Micah David Josephson
micahj@udel.edu 646.228.4348
www.micahjosephson.com
EDUCATION
Ph.D. 2018 University of Delaware, Newark, DE Applied Physiology
(expected) Area of study: Motor Control
Dissertation: Neural Excitation of Muscle in Rate of Force Development and Function
M.S. 2011 West Chester University of Pennsylvania, West Chester, Exercise & Sport
PA Physiology
Research: The Gershwin Index of Functionality: The creation and development
of a new physical functioning test for seniors
B.A. 2000 University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA Psychology
Minor: Dance
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
University
Course Instructor Fall 13-May 17
KAAP 428: Motor Learning and Performance Lecture,
Department of Kinesiology & Applied Physiology, University of Delaware
Upper level, 50 student lecture course
Responsible for creating syllabus and accompanying lecture materials
supplemental to the text. Oversaw 2 laboratory-teaching assistants and
created appropriate labs for 3 different lab sections.
KAAP 180: Introduction to Exercise Science
Department of Kinesiology & Applied Physiology, University of Delaware
Lower level, 77 student lecture course
Responsible for creating syllabus and lecture materials covering 5 major sub-
disciplines under the umbrella of Exercise Science.
KAAP 428L: Motor Learning and Performance Lab
Department of Kinesiology & Applied Physiology, University of Delaware
3 labs, 18 upper level students each
Responsible for creating lab guide/syllabus, project and lab write up rubrics,
supervising students in lab activities that support lecture, and creating review
materials.
Adjunct Instructor
American Council on Exercise Certification Preparation Course Spring 2012
Department of Kinesiology, University of the Sciences, Philadelphia, PA
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11 students, undergraduate
Responsible for lecturing and creating supportive activities to teach and reinforce the
knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to pass the ACE Fitness Personal Training Certification
exam.
Guest Lecturer
KAAP220: Anatomy and Physiology Jan 2017
Department of Kinesiology, University of Delaware
Title: Functional Neuromuscular Mechanics
KAAP 428: Motor Learning and Performance April 2015
Department of Kinesiology, University of Delaware
Title: Organizing and scheduling practice
KAAP 428: Motor Learning and Performance March 2015
Department of Kinesiology, University of Delaware
Title: Sensory contributions to skilled performance
KAAP 428: Motor Learning and Performance October 2014
Department of Kinesiology, University of Delaware
Title: Introduction to motor learning
Laboratory for Personal Training Techniques Sept. 2014
Department of Health/Exercise Science, Rowan University
Title: The trials and tribulations of personal training
EXS 486: Exercise prescription for special populations Nov. 2011
Department of Kinesiology, West Chester University
Title: Exercise and aging
Non-university
Instructor
Personal Training education coursework 2003-2004
Equinox Fitness, Equinox Fitness Training Institute, New York, NY
Responsible for instructing new trainers in
Exercise Testing and Program Design
Applied Anatomy/Kinesiology
Motor Learning
Advanced Stretching Techniques
PUBLICATIONS
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Josephson, M.D., Williams, John G. Functional-Strengthening: A Pilot Study on Balance
Control Improvement in Community Dwelling Older Adults. (2017). Montenegrin Journal of
Sports Science and Medicine. 6: 75-78.
Josephson, M.D., Knight, C.A. The relationship between surface electromyography outcome
measures and rate of force development. (In preparation)
Josephson, M.D., Rose, W., Knight, C.A. Bilinear modeling of the rate of neuromuscular
activation at increasing velocities. (In preparation)
Josephson, M.D. Physiology of age-related slowing and recommendations for exercise
intervention. (In preparation)
Josephson, M.D. A brief review of the pathophysiology and treatment of bradykinesia for
people with Parkinsons disease. (In preparation)
CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS
Josephson, M., Knight, C.A. (2017) Differences in Neuromuscular Excitation Rates in Young
Adult, Older Adult, and People with Parkinsons Disease. Annual meeting for the Mid-
Atlantic Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine; Harrisburg, PA.
Diana, J., Josephson, M., Knight, C.A. (2017) Relationships Among sEMG Measures of
Neuromuscular Excitation. Annual meeting for the Mid-Atlantic Regional Chapter of the
American College of Sports Medicine; Harrisburg, PA.
Sibson, B., Daniels, R., Howard, S., Josephson, M., Knight, C.A. (2017) High Speed Cycling
and the Law of Initial Values in Parkinsons Disease. Annual meeting for the Mid-Atlantic
Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine; Harrisburg, PA.
Josephson, M., Knight, C.A. (2016) The Relationship Between Rate of Force Development
and Surface EMG Measures in Tibialis Anterior. ACSM Annual Meeting; Boston, MA
Josephson, M., Knight, C.A. (2015) Bilinear modeling of neuromuscular excitation at
increasing movement velocities. Delaware Neuroscience Symposium; Newark, DE
Josephson, M., Knight, C.A. (2015) The relationship between initial motor unit firing rate
and onset EMG parameters. Exercise Neuroscience Group; Ontario, Canada
Josephson, M., Williams, J.G. (2015). Functional-strengthening for dynamic balance reduces
risk of falls in moderately active older adults. ACSM Annual Meeting; San Diego, CA
Josephson, M., Stevens, C. (2011). The development and testing of the Gershwin Index of
Functionality: A senior physical functioning assessment. Annual meeting for the Mid-
Atlantic Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine; Harrisburg, PA.
