USM's College of Science, Technology and Health and the Department of Exercise, Health, and Sport Sciences offers degrees in Athletic Training, Exercise Science (concentrating in exercise physiology or health fitness), and Health Sciences.

These innovative programs offer students the opportunity to gain clinical experience while using the most advanced sports medicine equipment available. Upon completion of the curriculum, the undergraduate athletic training student will be eligible to challenge the Board of Certification (BOC) examination for the Athletic Trainer. Upon completion of their respective curricula, exercise science majors will be eligible to challenge an eclectic mix of national certification examinations including the American College of Sports Medicine's (ACSM) Health Fitness Specialist and Clinical Exercise Specialist certification examinations and the National Strength and Conditioning Association's (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) examination. Health Sciences graduates are prepared for careers in general health science fields and for admission to graduate and professional programs.

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Submissions from 2018

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Similar Acute Physiological Responses from Effort and Duration Matched Leg Press and Recumbent Cycling Tasks, James Steele, Andrew Butler, Zoe Comerford, Jason Dyer, Nathan Lloyd, Joshua Ward, James Fisher, Paolo Gentil, Christopher B. Scott PhD, and Hayao Ozaki

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Energy Expenditure, Physiological, and Perceptual Responses to a Brief, Simple Bodyweight Resistance Training Protocol in Previously Sedentary Adults, James Steele Ph.D, Rebecca Conway, Sarah Weber, Jordan Weber, Paulo Gentil, Christopher B. Scott PhD, and Hayao Ozaki PhD

Submissions from 2016

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Modeling the Total Energy Costs of Resistance Exercise: A Work in Progress, Christopher B. Scott PhD and Victor Machado Reis PhD

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Comparison of Oxygen Uptake During and after the Execution of Resistance Exercises and Exercises Performed on Ergometers, Matched for Intensity, José Viliça-Alves PhD, Nuno Miguel Freitas Ferreira PhD, Francisco José Félix Saavedra PhD, Chris B. Scott PhD, Victor Machado Reis PhD, Roberto Simão PhD, and Nuno Garrido PhD

Submissions from 2014

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Combustion, Respiration and Intermittent Exercise: A Theoretical Perspective on Oxygen Uptake and Energy Expenditure, Christopher B. Scott PhD

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Intermittent Resistance Exercise: Evolution from the Steady State, Christopher B. Scott PhD

Submissions from 2013

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Acute Effects of Different Weight Training Methods on Energy Expenditure in Trained Men, Rodrigo Ramalho Aniceto PhD, Raphael Mendes Ritti-Dias PhD, Christopher B. Scott PhD, Fábio Fellipe Martins de Lima, Thaliane Mayara Pessôa dos Prazeres, and Wagner Luiz do Prado

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Lumbar Muscle Activity During Common Lifts: A Preliminary Study Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging, John M. Mayer, James Graves PhD, Todd M. Manini, James L. Nuzzo, and Lori L. Ploutz-Snyder

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Estimating the Energy Costs of Intermittent Exercise, Christopher B. Scott PhD and Charles Fountaine

Submissions from 2012

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Glucose and Fat Oxidation: Bomb Calorimeter Be Damned, Christopher B. Scott PhD

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Oxygen Costs Peak After Resistance Exercise Sets: A Rationale for the Importance of Recovery Over Exercise, Christopher B. Scott PhD

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The Effect of Time-Under-Tension and Weight Lifting Cadence on Aerobic, Anaerobic, and Recovery Energy Expenditures: 3 Submaximal Sets, Christopher B. Scott PhD

Submissions from 2011

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Aerobic Energy Expenditure: Overshoot in Recovery, Michael P. Leary and Christopher B. Scott PhD

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Quantifying the Immediate Recovery Energy Expenditure of Resistance Training, Christopher B. Scott PhD

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Resistance Exercise Energy Expenditure is Greater with Fatigue as Compared to Non-Fatigue, Christopher B. Scott PhD and Conrad P. Earnest PhD

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Aerobic, Anaerobic, and Excess Postexercise Oxygen Consumption Energy Expenditure of Muscular Endurance and Strength: 1-Set of Bench Press to Muscular Fatigue, Christopher B. Scott PhD, Brian H. Leighton, Kelly J. Ahearn, and James J. McManus

Submissions from 2010

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Thermic Effect of Feeding: Orange Juice vs. a Protein Drink (240 kcal), Christopher B. Scott PhD and Jill Fernandes

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Energy Expenditure Characteristics of Weight Lifting: 2 Sets to Fatigue, Christopher B. Scott PhD, Michael P. Leary, and Andrew J. TenBraak

Submissions from 2009

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Energy Expenditure Before, During, and After the Bench Press, Christopher B. Scott PhD, Alicia Croteau, and Tyler Ravlo

Submissions from 2008

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The Metabolic Oxidation of Glucose: Thermodynamic Considerations for Anaerobic and Aerobic Energy Expanditure, Christopher B. Scott PhD and Zoran Djurisic

