Submissions from 2024
Ankle Mobility and Balance in a Healthy College-Aged Population: A Correlational Study, Anna G. Johnson, Madelyn M. Roiger, and Elisa M. Stewart
A review of current literature shows a relationship between ankle mobility and balance in an older population, with limited evidence in younger, healthy populations. To bridge this gap, this study aims to explore this relationship in a heal...
The Influence of Music Tempo on Bench Press Power Production in College-Aged Males, Samuel Linderbaum and Reese Pantila
Previous research suggests that music with a tempo exceeding resting heart rate may stimulate the sympathetic nervous system (SNS), releasing catecholamines (epinephrine and norepinephrine). These hormones have physiological effects such as...
The Impact of Concussion History on Balance Performance in Collegiate Football Players, Cade R. Montgomery and Evan Braesch
This study aims to investigate the enduring impact of prior sport-related concussions on static and dynamic balance performance among collegiate football players. Twenty-six players (n=26), half with a history of diagnosed concussions (n=13...
The Effect of Hydration Status on Reaction Time and Recall Tests in College-aged Individuals, Jessie M. Smith and Jacob J. Parent
In a footrace, a fraction of a second can alter the outcome. Dehydration upsets the resting membrane potential (RMP) within the cellular environment which may lead to a delay in the conduction of action potentials. Previous research has sho...
THE EFFECT OF VISION ON LOWER QUARTER BALANCE DURING Y-BALANCE TEST TESTING IN COLLEGE STUDENTS, Nathan Smith and Katelyn Mehr
Purpose: In order to maintain balance and stability, the body relies on the integration of information from the visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems. If an individual has an impairment or weakness in one or more systems, their abi...
The effect of targeted heart rate maximum percentages on cognitive function in college-aged adults, Emily Snider and Izzy Smith
Previous research has displayed per the sympathetic nervous system (SNS), an increased heart rate (HR) is associated with higher cognitive function due to hormone and neurotransmitter release, specifically through the release of norepinephr...
Caffeine’s Impact on Heart Rate Variability During Short-Term Exercise in University Students, Maya J. Spinler, Morgan M. Payne, and Christopher Carroll Dr.
The primary objective is to explore the physiological effects of caffeine on intra-bout exercise-induced blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR) deceleration resulting from repeated anaerobic exercise cycling in active university students. ...
Submissions from 2023
The Effects of Music Tempo on Arithmetic Cognition Testing, Heart Rate, and Perceived Stress, Katelyn Allton and Matthew Chapin
Thirty-one participants signed up for one 60-minute appointment. The participants took four Arithmetic Tests and rated their perceived stress for each test. The first was a pre-test which allowed the participants to practice the procedure, ...
Differences in Anaerobic Power and Fatigue Index in Different Phases of the Menstrual Cycle, Ellie Steinle and Makenna Brown
PURPOSE: The menstrual cycle has only recently become a more popular area to explore by researchers, and, because of this, there is a lack of research done on the menstrual cycle and the effects it has on females. The purpose of this resear...
The Relationship Between Motivational Music and Endurance Performance of College-Aged Individuals, Sara Tan and Dy Say Der
Introduction: Music has shown beneficial ergogenic effects to exercise performance by increasing endorphins and catecholamines levels in the blood. However, the relationship between motivational lyrical music and endurance performance is st...
Acute Effects of Mental Health on Concussion Testing, Annika Thompson and Carin Gutzwiller
The process of diagnosing a concussion starts long before any hit on the field. At the beginning of each season, athletes are baseline tested using the same Sports Concussion Assessment Test 5 (SCAT5) that is used on the field when injury o...
Submissions from 2018
Effects of a 60 Minute On Ice Game Simulation on the Balance Error Scoring System, Philip Cameron, Noelle C. Sotero, and Justin Byers
Mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs) are common in contact sports. There is an association between mTBIs and altered motor function. BioSway technology measures individuals’ balance using the Balance Error Scoring System (BESS). Prior to i...
Submissions from 2017
The Effects of Resistance-Based Warm-ups on Linear Speed and Power Output, Brock Baumgarn, Jackson Canfield, and Chris Carroll
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to examine the speed (yard/sec) and power (Inertial Power Units) of an athlete via the modalities of a 20-yard dash (yards/sec), a broad jump (m), and a portable conical pulley (CP) (VersaPulley, Santa Ana...
A Correlational Study of Religiosity and Total Body Fat Composition in Collegiate Populations, Courtney Bostrum, Ryan Radtke, and Seth A. Paradis
Previous research indicates rising levels of body fat composition in Americans. One contributing factor may be an individual’s degree of religiosity. Although not all, most studies have found religiosity to negatively impact body mass index...
The Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Scapular Motor Control Intervention on the Rehabilitation of Shoulder Impingement Syndrome, Madison R. Dorn, Rebekah R. Shindelar, Rick C. Hjelm, and Seth A. Paradis
OBJECTIVE: Shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS) accounts for 44-65% of total shoulder complaints. Previous research has analyzed the effectiveness of scapular-focused SIS treatment, but little research has been performed evaluating the effec...
The Effect of Loaded Backpack Usage on Balance after a Functional Daily Stair Task, Shanni Moorse, Alyssa Haus, and Seth A. Paradis
Backpack usage is common among many age groups, including college students. As students go about their daily routines, they may reach cardiorespiratory fatigue (CRF). CRF achieved via a treadmill workout has been shown to significantly incr...
The Effects of the Incentive Approach on Physical Activity and Sleep Utilizing Wearable Fitness Technology, Katie A. Schmidt, Courtney J. Sheets, Kassi A. Thiel, Morgan G. Wolf, and Seth A. Paradis
PURPOSE: Wearable fitness technology (WFT) is a relevant tool in analyzing physical activity and sleep. Sleep and physical activity have symbiotic roles in maintaining wellness and returning the body to homeostasis. Currently, research is l...
The Effects of Various Stretching Protocols on Rate of Force Development in Collegiate Athletes, Brycen Wojta, Katie Lubben, and Chris Carroll
PURPOSE: Stretching is part of a dynamic warm-up that is commonly used in preparation for a number of different sporting events. Previous research suggests that stretching may decrease musculotendinous stiffness which has a possibility to c...
Submissions from 2013
Effects of Lower Extremity Anaerobic Fatigue on Neuromuscular Function and Jumping Performance, Tyler King, Grant Kaper, and Seth A. Paradis
The aim of this study was to determine the effects of lower extremity anaerobic fatigue on neuromuscular function and jumping performance. Performance was measured with a 3-D accelerometer. Variables examined were eccentric/concentric contr...