Texas A&M University Research Symposium - Nov. 2011

The 9th Annual Texas A&M University Research Symposium was held in College Station on November 11, 2011.   Over 400 students, from each of the Texas A&M System schools, participated in the event.    The Tarleton State University Kinesiology Department was represented by twelve outstanding graduate students.   Kudos to our future leaders! 
                                                                                           ~~~ research topics are listed below the slideshow ~~~

Cody Bamber - A Comparison of Linear Periodization & Non-Periodization Strength Training Programs
Willie Boyd - Growing Up:  An Evaluation of the Rivals.com Top 100 and Draft Opportunities in the NFL
Arthur Buckingham, Ryan Craven, Karissa Kroll, Julia Reynolds* - Longevity in Coaching:  Do Stress Factors Play a Role?     
*won the Distinguised Poster Award for the Master's Division ... represented the top 5%
Jake Daleiden - When the Bell Rings:  Structured After-School Programs for Academic Success
Jacob Liedka & Kody Thiebaud - The Mind Game:  Indentifying the Traits that Characterize a Mentally tough Pitcher in the Sport of Baseball
Travis Moore - The Bionic Athlete:  Improving Athletic Performance by Enhancing Visual Acuity
Callie Sirman - Physical Fitness and Academic Achievement in a Private (K-12) School in Texas
Kolin Styles - Squeezing Out the Miles:  A Survey of Distance Runners' Attitudes Regarding Compression Socks