Profile for Andrew Jagim

Andrew Jagim

Assistant Professor

Health Professions

Specialty area(s)

Sports nutrition, ergogenic aids, sports science, metabolism, body composition

Brief biography

DEGREES

Bachelor of Science
Physical Education and Exercise Science
University of North Dakota (5/15/2008)

Master of Science
Human Performance
University of Wisconsin – La Crosse (5/16/2010)

Doctor of Philosophy
Kinesiology – Exercise Physiology
Texas A&M University (5/10/2013)

Current courses at UWL

PTS-516 (Physiological Regulation)

PTS-517 (Applied Physiological Regulation)

PTS-741 (Evidenced Based Practice)

Career

Teaching history

Graduate Courses Taught

ESS - 440 (Advanced Sports Nutrition)

ESS 770 (Physiology of Activity)

Undergraduate Courses Taught
ESS 323 - Sports Nutrition
ESS 302 - Exercise Physiology

ESS 368 - Essentials of Strength & Conditioning

Professional history

Assistant Professor of Health Professions
Health Professions Department
University of Wisconsin – La Crosse
La Crosse, WI (9/8/2026 – Present)

Director of Sports Medicine Research

Sports Medicine

Mayo Clinic Health System

2018-2026

Research and publishing

1. Jagim, Andrew R.; Iausly, Olivia; Luedke, Joel; Erickson, Jacob; Fields, Jennifer B.; Zapp, Annette; Gonzalez, Drew E.; Jones, Margaret T. (2026) Resting Metabolic Rate Prediction Equation Accuracy in Structural Firefighters, International Journal of Exercise Science, 19(2):1-14.

1. Andrew R. Jagim. Abby Ambrosius, Makenna Carpenter, Chinguun Khurelbaatar, Jacob Pyykkonen, Mia Khalil1, Joesi Krieger, Lochlan Charley, and Chad Kerksick. The effects of a carbohydrate + caffeine beverage on game performance, blood glucose and perceived effort in collegiate soccer players. Appl. Sci. 2026, 16(3), 1523; https://doi.org/10.3390/app16031523

2. Matteo F. de Leon, Clayton L. Camic, Rachel A. Kowal, Brittney Aldape, Brendan Lochbaum, Riley Stefan, Peter J. Chomentowski, Andrew R. Jagim, and Brandon M. Male. Accuracy of the Garmin Vivoactive 4 for Estimating Heart Rate, Energy Expenditure, and Step Count During Treadmill Exercise. Appl. Sci. 2026, 16, 1286. https://doi.org/10.3390/app16031286

3. Andrew R. Jagim, Jennifer B. Fields, and Margaret T. Jones. Weight Loss Trends in Women’s Wrestling and Potential Implications of Menstrual Cycle: A Narrative Review. Nutrients. 2026, 18(2), 182; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu18020182

4. Andrew R. Jagim, Craig A. Horswill, Ward C. Dobbs, Eric E. Twohey, Jennifer B. Fields, Margaret T. Jones. Prevalence and Magnitude Weight Loss Among Collegiate Wrestlers: Have Practices Changed? Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 40(1): p 90-97, January 2026. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000005250

1. Andrew R. Jagim, Craig A. Horswill, Ward C. Dobbs, Grant M. Tinsley, Robert A. Oppliger, Eric E. Twohey, Jennifer B. Fields, Margaret T. Jones. Wrestling Body Fat Percentage and Minimum Wrestling Weight Values for High School Girls Wrestling: Time for Revisiting Minimal Body Fat Percent? Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research. 2025. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000005012

2. Andrew Jagim, Brandon R. Merfeld, Abby Ambrosius, Makenna Carpenter, Jennifer Fields, and Margaret T. Jones. Nutrition Knowledge and Perceived Dietary Requirements in Athletes. Nutrients 2025, 17(1), 133; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17010133