Dr. Kayla Peak
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Publications (selected listing)

Articles
12. Peak, K. (2012). Is it time to rebrand physical education? [Issues - editorial response]. JOPERD, 83(9), 12.
11.
Peak, K., & Butler, R.E. (2012).  Creating a culture of voluteerism: Students extend a helping hand while expanding their horizons. Journal of the Effective Schools Project; 19:12-17. http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth256638/m1/13/ 
10.
 Sillivent, J., Blevins, J., & Peak, K.  (2012).  Energy drinks: Ergolytic or ergogenic? International Journal of Exercise Science; 5(3):214-222.  http://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijes/vol5/iss3/4/
9.  Holsomback, D., & Peak, K. (2012). Footwear trends:  Should sport & fitness enthusiasts embrace the minimalist movement? The Sport Journal; 15.  http://www.thesportjournal.org/article/footwear-trends-should-sport-fitness-enthusiasts-embrace-minimalist-movement  (ISSN:1543-9518)
8.  Burnett, J., Yoder, A., Britten, C.F., Peak, K., & Tietjen-Smith, T.  (2012). Earphone volume of cardiovascular entertainment systems may be harmful to hearing health. Focus on Colleges, Universities, and Schools; 6(1):1-10. http://www.nationalforum.com/Electronic%20Journal%20Volumes/Burnett,%20Jeffery%20Earphone%20Volume%20Focus%20V6%20N1%2012.pdf 
7.  Baker, C., Peak, K., & Guthrie, C. (2011). The faculty-driven model for innovation in teaching initiatives. Academic Leader, 27(9):4-6.   http://www.magnapubs.com/newsletter/story/5841/
6.  Peak, K., & Palmore, C. (2011, June 23). It’s time to KO concussions. The Sport Digest. http://thesportdigest.com/2011/06/it%e2%80%99s-time-to-ko-concussions/
5.  Martin, R.C., & Peak, K. (2011). Basketball officials: What makes them tick? Texas Coach; 55(5):42.   (ISSN: 0040-4241)
4.  Dilley-Knoles, J., Burnett, J.S., & Peak, K. (2010). Making the grade: Academic success in today’s athletes. The Sport Journal; 13(1).  (ISSN:1543-9518) http://www.thesportjournal.org/article/making-grade-academic-success-today-s-athlete 
3.  Peak, K., Martin, R.C., Blevins-McNaughten, J., & Burnett, J. (2009).  Special event programming for individuals with disabilities.   KAHPERD Journal; 81(1):11-16.
2.  Ring-Dimitriou, S., von Duvillard, S.P., Stadlmann, M., Kinnunen, H., Drachta, O., Muller, E., Laukkanen, R., Hamra, J., Weeks, S., & Peak, K.  (2008).  Changes in physical fitness in moderately fit adults with and without the use of exercise telemetry monitors.  European Journal of Applied Physiology; 102(5):505-13.  http://www.springerlink.com/content/r44w2465l22p6r14/
1.  Ring-Dimitriou, S., von Duvillard, S.P., Paulweber, B., Stadlmann, M., LeMura, L.M., Peak, K., & Mueller, E. (2007).  Nine months aerobic fitness induced changes on blood lipids and lipoproteins in untrained subjects versus controls. European Journal of Applied Physiology; 99(3):291-9.   http://www.springerlink.com/content/am6358660nv273x1/

Abstracts
12. Keefe, M., Peak, K., & Simpson, S. (accepted, 2013). Impact of athletic apparel company funding on grass roots basketball. Research Quarterly for Exercise & Sport.
11. Holder, M., Peak, K., Gillespie, J., & Burnett, J. (accepted, 2013). Scoreboard buzzers and the potential for noise-induced hearing loss. Research Quarterly for Exercise & Sport.
10.
Sirman, C., Peak, K., Gillespie, J., & Martin, C. (2012). Healthy body healthy mind: Determining the correlation between fitness and academic achievement in a private school setting. 89th Annual Convention Research Abstract Manual; College Division – Research Section; Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (supplement), 81(1):5. http://www.tahperd.org/LINKS/SUB_LINKS/PUBLICATIONS/publications_pdfs/Conv12_research_abstract.pdf 
9. 
Martin, C., Peak, K., Gillespie, J., & Schlieman, N.  (2011).  Player position as it relates to batting averages in baseball.  88th Annual Convention Research Abstract Manual; College Division – Research Section; Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (supplement), 80(1):13. http://www.tahperd.org/LINKS/SUB_LINKS/PUBLICATIONS/publications_pdfs/TAHPERD_2011Reserach_Abstracts.pdf
8.  Coffman, K., Peak, K.,  Gillespie, J., Priest, J., & Blevins, J.  (2010).  Heart rate response in individuals playing the Nintendo Wii game of boxing.    87th Annual Convention Research Abstract Manual; College Division – Research Section; Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (supplement), 3. http://www.tahperd.org/LINKS/SUB_LINKS/PUBLICATIONS/publications_pdfs/Research_Abstract_Conv10.pdf     
7.  Peak, K., Schouten, B., & Coffman, K.  (2009). Special event ideas for children and adults with special needs.  86th Annual Convention Activity Manual: Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (supplement), 67-73.
6.  Peak, K.  (2009). Learn to launch your lectures into the upper deck.  25th Annual Summer Conference Activity Manual; Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (supplement), 25:280-282.
5.  Peak, K.  (2008). Academic progress of intercollegiate student-athletes involved in academic support programs.  85th Annual Convention Research Abstract Manual; College Division – Research Section; Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (supplement), 13.
4.  Peak, K.  (2008). Planting deep roots for advocacy in health education.  85th Annual Convention Abstract Manual; Health Division; Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (supplement), 4.
3.  Peak, K.  (2008). Substance abuse:  An impossible juggling act.  85th Annual Convention Abstract Manual; Health Division; Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (supplement), 5.
2.  Peak, K.  (2008). Creating a field day experience for children with special needs.  24th Annual Summer Conference Activity Manual; Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (supplement), 24:245-251.
1.  Peak, K. (1996). An investigation of the academic progress of selected intercollegiate athletes involved in two types of academic support programs.  Dissertation Abstracts International; 56(9):3503A.  (AAT 9600125)