Ph.D. in Physiology, University of North Carolina Medical School, (1984)
B.A. in Biology, University of South Florida, (1978)
Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research
- Zhu, X., Colberg-Ochs, S. R. and Swain, D. P. "An energy balance lifestyle intervention for adolecents" $153,000. Federal. -
- Swain, D. P. and Ringleb, S. I. "Effect of altitude acclimatization on warfighter marskmanship at altitude" $1,500,000. Federal. January 2011 - December 2013
- Graves, M. and Swain, D. "Effect of exercise intensity and mode on orthopedic stress" $1,500. Old Dominion University. January 2013 - May 2013
- Perez, W. and Swain, D. "Effect of exercise intensity on cognitive function" $1,500. Old Dominion University. May 2012 - August 2012
- Simmons, R. and Swain, D. "Heart rate variability in EMS personnel" $1,500. Old Dominion University. August 2011 - December 2011
- Colberg-Ochs, S. R., Morrison, S., Swain, D. P., Vinik, A. I.. and Parson, H. K. . "Protective Health Effects of Differing Types and Intensities of Exercise Training in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes" $600,000. Private. July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2011
- Swain, D. P. and Ringleb, S. I. "Development and validation of a physical performance prediction model" $212,000. Federal. January 2010 - December 2010
- Ringleb, S. I., Swain, D. P. and Morrison, S. "Development and Validation of Physical Performance Prediction Model" $395,000. Old Dominion University. 2007 - 2010
- Swain, D. P. and Ringleb, S. I. "Development and validation of a physical performance prediction model" $212,000. Federal. January 2009 - December 2009
- Ringleb, S. I., Swain, D. P., Onate, J. A. and Morrison, S. "Development and Validation of a Physical Performance Prediction Model" $542,000. July 2007 - September 2009
- Swain, D. P., Ringleb, S. and Onate, J. "Development and validation of a physical performance prediction model" $362,000. Federal. January 2008 - December 2008
- Swain, D. P. "Forever Fit" $1,360. Old Dominion University. - 2008
- Swain, D. P. "TEMPO: Therapeutic Exercise Program" $3,422. Old Dominion University. - 2008
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Assessments" $1,100. Private. - 2008
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Program" $2,756. Federal. - 2008
- Swain, D. P., Ringleb, S. and Onate, J. "Development and validation of a physical performance prediction model" $251,000. Federal. 2007 - 2008
- Swain, D. P., Ringleb, S. and Onate, J. "Development and validation of a physical performance prediction model" $251,000. Federal. 2007 - 2008
- Swain, D. P. and Onate, J. "Technical highlights for combine testing with S&T" $20,600. Federal. 2007 - 2008
- Swain, D. P. "Forever Fit" $2,055. - 2007
- Swain, D. P. "TEMPO: Therapeutic Exercise Program" $3,405. - 2007
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Program" $2,550. - 2007
- Colberg-Ochs, S. R., Swain, D. P., Somma, C. Thomas., Sechrist, S. R. and Bennington, L. K. "Exercise Timing and Maximal Glycemic Benefits for Type 2 Diabetic Individuals" $9,750. Private. November 2006 - August 2007
- Colberg-Ochs, S. R., Parson, H. K.., Vinik, A. I.. and Swain, D. P. "Mechanisms of Exercise-Induced Improvement in Defective Neurovascular Function in Type 2 Diabetes" $300,000. Private. July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2007
- Swain, D. P. "Forever Fit" $4,945. - 2006
- Swain, D. P. "TEMPO: Therapeutic Exercise Program" $8,717. - 2006
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Assessments" $1,685. - 2006
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Program" $2,475. - 2006
- Swain, D. P. "Forever Fit" $5,981. - 2005
- Swain, D. P. and Branch, J. D. "Health/Fitness Instructor Certifications" $3,980. - 2005
- Swain, D. P. "Health/Fitness Instructor Workshop" $2,090. - 2005
- Swain, D. P. "TEMPO: Therapeutic Exercise Program" $7,510. - 2005
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Assessments" $1,210. - 2005
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Program" $2,475. - 2005
- Swain, D. P. "Forever Fit" $6,350. 2003 - 2004
- Swain, D. P. and Branch, J. D. "Health/Fitness Instructor Certifications" $8,295. 2003 - 2004
