Dissertations Directed

Thesis Committees

1. Michael Rebold – Thesis Title: The Influence of a Resistance Training Apparatus on Vertical Jump and 40-Yard Sprint Performance - The University of Akron – Committee Member – Spring 2011
2. Joshua Bauman – Thesis Title: The Influence of a Resistance Training Apparatus on Maximal Parallel Squat Performance and Agility - The University of Akron – Committee Member – Summer 2011
3. Brandon Pollock – Thesis Title: Changes in Body Composition and Resting Blood Pressure Among Adults Using Wii Fit Plus - The University of Akron – Chair – Spring 2011
4. Renee DeSalvo – Thesis Title: The Influence of a WiiFit Plus Exercise Protocol on Lower Extremity Strength and Balance in an Adult Population - The University of Akron – Chair – Spring 2011
5. Nicholas Potenzini – Thesis Title: The Effects of the Wii Fit Plus on Bone Mineral Density and Flexibility in Adults - The University of Akron – Chair – Spring 2011

Honors Project Committees

1. Courtney Messner - A Review of the Relationship between Exercise and Memory in Older Adults - Department of Sport Science and Wellness Education – Fall 2011 – Honor’s Project Sponsor
2. Brittany Baisch - The Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training vs. Long-Term Moderate Submaximal Aerobic Exercise Training on VO2 Maximum and Body Composition - Department of Sport Science and Wellness Education - Spring 2012 – Reader
3. Chris Welch - The Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training vs. Long-Term Moderate Submaximal Aerobic Exercise Training on VO2 Maximum and Body Composition - Department of Sport Science and Wellness Education - Spring 2012 – Reader
4. Kristina Kehoe - The Effectiveness of Three Recovery Methods in Blood Lactate Clearance Following a Wingate Test - Department of Sport Science and Wellness Education - Spring 2012 – Reader
5. Ellen Csepe - Fight the Fifteen: A Study Surveying the Effects of an Educational Component in an Exercise Intervention - Department of Sport Science and Wellness Education - Spring 2012 – Reader
6. Olivia Posladek - Lumbar ROM in Female Ballet Students - Department of Sport Science and Wellness Education - Spring 2012 – Reader
7. Amanda Wahl - Healthy Campus Initiative - Department of Sport Science and Wellness Education - Spring 2012 – Honor’s Project Sponsor

McNair Scholar Mentor

Re’Anna Browne (Summer 2011, Summer 2012)