The College of Life Sciences

LeCheminant, James

Exercise Sciences

Email: lecheminant@byu.edu

269  SFH
Provo, UT 84602
(801) 422-1285

Associate Professor
 Education
  • Ph.D., Exercise Science, University of Kansas, 2005
  • M.S., Exercise Physiology, Brigham Young University, 2001
  • B.S., Health Science, Brigham Young University, 1999
 Memberships
  • American Heart Association, 2012-Present
  • American College of Sports Medicine, 2001-Present
  • The Obesity Society, 2001-Present
 Courses Taught

Fall 2011
  • EXSC 399R: Exercise & Wellness Internship Section 003
  • EXSC 455: Worksite Health Promotion Section 001
  • EXSC 640: Physical Activity & Health Section 001
  • STAC 146: Racquetball, Beginning Section 008
  • STAC 191: Weight Training, Beginning Section 015
Spring 2011
  • EXSC 125: Flexibility Section 004
  • EXSC 399R: Exercise & Wellness Internship Section 002
  • EXSC 480: Obesity & Weight Management Section 001
Winter 2011
  • EXSC 125: Flexibility Section 005
  • EXSC 146: Racquetball, Beginning Section 008
  • EXSC 399R: Exercise & Wellness Internship Section 008
  • EXSC 455: Worksite Health Promotion Section 001
  • EXSC 480: Obesity & Weight Management Section 002
Fall 2010
  • EXSC 146: Racquetball, Beginning Section 008
  • EXSC 191: Weight Training, Beginning Section 019
  • EXSC 399R: Academic Internship Section 003
  • EXSC 455: Worksite Health Promotion Section 001
  • EXSC 480: Obesity & Weight Management Section 001

Selected Publications
Journal Article

LeCheminant, J., Smith, J. D., Covington, N. K., Renschen, R., Heden, T.  "Pedometer use in university freshman: a randomized controlled pilot study ."  American Joural of Health Behavior.  6th ed.  Vol. 35.6 (2011): 777-784. 

LeCheminant, J., Tucker, L., Russell, K. L.  "Physical Activity and C-Reactive Protein Levels: The Confounding Role of Body Fat Percentage.."  Journal of Physical Activity and Health.  4th ed.  Vol. 8.4 (2011): 481-487.  <website>

LeCheminant, J., Covington, N. K., Smith, J. D., Lox, C. L., Kirk, E. P., Heden, T.  "Evaluation of a university-based community outreach weight management program."  Population Health Management.  Vol. 14 (2011): 167-173. 

LeCheminant, J., Gibson, C. A., Sullivan, D. K., Hall, S., Washburn, R. A., Vernon, M., Curry, C., Donnelly, J. E.  "A comparison of a low carbohydrate and low fat diet during weight maintenance. ."  Nutrition Journal.  Vol. 6 (2007): 36. 

LeCheminant, J., Jacobsen, D. J., Hall, M. A., Donnelly, J. E.  "A comparison of meal replacements and medication in weight maintenance after weight loss. ."  Journal of the American College of Nutrition.  Vol. 24 (2005): 347-353.