Werner Hoeger, Ed.D., FACSM
Professor
Dr. Werner Hoeger earned his Doctoral degree in exercise
physiology at Brigham Young University in 1978. He has taught at the University
of the Andes in Venezuela, The University of Texas of the Permian Basin, and
served as Technical Director of Fitness Monitoring (a preventive medicine clinic
in Rolling Meadows, IL). Dr. Hoeger has been at BSU since 1986 and he teaches
graduate and undergraduate courses in exercise physiology, athletic conditioning
procedures, exercise testing and prescription, and fitness-related courses.
Dr. Hoeger is the most widely read fitness and wellness college author in
the United States. He has written ten textbooks (three in Spanish) and a
total of 42 editions of these books. Additionally, he has received several
grants to conduct research in the areas of body composition changes through
diet, exercise, and nutrient supplements. He has also conducted research in
the areas of water aerobics, strength training, muscular flexibility, and the
assessment of physical fitness.
Contact Information
| Office | K-119a |
| Phone | 208-426-3506 |
| whoeger@boisestate.edu |
Courses Taught
KINES 117 Soccer Activity
KINES 330 Exercise Physiology
KINES 331 Lab for Exercise Physiology
KINES 436 & 545 Exercise Testing & Prescription
KINES 510 Physiology of Activity
KINES 515 Exercise Physiology Lab
KINES 540 Applied Principles of Conditioning