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Submissions from 2013
The Relationship Between Student Attitudes Toward Physical Education and Fitness, Gavin Colquitt, Ashley D. Walker, Jody L. Langdon, Starla McCollum, and Melanie Pomazal
What are the optimum parameters for plyometric training of the shoulder: a comparison of medium vs high volume on selected outcome measures?, George J. Davies, Kimberly J. Arnsdorff, S. Anderson, K. Burton, D. Voight, and Bryan Riemann
Manual Therapy Techniques of the Shoulder: Objective Quantification of Forces Using Hand Held Dynamometry, George J. Davies, Michael J. Tankovich, J. E. King, C. A. Jacobs, and Bryan L. Riemann
The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: Inquiring into Learning and Learning Communities, Lorraine S. Gilpin, Judith Longfield, and Diana Sturges
The Effect of Tai Chi on Posturo-Respiratory Synchronization in Frail Older Adults, Matthew L. Holmes, Brad Manor, Lewis A. Lipsitz, and Li Li
H-Index Measurement is Important in Persons with Peripheral Neuropathy, Matthew L. Holmes, Shuqi Zhang, Duckchan Jang, and Li Li
The Relationship Between Neuropsychological Function and Sports-Related Concussion, Kassandra Johns, Thomas Buckley, Jody Langdon, and George Shaver
Does Neuropsychological Testing Aid in the Prediction of Concussion?, Kassandra Johns, Thomas Buckley, George Shaver, and Jody Langdon
Predictors of Cultural Pluralism and Diversity Among Undergraduate Kinesiology Majors, Jody Langdon, Paul Rukavina, Christy Greenleaf, and Anne Gibbone
Current Issues in Biomechanics, Li Li
Problems & New Development of Statistics in Kinesiology, Li Li
Reliability of Nerve Function Assessment in People with Peripheral Neuropathy, Li Li, Matthew L. Holmes, Shuqi Zhang, and Duckchan Jang
Attitude, Awareness, and Behaviors Related to Nutrition and Health Among College Youth, Eric Lutzenberger, Padmini Shankar, and Jody Langdon
Concussion Knowledge and Attitudes in Amateur Motocross, Kristina Miller, Glenn Burdette, Thomas Buckley, and Jody Langdon
NCAA Division I Student Athletes’ Lived Experience of an In-Season Concussion, Matthew Moreau, Jody Langdon, Daniel R. Czech, and Thomas A. Buckley
Relationships Between Trunk Kinematics at the Critical Time Points in Baseball Pitching, Sakiko Oyama, Yu Bing, J. Troy Blackburn, Darin Padua, Li Li, and Joseph Meyers
Improper Trunk Rotation Sequence is Associated with Increased Maximal Shoulder External Rotation Angle and Shoulder Joint Force during Baseball Pitching, Sakiko Oyama, Bing Yu, Darin A. Padua, J. Troy Blackburn, Li Li, and Joseph B. Myers
Diversity Attitudes and Achievement Goals in Physical Education Pre-Service Teachers, Paul Rukavina, Anne Gibbone, Chisty Greenleaf, Jody Langdon, Jayne Jenkins, Penelope Portman, and Lynda Ransdell
The Effect of Scapular Fatigue on Upper Extremity Power, E. Schneider, C. Smith, Bryan L. Riemann, and George J. Davis
The Effectiveness of Online Education Interventions on Coaching Students’ Concussion Knowledge, B. Simons, Thomas Buckley, Jody Langdon, and Glenn Burdette
Introduction to Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics, Diana Sturges
Moldova and its foods, Diana Sturges
SoTL projects in the classroom: benefits of assessment at a course level, Diana Sturges
Why study Human Anatomy and Physiology?, Diana Sturges
Doing SoTL: Inquiring into Teaching and Learning, Diana Sturges and Lorraine S. Gilpin
Impact of study guides on students' perceptions and academic performance: the case of undergraduate Human Anatomy and Physiology classes, Diana Sturges and Trent W. Maurer
