Current Undergraduate Research
Undergraduate students at Truman are heavily involved in research projects. Most of the projects they research involve questions proposed and developed by students. Once students decide to perform research on a particular topic of their choosing, they work with a faculty mentor. The students (with the help of the mentor) refine the question, design the study, collect the data, calculate the variables, analyze the results, and prepare the work for presentation and/or publication. If you have any questions regarding research or determining a subject for research, you may contact a member of Phi Epsilon Kappa at pekresearch@hotmail.com.
For more information, please contact Dr. Chris Lantz (clantz@truman.edu).
Exercise Science Articles
2007:
J. Mayhew, S. Palmer Hill, M. Thompson, E. Johnson and L. Wheeler (2007) Using Absolute and Relative Muscle Endurance to Estimate Maximal Strength in Young Athletes. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. Fall 2007, Vol. 2, 305-314.
Brynn Weimer, Kristin Halet, Trent Anderson, and J. Mayhew (2007) Relationship of Strength Variables to Bat Velocity in College Baseball and Softball Players. Missouri Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Fall 2007, Vol. 17, 53-59.
Jill Meyer, L. Jorn, and J. Mayhew (2007) Sportsmanship Attitude Differences Between English and American Collegiate Rugby Players. Missouri Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Fall 2007, Vol. 17, 60-65.
Bryan Jovick, Phil Esposito, and J. Mayhew (2007) Effect of Supervised Versus Unsupervised Summer Training on Performance Changes in College Football Players. Missouri Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Fall 2007, Vol. 17, 9-14.
Exercise Science Presentations
2008:
J. L. Mayhew, A. E. Smith, S. Roberts, and A. J. Koch. (2008) Comparison of 3-6-RM and 7-10-RM absolute loads for predicting 1-RM bench press before and after training in college women. American College of Sports Medicine, Indianapolis, IN.
S. Von Stengel, W. Kemmler, M. Sabine, M. Bebenek, K. Engelke, and J. Mayhew. (2008) Effects of whole-body-vibration training on the fracture risk of postmenopausal women: preliminary results of the Erlangen Longitudinal Vibration Study (ELVIS). American College of Sports Medicine, Indianapolis, IN.
F. C. Piper, J. L. Mayhew, T. G. Schwegler, T. E. Ball, A. E. Smith, and B. S. Roberts. (2008) Allometric scaling removes differences in anaerobic power between underweight and obese college men. American College of Sports Medicine, Indianapolis, IN.
W. Kemmler, S. Von Stengel, M. Bebenek, S. Mayer, K. Engelke, W. A. Kalender, and J. Mayhew. (2008) Exercise effects on fall risk and bone integrity: preliminary results of the Senior Fitness and Prevention Study (SEFIP). American College of Sports Medicine, Indianapolis, IN.
Melody Jennings (2008) Rainy Day Presentation at the National Education Association State Conference, February 15 - 16, 2008, Lake Ozark, MO.
2007:
Kristen Van Horn and Francine Schafer. (2007) Comparison of Strength Gains in Underweight and Obese Male and Female College Students. (Jennings, Mayhew) Presentation: Aerobic Floor Choreography. Missouri Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, November 8-11, 2007, Lake Ozark, MO.
Noah Hill and Ellen Welter. (2007) Comparison of Self-Perception to Extra-Curricular Activities in Female College Students. (Mayhew) Missouri Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, November 10, 2007, Lake Ozark, MO.
Emily Hall and Zach Wogtech. (2007) Comparison of Hand Reaction Times, Movement Times, and Total Response Times Between Male and Female Athletes and Non-Athletes. (Houser, Mayhew) Missouri Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, November 10, 2007, Lake Ozark, MO.
Francine Schafer and Megan Hasse. (2007) Differences in Computerized Diet Analysis By Novice Investigators. (Mayhew, Jorn) Missouri Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, November 10, 2007, Lake Ozark, MO.
Ashli Meek, Kristen Van Horn, and Francine Schafer. (2007) Comparison on Strength Gains in High- and Low-Strength College Women. (E. Bird, Mayhew) Missouri Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, November 10, 2007, Lake Ozark, MO.
Laura Henderson. (2007) Effect of Summer Endurance Training on Ankle Range of Motion in Adolescent Runners. (Mayhew) Missouri Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, November 10, 2007, Lake Ozark, MO.
