Alan R. Hargens, PhD, is a recipient of the American College of Sports Medicine's 2015 Citation Award.
Here are five quick facts:
1. Dr. Hargens is a professor and director of the orthopedic clinical physiology laboratory at the University of California, San Diego.
2. Dr. Hargens has edited eight books and published more than 300 peer-reviewed articles.
3. He was selected for this award because of his contributions to sports medicine and exercise sciences.
4. He is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and Aerospace Medical Association.
5. Dr. Hargens received one of six Citation Awards that were awarded in 2015.
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