Outline vs. completed study guides in Human Anatomy & Physiology: Perceptions and influences on academic achievement, Diana Sturges and Trent W. Maurer
Students' perceptions of two different study guides: The case of Human Anatomy and Physiology classes, Diana Sturges and Trent W. Maurer
The value of learning in the Human Anatomy and Physiology class: Student perceptions, Diana Sturges and Trent W. Maurer
Males and Females Perform Differently on Tests Related to Core Stability, Andy Waldhelm and Li Li
Concussion Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions in English Football (Soccer), Joshua Williams, Thomas Buckley, Jody Langdon, and Jim McMillan
Concussion Knowledge and Attitude in English Soccer (Football), Joshua Williams, Jody Langdon, James McMillan, and Thomas A. Buckley
H-Index Is Independent From Other Sensory Measures Among People With Peripheral Neuropathy, Shuqi Zhang, Matthew L. Holmes, Duckchan Jang, and Li Li
Central Nerve System Adaptation in People with Peripheral Neuropathy, Shuqi Zhang, Matthew L. Holmes, and Li Li
Submissions from 2012
Students' academic motivations in three disciplines, Deborah Allen, Delena Gatch, Trent W. Maurer, Padmini Shankar, and Diana Sturges
Weight Management Goals and Practices at a Southeastern University, Lauren Bigham, Bridget Melton, Jody Langdon, and Rebecca Riggs
The Effectiveness of Isolated Exercise Shoulder Rehabilitation Program on Patients With Shoulder Pain; and Detraining Effects, C. Birke, Michael J. Tankovich, M. Gignilliat, T. McCullouch, Bryan L. Riemann, and George J. Davies
Impairments in Dynamic Postural Stability Following a Lateral Ankle Sprain, Anne Bryan, Thomas Buckley, Barry Munkasy, and Jody Langdon
NASM Movement Analysis Screening: reliability, construct validity and association with static physical performance measurements, M. Bush, C. Griffin, K. Willenbring, David Bringman, Bryan L. Riemann, and George J. Davis
Student perceptions of meaningful learning in Human Anatomy and Physiology classes, John Dobson, Diana Sturges, and Trent W. Maurer
Intrasession Reliability and the Relationship Between the Explosive Bench Press and Medicine Ball Chest Pass Assessments of Upper Extremity Power, Jayme D. Eitner, G. Ken Limbaugh, George J. Davis, and Bryan L. Riemann
A Randomized Prospective Training Study of Open Kinetic Chain and Closed Kinetic Chain Perturbation Training in Clients With Shoulder Pain, W. C. Ewin, K. E. King, A. Kirksey, George J. Davis, David Bringman, A. Wilcox, and Bryan L. Riemann
Objective Quantification of Forces Used With Joint Play and Manual Therapy Techniques for the Shoulder, J. E. King, George J. Davis, Michael J. Tankovich, C. A. Jacobs, and Bryan L. Riemann
Effects of Unweighting on Heart Rate Response and Speed/incline Adjustments Necessary in Elite Runners, Robert G. LeFavi, Aubrey G. Morris, Jayme D. Eitner, Ernest Ledesma, and Bryan L. Riemann
Course experiences and learning in undergraduate education: a comparison study, Marcel Maghiar, Diana Sturges, and Trent W. Maurer
Students’ academic motivations in three disciplines, Trent W. Maurer, Deborah Allen, Delena Gatch, Padmini Shankar, and Diana Sturges
Students' Academic Motivations in Three Disciplines, Trent W. Maurer, Deborah Allen, Diana Sturges, Delena Gatch, and Padmini Shankar
Intra-session and Inter-session Reliability of a Modified Trunk Rotation Flexibility Test, Laura Moore, Bryan L. Riemann, and George J. Davis
