02-02-04 James (Jim) White was born and raised in Pasadena, California. He graduated Pasadena High School and Lettered in 3 Varsity sports. Served in U.S. Navy for 4 years and was honorably discharged.

Graduated Graceland University (Iowa). Masters degree at the University of Iowa (was Assistant Varsity Football Coach and Head Fencing Coach). Completed Ph.D. at University of Southern California.

For thirty-three years he taught in the Departments of Physical Education at the University California San Diego. He was the Director of Exercise Physiology and Human Performance Laboratory and taught: Kinesiology, Physiology of Exercise, Human Anatomy, and for seven years taught courses in “Preventive Medicine” at UCSD School of Medicine.

Jim has 39 research studies: The New England Journal of Medicine, The Harvard Business Review, Chest, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Archives of Sexual Behavior. . . .

He authored five books on health, fitness, nutrition, human sexuality, and has written numerous articles for professional journals and popular magazines.

He was a member and presenter for: The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), American Heart Association, American Lung Association and was elected “Fellow” in the American College of Sports Medicine. He was Trainer/Coach for the National Fencing Championships and Olympic Trials of 1972 and 1976. Has been a frequent speaker at major health, fitness, nutrition and human sexuality conferences throughout the world and has lectured at The Golden Door Spa and at La Puerta Health Spa in Tecate, Mexico. He currently lectures to senior groups: AARP, UCSD Gerontology, American Society on Aging, The National Council on the Aging. . . .

Dr. White's email address is JimWhite@ucsd.edu.