Donna Hitt
Clinical Professor,
College of Health Solutions
Other ASU affiliations
Clinical Professor,
John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering
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Phone: 602-496-0903
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Health South 429 Mail Code 9020 Phoenix, AZ 85004
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Mail code: 9020Campus: Dtphx
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Long Bio
Donna M. Hitt is a clinical professor in the College of Health Solutions. She joined ASU in 2001 and teaches in the College of Health Sciences and is a Faculty Affiliate with the SOMME. Dr Hitt teaches courses within the Kinesiology program and has served as the program director for the Master's in Clinical Exercise Physiology, an accredited and STEM program. s
Education
- Ph.D. Health, Physical Education and Recreation; minor: Biology and Statistics, University of New Mexico
M.S. Cardiovascular Function and Exercise; minor: Statistics, University of New Mexico - B.S. Exercise Science, University of Utah 1
Publications
Recent Publications
- Christensen, S; Wight, H., Katz, R; Ross, K & Cataldo, D. (2010) The Stress Response & Its Relevance to Aphasia. Poster presented at ASHA Convention, Philadelphia, PA 2010.
- Cataldo, D.M. and Heyward, V. (2000) Pinch an Inch: How Does Your Skinfold Caliper Measure Up? ACSM Health & Fitness Journal, 4(3):21-24.
- Cataldo, D. M., Cataldo, R.M., & Robergs, R. A. (2001) Manipulated Breathing Enhances Parasympathetic Tone During Exercise By Heart Rate and Blood Pressure Variability. Abstract presented at 15th International Autonomic Society, Palm Springs, CA.
- Cataldo, D. M., Cataldo, R.M., Prentice, J.K. & Robergs, R. A. (2001) Effects of Exercise on Hemodynamically Cardiovascular Variables. Abstract presented at 15th International Autonomic Society, Palm Springs, CA.
Courses
2026 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EXW 591 | Seminar |
| EXW 568 | Mgmt Trtmt Chronic Disease CEP |
| EXW 584 | Internship |
| KIN 441 | Physiology of Women in Sport |
| CHS 493 | Honors Thesis |
2026 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| KIN 440 | Exercise Biochemistry |
| EXW 584 | Internship |
2026 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| KIN 443 | Exercise Endocrinology |
| KIN 447 | ECG Interpretation |
| KIN 547 | ECG Interpretation |
| EXW 584 | Internship |
| CHS 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| EXW 584 | Internship |
2025 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EXW 590 | Reading and Conference |
| EXW 591 | Seminar |
| EXW 568 | Mgmt Trtmt Chronic Disease CEP |
| EXW 584 | Internship |
| KIN 441 | Physiology of Women in Sport |
2025 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| KIN 340 | Physiology of Exercise |
| KIN 440 | Exercise Biochemistry |
| EXW 584 | Internship |
2025 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EXW 590 | Reading and Conference |
| KIN 447 | ECG Interpretation |
| KIN 547 | ECG Interpretation |
| EXW 584 | Internship |
| KIN 443 | Exercise Endocrinology |
2024 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EXW 590 | Reading and Conference |
| EXW 591 | Seminar |
| EXW 568 | Mgmt Trtmt Chronic Disease CEP |
| EXW 584 | Internship |
| KIN 441 | Physiology of Women in Sport |
2024 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| KIN 340 | Physiology of Exercise |
| KIN 440 | Exercise Biochemistry |
| EXW 584 | Internship |
2024 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EXW 590 | Reading and Conference |
| KIN 447 | ECG Interpretation |
| KIN 547 | ECG Interpretation |
| EXW 584 | Internship |
| KIN 443 | Exercise Endocrinology |
2023 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EXW 590 | Reading and Conference |
| EXW 591 | Seminar |
| EXW 568 | Mgmt Trtmt Chronic Disease CEP |
| EXW 584 | Internship |
| KIN 447 | ECG Interpretation |
| KIN 547 | ECG Interpretation |
| KIN 441 | Physiology of Women in Sport |
2023 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| KIN 340 | Physiology of Exercise |
| KIN 440 | Exercise Biochemistry |
| EXW 584 | Internship |
2023 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EXW 590 | Reading and Conference |
| KIN 447 | ECG Interpretation |
| KIN 547 | ECG Interpretation |
| EXW 584 | Internship |
| KIN 443 | Exercise Endocrinology |
| CHS 494 | Special Topics |
2022 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EXW 590 | Reading and Conference |
| EXW 591 | Seminar |
| EXW 568 | Mgmt Trtmt Chronic Disease CEP |
| EXW 584 | Internship |
| KIN 447 | ECG Interpretation |
| KIN 547 | ECG Interpretation |
| CHS 494 | Special Topics |
| KIN 441 | Physiology of Women in Sport |
2022 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| KIN 340 | Physiology of Exercise |
| KIN 440 | Exercise Biochemistry |
| EXW 584 | Internship |
2022 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EXW 590 | Reading and Conference |
| EXW 560 | Cardiopulmonary Rehab |
| KIN 447 | ECG Interpretation |
| EXW 591 | Seminar |
| EXW 584 | Internship |
| KIN 443 | Exercise Endocrinology |
| EXW 592 | Research |
| CHS 493 | Honors Thesis |
| CHS 494 | Special Topics |
2021 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EXW 590 | Reading and Conference |
| EXW 591 | Seminar |
| EXW 568 | Mgmt Trtmt Chronic Disease CEP |
| EXW 565 | Cardio-Pulmonary Physiology |
| EXW 584 | Internship |
| CHS 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| KIN 441 | Physiology of Women in Sport |
| CHS 494 | Special Topics |
2021 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| KIN 440 | Exercise Biochemistry |
| EXW 584 | Internship |
| KIN 443 | Exercise Endocrinology |
Honors / Awards
- Who's Who in Teaching, 2010
- Barrett Honors College: Honors Disciplinary Faculty, 2006-2010
- Preparing Future Faculty Program; Mentor Appreciation, 2007
- Distinguished Teaching Award Nomination, 2007
- Nomination for Wakonse Fellowship, 2004
Service
- Exercise Physiology Student Laboratory, Director (2006 - Present)
- LivWell Assessment Center, Kinesiology Consultant (2006 - Present)
- Sports Medicine Fellowship Program, Exercise Physiology Consultant (2006 - Present)
- SWACSM, Contact person (2005 - Present)
- SWACSM, Contact person (2005 - 2015)
- Exercise Physiology Student Laboratory, Director (2006 - 2015)
- Sports Medicine Fellowship Program, Exercise Physiology Consultant (2006 - 2015)
- Personnel Committee Kinesiology Department, Committee Member (2009 - 2011)
- Personel Committee, Review colleagues activity reports (2008 - 2011)
- HIT Center, Educate employees on heart rhythm disturbances (2008 - 2008)
- Arizona Arrythmia Consultants, Educate employees on heart rhythm disturbances (2008 - 2008)
- Arizona Arrhythmia Consultants, Educator (2007 - 2007)
- Kinesiology Department, Master in Clinical Exercise Physiology program originator (2006 - 2006)