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Effect Of Incorporating Plyometric Training Into A Resistance Training Program, E Rembold, A Lesniak, C Dixon Facsm

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Comparison Of Serratus Anterior And Lattisimus Dorsi Muscle Activation During Hypopressive Exercises: A Cross-Sectional Study, T Rebullido, E Hernández-Rovira, D Alonso-Aubin, D Cañabate, C Martí

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Associations Between Sleep Quality And Phase Angle: A Sex-Specific Analysis In College Students, J Ryan, D Giovinetti, C Hawkins, M Mcfadden, S Kim

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Menstrual Cycle Snycing Exercise In Recreationally Active College-Aged Females, C Saker, L Parker, S Davis, M Miltenberger

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Opencap May Reliably And Accurately Measure Knee Flexion Angle During Running, S Sargent, K Mendoza, E Bell

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Perceived Exertion Levels Of Varying Exercise Intensities In Adults Greater Than 65 Years Old, N Schober Spt, S Rhoda Spt, E Fleming Spt, A Clark Spt, B Larouere Phd, R Joyce Pt, Dpt, Ncs, M Boman Pt, Dpt, Phd(C), S Love Pt, Dpt, Dhsc, Mpt

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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The Impact Of Sodium Phosphate Supplementation In Trained Vs Untrained Females: A Pilot Study, E Shaw, M Reed, M Whidden, S Metz, A Piombino, M Ramick

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Alterations In Skeletal Muscle Metabolic Rate Following Various Exercise Intensities Are Evident Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy, T Silva, K Merriman, R Landers-Ramos

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The Essential Role Of Healthcare Professionals In Encouraging Physical Activity For Childhood Cancer Survivors, L Six, M Caru, B Gordon, S Dandekar, D Mckeone, P Rao, C Toepke, M Hayes, L Mcgregor, K Schmitz

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Circulating Multi-Omics Predictors Of Cognitive And Motor Function In Sedentary And Habitually Active Adults, M Smith, M Colvin, T Larocca

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Gut Microbiota Is Different Between Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy Compared To Gender Affirming Surgery, K Synder, A Yasrebi, D Desio, G Wu, S Ghosh, A Zheng, S Gao, A Donlon, L Joseph, T Roepke, S Campbell Facsm

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Critical Illness Myopathy And Peripheral Neuropathy In A Patient With Miliary Tuberculosis: A Multidisciplinary Approach To Recovery, M Soliman, A Voelckers

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Learning Under Stress: The Effects Of Chronic Anxiety On Motor Sequence Learning Ability, Y Sunchen, K Jaquess

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Relationship Of Pitching Mechanics And Fastball Velocity In Collegiate Baseball Pitchers, Z Sylvester, R Boergers

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The Effects Of Short-Term Fasting On Performance And Cognitive Function In Soccer Athletes, A Versis, M Stokes, C Goble, J Boyda, T Reeside, R Snyder, R Eshleman, J Sanders, W Braun Facsm

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Blood Lactate And Heart Rate Response Post-Preseason Training In Collegiate Male Soccer Players: A Pilot Study, D Walter, C Racich Pt, Dpt, Ocs

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Epidemiology Of Subjective Sleep Disturbance After Pediatric And Adolescent Concussion, J Wilkes, D Fedonni, J Cottone, C Master, K Arbogast

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The Effect Of Long Distance Running On Perceived Stress In Ncaa Division Ii Male Collegiate Athletes., J Williams, C Saker, B Snyder, S Davis Facsm

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Skeletal Characteristics Differ Between Division I Male Basketball And Cross-Country Athletes, L Wunderlich, J Goulart, K Mroz, N Sekel, A Sterczala, E Feigel, J Cauley, P Fazeli, T O'Leary, J Greeves, K Koltun, B Nindl Facsm

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Analyzing Heart Rate Differences And Positional Factors On A Division Ii Men’S Soccer Team, J Zembower, Dr. B Larouere, Dr. J Burns

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Cardiovascular Responses To Single- Vs. Multi-Chambered Blood Flow Restriction Cuffs, S Zupnik, N Rolnick, V De Queiros, M Moghaddam, E Peikon, S Brown, S Watson, C Ruffhead, T Werner Facsm

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Enhancing Mental Toughness And Strength And Conditioning Performance In Collegiate Athletes Through Pressure Training, Chad Workman, Andreas Stamatis

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 18(4): 456-469, 2025. This study is the first to investigate the role of mental toughness (MT) in predicting strength and conditioning (S&C) performance outcomes and the impact of pressure training (PT) on MT development among NCAA athletes. A women’s Division I field hockey team (n = 15) participated in five 1-hour sessions focused on psychological skills training to enhance MT, followed by two S&C sessions under PT conditions. Using the Mental Toughness Index, MT was assessed after the workshops/before PT and following PT. Regression analysis revealed that pre-PT MT scores predicted S&C performance outcomes …

The Impact Of Prenatal Yoga On Hip Mobility And Delivery Outcomes, Zoe Avery

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

Yoga has been shown to decrease lumbar pain, improve maternal mental health, and improve delivery outcomes. While there are many well-established benefits of yoga, the mechanism by which yoga elicits these improvements is unclear. One potential mechanism that has not been studied is through improvements in hip mobility. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to test the effect of prenatal yoga on hip mobility. The secondary aim was to determine the relationship between hip mobility and pregnancy outcomes. METHODS: Hip mobility via hip internal and external range of motion and hip flexor muscle length was measured in pregnant females …

