Yit Aun Lim, Ph.D.
Yit Aun Lim
CONTACT
YitLim@LIFE.edu
Assistant Professor/UG Exercise Science Coordinator Department of Sports Health Science
BIOGRAPHY
Education
Ph.D., Exercise Physiology, University of Southern Mississippi, 1991
M.Ed., Health and Physical Education, Northeast Louisiana University, 1986
B.S. Mathematics, Northeast Louisiana University,1984
Dip,, Shipbuilding and Repair Technology, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, 1981
Research/Articles in Progress
A. Lim. (2019-Present) Progressive Resistance Intensity Choice Effort: The New and Improved Specificity of Simulated Swim Training Method.
eBook Review (In Progress)
A. Lim (2018) ASEP’s Exercise Medicine Text for Exercise Physiologists
Author: Tommy Boone
ISBN (eBook):978-1-68108-321-6
ISBN (Print): 978-1-68108-322-3
©2016, Bentham eBooks imprint.
Preface in Book
A. Lim (2011). Exercise Physiology as A Healthcare Profession: Tomorrow and Beyond by Tommy Boone. Edwin Mellen Press, Lewiston, New York.
Chapter in Book
A. Lim. (2008). Goal Setting: D.I.D. I WORK MY P.A.R.T. In Games-Gimmicks-Challenges for Swimming Coaches. Edited by Bob Steele. Deniraes, Pueblo, Colorado.
Scientific Articles
Y.A. Lim, T. Boone, J. Flarity, and W. Thompson. “The Effects of Qigong on Cardiorespiratory Responses.” American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Vol. 21, No. 1, 1993.
International/National/Regional/State (Oral/Abstract) Presentations
Y.A. Lim. “Food First, Training Second, Supplement Third”
International Swim Coaches Association Coaches Summit, St. Petersburg, Florida (March 2022)
Y.A. Lim. “Nutrition, Exercise, and Relaxation: Key Factors for a Healthy Lifestyle.”
Zoom Presentation, Woodstock, Georgia (January 2021)
Y.A. Lim. “How to Maximize Your Swim Training to Achieve Your Maximum Potential.”
Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Malaysia (September 2018)
Y.A. Lim. “How to Design the Best Training Program for your Club.” Chinese Swimming Club,
Penang, Malaysia (August 2018)
Y.A. Lim. “The Marlins Magic.” Penang Swimming Club, Penang. (September 2015)
Y.A. Lim. “How to Succeed in American Colleges as a Foreigner.” Penang Chinese Girls’
Primary School, 6th Grader. Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia. (Aug 2015)
Y.A. Lim. “Learning is Fun.” Penang Chinese Girls’ Primary School, 5th Grader. Georgetown,
Penang, Malaysia. (Aug 2015)
Y.A. Lim. “Is it Important for What You Can Accomplish at 10?” Penang Chinese Girls’
Primary School, 4th Grader. Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia. (August 2015)
Y.A. Lim. “How to Maximize the Human Metabolic Pathways in Swim Training”. 2010
National Age Group Swim Coaches Summit. Colorado Springs, USA. (Oct 2010)
A. Lim. “Special Considerations of Training the Disabled Athletes”. World Wheelchair
Games. Taiwan. (Sept 2007)
A. Lim. “How to Balance Academic and Athletic Demands in American High School.
Chinese Swimming Club, Penang, Malaysia. (Sept 2007)
A. Lim. “The Importance of Periodization Training and Peaking Through Your Swimming
Careers.” Philippines Swimming Federations. (Sept 2007)
A. Lim. “The Common Attributes of Future Swimming Champions.” Singapore Chinese
Swimming Club, Singapore. (Sept 2007)
A. Lim. “Success is Doing All the Right Thing.” Singapore Sports School, Singapore.
(Sept 2007)