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Josephson, M. (2010). ADL abilities differ by exercise type and frequency in the elderly.
Annual meeting for the Mid-Atlantic Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports
Medicine; Harrisburg, PA.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant Aug 2013-May 2017
Department of Kinesiology & Applied Physiology
University of Delaware
See Teaching Experience.
Exercise Physiologist/Health Educator June 2011-Aug 2013
Areufit Health Services, Malvern, PA
Performed health screenings and provided health and wellness
information across the Mid-Atlantic region.
Graduate Assistant Aug 2009-May 2011
Department of Kinesiology
West Chester University
Oversaw the classroom biomechanics and exercise physiology lab
and managed undergraduate students staffing the south campus
fitness center.
Lead Exercise Physiologist Aug 2007-Jan 2009
H/S Therapy & Maxlife Health Center, Harleysville, PA
Managed Maxlife Health Center and oversaw all the personal
training, marketing, and outreach events. Performed Physical
Therapy Assistant duties including taking patients through
rehabilitation programs and manual stretching.
Owner/Personal Trainer Jan 2005-Aug 2013
Functional Fitness, New York, NY/Philadelphia, PA
Built and maintained a regular client base for personal training.
Performed community health and wellness presentations.
Collaborated with local healthcare professionals.
Personal Trainer-Tier 3, Manager on Duty Feb 2002-Feb 2005
Equinox Fitness Clubs, New York, NY
Led personal trainer education classes and helped manage a staff of
50 personal trainers. Built and maintained a personal training
client-base. Worked almost exclusively with special populations
including older adults, joint rehabilitation, and severe disease.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Canvas Basics August 2015
UD IT, University of Delaware
A workshop designed to introduce the user to a new learning
management system.
Extending Canvas August 2015
UD IT, University of Delaware
A workshop focused how to extending the abilities of a LMS though
various application inclusion.
Learning Spring 2015
Center for Teaching and Learning, University of Delaware
A semester long course on learning theory and application to
teaching undergraduate coursework
Divide and Conquer April 2015
Center for Teaching and Learning, University of Delaware
A workshop focused on overcoming reservations and common
mistakes made when conducting group work in small and medium
size courses
Grant Writing Workshop Jan 2015
Delaware Research Institute, University of Delaware
A workshop aimed at explaining the organization and availability of
funding through the National Institute of Health and how to navigate
the grant writing process.
New Teaching Assistance Conference Aug 2013
Center for Teaching and Learning, University of Delaware
A full-day conference designed to help new TAs transition into a
classroom setting. Specific workshops included, diversity in the
classroom, instructing labs in the sciences, and managing a
classroom.
GRANTS & AWARDS
University of Delaware, Newark, DE 2016
Professional Development Award ($776)
University of Delaware, Newark, DE 2015
Professional Development Award ($800)
West Chester University, West Chester, PA 2011
Student-Faculty Research Grant
Mentored research project: Josephson, M., Williams, J.G. (2015).
Functional-strengthening for dynamic balance reduces risk of falls in
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moderately active older adults. (ACSM poster presentation 2015,
publication 2017 $1000)
CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL AFFILLIATIONS
American College of Sports Medicine, member 2015-present
2010-2011
American Council on Exercise, Certified Personal Trainer 2003-2013
Equinox Fitness Training Institute, Tier 3 Personal Trainer 2002
AHA CPR/AED 1996-present
SOFTWARE/HARDWARE EXPERIENCE
Labview, DasyLab, MUTools, Spike2, SPSS (Statistical Software), Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint,
Excel, Publisher), Motion Lab EMG systems, Interface force transducers. Canvas LMS.
SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY
KAAP Graduate Student Organization Sept 2016- present
President
Voting member at large
Department of Kinesiology and Applied Physiology, University of Delaware
College of Health Science Gala May, 2016
Volunteer
College of Health Science, University of Delaware
New Student Welcome Aug. 2015
Volunteer
College of Health Science, University of Delaware
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Christiana Care Hospital Parkinsons disease Support Group:
Newark, DE Aug 2017
Guest speaker
Improving Functioning in a PD population
Star Campus Parkinsons Support Group: Newark, DE
Guest speaker July 2017
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Understanding Bradykinesia: Physiology, function, and research
Health and Wellness Month, University of Pennsylvania June 2017
Invited speaker
Exercise and Aging: Age-related changes and how to combat
them through exercise
MENTORING & RESEARCH SUPERVISED
Justin Burgess, Undergraduate, Dept. of Kinesiology and Applied Physiology Spring 17-present
Jake Diana, Undergraduate, Dept. of Kinesiology and Applied Physiology Spring 17-present
Rebecca Daniels, Graduate, Dept. of Kinesiology and Applied Physiology Fall 16-present
Ben Sibson, Undergraduate, Dept. of Kinesiology and Applied Physiology Spring 15-present
Jeremy Betters, Undergraduate, Dept. of Kinesiology and Applied Physiology Spring 15-Spring 17
Erika Johnson, undergraduate, Dept. of Psychology Fall 13-Spring 15
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Senior Dog Haven & Hospice 2014-present
Foster
Home At Last Dog Rescue 2014-2015
Foster
Animal Rescue Foundation 2013-2014
Vice-President
Foster
Delaware County SPCA 2009-2013
Dog behavior assessments
Foster
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