NCAA Division I Student-Athlete’s Lived Experience of an In-Season Sports Related Concussion, Matthew Moreau, Thomas Buckley, Daniel R. Czech, and Jody Langdon
Ground Reaction Force Analysis of the Anterior and Crossover Single Leg Hop Tests, M. J. Nelson, Brent R. Sloss, and Bryan L. Riemann
Shoulder Muscle Activation of Novice and Experienced Weightlifters During Dumbbell Bench Press Exercises, A. L. Phillips, Joshua Luczak, George J. Davis, and Bryan L. Riemann
Limb, Gender and Anthropometric Factors Influencing Normative Data for the Biodex SD Athletic Single Leg Stability Test, Bryan L. Riemann and George J. Davies
Asymmetry in Parkinson’s Disease is Reflected in the Timed Up and Go, K. M. Rose, A. W. A. van Gemmert, Jan M. Hondzinski, and Li Li
Shoulder Muscle Activation of Novice and Weight-trained Females During Push-ups on an Unstable Surface, B. Russel, J. L. Newsome, and Bryan L. Riemann
Hip Muscle Strength, Bilateral Ratios, Antagonistic Ratios and Single Leg Squat Performance in Persons With Low Back Pain and Controls, Jennifer Satterfield, Ken Queliza, George J. Davis, and Bryan L. Riemann
Impact of Low Carbohydrate and High Protein Fad Diets on Prevalence of Obesity in College Students, Padmini Shankar, Macaulay Okwuokenye, Laura H. Gunn, Diana Sturges, and Suman Ahuja
Human Anatomy and Physiology in Health Careers, Diana Sturges
What is SoTL and how to get involved?, Diana Sturges
A comparison of students academic motivations in anatomy and physiology, nutrition and physics, Diana Sturges, Trent Maurer, Deborah Allen, Delena Gatch, and Padmini Shankar
Students’ academic motivations in three disciplines, Diana Sturges, Trent W. Maurer, Deborah Allen, Delena Gatch, and Padmini Shankar
Student perceptions of meaningful learning in Human Anatomy and Physiology classes, Diana Sturges, Trent W. Maurer, and John Dobson
Allied Health students’ perceptions of learning in undergraduate Human Anatomy and Physiology classes, Diana Sturges, Trent W. Maurer, and John L. Dobson
Course valuing inventory and student learning: Perceptions of health majors, Diana Sturges, Trent W. Maurer, and John L. Dobson
Student Perceptions of Meaningful Learning in Human Anatomy and Physiology Classes, Diana Sturges, Trent W. Maurer, and John L. Dobson
Effects of Drop Landing Height on Bilateral Asymmetry on Ground Reaction Forces During Depth Jumps, Nathan Tamargo, William Thomsen, George J. Davis, and Bryan L. Riemann
NASM Movement Analysis Screening: Reliability, Construct Validity and Association with Dynamic Physical Performance Measurements, K. Weiland, G. Woodward, M. Worsley, David Bringman, Bryan L. Riemann, and George J. Davis
Effects of Stance Width on Hip Displacement During Parallel Squat in Women, Leeanna Woodworth, K. Marshall, George J. Davis, and Bryan L. Riemann
Differential Effects Of Foot Sole Sensory Impairment On Balance And Gait, Shuqi Zhang and Li Li
The Relations Between sEMG and Knee Angles of 24 Style Tai Chi (TC), D. T. Zhu, Li Li, H. Hua, S. Luo, G. Cheng, and S. Wang
Submissions from 2011
Best Practices in Health and Skill Related Fitness Testing, Gavin T. Colquitt, Starla McCollum, Tony Pritchard Dr., Jody L. Langdon, and GSU HPE Majors Club
Meeting the NASPE Initial Teacher Standards Through Comprehensive Program Assessment, Gavin T. Colquitt, Tony Pritchard, Starla McCollum, and Jody Langdon
Action Research in the Gym: It’s Not a Dirty Word!, Gavin T. Colquitt, Ashley Walker, Jody Langdon, Starla McCollum, and Tony Pritchard