A. Lim. “How to Become a Successful Student Athlete in the American University.”
Thailand University Sports Council. World University Games. Bangkok. (Aug 2007)
A. Lim. “Breaststroke: The Marlins Training Philosophy.” USA Swimming: Breaststroke
National Training Camp. Indianapolis, Indiana. (Aug 2007)
A. Lim. “Foundations of Buddhism.” World Religion Day sponsored by the Roswell Baha’i
Community, Roswell, GA (January 1996)
A. Lim. “Relaxation and Performance.” Georgia American Swimming Coaches Association
Chapter Spring Coaches Clinic, Jekyll Island, GA (April 1995)
Allen, Y.A. Lim, and T. Faro. “The Effects of Upper Cervical Adjustment on Heart Rate,
Blood Pressure, and Double Product in Normotensive Subjects.” World Chiropractic Congress, London, England. (May 1993)
Y.A. Lim, T. Boone, and R. Kazelskis. “The Effects of Two Different Training Protocols on Cardiorespiratory Responses During Rest.” Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. Vol. 25 (Suppl V), 1993. Poster Presentation at American College of Sport Medicine Annual Meeting, Seattle, Washington, 1993.
M.P. Foley, D.R. Redondo, and Y.A. Lim. “A Comparison of the Metabolic and Cardiovascular
Drifts During Exercise in Room Temperature and in Heat.” Medicine and Science In Sports and Exercise. Vol. 25 (Suppl V), 1993. Poster Presentation at American College of Sport Medicine Annual Meeting, Seattle, Washington, 1993.
Y.A. Lim, T. Boone, and R. Kazelskis. “The Effects of a Mental and Physical Training Program on Ventilatory Responses During Rest: A Physiological Evaluation.” Southeastern American College of Sports Medicine Annual Convention, Norfolk, VA (January 1993)
A. Lim, J.R. Flarity, and T. Boone. “A Physiological Profile of Qigong at Rest.” Louisiana Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, New Orleans, LA (November 1992)
Y.A. Lim. “Buddhist Meditation: The Metta Bhavana.” Spelman College, Atlanta, GA (November 1992)
Boone, S. Brock, Y.A. Lim, J. Heimdal, and D. Diboli. “Circulatory Responses During 20 Minutes of Vertical Head-down Ankle Suspension.” Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. Vol. 24 (Suppl V): S 28, 1992. Poster Presentation at American College of Sport Medicine Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas, 1992.
Y.A. Lim, T.Boone, C.M. Puglisi, R. Kazelskis, and W.R. Thompson. “The Relationship of Heart Rate Response and Self-Regulated Heart Rate Response During Rest: A Preliminary Study.” Southeastern American College of Sports Medicine Annual Convention, Auburn, AL (January 1992)
Brock, T. Boone, Y.A. Lim, and J. Heimdal. “Cardiovascular Changes During Transition from Upright to Supine to 20 min of Vertical Head-down Suspension.” Southeastern American College of Sports Medicine Annual Convention, Auburn, AL (January 1992)
A.E. Faro, III, R.F. Kowalske, J. Johnson, D. Allen, and Y.A. Lim. “Comparison of Pre-season Maximal and Three-min Recovery Physiological Adaptations in Biathletes, Rugby Players, and Basketball Players.” Southeastern American College of Sports Medicine Annual Convention, Auburn, AL (January 1992)
Y.A. Lim, T. Boone, C.M. Puglisi, R. Kazelskis, and W.R. Thompson. “Effects of Self-synchronized Cardiorespiratory Regulation on Ventilatory Responses During Rest: A Preliminary Study.” Annual Spring Symposium of the Southern Association for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Birmingham, AL (April 1991)
M.P. Foley, Y.A. Lim, D.R. Redondo, R. Fisher, and W.R. Thompson. “A Comparison of the Metabolic and Cardiovascular Adaptations to Exercise in Room Temperature and in Heat.” Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA (April 1991)
J.R. Flarity, T. Boone, and Y.A. Lim. “The Relaxation Response: Physiological Evaluation During Exercise.” Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA (April 1991)
Boone, H. Williams, S. Brock, Y.A. Lim, and J. Heimdal. “Effects of Arm Position on the Measurement of Systolic Blood Pressure During Vertical Head-down Ankle Suspension.” Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA (April 1991)
Y.A. Lim. “Triathlon: The Swimming Component.” Institute for Wellness and Sports Medicine, Hattiesburg, MS (March 1991)