Ua12/2/2 Talisman: Connection, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Spring 2025 Talisman:

• Alali, Cecilia & Ragan Harrington. Connection
• Hardesty, Emma. On a Roll – Dungeons & Dragons
• Muscutt, Carson. Grinding Through Life – Molotov Skateshop
• Cox, Kate. Stopwatch
• Harrington, Ragan. 1 Campus, 7 Strangers – Logan Hesse, Nicholas Basile, Spencer Winterbottom, Alliyah Jones, Alex Gehring, Annie McClurg, Rowan Finley
• Vickers, Abigail. Forged in Combat – Mixed Martial Arts
• Wood-Morris, Oli. Survivors to Neighbors – Bosnian Refugees
• Jordan, Shylin. Severed Roots
• Bivens, Emily. Behind the Screen – Social Media
• Dean, Clarissa. Shear Talent – Shake Rag Barbershop
• Sutton, Avery. For the Love of the Old – Thrift Shopping
• Phelps, Maggie. …

Evaluation Of Valid Vo2max Criteria For Graded Exercise Testing In Cancer Survivors, Daniel Y.K. Shackelford, Jessica M. Brown, Rhianna N. Patel

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 18(5): 443-455, 2025. Cardiovascular fitness (VO_2max) predicts all-cause mortality and is vital to assess in cancer survivors (CS) for individualized exercise prescriptions. Metabolic carts confirm VO_2max with respiratory exchange ratio (RER) >1.10; other VO_2max criteria include ≤10 beats/minute of maximal predicted heart rate and/or a rating of perceived exertion (RPE) of >8 on the Modified Borg Scale. Another suggested criterion is respiratory frequency (Rf) > 40 breaths per minute. These criteria are assumed applicable for all populations, but due to cancer-related toxicities, frequency and validity of traditional VO_2max criteria usage in …

Relationships Between Performance In The Frequency Speed Kick Test, Heart Rate Variability, And Body Composition In Amateur Muay Thai Fighters, Antonio Beira De Andrade Junior, Elena Marie Peixoto Ruthes De Andrade, Patrícia Dos Santos Vigário, Cesar Antonio Luchesa, João Eduardo De Azevedo Vieira, Igor Ramathur Telles De Jesus, Agnaldo Jose Lopes

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 18(6): 428-442, 2025. In martial arts, heart rate variability (HRV) measurements can potentially be used to assess injury risk and susceptibility to fatigue. Muay Thai uses the Frequency Speed of Kick Test (FSKT) to measure kick speed, but it is unknown whether better fitness results in improved autonomic function and body composition, which may affect athletic performance and recovery. We aimed to evaluate the correlations between FSKT, HRV, and body composition measures in amateur Muay Thai fighters. This is a cross-sectional study with 37 Muay Thai fighters. They underwent FSKT-10s and multiple FSKT to measure …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 100, No. 3, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Magazine edition of the College Heights Herald for the period February 17 - April 20, 2025.

• Wilborn, Price. You Matter & You Are Not Alone
• Smith, Kane. Peggy Crowe Reflects on Counseling Center in Face of Staff Shortages
• Stafford, Hallie. Help with Horses – New Beginnings Therapeutic Horse Riding
• Hawkins, Kaylee. How a WKU Professor Helps Improve Student Mental Health – Jay Gabbard, National Alliance on Mental Illness Recovery Support Group
• McMahon, Jake. More Than a Coach – Brent Chumbley, Track & Field
• Simpson, Libby. WKU’s American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Brings Mental Health Into the Light
• Hardesty, Emma. Trans …

Erratum For Effect Of Chronotype On Sleep Quality In A Laboratory Setting, Brianna Harfmann, Natashia Swalve, John Mitrzyk, Alexander Montoye

International Journal of Exercise Science

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The Effects Of Palm Cooling On Repeat Sprint Ability Following A Fatigue Inducing Protocol In Collegiate Female Athletes, Ella Wrabley, Britta Lagerquist, Grace Smith, Rachel Jones, Madeline Mcneilly, Jeff Buxton, Hayden Gerhart, Phillip Prins

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 18(3): 415-426, 2025. Cooling glabrous skin sites, such as the palms, can mitigate core body temperature rise and delay fatigue during physical activity, potentially enhancing performance. However, research on palm cooling (PC) in female athletes remains limited, and existing devices are often costly or impractical. This study evaluated the effects of PC using a novel, cost-effective portable device on repeat sprint ability in female collegiate athletes after a fatiguing protocol. Twenty female athletes (age: 20.1±1.4 years; height: 166.7±6.9 cm; mass: 66.6±9.8 kg; BMI: 24.0±3.9 kg/m²; body fat: 24.9±4.6%) participated in a randomized crossover study. Sessions …

Age Of Anaerobic, Aerobic, And Skill-Based Olympic Athletes 1988 - 2024, Corban J. Ruiz, Iliana G. Hernandez, Edward K. Merritt

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 18(3): 404-414, 2025. The age at which athletes compete at a high-level provides understanding of human physiology, development, aging and skill refinement. The Olympics, with high-level performances across events with differing metabolic demands, provide unique data for analysis of optimal performance age given the type of performance required. The aim of this study was to classify Olympic events from 1988-2024 into aerobic, anaerobic, mixed, or skill, and compare male and female athlete ages in each classification. Events of maximal effort under 2-minutes duration were classified as anaerobic. Events longer than 5 minutes were classified as …