1. Curriculum Vitae
Andrew I. Miller PhD Candidate
(916) 271-2895
Andrew.i.miller@asu.edu
Education
Doctorate of Philosophy in Physical Activity, Nutrition and Wellness 2015 (Expected)
Arizona State University; Phoenix, AZ
Advisor: Barbara Ainsworth Ph.D., MPH, FACSM, FNAK
Committee: Barbara Ainsworth Ph.D., MPH, FACSM, FNAK (co-chair), Cheryl Der Ananian
Ph.D. (co-chair)
Doctoral Dissertation: Effect of Rewind Yoga on Measures of Balance, Function and Strength:
A Randomized Control Trial
Master of Science in Health and Human Movement 2012
Utah State University; Logan, UT
Advisor: Edward M. Heath, Ph.D. FACSM
Advisory Committee: Edward M. Heath, Ph.D. FACSM (co-chair), Gerald A. Smith, Ph.D.
FACSM (co-chair), Eadric Bressel, Ed.D.
Master’s Thesis: The Metabolic Cost of Balance in Cycling
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences (Chemistry Minor) 2010
California State University, Sacramento; Sacramento, CA
Professional Experience
8/2012 - Graduate Teaching Associate and Faculty Associate, College of Health
Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix AZ
5/2015 - Adjunct Lecturer, Exercise Science, Bryan University, Tempe AZ
1/2012 – 6/2012 Adjunct Lecturer, Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Utah State
University, Logan UT
5/2011 – 6/2012 Research Assistant in Osteoarthritis and Aquatic Therapy, Department of
Sports Medicine, Utah State University, Logan, UT; Principle
Investigators, Eadric Bressel, Ed.D., Dennis Dolny, Ph.D.
8/2010 – 6/2012 Community Health Fitness Outreach, Utah State University,
Logan, UT; Supervisor: Edward M. Heath, Ph.D., FACSM
8/2010 – 6/2012 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Health, Physical Education and Recreation,
Utah State University, Logan, UT

2. 2/2010 – 5/2010 Genetics and Nutrition Workshop Instructor, Pregnancy Resource Center
Lodi, CA; Prepared and instructed workshops for expectant mothers
regarding developmental biology, genetics, and pre-natal nutrition.
Teaching
EXW 315 Physiological Foundations of Movement (Laboratory) Arizona State University,
Phoenix, AZ
EXW 330 Kinesiological Foundations of Movement (Laboratory) Arizona State University,
Phoenix, AZ
EXW 216 Muscular Strength Instructional Competency Laboratory (Lecture and Laboratory)
Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ
EXS 105 Human Movement Sciences/Kinesiology (Lecture), Bryan University, Tempe, AZ
PFT 408 Evaluating Research in Health and Fitness (Lecture), Bryan University, Tempe, AZ
PEP 4100 Exercise Physiology (Lecture), Utah State University, Logan, UT
PEP 4100 Exercise Physiology (Laboratory), Utah State University, Logan, UT
PEP 4200 Biomechanics (Laboratory), Utah State University, Logan, UT
Scholarly Endeavors
Publications, Peer Reviewed Journals
1. Miller, A.I., Heath E.M., Dickinson, J.M., Bressel E. (2015) Relationship Between Muscle
Fiber Type and Dynamic Balance: A Preliminary Study. Journal of Motor Behavior (In
Press)
2. Bressel, E., Wing, J. E., Miller, A. I., & Dolny, D. G. (2014). High-Intensity Interval
Training on an Aquatic Treadmill in Adults With Osteoarthritis: Effect on Pain, Balance,
Function, and Mobility. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 28(8), 2088-
2096.
3. Louder, T., Bressel, E., Baldwin, M., Dolny, D., Gordin, R., & Miller, A.I. (2014) Effect of
Aquatic Immersion on Static Balance. International Journal of Aquatic Research and
Education 8(1), 53-65
4. Miller, A.I., Heath, E., Bressel, E., & Smith, G. (2013). The Metabolic Cost of Balance in
Cycling. Journal of Science and Cycling, 2(2), 20-26.

3. 5. Bressel, E., Smith, G., Miller, A.I., & Dolny, D. (2012). Aquatic treadmill walking:
quantifying drag force and energy expenditure. J Sport Rehabil.
In Review
1. Wherry, S., Der Ananian, C., Miller A.I., Swan P.D., Effect of a Wii Fit® Exercise
Intervention on Balance in Peri-Menopausal Women. Medicine and Science in Sports and
Exercise
In Preparation
1. Miller, A.I., Der Ananian, C., Effect of ¡Fuerte y en Forma! on Balance Outcomes in
Hispanics With Arthritis: A Preliminary Study. (Completed Study)
2. Der Ananian C., Hughes S., Shah A., Heide D., Miller A.I., Montoya L., Feasibility of
Implementing ¡Fuerte y en Forma! in Latinos with Arthritis. (Completed Study)
3. Miller A.I., Der Ananian, C., Effect of 12 week “Rewind” Yoga Intervention on Measures
of Balance and Functional Fitness: A Preliminary Study. (Completed Study)
4. Der Ananian C., Miller A.I., Optimal Exercise Prescription for Preventing Falls in Older
Adults: A Systematic Review. (In Process)
5. Miller A.I., Der Ananian C., Ainsworth B., Dickinson J.M., Effect of Rewind Yoga on
Measures of Balance, Function and Strength: A Randomized Control Trial (In Data
Collection, Targeted Completion by 8/30/2015)
Refereed Abstracts
1. Miller A.I., Der Ananian, C, Ford, M, Hinrichs R. Effect of ¡Fuerte y en Forma! on Balance
Outcomes in Hispanics With Arthritis: A Pilot Study. Presented at the National ACSM annual
meeting. Orlando FL, May 27 - 30, 2014 (National)
2. Der Ananian C., Hughes S., Shah A., Heide D. Miller A.I., Montoya L., Feasibility of Implementing
¡Fuerte y en Forma! in Latinos with Arthritis. Presented at the Gerontological Society of America's
66th Annual Scientific Meeting. New Orleans, LA Nov 20 – 24, 2013 (National)
3. Miller A.I., Der Ananian, C., Hinrichs R,. Effect of ¡Fuerte y en Forma! on Balance Outcomes in
Hispanics With Arthritis: A Pilot Study. Presented at the South West ACSM annual meeting.
Newport Beach CA, October 18 – 19, 2013 (Regional)
4. Der Ananian, C., Miller A.I., Ungar, Heidi, Hensley, Carrie., Effect of Rewind Yoga on Balance and
Functional Fitness: A Preliminary Study. Presented at the South West ACSM annual meeting.
Newport Beach CA, October 18 – 19, 2013 (Regional)
5. Bressel, E., Wing, J., Miller, A.I., and Dolny, D. High-Intensity Interval Training on an