Reliability and Validity of the Boston Biomotion Instrument in the Measurement of Upper Extremity Power and a Comparison to the Seated Shot Put Test, George J. Davies, David Lake, Bryan L. Riemann, J. S. Campbell, J. W. Waterman, and L. Miller
EMG analysis and pain ratings of 3 lunge directions with a matched-cohort of symptomatic and asymptomatic subjects with patella-femoral pain syndrome, George J. Davies, Bryan Riemann, C. A. Carter, and M. L. Yang
The Effectiveness of Blocked Vs Random Exercise Training Programs Using Isolated Shoulder Exercises and Selected Outcome Measures, George J. Davies, Bryan L. Riemann, L. Simpson, and G. Stephens
The Impact of the PEP Grant on Elementary Physical Education, Steve Elliott, Starla McCollum, Tony Pritchard, and Gavin Colquitt
The SoTL: Impact in the Classroom and Beyond Georgia Southern SoTL Travelers, Laura Frost, Delena Gatch, Judith Longfield, and Diana Sturges
Non-science majors’ academic motivation in science courses, Delena Gatch, Trent W. Maurer, Diana Sturges, and Deborah Allen
Moving to Success: Rhythm Transfer, Jody Langdon
Physical Fitness Components as Predictors of Academic Achievement in an Urban Minority Population, Jody Langdon, Gavin T. Colquitt, Tony Pritchard, and Starla McCollum
Addressing Both Health and Academic Achievement Gaps in Rural Contexts, Jody Langdon, Ashley Walker, and Gavin T. Colquitt
Ground Reaction Forces From Depth Jumps at Different Heights Do Not Support Standard Weight Limitations, Robert G. LeFavi, Bryan L. Riemann, and William Thomsen
Effects of Medicine Ball Load on Chest Pass Performance and Selected Underlying Kinematics, G. Ken Limbaugh, Bryan L. Riemann, and George J. Davis
Students' Academic Motivations in Allied Health Classes, Trent W. Maurer, Deborah Allen, Delena Gatch, Padmini Shankar, and Diana Sturges
Students' Academic Motivations in Allied Health Classes, Trent W. Maurer, Deborah Allen, Delena Gatch, Padmini Shankar, and Diana Sturges
Doing SoTL: Inspiration and application, Trent W. Maurer, Lorraine S. Gilpin, Laura B. Regassa, and Diana Sturges
Increasing Physical Activity During Skill Practice, Starla McCollum, Gavin T. Colquitt, Katherine Pruitt, Jody Langdon, and GSU HPE Majors Club
Kinematic Analysis of Four Plyometric Push-up Variations, Laura Moore, Michael J. Tankovich, Bryan L. Riemann, and George J. Davis
Biomechanical Comparison of Forward and Lateral Lunges Using Standardized and Self Selected and Step Lengths, Bryan L. Riemann, Amanda Congleton, Rebecca Ward, and George J. Davies
How “brain” smart are you?, Diana Sturges
Human Anatomy and Physiology in Health Careers, Diana Sturges
Infant and Maternal Factors Affecting Neonatal and Post-neonatal Infant Mortality among Georgia Residents (1995-2004), Diana Sturges, Laura H. Gunn, Vaibhav Garg, and Priyanka Thumar Garg
What Makes Anatomy and Physiology Difficult: An Investigation of Student Perceptions, Diana Sturges and Trent W. Maurer
What Makes Anatomy and Physiology Difficult?: An Investigation of Student Perceptions, Diana Sturges and Trent W. Maurer
Kinematic Analysis of the Landing Phase Onto an Elevated Surface in Box Drop Plyometric Push-ups, Michael J. Tankovich, Laura Moore, Bryan L. Riemann, and George J. Davis
Spine and Hip Kinematic Differences Between Dominant and Non-dominant Kicking in Collegiate Women Soccer Players, Leeanna Woodworth, Bryan L. Riemann, and George J. Davis
Submissions from 2010
Developing Professionalism in Undergraduates: Effective Major's Clubs, Gavin Colquitt, Starla McCollum, Tony Pritchard, S. Williams, and A. Kendrick
