Associate Professor
Department of Exercise Sciences and Sport Studies
Biography
Dr. Reuter earned his doctorate in exercise physiology from Auburn University, and his master's, with an emphasis in athletic training, from Old Dominion University.
He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, with distinction, from the NSCA. He is also holds an athletic training certification from the National Athletic Trainers Association .
Dr. Reuter edited and co-authored a chapter in the NSCA's Developing Endurance (Sport Performance) as well as co-authored chapters in the NSCA's Essentials of Strength and Conditioning and the NSCA’s Essentials of Personal Training. He has presented at a number of NSCA conferences and symposiums, and was awarded the National Strength and Conditioning Association 2020 Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation Specialist of the Year.
Ben serves as an associate editor-in-chief, as well as podcast and flexibility and rehabilitation tips columns editor for the Strength and Conditioning Journal.
Publications/Research Interests
Dr. Reuter's area of interest is injury prevention and performance enhancement for masters and age group endurance athletes, with an emphasis on the prevention of sport specific muscle imbalances leading to dysfunction.
- B.S. Health and Physical Education: Gettysburg College
- M.S.Ed.: Old Dominion University
- Ph.D. Exercise Physiology: Auburn University