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Dissertation Committees

1. Leigh Murray – Dissertation Title: The Influence Of Aspirin On Thermoregulatory And Hematologic Factors Of Low-Fit And High-Fit Males Following Acute Cold Exposure - Kent State University – Committee Member – Summer 2006
2. Jeanne Dorland – Dissertation Title: Objectification theory:  Examining the relation between self-objectification and flow for college-aged women athletes - The University of Akron – Committee Member – Fall 2006
   
3. Brian Bossick – Dissertation Title: An Empirical Examination Of The Relationship Between Posttraumatic Growth And The Personality Traits Of Hardiness, Sense Of Coherence, Locus Of Control, Self-Efficacy, Resilience, And Optimism. - The University of Akron – Committee Member – Fall 2007
4. Cheryl Goliath – Dissertation Title: Diffusion of an E-Portfolio to Assist in the Self-Directed Learning of Physicians:  An Exploratory Study - The University of Akron – Committee Member – Summer 2009

Thesis Committees

1. Andrea Jankowski – Thesis Title:  The Effects Of Caffeine Gum Administration On Reaction Time And Lower Body Pain During Cycling To Exhaustion  – The University of Akron – Chair – Summer 2008
2. Morgan Russell: Thesis Title: The Effect Of Caffeine Gum Administration On Blood Glucose And Blood Lactate During Cycling To Exhaustion – The University of Akron – Chair – Summer 2008
3. Laura Marinaro – Thesis Title: Nutrition Competency of Certified Athletic Trainers – The University of Akron – Committee Member – Summer 2008
4. Matt Feeback – Thesis Title: Effect of Oral L-Arginine Supplementation on Lactic Acid and Maximal Oxygen Consumption in Healthy Males - The University of Akron – Chair – Spring 2009
5. Eric Corbett – Thesis Title: Effect of Oral L-Arginine Supplementation on Platelet Count and Maximal Oxygen Consumption in Healthy Males  - The University of Akron – Chair – Spring 2009
6. Thomas Kopec – Thesis Title: Effects of Two Therapeutic Modalities on Acute Muscle Soreness. - The University of Akron – Chair – Spring 2009
7. Ahlam Salameh – Thesis Title: Graded Exercise Stress Testing: Treadmill Protocols Comparison Of Peak Exercise Times In Cardiac Patients – The University of Akron – Chair – Summer 2009
8. Laura Hemlepp – Thesis Title: Protein Intake and Site Specific Bone Mineral Density in Caucasian Male Resistance Trainers – The University of Akron – Committee Member – Summer 201
9. Michael Rebold – Thesis Title: The Influence of a Resistance Training Apparatus on Vertical Jump and 40-Yard Sprint Performance - The University of Akron – Chair – Spring 2011
10. Brandon Pollock  – Thesis Title: Changes in Body Composition and Resting Blood Pressure Among Adults Using Wii Fit Plus - The University of Akron – Committee Member – Spring 2011
11. 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 – Committee Member – Spring 2011
12. Nicholas Potenzini – Thesis Title: The Effects of the Wii Fit Plus on Bone Mineral Density and Flexibility in Adults - The University of Akron – Committee Member – Spring 2011
13. Brian Kennell – Thesis Title: The Effects of L-Arginine Supplementation on Pre and Post Maximal Exercise Immune Response - The University of Akron – Chair – Spring 2011
14. Joshua Bauman – Thesis Title: The Influence of a Resistance Training Apparatus on Maximal Parallel Squat Performance and Agility - The University of Akron – Chair – Summer 2011
15. Peter Quent  – Thesis Title: Effects of oral L-arginine on blood glucose during repeated anaerobic interval exercise - The University of Akron – Chair – Spring 2012

Honors Project Committees

1. Rachel Zubricky – The Effects of Running Shoe wear on Selected Biomechanical Markers of College Runners – Department of Sport Science and Wellness Education - Spring 2007 - Reader
2. Angelique Thomas –  The Foot and Ankle Complex - Department of Sport Science and Wellness Education – Summer 2007 - Reader
3. Scott Sheaffer – Effects of Moisture Wicking Fabrics on Thermoregulatory Markers during Exercise – Department of Sport Science and Wellness Education - Spring 2007 - Honors Project Sponsor
4. Jessica Quinn – Physical Therapy for Children of Special Needs - Department of Sport Science and Wellness Education - Spring 2007/Fall 2008 - Reader
5. Emily Lippert - Developmental Differences of Premature Twins - Department of Sport Science and Wellness Education – Fall 2008 – Reader
6. John Walters - The Acute Effects of Elastic Band Resistance and Weighted Vest Resistance on Vertical Jump Height -  Department of Sport Science and Wellness Education – Spring 2010 - Sponsor
7. Nicole Clester – Physically Active Lessons: Changing Stationary Classroom Activities to Incorporate Movement