4. Aquatic Treadmill: A Promising Treatment Approach for Adults with Osteoarthritis. Presented at the
2013 ACSM annual meeting. Indianapolis, IN May 28-June 1, 2013. (National)
6. Miller, A.I., Heath E.M., and Bressel E. Relationship Between Muscle Fiber Type and Latency
During Dynamic Balance. Presented at the 2012 South West ACSM annual meeting. Newport Beach,
CA October 19-20 2012 (Regional)
7. Miller, A.I., Smith, G.A., Heath E.M., Bressel E. Comparison of VO2 for Three Cycling
Modes. Presented at the 2012 ACSM annual meeting. San Francisco, CA May 29 – June 2,
2012. (National)
8. Heath E.M., Miller, A.I., Bressel E. Smith, G.A. Comparison of Peak Power for Cycling on
Ergometer and Trainer. Presented at the 2012 ACSM annual meeting. San Francisco, CA
May 29 – June 2, 2012. (National)
9. Smith, G.A., Miller, A.I., Bressel, E. Heath, E.M. Cycling on Rollers: Motion
Characteristics for Dynamic Stability. Presented at the 2012 ACSM annual meeting. San
Francisco, CA May 29 – June 2, 2012. (National)
10. Miller, A.I., Bressel, E., Dolny, D. High intensity interval training in an aquatic environment
as a treatment for Osteoarthritis. Presented at the 2011 South West ACSM annual meeting.
Reno, NV October 21 – 22, 2011. (Regional)
11. Miller, A.I., Bressel E., Smith G.A. Donly D. Hydrodynamic flow of energy expenditure
during underwater treadmill walking. Presented at the 2011 World Aquatic Health
Conference annual meeting. Seattle, WA October 12 – 14 2011. (International)
12. Miller, A.I., Rechs, A. Knowledge defeats cavities. Presented at the 2010 West Coast
Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Conference annual meeting, University of
California, Santa Clara. Santa Clara, CA April 2010. (Regional)
Research Support
External Funding
1. Effect of Rewind Yoga on Balance, Physical Activity, Falls, Depression, and Quality of Life
Co-PI: Cheryl Der Ananian and Barbara Ainsworth, Co-I: Andrew I. Miller
Funder: Ymedica
Amount: $250,000 (Not Funded)
In kind contributions for yoga classes, instruction, and training: $25,000 (In Process)
Internal Funding
1. Arizona State University (2014), Graduate Research Support Program $1,316
2. Utah State University (2011), Exercise Science Research Support $ 1,400

5. 3. Utah State University (2011), Graduate Travel Awards to present research $600
4. California State University, Sacramento (2009), S.M.A.R.T. Grant $4,000
Research Assistance on Funded Projects
1. The Midwest Roybal Center for Health Promotion Grant# 5P30AG022849 (2012) PI: Cheryl Der
Ananian, ($50,000)
Role: Design methodology, data collection and manuscript co-author
2. National Swimming Pool Foundation (2011) Co-PI: Eadric Bressel and Dennis Donly,
($15,552)
Role: Design methodology, recruitment, delivery of intervention, data collection, manuscript
co-author
3. HydroWorx International (2012) Co-PI: Dennis Dolny and Eadric Bressel, ($11,880)
Role: Design methodology, data collection, manuscript co-author
Professional Affiliations
1. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) 2012 -
2. American College of Sports Medicine South West Chapter 2012 –
Invited Speaker Presentations, Magazine Articles & Interviews
1. Miller, A.I., Physical Activity and Aging: The Potential of Ymedica Rewind Yoga. Ymedica
Instructor Training (2014)
2. Miller, A.I., Knurick, J., Take 2 Walks And Call Me In The Morning. ASU Alumni
Magazine (2014)
https://magazine.asu.edu/blog/campus-life-health-wellness/take-2-walks-and-call-me-
morning
3. Miller, A.I., Downtown Devil Newspaper. 11-19-2012, Interviewed by reporter covering
annual Comparative Effectiveness Research Conference.
http://downtowndevil.com/2012/11/19/35274/american-college-sports-medicine-comparative-
effectiveness-research/

6. Service
Grant reviewer for Graduate and Professional Student Association research funding, Arizona
State University (2012 – 2013)
Building Healthy Lifestyles Conference graduate committee and planning, Arizona State
University (2012 – 2015)
Awards
Utah State University, Outstanding Graduate Research Assistant (2011)
California State University, Sacramento, Deans Honor List (2007)