Carwyn Sharp

Assistant Professor

Address: Rm 208 Silcox Building, Cnr George and Meeting Streets
Phone: 843-953-7664
E-mail: sharpc@cofc.edu

Carwyn Sharp completed his PhD in Clinical Nutrition examining the molecular mechanisms which underpin skeletal muscle protein synthesis in response to increased amino acid and insulin availability. He then taught at Rice University (Department of Kinesiology) in Houston before working at NASA - Johnson Space Center - as the Exercise Countermeasures Project Scientist. After 3 years at NASA Dr. Sharp moved to the College of Charleston where he teaches Sports Nutrition and various hands on exercise classes while also conducting research on skeletal muscle adaptations to exercise and nutrition.

Dr. Sharp is a runner and has coached athletes for speed, power and endurance in numerous sports for over 15 years. In his research, coaching and own training he emphasizes the importance of both high intensity and resistance training.

Education

• BSc - University of Queensland (Brisbane, Australia) - Human Movement Studies

• MS - Ball State University, Indiana - Exercise Science

• PhD - The University of Texas Medical Branch - Clinical Nutrition

Research Interests

• The integrative roles of acute nutrition and exercise on skeletal muscle, particularly in the elderly.

• The effects of High Intensity aerobic and resistance training on skeletal muscle function and physiology.

• Effective and efficient coaching techniques.

Courses Taught

PEHD 210 - Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription

PEHD340 - Exercise Physiology

HEAL 333 - Sports and Exercise Nutrition

Publications

Sharp CP, Pearson DR. Amino acid supplements and recovery from high-intensity resistance training. J Stregth Cond Res. 2010 Apr;24(4):1125-30.