- Swain, D. P. "Health/Fitness Instructor Workshop" $3,870. 2003 - 2004
- Swain, D. P. "TEMPO: Therapeutic Exercise Program" $7,680. 2003 - 2004
- Swain, D. P. "Walk and Talk grant" $5,000. 2003 - 2004
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Assessments" $1,435. 2003 - 2004
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Program" $2,550. 2003 - 2004
- Swain, D. P. "Forever Fit" $8,875. 2002 - 2003
- Swain, D. P. and Branch, J. D. "Health/Fitness Instructor Certifications" $11,475. 2002 - 2003
- Swain, D. P. "Health/Fitness Instructor Workshop" $6,450. 2002 - 2003
- Swain, D. P. "TEMPO: Therapeutic Exercise Program" $8,692. 2002 - 2003
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Assessments" $1,340. 2002 - 2003
- Swain, D. P., Colberg, S. R., Vinik Al and Stansbury, K. B. "Physical activity, nitric oxide, and neurovascular dysfunction in type 2 diabetes" $300,000. 2001 - 2003
- Colberg-Ochs, S. R., Vinik, A. I.. and Swain, D. P. "Physical Activity, Nitric Oxide, and Neurovascular Dysfunction in Type 2 Diabetes" $300,000. Private. January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003
- Swain, D. P. "Forever Fit" $11,225. 2001 - 2002
- Swain, D. P. and Branch, J. D. "Health/Fitness Instructor Certifications" $14,175. 2001 - 2002
- Swain, D. P. "Health/Fitness Instructor Workshop" $4,945. 2001 - 2002
- Swain, D. P. and Leutholtz, B. C. "TEMPO: Therapeutic Exercise Program" $9,335. 2001 - 2002
- Swain, D. P. "Training Course for Health and Fitness Instructors" $9,375. 2001 - 2002
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Assessments" $1,140. 2001 - 2002
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Program" $5,550. 2001 - 2002
- Swain, D. P. "Forever Fit" $15,425. 2000 - 2001
- Swain, D. P. and Branch, J. D. "Health/Fitness Instructor Certifications" $8,625. 2000 - 2001
- Swain, D. P. "Health/Fitness Instructor Certifications" $8,625. 2000 - 2001
- Swain, D. P. "Health/Fitness Instructor Workshop" $3,440. 2000 - 2001
- Swain, D. P. and Leutholtz, B. C. "TEMPO: Therapeutic Exercise Program" $9,755. 2000 - 2001
- Swain, D. P. "Training Course for Health and Fitness Instructors" $9,250. 2000 - 2001
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Assessments" $1,035. 2000 - 2001
- Swain, D. P. "Forever Fit" $14,655. 1999 - 2000
- Swain, D. P. "Forever Fit (formerly Elder Fitness)" $14,655. 1999 - 2000
- Swain, D. P. and Branch, J. D. "Health/Fitness Instructor Certifications" $12,080. 1999 - 2000
- Swain, D. P. "Health/Fitness Instructor Workshop" $7,175. 1999 - 2000
- Swain, D. P. and Leutholtz, B. C. "TEMPO: Therapeutic Exercise Program" $11,380. 1999 - 2000
- Swain, D. P. "Training Course for Health and Fitness Instructors" $7,250. 1999 - 2000
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Assessments" $1,050. 1999 - 2000
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Assessments" $1,050. 1999 - 2000
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Program" $1,975. 1999 - 2000
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Program" $2,400. 1999 - 2000
- Swain, D. P. "ElderFitness" $12,990. 1998 - 1999
- Swain, D. P. and Branch, J. D. "Health/Fitness Instructor Certifications" $9,680. 1998 - 1999
- Swain, D. P. "Health/Fitness Instructor Workshop" $5,125. 1998 - 1999
- Swain, D. P. and Leutholtz, B. C. "TEMPO: Therapeutic Exercise Program" $11,190. 1998 - 1999
- Swain, D. P. "Training Course for Health and Fitness Instructors" $8,594. 1998 - 1999
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Assessments" $865. 1998 - 1999
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Program of the Executive Leadership Institute for the Navy Exchange Command" $975. 1998 - 1999
- Swain, D. P. "Exercise and Aging" $2,500. - 1998
- Swain, D. P. "Elder Fitness" $18,550. 1997 - 1998
- Swain, D. P., Leutholtz, B. C. and Branch, J. D. "Health/Fitness Instructor Certifications" $11,600. 1997 - 1998
- Swain, D. P. "Health/Fitness Instructor Workshop" $7,998. 1997 - 1998
- Swain, D. P. and Leutholtz, B. C. "TEMPO: Therapeutic Exercise Program" $9,585. 1997 - 1998
- Swain, D. P. "Training Course for Health and Fitness Instructors" $7,305. 1997 - 1998
