughout the U.S.A. in Vic Tanny and associated clubs.
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Professional Affiliations and Service
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American Alliance of Health, P.E.,Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), Life Member; Research Council Fellow (1973-present)
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Michigan Association for Health, P.E., Recreation, and Dance (MAHPERD)
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Associate Editor
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Journal of Motor Behavior (1971-1980)
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Pediatric Exercise Science
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Reviewer
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American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
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American Journal of Human Biology
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Annals of Human Biology
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Human Biology
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International Journal of Sports Medicine
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Journal of Applied Physiology
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Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
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Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
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Selected Publications
McArdle WD, Katch FI and Katch VL. Exercise Nutrition. Williams & Wilkins Publishers, 1999; 2nd Ed. Sept. 2004.
McArdle WD, Katch FI And Katch VL. Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance. Williams & Wilkins Publ., 1981; 2nd Ed., Jan 1986; 3rd Ed., Jan, 1991; 4th Ed., April,1996; 5th Ed. 2001.
Nau KL, Bromberg MB, Forshew DA, and Katch VL. "Individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis are in caloric balance despite losses in mass." Journal of the Neurological Sciences. 129 (Suppl.): 47-49, 1995.
Novitsky S, Katch VL , and Segal K. "Validity of the TEEM 100 metabolic analyzer." European Journal of Applied Physiology. 70:104-110, 1995.
Nau KL, Bromberg MB, and Katch VL. "Body composition, stength and energy expenditure changes during the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis." Neurology Reports. 17(4):19, 1994.
McArdle WD, Katch FI and Katch VL. Essentials of Exercise Physiology. Williams & Wilkins Publishers, January, 1994; 2nd Ed. 2000.
Katch FI, and Katch VL. "Evaluation of Body Composition." In: Fitness Theory & Practice: The Comprehensive Resource for Fitness Instruction. P. Jordan, Editor. Leisure Press. Champaign, IL. 1993.
Becque MD, Katch VL, Marks C, and Dyer, R. "Reliability and within subject variability of ventilation, oxygen uptake, heart rate and blood pressure during submaximum cycle ergometry." International Journal of Sport Medicine. 14(4):220-223, 1993.
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Selected Projects/Grants
Undergraduate Laboratory Experiments in Exercise Physiology. University of Michigan Computer Services, Development of a Multimedia Approach, $5,000. 1996.
"Weight Control Clinic Material Update: Use in a Community Setting." Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital Community Health Clinic — Oxford, MI 1995, $27,000.
"Teaching Multicultural Perspectives in Movement Science." Office of Vice Provost for Minority Affairs. 1994, $4000.
"Psychological health following mastectomy: The role of physical activity." Office of Vice President for Research/Michigan Initiative for Women's Health. 1994, $4000.
"Studies on Hydrobics." KAF Industries. 1993, $30,000.
"Kinesiological assessment in health and disease." Biological Research Support Grant. University of Michigan, Office of the Vice President for Research. 1989, $31,150.
"Fish oil and changes in serum lipids." Nippon Suisan Kasisha, LTD, 1988. $25,000.
"Mechanism of Obesity Hypertension in Adolescents." NIH, 1986-1990, $840,350.
"Physiological Effects of Diet/Exercise in Obese Children." NIH 1984-1986, $180,000.
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