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Collection preserves capstone projects submitted in partial fulfillment of the graduate degree in Sports Medicine.

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Capstones from 2021

 

Subjective and Objective Sleep Habits and Vascular Health in Apparently Healthy Individuals, M. Culver

 

Effect of Acute Capsaicin Supplementation on Resting Physiology and Mental Vigor, S. Truax

 

Heart Rate Variability as a Predictor of Circulating Inflammation and Carbohydrate Metabolism, M. Watson

Capstones from 2020

 

Physical Fitness in Police Officers of Chatham County in Savannah, Georgia, Allison Baosithong

 

Physiological Predictors of Performance on the CrossFit Murph Workout, J. Carreker

 

Effects of Fan Cooling on Physiological Responses to Cycle Ergometry, A. Fernandez

Capstones from 2019

 

The Effects of Sex, Pause Time, and Degree of Stretch on Concentric Torque Production During External/internal Rotation of Glenohumeral Joint, S. Corcho

 

Validity of PowerLift Application and Inertial Measurement Sensor to Capture Barbell Velocity during Barbell Bench Press and Back Squats, D. Davidson

 

Effect of a Commercially Available Low-dose Capsaicin Supplement on Knee Extensor Contractile Performance, D. Parker

 

Effect of Foam Rolling on Heart Rate Variability, Marvette Wilkerson

Capstones from 2018

 

Effect of Aerobic Fitness on Neuromuscular Performance Recovery from Resistance Exercise Among Resistance-trained Individuals, Evan Bass

 

Association Between Heart Rate Variability, Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Body Composition Among Recreationally-trained Individuals, Justin Ellis

 

Bone Mineral Density in Master Olympic Weightlifters and Runners, K. Erickson

 

Predictors of Snatch Performance in Masters Olympic Weightlifters, J. Ford

 

Effect of Aerobic Fitness and Body Composition on Acute Cardiac-autonomic Responses to Fluid Ingestion, Nicole Foster

 

Running Kinematics in Female Soccer Players with Added Assistance and Resistance Bands, K. Goins

 

Cross-sectional Comparison of Mediolateral Balance in Masters Olympic Weightlifters and Endurance Runners, M. Mercardo

 

Cardiac-autonomic Responses to Cold Water and Sports Beverage Consumption, Jade Phelps

 

Quality of Life Between Athletic Training Modes, B. L. Reimann and R. Burke

 

Resting and Exercise-Related Heart Rate Responses to High-intensity Interval Training in Women, Brenee Rockholt

 

Effect of Aerobic Fitness on Neuromuscular Performance Recovery from Resistance Exercise Among Resistance-trained Individuals, Brooke Sapp

 

Biomechanical Analysis of Weightlifting Movements and Weightlifting Pulling Derivatives, M. Stone

 

Knee Muscle Activation Differences Between Single Leg Squat Variations on the Shuttle MVP, J. Torres

Capstones from 2017

 

Biomechanical Jump Squats Differences Between Oscillating and Olympic Barbells, R. Good

 

Acquisition and Retention of Balance Skills Using Blocked and Random Practice Techniques in Persons with Chronic Ankle Instability, V. L. Osborne

 

Validity of Measuring Soccer Kicking Velocity with Adidas Snapshot Application, K. Winterfield

Capstones from 2016

 

Accuracy of Tablet Application Angular Measurement Tool in Frame-by-frame Video Analysis During Treadmill Running, K. Balthrop

 

A Biomechanical Analysis of Comparing Two Lifting Strategies for Conventional Deadlift, K. Krajewski

 

Differences in Landing Kinematics During Unweighted and Resisted Vertical Jumps on the VertimaxTM for Women Collegiate Volleyball and Soccer Players, E. Otto

 

Effect of Unweighting Assistance on Sit-to-Stand Mechanics in Healthy Older Adults, K. L. Piersol

Capstones from 2015

 

Effects of Medicine Ball Training on Lacrosse Shot Speed, A. Balue

 

Sex Differences in Imposing Delays During Bench Press, M. Kenreich

 

Biomechanical Comparison of American and Russian Kettlebell Swings, A. Mitchell

 

Effect of Self Selected Music on Heart Rate and Perceived Exertion During an Exercise Bout, K. Nix

 

The Acute Effects of a Vibrating Foam Roller on Triceps Surae Stiffness, Allyson Riley

 