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Program of the Executive Leadership Institute for the Navy Exchange Command" $2,860. 1997 - 1998
- Swain, D. P. "Back Injury Prevention Program" $1,680. 1996 - 1997
- Swain, D. P. and Leutholtz, B. C. "Health/Fitness Instructor Certifications" $11,760. 1996 - 1997
- Swain, D. P. "Health/Fitness Instructor Workshop" $7,175. 1996 - 1997
- Swain, D. P. and Leutholtz, B. C. "TEMPO: Therapeutic Exercise Program" $7,250. 1996 - 1997
- Swain, D. P. "Training Course for Health and Fitness Instructors" $9,430. 1996 - 1997
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Program of the Executive Leadership Institute for the Navy Exchange Command" $3,080. 1996 - 1997
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Program of the Executive Leadership Institute for the Navy Exchange Command" $3,080. 1996 - 1997
- Swain, D. P. and Leutholtz, B. C. "Does % Heart Rate Reserve Equate to %VO2max or to %VO2Reserve?" $5,642. - 1996
- Swain, D. P. and Leutholtz, B. C. "Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program" $5,915. 1995 - 1996
- Swain, D. P. "Fitness testing for CHKD employees" $7,872. 1995 - 1996
- Swain, D. P. and Leutholtz, B. C. "Health/Fitness Instructor Certifications" $9,860. 1995 - 1996
- Swain, D. P. "Health/Fitness Instructor Workshop" $6,150. 1995 - 1996
- Swain, D. P. "Training Course for Health and Fitness Instructors" $6,770. 1995 - 1996
- Swain, D. P. "Wellness Program of the Executive Leadership Institute for the Navy Exchange Command" $4,875. 1995 - 1996
- Swain, D. P. "ACSM Program Director Certification" $1,000. - 1995
- Swain, D. P. and Leutholtz, B. C. "Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program" $5,020. 1994 - 1995
- Swain, D. P. and Leutholtz, B. C. "Health/Fitness Instructor Certifications" $7,120. 1994 - 1995
- Swain, D. P. "Health/Fitness Instructor Workshop" $4,920. 1994 - 1995
- Swain, D. P. "Training Course for Health and Fitness Instructors" $11,150. 1994 - 1995
- Swain, D. P. and Leutholtz, B. C. "Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program" $2,727. 1993 - 1994
- Swain, D. P. "Training Course for Health and Fitness Instructors" $2,750. 1993 - 1994
- Swain, D. P. "Diabetes and Blindness: Control and Prevention Program" $79,400. - 1992
- Swain, D. P. "Project Well/Fit" $125,000. - 1992
- Swain, D. P. "Summer Research Award" $2,000. - 1992
- Swain, D. P. "Diabetes and Blindness: Control and Prevention Program" $25,500. - 1991
- Swain, D. P. "Summer Research Award" $2,000. - 1991
- Swain, D. P. "Diabetes and Blindness: Control and Prevention Program" $29,800. - 1990
- Swain, D. P. "Summer Research Award" $2,000. - 1990
- Swain, D. P. "Summer Research Award" $2,000. - 1988
- Swain, D. P. "" $24,000. 1984 - 1986
- Swain, D. P. "Off-Campus Research Fellowship" $4,000. - 1983
Expertise
Articles
- Wood, D. and Swain, D. P. (2021). The physical parameters of tactical climbing and performance characterisitcs of Naval Special Warfare operators.. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 35 (4) , pp. 949-954.
- Swain, D. P. and Franklin, B. A. (2021). Theorectical and empirical basis for equating heart rate reserve with VO2 reserve.. Journal of Clinical Exercise Physiology 10 (3) , pp. 97-101.
- Swain, D. P., Wynne, J. L. and Wilson, P. (2020). Aerobic recovery following radical prostatectomy: a case study.. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 52 (2) , pp. 296-302.
- Wood, D. and Swain, D. P. (2019). Influence of body mass on fitness performance in Naval Special Warfare operators.. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.
- Vigil, J. N., Sabatini, P. L., Hill, L., Swain, D. P. and Branch, J. David. (2017). Ammonia inhalation does not increase dead lift one-repetition maximum in college-aged male and female weightlifters.. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.
- Swain, D. P., Graves, M., Kelleran, K. and Morrison, S. (2016). Impact forces of walking and running at the same intensity.. J Strength Cond Res.
- Walker, R. E., Swain, D. P., Ringleb, S. I. and Colberg-Ochs, S. R. (2015). Effect of added mass on treadmill performance and pulmonary function.. J Strength Cond Res 29 (4) , pp. 882-888.
