Human Performance and Sport Studies Research Day
The Idaho State University Human Performance and Sport Studies (HPSS) Department is proud to host an annual research day each spring semester. Undergraduate students from the sport and exercise science, sport management, physical education teaching, outdoor education, and coaching programs present their captivating research from a variety of topics.
Idaho State faculty, staff, alumni, and community members are invited to learn more about HPSS students' academic work and research through in-person poster presentations hosted in Reed Gym.
Save the Date!
The Human Performance and Sport Studies Research Day will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 11 am to 1 pm in Reed Gym.
Questions? Please contact Dr. Ali Mondt by emailing aliciamondt@isu.edu.
Current Presenters by Program
Outdoor Education
• The Effect Nature Exposure and Outdoor Recreation has on Adult ADHD
• Yellowstone Wolves
• Climate Change
• Renewable Energy
• Water Conservation
• Beavers as a Keystone Species
• Environmentalism and Conservation
• Wildfires
• Mental Health and the Outdoors
• Public Land Legislature
• Native Land Holdings
Outdoor Education
Exercise Science - General
• Fitness Trackers and VO2Max
• Youth Sports and Life Skills
• Corrective Exercise for Adults
• Nutritional Education for Youth
• Blood Flow Resistance Training in ACL Rehab
• Teaching Techniques for Adults and Children
• Dry Needling for Myofascial Pain
• Guardian Caps' Impact on Head Injuries
• Knee Injuries in Football: Grass vs. Turf
• Physiological Benefits of Blood Flow
• Neuromuscular Coordination in Surgery Recovery
• Robotic-Assisted Surgery for Enhanced Outcomes
• Menstrual Cycle Effects on Athletic Performance
Mechanical Analysis of Human Movement
• Guitar Use for Carpal Tunnel Pain Management
• Achilles Tendon Rupture Risk in Men's Collegiate Basketball
• Corrective Exercise for Knee Instability in College Football
• Home Corrective Exercises for Spastic Cerebral Palsy
• Preventing Wrist Tendinopathy in Amateur Golfers
• Rotator Cuff Injury Prevention in Tennis Athletes
• Suprascapular Neuropathy in Volleyball: Injury and Corrective Strategies
• Shoulder Injury Prevention for Disc Golfers
• Lumbar Spine Pain Prevention in Wrestlers
Biomechanics
• Slope-Dependent Lower Limb Kinematics Using IMUs
• Ground Reaction Forces in Knee with Varied Foot Strikes in Running
• Bench Press Form and Muscle Activation
• EMG Analysis of ACL Reconstruction vs. Non-Injured Knee
Exercise Science
Kaysen Isom
Physiological Mechanisms and Clinical Benefits of Blood Flow
Skyler Ovitt
Impact of Neuromuscular Coordination on Recovery from Surgery
Brandon Walker
The Role of Blood Flow Resistance Training in Postoperative ACL Repair Rehabilitation
Exercise Science
Kris Sanchez
Knee Injuries in American football on Grass vs.Turf Playing Surface
Beau Haugen
Techniques to Teaching/Coaching Adults and Children
Emrey Maxfield
Effects of the Menstrual Cycle on Athletic Performance
Exercise Science
Brayden Strouse
Dry Needling on Myofascial Pain
Nathan Robertson
Enhancing Surgical Outcomes Through Robotic Assisted Surgery
Briley Anderson
The Effectiveness of Guardian Caps on Reducing Head Impact
Exercise Science
Davis Dobson
Impact of Youth Sports on Life Skills
Ethan Bernard
Effectiveness of Corrective Exercise on Adults
Kade Burch
Fitness Trackers and VO2Max
Exercise Science
Sport Management
• Impact of Sports Injuries on Athletes
• Weight Training and Peak Performance in Throwing
• Collegiate Athlete Burnout and Mental Health
• Social Media's Role in Sport Branding
• Hawkeye Technology in Professional Rugby
• Nutrition Education for D1 Athletes
Sport Management
Josiah Sagale
Influence of Sports Fans on Team Performance
Cade Smith
How Collegiate Athletes Experience Burnout and Ways to Improve Mental Health
Axel Tirado-Sanchez
Optimizing Peak Performance in Track and Field Throwing Athletes: The Role of Weight Training Periodization
Sport Management
Teilor Tuioti
The Physical, Psychological, and Performance-Related Impacts of Sports Injuries on Athletes
Lucy Garcia
The Impacts of Social Media in Sport Event Branding
Zoe Dejardin
Necessity for Nutrition Education in D1 Athletes
Sport Management
Kali Williams
How Hawkeye Can Benefit Professional Rugby
Laney Forsmann
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and PTSD in Athletes
Activity Performance Techniques
• Progressive Skill Development in Physical Education
• Improving Teamwork Through Skill Development in Basketball
• Cornhole: A Gentleman’s Game
• Sportsmanship Strategies for Teammates and Opponents
• Effective Coaching and Role Models
• Communication's Role in Volleyball Success
• Pickleball for Recreation
Anatomical Foundations
• Psychomotor Skills and Performance in Elite Track Athletes
• Hypertrophy in Recreational Weightlifters
• Sleep and Athletic Performance
• Activity Modifications for Students with Hypermobility Disorders
• Shoulder Injury Prevention for Collegiate Throwers
Past Presenters by Program
Sport and Exercise Science
Aisley Allen
Topic: "Factors that Contribute to Poor Healthcare Efficacy in Rural Populations"
Aspyn Lacey
Topic: "Comparative Analysis of Physiological and Biomechanical Benefits: Treadmill vs. Overground Running and Their Applicability in Training"
Brenna Johnson
Topic: "How Overuse Injuries Vary by Sport and Sex"
Bryndel Young
Topic: "Effects of Supplements on Exercise Performance"
Jessica Corder
Topic: "Partial Range v. Full Range of Motion Training: Impact on Muscle Development and Strength Gains"
Madison Helmboldt
Topic: "A Comparative Analysis of Neurofeedback, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and Traditional Pharmaceutical Treatments in Supporting Rehabilitation and Preventing Relapse"
Matt Mansfield
Topic: "Effectiveness of various pain reduction methods in individuals experiencing chronic musculoskeletal pain"
Nicole Binggeli
Topic: "Muscle Hypertrophy and Neuromuscular Recruitment: Exploring the Impact of Different Muscle Contractures"
