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Personal profile
About
Christopher B. Taber, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Exercise Science in the College of Health Professions at Sacred Heart University. In addition he is Graduate Program Director, Exercise and Sport Science. Professor Taber is a a sport scientist and coach who specializes in human performance and testing.
Additional certifications:
- American College of Sport Medicine: Certified Exercise Physiologist
- National Strength and Conditioning Association: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- National Academy of Sports Medicine: Performance Enhancement Specialist
- United States Weightlifting Association: Advanced Sport Performance Coach
Contact Information
Exercise Science
Center for Healthcare Education N260
College of Health Professions
203-396-6342
Related documents
Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D. Sport and Exercise Physiology, East Tennessee State University
… → 2016
M.S. Sports Performance and Injury Prevention, California University of Pennsylvania
… → 2011
B.S. Kinesiology, Pennsylvania State University
… → 2010
Research Interests
- Strength and power development
- Periodization
- Muscle physiology
- Monitoring and testing
Disciplines
- Kinesiology
- Exercise Science
- Rehabilitation and Therapy
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Accuracy of Voluntary Force Modulation During the Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull
Long, S. A., Vadas, O., Balint, S., Stone, M. H. & Taber, C. B., Feb 2026, In: Sports. 14, 2, 83.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Accuracy of Voluntary Force Modulation During the Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull
Long, A., Vadas, O., Balint, S., Stone, M. H. & Taber, C. B., 2026, In: Sports. 14, 2Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Data-Driven Imputation Scheme for Cohort Studies: A Collegiate Basketball Casestudy
Sharma, S., Barot, V., Divakaran, S., Kaya, T., Taber, C. B. & Raval, M. S., 2026, Sports Analytics - 2nd International Conference, ISACE 2025, Proceedings. Dong, J.-S., Sun, J., Xie, X. & Jiang, K. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 235-252 18 p. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science; vol. 15925 LNCS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Barbell Trajectory Tracking for Performance Analysis During Snatch Movement in Weightlifting
Shah, D., Taber, C., Kaya, T., Maddox, E. & Raval, M. S., 2026, Sports Analytics - 2nd International Conference, ISACE 2025, Proceedings. Dong, J.-S., Sun, J., Xie, X. & Jiang, K. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 218-234 17 p. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science; vol. 15925 LNCS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Beyond weight loss: effects of TRX suspension training combined with caloric restriction on thyroid function and mental well-being in obese hypothyroid women
Naddafha, S. & Taber, C. B., Jun 2026, In: Sport Sciences for Health. 22, 2, 188.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Prizes
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2024 URCG Award for “A Holistic Approach to Performance Prediction in Collegiate Athletics”
Taber, C. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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SHU Tenure and Promotion to Associate Professor AY 2022-2023
Taber, C. (Recipient), 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Courses
Press/Media
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Researchers from Sacred Heart University Discuss Findings in Sports Medicine (The Effects of Accentuated Eccentric Loading on Barbell and Trap Bar Countermovement Jumps)
10/11/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Lose Fat and Tone Up Your Arms With These Easy-to-Learn Moves
4/26/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Lose Fat and Tone Up Your Arms With These Easy-to-Learn Moves
4/26/23
15 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Tenure Awarded… at Allegheny, Cabrini, Sacred Heart
Thomson, D. K., Hughen, L., Gok, I. A. & Taber, C. B.
3/23/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Want to Lose Fat and Tone Your Upper Arms? Start With These 12 Workout Moves
7/26/21
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research