- Moore, C. M., Swain, D. P., Ringleb, S. I. and Morrison, S. (2014). The effects of acute hypoxia and exercise on marksmanship.. Med Sci Sports Exerc 46 (4) , pp. 795-801.
- Grieco, C., Swain, D. P., Colberg-Ochs, S. R., Dowling, E. A., Sechrist, S. R. and Somma, C. Thomas. (2012). Effect of intensity of aerobic training on insulin sensitivity/resistance in recreationally active adults. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.
- Swain, D. P., Ringleb, S. I., Naik, D. N. and Butowicz, C. (2011). Effect of training with and without a load on military fitness and marksmanship. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 25 (7) , pp. 1857-1865.
- Garber, C., Blissmer, B., Deschenes, M., Franklin, B., LaMonte, M., Lee, I., Nieman, D. and Swain, D. P. (2011). Quantity and quality of exercise for developing and maintaining cardiorespiratory.... Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 43 (7) , pp. 1334-1359.
- Franklin, B., Lee, I., Swain, D. P. and Williams, P. (2010). Cardioprotective benefits of vigorous physical activity. The Medical Roundtable Summer 2010 , pp. 167-174.
- Swain, D. P., Onate, J. A., Ringleb, S. I., Naik, D. N. and DeMaio, M. (2010). Effects of training on physical performance wearing personal protective equipment. Military Medicine 175 , pp. 664-670.
- Swain, D. P. (2009). Exercise equipment: Assessing the advertised claims. ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal 13 (5) , pp. 8-11.
- Colberg-Ochs, S. R., Zarrabi, L., Bennington, L. K., Nakave, A., Somma, C. Thomas., Swain, D. P. and Sechrist, S. R. (2009). Postprandial walking is better for lowering the glycemic effect of dinner than pre-dinner exercise in type 2 diabetic individuals. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association 10 (6) , pp. 394-397.
- Gormley, S. E., Swain, D. P., High, R., Spina, R. A., Dowling, E. A., Gandrakota, U. and Kotipalli, R. (2008). Effect of intensity of aerobic training on VO2max. Med Sci Sports Exerc 40 , pp. 1336-1343.
- Hill, L. C., Swain, D. P. and Hill, E. L. (2008). Energy balance during backpacking. Int J Sports Med 29 , pp. 883-887.
- Hill, L., Swain, D. P. and Hill, E. L. (2008). Energy balance during backpacking. International Journal of Sports Medicine 29 , pp. 883-887.
- Colberg-Ochs, S. R., Swain, D. P. and Vinik, A. I.. (2003). Use of heart rate reserve and rating of perceived exertion to prescribe exercise intensity in diabetic autonomic neuropathy. Diabetes Care 26 (4) , pp. 986-990.
- Colberg-Ochs, S. R. and Swain, D. P. (2000). Exercise and diabetes control: A winning combination. The Physician and Sportsmedicine 28 (4) , pp. 63-64, 69-72, 77-78, 81.
Books
- Swain, D. P. (2013). ACSM's Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
- Ehrman, J. and Swain, D. P. (2009). ACSM's Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing adn Prescription. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
Book Chapters
- Swain, D. P. (2013). Cardiorespiratory exercise prescription ACSM's Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (pp. 466-481) Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
- Swain, D. P. (2009). Cardiorespiratory Exercise Prescription. In ACSM's Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (pp. 448-462) Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
Presentations
- Swain, D. P. (May 30, 2012). The intensity of aerobic exercise: New recommendations Lecture American College of Sports Medicine annual meeting San Francisco, CA.
- Swain, D. P. (June 3, 2010). Unique physiological adaptations to vigorous exercise American College of Sports Medicine annual meeting Baltimore, MD.
- Swain, D. P. (October 30, 2009). Vigorous activity required for cardiovascular protection Scott Sport and Exercise Medicine Symposium Glasgow, Scotland.
- DeMaio, M. and Swain, D. P. (October 6, 2009). Physical performance decrements in military personnel wearing protective equipment Human Perfromance Enhacement for NATO Military Operations Sofia, Bulgaria.
- Swain, D. P. (March 30, 2006). Energy and power considerations for strength and endurance athletes International Society of Sports Nutrition regional conference Virginia Beach, VA.
- Swain, D. P. (November 7, 2004). Moderate or vigorous exercise: What should we prescribe? "Scientific Sessions" of the American Heart Association New Orleans, LA.
- Swain, D. P. (June 5, 2004). Critical intensity threshold for increasing VO2max National convention of the American College of Sports Medicine Indianapolis, IN.
