Ann Swartz, Ph.D. 

Assistant Professor 

Interests and Expertise
Dr. Ann Swartz is interested in the impact of exercise and physical activity on diabetes and obesity. Specific interests include the effect of walking on body composition, glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity and the relationship between body composition and glucose and insulin dynamics.

Recent Publications
Ainsworth, B.E., Bassett Jr., D.R., Strath, S.J., Swartz, A.M., O'Brien, W.L., Thompson, R.W., Jones, D.A., Macera, C.A., & Kimsey, C.D. (2000). Comparison of three methods for measuring the time spent in physical activity. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 32(9 Suppl), S457-S464.

Ainsworth, B.E., Haskell, W.L., Whitt, M.C., Irwin, M.L., Swartz, A.M., Strath, S.J., O'Brien, W.L., Bassett Jr., D.R., Schmitz, K.H., Emplaincourt, P.O., Jacobs, D.R., Jr., & Leon, A.S. (2000). Compendium of physical activities: an update of activity codes and MET intensities. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 32(9 Suppl), S498-504.

Bassett Jr., D.R., Ainsworth, B.E., Swartz, A.M., Strath, S.J., O'Brien, W.L., & King, G.A. (2000). Validity of four motion sensors in measuring moderate intensity physical activity. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 32(9 Suppl), S471-480.

Strath, S.J., Swartz, A.M., Bassett Jr., D.R., O'Brien, W.L., King, G.A., & Ainsworth, B.E. (2000). Evaluation of heart rate as a method for assessing moderate intensity physical activity. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 32(9 Suppl), S465-470.

Swartz, A.M., Strath, S.J., Bassett Jr., D.R., O'Brien, W.L., King, G.A., & Ainsworth, B.E. (2000). Estimation of energy expenditure using CSA accelerometers at hip and wrist sites. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 32(9 Suppl), S450-456.

King, G.A., Fitzhugh, E.C., Bassett Jr., D.R., McLaughlin, J.E., Strath, S.J., Swartz, A.M ., & Thompson, D.L. (2001). Relationship of leisure-time physical activity and occupational activity to the prevalence of obesity. International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders, 25(5), 606-612.

Strath, S.J., Bassett Jr., D.R., Swartz, A.M., & Thompson, D.L. (2001). Simultaneous heart rate-motion sensor technique to estimate energy expenditure. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 33(12), 2118-2123. Strath, S.J., Bassett Jr., D.R., Thompson, D.L., & Swartz, A.M. (2002). Validity of the simultaneous heart rate-motion sensor technique for measuring energy expenditure. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 34(5), 888-894.

Swartz, A.M., Evans, M.J., King, G.A., & Thompson, D.L. (2002). Evaluation of a foot-to-foot bioelectrical impedance analyzer in highly active, moderately active and less active young men. British Journal of Nutrition, 88(2), 205-210.

Strath, S.J., Bassett Jr., D.R., Ham, S.A., & Swartz, A.M. (2003). Assessment of physical activity by telephone interview versus objective monitoring. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 35(12), 2112-2118.

Strath, S.J., Bassett Jr., D.R., & Swartz, A.M. (2003). Comparison of MTI accelerometer cut-points for predicting time spent in physical activity. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 24(4), 298-303.

Swartz, A.M., Bassett Jr., D.R., Moore, J.B., Thompson, D.L., & Strath, S.J. (2003). Effects of body mass index on the accuracy of an electronic pedometer. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 24(8), 588-592.

Swartz, A.M., Strath, S.J., Bassett Jr., D.R., Moore , J.B., Redwine, B.A., Groer, M., & Thompson, D.L. (2003). Increasing daily walking improves glucose tolerance in overweight women. Preventive Medicine, 37(4), 356-362.

Strath, S.J., Bassett Jr., D.R., & Swartz, A.M. (2004). Comparison of the College Alumnus Questionnaire Physical Activity Index with objective monitoring. Annals of Epidemiology, 14(6), 409-415.

Tudor-Locke, C., Bassett Jr., D.R., Swartz, A.M., Strath, S.J., Parr, B.B., Reis, J.P., DuBose, K.D., & Ainsworth, B.E. (2004). A preliminary study of one year of pedometer self-monitoring. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 28(3), 158-162.

Swartz, A.M., Strath, S.J., Parker, S.J., Miller, N.E. & Cieslik, L.J. (2007). Ambulatory activity and body mass index in white and non-white older adults. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 4(2):294-304. Strath, S.J., Swartz, A.M., Parker, S.J., Miller, N.E. & Cieslik, L.J. (2007). Walking and metabolic syndrome in older adults. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 4(3):397-410. (Refereed).

Richardson, C.R., Newton, T.L., Abraham, J.J., Sen, A., Jimbo, M. & Swartz, A.M. (2008). A Meta-Analysis of Pedometer-Based Walking Interventions and Weight Loss. Annals of Family Medicine, 6:69-77.

Swartz, A.M ., Strath, S.J., Miller, N.E., Cashin, S.E. & Cieslik, L.J. (2007). Glucose control and walking in a multi-ethnic sample of older adults. Gerontology, 53:454-461.

Swartz, A.M., Strath, S.J., Parker, S.J. & Miller, N.E. (2008). The impact of body mass index and steps per day on blood pressure and fasting glucose in older adults. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. 16:188-200.

Kang, M., Bassett Jr., D. R., Barreira, T., Tudor-Locke, C. Ainsworth, B. Reis, J.P., Strath, S.J. & Swartz, A. M. (In Press). How many days are enough? A study of 365 days of pedometer monitoring. Research Quarterly in Exercise and Sport.

Parker, S.J., Strath, S.J., & Swartz, A.M. (In Press) Physical Activity Measurement in Older Adults: Impact on Observation of Relationships with Mental Health. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity.

Strath, S.J., Holleman, R.G., Ronis, D.L., Swartz, A.M . & Richardson, C.R. (In Press) Objective Physical Activity Accumulation in Bouts and Non-bouts and Relationships to Markers of Obesity in U.S. Adults. Preventing Chronic Disease.

Speaker Topics 
Physical Activity and Diabetes
Physical Activity and Obesity

Education
Post-Doctoral Fellow, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, Physical Med & Rehab
Post-Doctoral Scholar, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, Physical Med & Rehab
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Exercise Science, 2001
M.S., Ball State University, Exercise Science, 1998z
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison, Kinesiology, 1995