Christen Lauer and Danna Kelly. (2007) Inter-rater Reliability in Skinfold Measurements of Male and Female College Track Athletes. (Schwegler, Mayhew) Missouri Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, November 10, 2007, Lake Ozark, MO.
Stacy Adams, Francine Schafer, Kim Tipton, and Kristen Johnson. (2007) Relationship Between Heart Rate and Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) During Treadmill Exercise in College Women. (Mayhew) Missouri Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, November 10, 2007, Lake Ozark, MO.
Bridgette Carpenter and Samantha Dutrow. (2007) The Correlation of Power With Vertical Jump and Backward Overhead Throw. (Hardesty, Mayhew) Missouri Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, November 10, 2007, Lake Ozark, MO.
Angela Moody. (2007) Assessing Isometric Strength Differences Among and Between College Men and Women Using Anthropometric Dimensions. (Arabas, Mayhew) Missouri Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, November 10, 2007, Lake Ozark, MO.
Sara Detweiler and Angela Moody. (2007) Assessing Health Education Semesters Completed in High School. (E. Bird) Missouri Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, November 10, 2007, Lake Ozark, MO.
Amber Watton and Christen Lauer. (2007) The Relationship Between Leg Power and Vertical Jump in Male Collegiate Athletes. (Mayhew) Missouri Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, November 10, 2007, Lake Ozark, MO.
Jana Arabas. (2007) CPR Certification Program. Program presentation at the Missouri Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, November 9, 2007, Lake Ozark, MO.
Keith Painter. (2007) Kinematic Analysis of the Snatch In Weightlifting. (M. Bird and A. Koch) National Strength & Conditioning Association, July 12-14, 2007, Atlanta, GA.
Dorothy Matta. (2007) Relationship of Peak Isoinertial Bench Press Power With Seated Shot Put: A Comparison of Two Analysis Systems. (Mayhew, M. Bird) National Strength & Conditioning Association, July 12-14, 2007, Atlanta, GA.
Jerry Mayhew. (2007) Determining 1-RM Bench Press in a Junior College Football Using the NFL-225 Test. National Strength & Conditioning Association, July 12-14, 2007, Atlanta, GA.
Chad Kerksick and Scott Roberts. (2007) Strength Improvements in Low-Strength Men and Women Using Free Weights and Machine Weights. (Mayhew, E. Bird) National Strength & Conditioning Association, July 12-14, 2007, Atlanta, GA.
Jeff Amundson, Keith Painter and Mike Landram. (2007) Comparison of Fat Percentage and BMI for Determining Obesity in College Football Players. (Mayhew, Jorn) National Strength & Conditioning Association, July 12-14, 2007, Atlanta, GA.
Jennifer Hurst (2007) Upgrading the Toolbox: Critical Skills for Fostering Exercise Adherence in Special Population. Workshop at the Association for Applied Sport Psychology Conference, October 24-27, 2007, Louisville, KY.
Jennifer Hurst (2007) Athletic Participation and Adjustment to College Life for Students With Physical Disabilities. Poster presented at the Association for Applied Sport Psychology Conference, October 24-27, 2007, Louisville, KY.
Jennifer Hurst (2007) An Evaluation of a Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Program Designed to Assist in Exercise Adoption. Poster presented at the Association for Applied Sport Psychology Conference, October 24-27, 2007, Louisville, KY.
Jennifer Hurst (2007) Creating and Developing a Hands-On Exercise Adherence Program. Workshop at the Association for Applied Sport Psychology Conference, October 24-27, 2007, Louisville, KY.
Health Science Articles
2007:
Health Science Presentations
2007:
Chris Reams and Kyle Shimmens. (2007) Blood Glucose Level Effects due to Glucose, Sucralose, Aspartame, and Caffeine. (Young) Missouri Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, November 8-11, 2007, Lake Ozark, MO.
Kristina Anderson and Amber Mayberry. (2007) Investigating Sun Protection Behaviors and Knowledge Among Truman State University Students. (Young) Missouri Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, November 8-11, 2007, Lake Ozark, MO.
Janice Clark Young and Brenda Goodwin (2007) Eco Friendly Activities for the Health Classroom. Workshop at the Missouri Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance Conference, November 8-11, 2007, Lake Ozark, MO.
Archive of Undergraduate Research