- Dowling, E. A., Swain, D. P., Parrott, J. A., Bennett, A. R. and Branch, J. David. (June 2, 2004). Validaty of a new method for estimating VO2max – Part II American College of Sports Medicine Conference .
- Swain, D. P. ( 2002). VO2 Reserve and the minimal intensity for training – new insights National convention of the American College of Sports Medicine St. Louis, MO.
- Swain, D. P. (June 14, 2001). Alternative Medicine: Is it Valid? Norfolk, VA.
- Dowling, E. A., Kim, M. J., Sussman, D. and Swain, D. P. (May 31, 2001). Effects of Resistive Training on Wheelchair Propulsion in Disabled Males with Paraplegia Baltimore, MD.
- Swain, D. P. and Howley, E. T. ( 2000). Changes in the ACSM metabolic equations National convention of the American College of Sports Medicine Indianapolis, IN.
- Swain, D. P. ( 2000). VO2 Reserve: the new standard for prescribing cardiorespiratory exercise National convention of the American College of Sports Medicine Indianapolis,IN.
- Wright, R. L. and Swain, D. P. ( 1999). Exercise hypertension: racial differences National convention of the National Association of African American Studies Houston, TX.
- Swain, D. P. (January 30, 1998). Aging and Exercise Norfolk, VA.
- Swain, D. P. (January 5, 1998). Exercise and Gestational Diabetes Norfolk, VA.
- Swain, D. P. (July 9, 1997). Current Research on Bicycling Performance Virginia Beach, VA.
- Swain, D. P. (April 1, 1997). Reversing Aging through Exercise Portsmouth, VA.
- Swain, D. P. (April 1, 1997). Reversing Heart Disease Portsmouth, VA.
- Swain, D. P. (February 18, 1997). Preventive Low Back Care Surry, VA.
- Swain, D. P. (August 21, 1996). Fitness for Seniors Virginia Beach, VA.
- Swain, D. P. (May 15, 1996). Personal Wellness through Nutrition Executive Leadership Institute training Newport News, VA.
- Swain, D. P. (September 6, 1995). Building Corporate Strength through Employee Wellness Executive Leadership Institute training Newport News, VA.
- Swain, D. P. (August 31, 1995). Personal Wellness through Exercise Executive Leadership Institute training Newport News, VA.
- Swain, D. P. (July 31, 1995). Personal Wellness Profile Executive Leadership Institute training Newport News, VA.
- Swain, D. P. (March 31, 1995). Exercise Therapy for Diabetes Diabetes in Review symposium for health professionals Williamsburg, VA.
- Swain, D. P. (February 1, 1995). Nutrition and Heart Disease Regional meeting of state CommonHealth coordinators Virginia Beach, VA.
- Swain, D. P. (June 30, 1994). Diabetes - What You Need to Know Blue Ridge XIII Comprehensive School Health Program Conference .
- Swain, D. P. (November 12, 1993). Cholesterol Reduction Norfolk, VA.
- Swain, D. P., Coast, J. R., Milliken, M. C., Clifford, P. S., Vaughan, R. and Stray-Gundersen, J. ( 1986). Is there an optimum body size for competitive bicycling? World Congress on the Medical and Scientific Aspects of Cycling in association with the 1986 World Cycling Championships Colorado Springs, CO.
- Coast, J. R., Swain, D. P., Milliken, M. C., Clifford, P. S., Striker, P. R. and Stray-Gundersen, J. ( 1986). Metabolic requirements of riding wind-load simulators as compared to cycling on the road World Congress on the Medical and Scientific Aspects of Cycling in association with the 1986 World Cycling Championships Colorado Springs, CO.
- Clifford, P. S., Coast, J. R., Swain, D. P., Milliken, M. C., Striker, P. R. and Stray-Gundersen, J. ( 1986). Prediction of oxygen consumption from heart rate during cycling World Congress on the Medical and Scientific Aspects of Cycling in association with the 1986 World Cycling Championships Colorado Springs, CO.
- 2011: SCHEV Outstanding Faculty Award - University Finalist, Old Dominion University
- 2010: Shining Star faculty member, ODU
- 2008: Most Inspiring Faculty Award - College and University,
- 2008: Shining Star faculty member, ODU
- 2006: University Professor, Old Dominion University
- 2004: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, National Strength and Conditioning Association
- 1999: Rufus and Sarah Tonelson Faculty Award, Darden College of Education
- 1996: Program Director, American College of Sports Medicine
- 1994: Scholar Award, Darden College of Education, Old Dominion University
- 1992: Exercise Specialist, American College of Sports Medicine
- 1989: Fellow, American College of Sports Medicine