Departments of Kinesiology and Public Health

Education

• Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University, 1995
  Major: Physiology of Exercise

• M.S., Appalachian State University, 1989
  Major: Exercise Science

• B.S., Wake Forest University, 1987
  Major: Health & Sport Science
  Minor: Biology

Teaching Specialties

• Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Strength and Conditioning
• Neuromuscular and Endocrine Exercise Physiology
• Aging and Physical Activity

Current Teaching

• Theoretical Principles of Strength and Conditioning (Graduate)
• Analysis of Sport Performance (Graduate)
• Human Physiology Laboratory (Undergraduate)
• Exercise Prescription (Undergraduate)

Professional Affiliations / Organizations

• American College of Sports Medicine (1987-2018)
• American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (1988-1989)
  • Certified Phlebotomist; General Venipuncture/Catheterization
• National Strength and Conditioning Association (1988-present)
  • Fellow
  • President of the Board of Directors, 2018-2021
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with Distinction
• Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education (2023-present)
  • Board of Directors, Educator Representative
  • Vice Chair, 2025-2027
• USA Weightlifting (1992-2023)
  • Certified Level 1 Coach

Laboratory Affiliations

• Neuromuscular and Biomechanics
• Biochemistry
• Body Composition

Publications

Book Chapters and Edited Books

• Haff GG and Triplett NT.  NSCA’s Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, 5th edition (editors).  Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL, 2026.
• Triplett NT and Dabbs NC.  Sex-Related Differences and Their Implications for Resistance Training.  NSCA’s Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, 5th edition (G.G. Haff and N.T. Triplett, eds.), Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL, pp. 155-165, 2026.
• Heikkinen D and Triplett NT. Movement Preparation.  NSCA’s Guide to Tests and Assessments (M.T. Jones, ed.), Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL, pp. 53-78, 2024.
• Shaw I, Triplett T, and Shaw BS. Resistance Training and Weight Management: Rationale and Efficacy. Weight Management: Challenges and Opportunities (H.M. Heshmati, ed.), InTech Open, 2022. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.101840
• Triplett NT. Advanced Program Options. ACSM’s Resources for the Personal Trainer (6th edition, T. Musto, ed.), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, pp. 499-523, 2021.
• Grieco C and Triplett NT. Bioenergetics. NSCA’s Essentials of Personal Training (3rd edition, B. Schoenfeld and R. Snarr, eds.), Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL, pp. 27-40, 2021.

 Selected Journal Articles and Position Papers (last 5 years)

• Currier BS, D’Souza AC, Fiatarone Singh MA, Lowisz CV, Rawson ES, Schoenfeld BJ, Smith-Ryan AE, Steen JP, Thomas GA, Triplett NT, Washington TA, Werner TJ, and Phillips SM. ACSM Position Stand: Resistance Training Prescription for Muscle Function, Hypertrophy, and Physical Performance in Healthy Adults: An Overview of Reviews. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 58 (4), 851-872, 2026.
• Dabbs NC, Binkley H, Bott C, Fragala MS, Herda H, Moeskops S, Moore EWG, Smith-Ryan A, and Triplett NT. National Strength and Conditioning Association Position Statement on Strength and Conditioning of Female Athletes. Part I: Lifespan, Injury, and Health Considerations. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 40(8), 875–894, 2026.
• Dabbs NC, Binkley H, Bott C, Fragala MS, Herda H, Moeskops S, Moore EWG, Smith-Ryan A, and Triplett NT. National Strength and Conditioning Association Position Statement on Strength and Conditioning of Female Athletes. Part II: Training Adaptations and Program Design. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 40(8), 895-908, 2026.
• Naclerio F, Larumbe-Zabala E, Chapman M, Gonzales-Frutos P, and Triplett NT.  Comparable workout output by using velocity feedback or perceived exertion in male and female recreationally resistance trained individuals.  Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 40 (2), 143-151, 2026.
• McBride JM, Bauer EC, Kaufmann NC, Triplett NT, and Shanely RA.  Handgrip strength associated with leg strength, power and muscle mass in 18-64-year-old males and females.  Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 39(6), 642-648, 2025.
• Naclerio F, Larumbe-Zabala E, Chapman M, Gonzales-Frutos P, and Triplett NT.  Comparing the resistance training stimuli using velocity feedback or perceived exertion in bench press.  Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 39(4), 399-406, 2025.
• Triplett NT.  Principles of Power Training for Older Exercise Enthusiasts.  ACSM’s Health and Fitness Journal 29(5), 44-48, 2025.
• Comfort P, McMahon JJ, Lake JP, Ripley NJ, Triplett NT, and Haff GG.  Relative strength explains the differences in multi-joint rapid force production between sexes.  PlosOne 19(2), e0296877, 2024.
• Fiedler MJ, Triplett NT, Hamilton KC, Needle AR, van Werkhoven H.  The effect of different weight plates (bumper versus standard) on the biomechanics of the bench press.  Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 38(4), e1430149, 2024.
• Gaynor-Metzinger SHA, Triplett NT, Meucci M, Fasczewski KS, Flinchum DH, and Collier SR.  Central arterial stiffness, wave reflection, and heart rate variability following 4-week high-intensity resistance training intervention in young active women.  European Journal of Applied Physiology 122, 2283-2293, 2022.