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Research
Research Agenda
The research goal of the Human Movement program is to advance knowledge and practice in the areas of sports performance, physical fitness, and injury prevention. The manner in which the body functions in tasks ranging from daily chores to elite athletic performance is a complex coordination of different body parts and systems. As we gain knowledge about these systems and how we can improve their function, we enhance our ability to have an impact on health and performance.
Equipment and Facilities
Through collaborations with surrounding agencies, researchers and students have access to a network of resources and facilities ranging from hospitals, sports conditioning centers, and health clubs. On campus, researchers utilize an exercise physiology lab comprised of isokinetic testing devices, EMG and force plate equipment, and video analysis tools.
Researchers are utilizing two innovative, high-tech devices to test cardiovascular fitness and performance. The Michelangelo™ system allows researchers to monitor the heart rates of 12 individuals simultaneously from a remote distance of over 100 yards. This system has been used to monitor heart rate patterns of basketball officials, coaches, and firefighters providing valuable information about occupational health risks and fitness demands. Cardio-respiratory fitness testing and exercise prescription is being conducted with the assistance of the iMett™, a small/portable gas analyzer.
Current Projects
Research is currently being conducted in the area of sports performance enhancement, injury prevention, and geriatric exercise.
Recent Publications
Rhea, M.R., and Jimenez, A. Future Considerations for Strength Development: The Fusion of Science and Practice. In, Nuevas dimensiones en el entrenamiento de la fuerza: Aplicación de nuevos métodos, recursos y tecnologías. INDE Publishing: Madrid, Spain. In Press.
Alvar, B.A., Rhea, M.R., Peterson, M.D. & Dodd, D.J. Dose-Response to Strength Training. In, Nuevas dimensiones en el entrenamiento de la fuerza: Aplicación de nuevos métodos, recursos y tecnologías. INDE Publishers, Barcelona, Spain. In Press.
Rhea, M.R., Peterson, Alderman, Bunker, and Marin. Periodization and the Dose-Response for Strength Development. In, Entrenamiento de la fuerza y la potencia muscular. INDE Publishing: Madrid, Spain. In Press.
Rhea, Oliverson, Kenn, and Naclerio. “Non-compatibility of Power and Endurance Training Among College Baseball Players”. J. Strength Cond. Res.
Rhea, M. Resolution of the Single- Versus Multiple-set Debate for Strength Development. National Strength and Conditioning Association Hot Topics. Found at http://www.nsca-lift.org/HotTopic/download/Single%20vs%20Multiple%20Sets.pdf. Last accessed 3/28/06.
Alexander, J.L. & Wagner, C.L. (2006). How cardiac rehabilitation relates to quality of life. Rehabilitation Nursing, 31(4), 155-7, 165
Rhea, M., Hunter, R., and Hunter, T. (2005). “Competition Modeling of American Football: Implications for Physical Conditioning”. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 20(1), 231-240.
Recent Presentations
Rhea. National Strength and Conditioning Association, Sport-Specific Conference. “Trends in MLB injuries: implications for strength and conditioning among baseball players”. January 2008. Anaheim, California.
Rhea. National Strength and Conditioning Association, National Conference. “Non-compatibility of power and endurance training”. July 2007. Atlanta, Georgia.
Rhea. NSCA Arizona State Clinic. “Non-Compatibility of Power and Endurance Training”. June 16, 2007.
Rhea. National Strength and Conditioning Association National Conference. “The use of accommodating resistance for the development of lower body power”. Poster Presentation. July 12, 2007. Atlanta, Georgia.
Rhea. National Strength and Conditioning Association National Conference. “Non-compatibility of power and endurance training among college baseball players”. Poster Presentation. July 12, 2007. Atlanta, Georgia.
Rhea. National Strength and Conditioning Association National Conference. “Metabolic conditioning for soccer players”. Poster Presentation. July 12, 2007. Atlanta, Georgia.
Rhea. International Conference on Strength Training. “Non-Compatibility of Power and Endurance Training Among College Baseball Players”. October 17, 2006. Odense, Denmark.
Rhea and Peterson. National Strength and Conditioning Association National Conference. “The effectiveness of Vertimax training among high school athletes”. Poster Presentation. July 10, 2006. Washington, DC.
Rhea and Peterson. National Strength and Conditioning Association National Conference. “The effectiveness of Vertimax training among college athletes”. Poster Presentation. July 10, 2006. Washington, DC.
Marshall and Rhea. National Strength and Conditioning Association National Conference. “Alterations in base stealing mechanics and their impact on running speed”. Poster Presentation. July 10, 2006. Washington, DC.
Rhea and Lunt. International Conference on Education, Kinesiology Division. “Correlation between Functional Movement and Golf Performance”. Poster Presentation. January 8, 2006. Honolulu, HI.
Rhea. International Conference on Education, Kinesiology Division. “The Dose-Response for Strength Development”. January 8, 2006. Honolulu, HI.
Rhea. National Strength and Conditioning Association, National Conference. “Transfer of Training to Sport Performance”. July 9, 2005. Las Vegas, NV.
Alexander, J.L. & Wagner, C.L. “Is Adherence to Cardiac Rehabilitation Related to Improvements in Quality of Life?”. October 2005. Annual Meeting of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Milwaukee, WI.
