Exercise Science Student Research Projects
in 2008-2009
From Fall 2008 semester:

Investigation of Neural Adaptations Due to Resistance and Mental Training
Nicholas Lander, Billy Humphries, & Matt Cornell - Undergraduate Students
Faculty: Katherine Polasek 

Effect of Combined Plyometric Training and Trampoline Training on Vertical Jumping Performance
Amaan Siddeeq, John Morris, & Matt Benzoni- Undergraduate Students
Faculty: Peter McGinnis

Testing the Physical fitness of Collegiate Women Ice Hockey Players Before and After Pre-Season
Katie Montag, Joey Englese, & Olivia Nuzzo- Undergraduate Students
Faculty: Philip Buckenmeyer

The Nintendo Wii: A True Source of Physical Activity for Novice and Experienced Players?
Nicholas Arnold & Nicholas Longino- Undergraduate Students
Faculty: James Hokanson

For Spring 2009 semester:

The Effects of Static or Dynamic Warm-ups on Anaerobic Activity Using the Wingate Test
Presenters: Lindsay Bakker, H. Austin Rhodes, Trish Witter, Undergraduate Students
Faculty: Laura Hill

Exercise Performance Related to Time of Day
Presenters:    Zachary Bogardus, Jennifer Dennis, Danielle Ferris, Undergraduate Students
Faculty: Laura Hill

The Effects of Listening to Different Music Genres during a Two-Mile Run
Presenters:  manda Hickey, Diana Williams, Undergraduate Students
Faculty: Laura Hill

The Effects of High vs. Low Potassium Diet on Muscle Fatigue among College-Aged Males
Presenters: Crystal Quashie, Haleigh Muka, Jesse Sanna, Undergraduate Students
Faculty: Laura Hill

Static and Dynamic Warm-Up and Their Effects on Lower Body Force Production
Presenters: Mike Avery, Clark Holdsworth, Lauren Phillips, Undergraduate Students
Faculty: Laura Hill

The Effects of Internal and External Motivation during a Bicep Curl on College-Aged
Men and Women
Presenters: Kyle Bigney, Danielle Ruminski, Undergraduate Students
Faculty: Laura Hill

Gender Differences in Rating of Perceived Exertion in Distance Runners
Presenters: Kathryn Poe, David Goldenberg, Undergraduate Students
Faculty: James Hokanson

Assessing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Function Postoperatively During Jumping Tasks
Presenters: Michael Kuhn, Nicholas Pulling, Tiffany Grybas, Undergraduate Students
Faculty:  Jeff Bauer
   
Relationship between Upper Body and Core Muscular Strength and the Velocity of the
Ice Hockey Slap Shot
Presenters:    Kevin Cuddahee, Zach Dehm, Joe Radich, Undergraduate Students
Faculty:  James Hokanson

Information Processing Demands: Reaction Time While Driving and Performing
Secondary Tasks
Presenters:    Jennifer Cobb, Zachary Fluster, Greg Leder, Ashley Seaver, Undergraduate Students
  Faculty: Joy Hendrick            (Paper presented at 2010 NASPSPA conference - click here pdf file)

Reaching New Limits: A Comparison between Elliptical Cross-Trainer and Treadmill
Maximal Oxygen Uptake
Presenters:    Kristi Kellogg, Amanda Holley, Adah Campany, Undergraduate Students
Faculty: Philip Buckenmeyer

Hopping and Leg Stiffness: Does Aging Affect the Bounce in Your Step?
Presenters: Nicole Dovi, Undergraduate Student
Faculty: Peter McGinnis, James Hokanson

The Effects of Exercise on Physical Self-Perception among Cortland College Students
Presenters: Christopher Battaglia, James Garofalo, Joseph Santullo, Undergraduate Students
Faculty: Katherine Polasek

Gait Analysis among Two Groups of College Students; Using the GAITRite System
Presenters: Lisa Thomas, Jake Howell, Undergraduate Students
Faculty: Jeff Bauer

Force Generation between the Two and Three-Point Stances in College Football Players
Presenters: Chelsea Backus, Steve Coleman, Sean James, Malorie Manheimer, Hans Wulf,
      Undergraduate Students
 Faculty: Jeff Bauer

A Comparison of Steady State VO2 When Comparing Leg and Combined Arm and Leg Work On the Elliptical Cross-Trainer
Presenters: Stefan DiBella, Undergraduate Student
Faculty: James Hokanson

The spring 2009 semester projects were presented at the 2009 SUNY Cortland Scholars' Day (click here for information).

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