4th Annual Kinesiology Research Symposium - 2011
By Kurt Mogonye
Friday, November 18, 2011
STEPHENVILLE, Texas—Thirty-two Tarleton State University graduate students who have conducted scholarly research will present their findings Dec. 6 at Wisdom Gymnasium as part of the 4th Annual Kinesiology Research Symposium. The symposium, to be held from 6-8 p.m., will showcase students’ research posters, some of which were presented at the recent A&M University System Pathways Student Research Symposium in College Station. The College of Education’s Department of Kinesiology is sponsoring the symposium and welcomes the public to hear students’ presentations. [Photo: Travis Moore - 'The Bionic Athlete - Improving Athletic Performance by Enhancing Visual Acuity']
“This event allows our students to become engaged in professional scholarship,” said Dr. Kayla Peak, assistant professor of kinesiology. “Some will use this experience as a jumping-off point to get involved or to go on to other conferences to present their research, while others will pursue a full investigation of their research and consider a thesis option as part of their master’s degree.”
Peak said the symposium also “provides an opportunity, as an academic department, to celebrate the scholarly efforts of our undergraduate and graduate students.”
Among the topics at this year’s symposium: “A Comparison of Linear Periodization and Non-Periodization Strength Training Programs,” “Growing Up: An Evaluation of the Rivals.com Top 100 and Draft Opportunities in the NFL,” “Longevity in Coaching: Do Stress Factors Play a Role?” and “Squeezing Out the Miles: A Survey of Distance Runners’ Attitudes Regarding Compression Socks.”
Posters at this year’s symposium will also be judged and scored by the department’s full-time faculty. “Past experience has proven that active student engagement in these types of presentations to student peers and or respected faculty members, is a powerful tool in helping to promote a culture of professional scholarship,” said Peak.
Friday, November 18, 2011
STEPHENVILLE, Texas—Thirty-two Tarleton State University graduate students who have conducted scholarly research will present their findings Dec. 6 at Wisdom Gymnasium as part of the 4th Annual Kinesiology Research Symposium. The symposium, to be held from 6-8 p.m., will showcase students’ research posters, some of which were presented at the recent A&M University System Pathways Student Research Symposium in College Station. The College of Education’s Department of Kinesiology is sponsoring the symposium and welcomes the public to hear students’ presentations. [Photo: Travis Moore - 'The Bionic Athlete - Improving Athletic Performance by Enhancing Visual Acuity']
“This event allows our students to become engaged in professional scholarship,” said Dr. Kayla Peak, assistant professor of kinesiology. “Some will use this experience as a jumping-off point to get involved or to go on to other conferences to present their research, while others will pursue a full investigation of their research and consider a thesis option as part of their master’s degree.”
Peak said the symposium also “provides an opportunity, as an academic department, to celebrate the scholarly efforts of our undergraduate and graduate students.”
Among the topics at this year’s symposium: “A Comparison of Linear Periodization and Non-Periodization Strength Training Programs,” “Growing Up: An Evaluation of the Rivals.com Top 100 and Draft Opportunities in the NFL,” “Longevity in Coaching: Do Stress Factors Play a Role?” and “Squeezing Out the Miles: A Survey of Distance Runners’ Attitudes Regarding Compression Socks.”
Posters at this year’s symposium will also be judged and scored by the department’s full-time faculty. “Past experience has proven that active student engagement in these types of presentations to student peers and or respected faculty members, is a powerful tool in helping to promote a culture of professional scholarship,” said Peak.
4th Annual Kinesiology Research Symposium
The 4th Annual Kinesiology Research Symposium was held in Wisdom Gym on December 6, 2011. Thirty-two graduate students, from the Department of Kinesiology, participated in the event. The event, directed by Dr. Kayla Peak, was a great success.
Thanks to the Faculty Judges for sharing their expertise and time --- Dr. Steve Crews (Department Head), Dr. Jennifer Blevins, Jacob Fain, Dr. Joe Gillespie, Justin Hobbs, Amy McKay, Dr. Chet Martin, Dr. Joe Priest, and Dr. Steve Simpson.
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Thanks to the Faculty Judges for sharing their expertise and time --- Dr. Steve Crews (Department Head), Dr. Jennifer Blevins, Jacob Fain, Dr. Joe Gillespie, Justin Hobbs, Amy McKay, Dr. Chet Martin, Dr. Joe Priest, and Dr. Steve Simpson.
~~~ double-click each photo below to see name & research title~~~
