Grant Tinsley, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Kinesiology

Phone: (806) 834-5895

Kinesiology and Sport Management, Rm 110

Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:50 to 11:50 A.M., drop-in (subject to availability), or by appointment.

Research Page
Curriculum Vitae
PubMed Publications
Google Scholar Profile
ResearchGate Profile

Education

Academic Degrees

2016 - Ph.D., Kinesiology, Exercise Nutrition, and Health Promotion, Baylor University, Waco, TX
2013 - M.S., Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
2012 - B.S., Human Sciences (major: Nutritional Sciences), Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
2012 - B.S., Physiology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

Certifications and Additional Education

2021 - Medical Statistics Certificate, Stanford University School of Medicine
2020 - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, with distinction (CSCS,*D), National Strength and Conditioning Association
2017 - Certified Sports Nutritionist (CISSN), International Society of Sports Nutrition
2013 - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), National Strength and Conditioning Association

Research

Research Interests

Evaluation of body composition assessment techniques
Influence of intermittent fasting on health and physical performance
Nutrition strategies to improve exercise performance, body composition, and health

Publications

Publications can be viewed on PubMed, Google Scholar, or ResearchGate.

Grants (2020 - present)

Chronic Thermogenic Dietary Supplement Consumption: Effects on Body Composition, Anthropometrics, Metabolism, and Subjective Variables (A23-0089-001). EHP Labs. 2022 - 2023. Role: Lead Principal Investigator. Amount: $85,378
Digital Anthropometry and Body Composition Estimation Using a Generation 2 Prototype 3-Dimensional Optical Scanner (A22-0305-001). Prism Labs. 2022 - 2023. Role: Lead Principal Investigator. Amount: $32,756
Metabolic Effects of a Novel Ready-to-drink Thermogenic Beverage (A22-0092-001). EHP Labs. 2021 - 2022. Role: Lead Principal Investigator. Amount: $28,401
Pharmacokinetic Analysis of Nutrient Absorption from a Novel Liposomal Multivitamin/mineral Formulation (A21-0282-001). Nutraceutical International Corporation. 2021 - 2022. Role: Lead Principal Investigator. Amount: $159,341
Evaluation of Novel Beverage Formulations for Hydration Enhancement in Humans (A21-0284-001). 8 POiNT, LLC. 2021 - 2022. Role: Lead Principal Investigator. Amount: $35,000
Quantifying the Relationship Between Anthropometry, Body Composition, and Performance on the Army Combat Fitness Test (A21-0261-001) [Doctoral Student Research Development Award: Patrick Harty]. 2021 - 2023. Texas Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine. Role: Lead Principal Investigator. Amount: $1,750
Influence of Caffeinated and Non-caffeinated Pre-workout Supplements on Resistance Exercise Performance (A21-0096-001). Legion Athletics. 2021. Role: Lead Principal Investigator. Amount: $20,000
Evaluation of Novel Beverage Formulations for Hydration Enhancement in Humans: A Pilot Study (A21-0085-002). 8 POiNT, LLC. 2020 - 2021. Role: Lead Principal Investigator. Amount: $43,494
Effects of a Caffeine- and Protein-Containing Coffee Beverage on Metabolism and Muscular Performance (A20-0134-001). Vital Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2020. Role: Lead Principal Investigator. Amount: $20,000

Current Courses Taught

KIN 3347 Physiological Application of Nutrition to Exercise and Physical Activity
KIN 5338 Human Body Composition
KIN 5358 Ergogenic Aids and Human Performance
KIN 7104 Doctoral Seminar

Selected Awards and Honors

Excellence in Research Award, College of Arts & Sciences, Texas Tech University. 2021.
Nutritional Research Achievement Award, National Strength and Conditioning Association, 2021. Link to press release.
New Faculty Award, Texas Tech Alumni Association, 2019. Link to article.
Best Paper Award, European Journal of Sports Science, 2018. Link to conference summary.
Faculty Recognition Award, Mortar Board and Omicron Delta Kappa, 2018.

Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management

Address

Box 43011, Texas Tech University, 2500 Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79409
Phone
806.742.3371