Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

Research

Pope, J., Helwig, K., Morrison, S., Estep, A., Caswell, S.V., Ambegaonkar, J.P., & Cortes, N. (2019). Multifactorial exercise and dance- based interventions are effective in reducing falls risk in community-dwelling older adults: A comparison study. Gait & Posture. 70, 370-375.

Elmore, G. (2018). Incorporating training load monitoring into fitness programming: A review of practical tools for fitness providers. Personal Trainer Quarterly, 5(1), 28-31.

Elmore, G. (2017). Resistance training and reverse total shoulder replacement: Considerations for prosthesis and client safety. Personal Trainer Quarterly, 4(2), 50-54.

Leszczak, T., & Elmore, G. (2017). Sample lumbopelvic hip complex strengthening program. Personal Trainer Quarterly, 4(1), 42-54.

Leszczak, T. J. & Henning, L.  (2016).  Improving gait mechanics using high velocity resistance training.  Personal Trainer Quarterly, 3(3).

Leszczak, T. J., Dey, D., & Crusinberry, H.  (2016).  High altitude masks:  Early Adaptations in maximal oxygen uptake.  Poster session presented at the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, Greenville, SC.

Godwin, M. M., Hopson, R. M., Newman, C. K., & Leszczak, T. J. (2014). The effect of music as a motivational tool on isokinetic concentric performance in college aged students.  International Journal of Exercise Science, 7(1), 54-61.

Watson, S. R., Walker, E. A., Gregg, D. I., & Leszczak, T. J. (2014).  Differences in caloric expenditure between Xbox Kinect sports boxing and striking a punching bag.  Poster session presented at the meeting of Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, Greenville, SC.

Gregg, D. I., Walker, E. A., Eaton, K. M., Cornea, A., Finley, S. D., Hull, C.,…Leszczak, T. J. (2014). Differences in maximal oxygen consumption between crossfitters and runners.  Poster session presented at the meeting of Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, Greenville, SC.

Godwin, M. M., Hopson, R. M., Newman, C. K., & Leszczak, T. J. (2013, February). The effect of music as a motivational tool on isokinetic concentric performance in adult males and females.  Poster session presented at the meeting of Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, Greenville, SC.

Eaton, K. M., Mitchell, S. B., Godwin, M. M., Gregg, D. I., Nalley, J. E., …Leszczak, T. J., (2013, February). Effect of gender and stretching on isokinetic force output.  Poster session presented at the meeting of Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, Greenville, SC.

Gregg, D. I., Godwin, M. M., Eaton, K. M., Mitchell, S. B., Nalley, J. E., …Leszczak, T. J., (2013, February). Effect of gender and stretching on ham/quad ratios in college-age adults.  Poster session presented at the meeting of Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, Greenville, SC.

Sinka, A. K., Walker, E. A., Eaton, K. M., Godwin, M. M., Gregg, D. I., Mitchell, S. B.,…Leszczak, T. J., (2013, February). Differences between two types of stretching protocols on isokinetic force output.  Poster session presented at the meeting of Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, Greenville, SC.

Leszczak, T. J., Henning, L. A., Hart, S. M., & Trotter, T. G.  (2012, June).  Improving measures of stride length using a high velocity resistance training program.  Medicine & Science in Sports and Exercise, 44(5).

PT/OT/AT Information

Job Information:

Job Opportunities in Tennessee:  https://www.jobs4tn.gov/vosnet/Default.aspx

Overview of Bureau of Labor Statistics data by area and occupation:  http://www.bls.gov/bdm/bdmstate.htm

Department of Health Professional Boards:

Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy:  http://health.state.tn.us/boards/pt/

Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy:  http://health.state.tn.us/boards/ot/

Tennessee Board of Physician Assistants:  http://health.state.tn.us/boards/PA/

Physical Therapy Programs in Tennessee:  

Belmont University PT program:  http://www.belmont.edu/pt/

East Tennessee State University PT program:  http://www.etsu.edu/crhs/physther/

Tennessee State University PT program:  http://www.tnstate.edu/interior.asp?mid=1640

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga PT program:  http://www.utc.edu/Academic/PhysicalTherapy/

University of Tennessee Health Science Center (Memphis) PT program:  http://www.uthsc.edu/allied/physical_therapy_home.html

Occupational Therapy Programs in Tennessee:

Belmont University OT program:  http://www.belmont.edu/ot/

University of Tennessee at Memphis OT program:  https://www.uthsc.edu/health-professions/ot/

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga OT program:  https://www.uthsc.edu/health-professions/ot/

Milligan College OT program:  http://www.milligan.edu/msot/

Tennessee State University OT program:  http://www.tnstate.edu/ot/

Athletic Training Program Information:

National Organization:  http://www.nata.org/

Tennessee Athletic Trainers Society (TATS):  http://tnata.org/

Southeast Athletic Trainers Association (Southern States):  http://www.seata.org/

List of Accredited Entry-Level Masters Programs:  https://www.e-accred.caate.net/accredited_programs?q=&Search=&state=&program_type=1&degree_type=2

Information about the Entrance exams:

http://www.ets.org/gre

Professional Organization for Exercise Science: 

http://www.acsm.org/

http://www.nsca.com/Home/

Certifications:

http://certification.acsm.org/

http://www.nsca.com/certification/