Biomechanical Analysis of Joint Segment Differences in the Push-up, P. Stanko

Capstones from 2014

 

Hang Power Clean and Force Production in Volleyball Arm Swing, A. Arborgast

 

Biomechanical Analysis of the Kettlebell Swing in Women, Kristen Boessneck

 

Anthropometrics and Bar Kinematics of the Snatch Technique in an Elite Youth Weightlifter, C. Cantagallo

 

Biomechanical Analysis of the Seated Single Arm Shot Put Between Limbs and with Different Loads in Physically Active Men and Women, K. Curwin

 

Effect of Heel Lifts on Surface Electromyographic Activity and Low Back Pain During Gait, C. Goodman

 

Quantifying the Intensity of Overhand Plyometric Throwing, N. Hipko

 

Acute Effects of Foam Rolling, Static Stretching and Cycling on Stiffness and Range of Motion, J. Lindsay

Capstones from 2013

 

Kinematic Analysis of Three Core Plyometric Exercises, J. Bullard

 

Comparison of Hip Kinematics Between Three Squat Variations, T. Church

 

Acute Running Leg Stiffness Changes Following Lower Body Resistance Exercise, B. Phipps

 

Investigating the Efficacy of Inertial-based Exercise Equipment, J. Ralston

 

Electromyographical Comparison of Kipping Versus Regular Pull Ups, E. Sinkuler

 

Effect of Lead Leg Selection on Bilateral Asymmetry During Depth Jumps of Various Heights, N. Tamargo

Capstones from 2012

 

Biomechanical Analysis of Heavy Ropes Exercise, A. Beaver

 

Effects of Creatine Supplementation in Combination with Acute Versus Chronic Caffeine Supplementation on Supramaximal Short Term Exercise, B. Hoots and R. G. LeFavi

 

Accentuated Eccentric Loading Jumps at Slow & Fast Descent, C. Knarr

 

Quantifying the Intensity of Upper Extremity Plyometric Exercise, Laura Moore

 

Relationship Between Three Modes of Conscious Perception of Proprioception in the Upper Extremity, A. Phillips

 

Comparison of Upper Extremity Sensorimotor Skills Between Martial Artists and Other Athletes, D. Rudolph-Brown

 

Reliability of Three Modes of Upper Extremity Conscious Perception of Proprioception Testing, B. Russell

Capstones from 2011

 

Shoulder Muscle Activation of Novice and experienced weightlifters during dumbbell bench press exercises, J. Luczak

 

Effects of Stance Width on Hip Displacement During Parallel Squat in Women, K. Marshall

 

Shoulder Muscle Activation of Novice and Weight-trained Females During Push-Ups on an Unstable Surface., J. L. Newsome

 

Hip Muscle Imbalances and Low Back Pain, K. Queliza

 

A Comparison of Center Pressure Differences Between Male and Female Collegiate Golfers, B. V. Shenefelt and Bryan L. Riemann

Capstones from 2010

 

Comparison of Vertimax and Plyometric Training for Improving Vertical Jump Performance, A. Davis-Lee

 

Comparison of Ground Reaction Forces with 3 Different Lower Extremity Pyometric Activities, J. Koch

 

Upper Extremity Medicine Ball Power Testing Compared to Bench Press for Power Development, G. K. Limbaugh

 

Ground Reaction Forces from Depth Jumps at Different Heights Do Not Support Standard Weight Limitations, W. Thomsen

Capstones from 2009

 

Balance and Hop Deficits in Stable and Unstable Ankles, P. Alston

 

A Kinematic Comparison of Bilateral Squats with Varying Foot/Ankle Positions, G. Gustavson

 

Changes in Hip Muscle Strength and Vertical Leg Stiffness During a Training Run for Distance Runners, M. K. Hodge

 

A Kinetic Comparison of Bilateral Squats with Varying Foot/Ankle Positions, F. Leah

 

Comparison of Spine Kinematics Between Dominant and Non-dominant Leg Kicking in Collegiate Women Soccer Players, L. Woodworth

Capstones from 2008

 

Effects of Strength and Conditioning Program on Vertical Jump Propulsion Mechanics, V. Black

 

Effects of Prophylactic Ankle Stabilization on Lower Extremity Stiffness, S. E. McGrath (Williams)

 

Glenohumeral Joint Range of Motion in Competitive Swimmers, J. Witt