M.P. Foley, C.E. Beck, Y.A. Lim, D.R. Redondo, and W.R. Thompson. “The Effects of a Month Physical Training Program on Serum Alanine Aminotransferase.” American Society of Clinical Pathologists/College of American Pathologists Spring National Meeting, Nashville, TN (March 1991)
A. Lim. “How Diet and Exercise Affect Your Health.” Jones County Junior College, Ellisville, MS (February 1991)
Y.A. Lim, J.R. Flarity, W.R. Thompson, and T. Boone. “Effects of Qigong on Oxygen Uptake and Respiratory Responses During Rest: A Preliminary Study.” Southeastern American College of Sports Medicine Annual Convention, Louisville, KY (February 1991)
Brock, Y.A. Lim, and T. Boone. “Effect of Arm Position on Central and Peripheral Hemodynamic Responses to Vertical Head Down Suspension.” Southeastern American College of Sports Medicine Annual Convention, Louisville, KY (February 1991)
J.R. Flarity, T. Boone, and Y.A. Lim. “Relaxation Response During Exercise: A Psychophysiology Study.” Southern District Annual Meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Norfolk, VA (February 1991)
Y.A. Lim. “The Importance of Physical Activity for Older Adults.” Methodist Hospital, Hattiesburg, MS (November 1990)
Y.A. Lim. “The Breathing Meditation that May Enhance Cardiopulmonary Functions for Persons with Breathing Difficulties.” Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Center, Institute for Wellness and Sports Medicine, Hattiesburg, MS (November 1990)
M.P. Foley, Y.A. Lim, D.R. Redondo, and H.P. Williams. “A Comparison of the Respiratory Adjustments to Walking and Jogging at Identical Speed.” Annual Meeting of the Mississippi Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Hattiesburg, MS (November 1990)
J.R. Flarity, T. Boone, and Y.A. Lim. “A Relaxation Protocol During Submaximal Steady State Exercise Among College-aged Females.” Louisiana Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Lafayette, LA (November 1990)
Y.A. Lim. “Ways to Improve the Components of Fitness for Persons with Mental Retardation. Ellisville State School, Ellisvills, MS (October 1990)
Y.A. Lim. “Components of Physical Fitness for Elementary School Children.” Petal High School, Petal, MS (October 1990)
Y.A. Lim. “The Effect of Stroke Mechanics on Swimming Performance.” Institute for Wellness and Sports Medicine, Hattiesburg, MS (July 1990)
United States Swimming National Open Water Select Camp (Accompany Swim Coach for Stephanie Peters, June 2014)
United States Swimming National Coaches Summit (April 2014)
United States Swimming National Select Camp (Accompany Swim Coach for Stephanie Peters, Oct 2011)
United States Swimming Diversity Select Camp (accompany Swim Coach for Thomas Locke, Apr 2011)
United States Swimming National Age Group Summit (Presenter, Oct 2010)
United States Swimming Diversity Select Camp (Assistant Coaching Staff, Apr 2010)
United States Swimming National Select Camp (Assistant Women Coaching Staff, Oct 2009;
United States Swimming National Select Camp (Accompany Swim Coach for Dillon Connolly, Nov 2005)
American Society of Exercise Physiologists
American College of Sports Medicine
International Swim Coaches Association
American Swimming Coaches Association
Southeastern American College of Sports Medicine
Southern Association for Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Noetic Sciences
USA Swimming
United States Masters Swimming
Georgia Local Swim Committee [Technical Planning, Senior Committee, Divisional Coordinator]
Council Member of Swim Cobb
Reviewer for: Journal of Exercise Physiology Online (JEP Online) 2011-Present
Reviewer for: Sports Training, Medicine and Rehabilitation 1991 - 1992
Graduate
MSHS 6000 Exercise Physiology (4 cr.)
MSHS 6040 Neuromuscular Exercise Physiology (4 cr.)
MSHS 6220 Nutrition for Fitness & Sport (4 cr.)
MSHS 6280 Ergogenic Aids and Substance Abuse (4 cr.)
MSHS 6320 Exercise and Aging (4 cr.)
MSHS 6340 Advanced Exercise Biochemistry (4 cr.)
MSHS 6860 Individual Study (1-8 cr.)
MSHS 6880 Current Topics (4 cr.)
MSHS 6900 Practicum (1-12 cr.)
Undergraduate
SHS 105 Foundations of Exercise Science (5 cr.)
SHS 142 First Aid and CPR/AED (3 cr.)
SHS 312 Exercise Testing (5 cr.)
SHS 380 Introduction to Research Methods (5 cr.)
SHS 488 Current Topics (2 cr.)
SHS 107 Life Fitness (2 cr.)