David Larson
Associate Teaching Professor,
College of Health Solutions
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Mail code: 9020Campus: Dtphx
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Long Bio
David is a Lecturer and Course Director for CHS100/300 in the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University. David earned a Doctoral degree in Health Science from A. T. Still University, Master’s degree in Kinesiology from A. T. Still University, a Bachelor’s degree Kinesiology from Arizona State University, and is currently completing an Executive MBA program at W.P. Carey School of Business. His research is primarily focused on conservative treatment modalities such as abdominal strength training for the postpartum condition diastasis recti and serves as a Co-Lead in the Training core of the Maternal Child Health Translational Team. David is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), a Certified Pre- and Postnatal Coach (CPPC), USA Weightlifting Coach (USAW), and Certified Level 2 Nutrition Coach through Precision Nutrition (PN2). He specializes in pre- and post-natal training, youth athletic performance, and strength and conditioning and has over 10 years of experience in the fitness and sport performance industry.
Education
- DHSc Health Science, A.T. Still University
- M.S. Kinesiology, A.T. Still University
- MBA Candidate, W.P. Carey School of Business -- Class of 2024
- B.S. Kinesiology, Arizona State University
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA)
- Certified Pre- and Postnatal Coach (CPPC)
- USA Olympic Weightlifting (USAW)
- Level 2 Nutrition Coach (PN2)
Research Interests
Maternal Child Health
Metabolic Health
Strength and Conditioning
Sports Performance
Research Group
Maternal Child Health Translational Team
Publications
Whisner, C. M., Brown, J. C., Larson, D. M., Rodriguez, L. A., Peter, B., Reifsnider, E., ... & Bruening, M. (2022). A New American University Model for Training the Future MCH Workforce Through a Translational Research Team. Maternal and child health journal, 1-10.
Courses
2025 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SSP 242 | Res Trng Foundation Performanc |
| SSP 315 | Exercise and Sport Physiology |
| HSC 310 | Health Communication |
| CHS 484 | Internship |
| CHS 484 | Internship |
| EXW 344 | Phys Activity in Hlth&Disease |
| EXW 344 | Phys Activity in Hlth&Disease |
| HCD 303 | Global Health Care Systems |
| CHS 394 | Special Topics |
| CHS 394 | Special Topics |
| CHS 494 | Special Topics |
| CHS 494 | Special Topics |
| CHS 494 | Special Topics |
| HCD 303 | Global Health Care Systems |
2024 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SSP 315 | Exercise and Sport Physiology |
| CHS 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| CHS 494 | Special Topics |
| CHS 484 | Internship |
| CHS 484 | Internship |
| CHS 394 | Special Topics |
| HCD 303 | Global Health Care Systems |
| CHS 394 | Special Topics |
| CHS 494 | Special Topics |
| SSP 142 | Sport Perform Practic Training |
| HSC 310 | Health Communication |
| HCD 303 | Global Health Care Systems |
| HCD 303 | Global Health Care Systems |
| CHS 494 | Special Topics |
| CHS 394 | Special Topics |
2024 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 394 | Special Topics |
| CHS 394 | Special Topics |
| CHS 484 | Internship |
| CHS 484 | Internship |
2024 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 394 | Special Topics |
| CHS 394 | Special Topics |
| SSP 315 | Exercise and Sport Physiology |
| CHS 484 | Internship |
| CHS 484 | Internship |
| CHS 494 | Special Topics |
| EXW 344 | Phys Activity in Hlth&Disease |
| EXW 344 | Phys Activity in Hlth&Disease |
| CHS 494 | Special Topics |
| SSP 142 | Sport Perform Practic Training |
2023 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| KIN 340 | Physiology of Exercise |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| SSP 315 | Exercise and Sport Physiology |
| CHS 494 | Special Topics |
| CHS 394 | Special Topics |
| CHS 394 | Special Topics |
| SSP 242 | Res Trng Foundation Performanc |
| CHS 484 | Internship |
| CHS 494 | Special Topics |
| CHS 484 | Internship |
2023 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 394 | Special Topics |
| CHS 494 | Special Topics |
| CHS 484 | Internship |
| CHS 484 | Internship |
2023 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| KIN 340 | Physiology of Exercise |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 394 | Special Topics |
| KIN 290 | Intro Evidence-Based Practice |
| CHS 484 | Internship |
| CHS 484 | Internship |
| CHS 394 | Special Topics |
| CHS 494 | Special Topics |
| CHS 394 | Special Topics |
| CHS 493 | Honors Thesis |
2022 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| KIN 340 | Physiology of Exercise |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| CHS 494 | Special Topics |
| CHS 394 | Special Topics |
| CHS 484 | Internship |
| CHS 484 | Internship |
2022 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 394 | Special Topics |
| CHS 484 | Internship |
| CHS 484 | Internship |
2022 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| KIN 340 | Physiology of Exercise |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| KIN 290 | Intro Evidence-Based Practice |
| CHS 394 | Special Topics |
| CHS 484 | Internship |
| CHS 484 | Internship |
| CHS 394 | Special Topics |
| CHS 493 | Honors Thesis |
| CHS 494 | Special Topics |
2021 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| KIN 340 | Physiology of Exercise |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| CHS 494 | Special Topics |
| CHS 394 | Special Topics |
| CHS 484 | Internship |
| CHS 484 | Internship |
| EXW 101 | Found of Health & Fitness Sci |
2021 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 394 | Special Topics |
| CHS 394 | Special Topics |
| CHS 394 | Special Topics |
| CHS 484 | Internship |
| CHS 484 | Internship |
2021 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 394 | Special Topics |
| CHS 494 | Special Topics |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 484 | Internship |
| CHS 484 | Internship |
2020 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| KIN 598 | Special Topics |
| KIN 465 | Muscle Physiology |
| CHS 394 | Special Topics |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 484 | Internship |
| CHS 484 | Internship |
2020 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 394 | Special Topics |
| CHS 394 | Special Topics |
| CHS 394 | Special Topics |
| CHS 394 | Special Topics |
| CHS 494 | Special Topics |
2020 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 100 | Optimizing Health&Performance |
| CHS 394 | Special Topics |
| CHS 494 | Special Topics |
| EXW 217 | Fit & Flex Instructional Lab |
| CHS 294 | Special Topics |