Submissions from 2007

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Onset of the Thermic Effect of Feeding (TEF): A Randomized Cross-Over Trial, Christopher B. Scott PhD, Jill Fernandes, and Maya Lehman

Submissions from 2006

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Contribution of Blood Lactate to the Energy Expenditure of Weight Training, Christopher B. Scott PhD

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Estimating Energy Expenditure for Brief Bouts of Exercise with Acute Recovery, Christopher B. Scott PhD

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Differences in Oxygen Uptake but Equivalent Energy Expenditure Between a Brief Bout of Cycling and Running, Christopher B. Scott PhD, Nathanael D. Littlefield, Jeffrey D. Chason, Michael P. Bunker, and Elizabeth M. Asselin

Submissions from 2005

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The Use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging to Evaluate Lumbar Muscle Activity During Trunk Extension Exercise at Varying Intensities, John M. Mayer, James Graves PhD, Brian C. Clark, Mar Formikell, and Lori L. Ploutz-Snyder

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Contribution of Anaerobic Energy Expenditure to Whole Body Thermogenesis, Christopher B. Scott PhD

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Misconceptions About Aerobic and Anaerobic Energy Expenditure, Christopher B. Scott PhD

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Diet-Induced Thermogenesis: Variations Among Three Isocaloric Meal-Replacement Shakes, Christopher B. Scott PhD and Rachel L. Devore BS

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Direct and Indirect Calorimetry of Lactate Oxidation: Implications for Whole-Body Energy Expenditure, Christopher B. Scott PhD and Richard B. Kemp PhD

Submissions from 2004

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Interpreting Anaerobic and Total Energy Expenditure for Brief Non-Exhaustive Exercise and Recovery, Christopher B. Scott PhD

Combining lumbar extension training with McKenzie therapy: effects on pain, disability, and psychosocial functioning in chronic low back pain patients, B E. Udermann, J M. Mayer, R G. Donelson, James Graves PhD, and S R. Murray

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Can a patient educational book change behavior and reduce pain in chronic low back pain patients?, B E. Udermann, K F. Spratt, R G. Donelson, J M. Mayer, James Graves PhD, and J Tillotson

Submissions from 2003

Exercise therapy for low back pain: chiropractors’ patterns of use and perceptions of educational quality, J M. Mayer, L L. Ploutz-Snyder, B E. Udermann, J Miller, and M Druger

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Unloading-Induced Remodeling in the Normal and Hypertrophic Left Ventricle, Brian S. McGowan PhD, Christopher B. Scott PhD, Anbin Mu PhD, Richard J. McCormick PhD, Paul Thomas, and Kenneth B. Margulies MD

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Energy Expenditure Measurement Requires an Anaerobic Component, Christopher B. Scott PhD and Richard B. Kemp PhD

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Quantitative Assessment of Lumbar Paraspinal Muscle Endurance, Brian E. Udermann, John M. Mayer, James Graves PhD, and Steven R. Murray

Submissions from 2002

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Electromyographic activity of the lumbar and hip extensors during dynamic trunk extension exercise, Brian C. Clark, Todd M. Manini, John M. Mayer, Lori L. Ploutz-Snyder, and James Graves PhD

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Development of lumbar extension strength: effect of pelvic stabilization during resistance training, J M. Mayer, James Graves PhD, B E. Udermann, and L L. Ploutz-Snyder

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Electromyographic activity of the trunk extensor muscles: Effect of varying hip position and lumbar posture during Roman chair exercise, John M. Mayer, Joe L. Verna, Todd M. Manini, Vert Mooney, and James Graves PhD

Development of an exercise protocol to elicit delayed onset muscle soreness in the lumbar extensors, B E. Udermann, James Graves PhD, J M. Mayer, and L L. Ploutz-Snyder

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Back Extension Endurance and Strength: The Effect of Variable-Angle Roman Chair Exercise Training, Joe L. Verna, John M. Mayer, Vert Mooney, Eric A. Pierra, Virgil L. Robertson, and James Graves

Submissions from 2001

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Inter-Investigator Variability During Isometric Lumbar Extension Dynamometry, B E. Udermann, J M. Mayer, James Graves PhD, and L Ploutz-Snyder

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Collagen Characteristics and Organization during the Progression of Cholesterol-induced Atherosclerosis in Japanese Quail, Sandra G. Velleman, Richard J. McCormick, Daniel Ely, Bradley B. Jerrold, Ruthi A. Patterson, Christopher B. Scott PhD, Hamid Daneshvar, and Wayne L. Bacon

Submissions from 2000

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Energy Expenditure of Heavy to Severe Exercise and Recovery, Christopher B. Scott PhD

Submissions from 1999

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Electromyographic Activity of the Lumbar Extensor Muscles: Effect of Angle and Hand Position During Roman Chair Exercise, John M. Mayer, James Graves PhD, Virgil L. Robertson, Eric A. Pierra, Joseph L. Verna, and Lori L. Ploutz-Snyder

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Oxygen Deficit and Slow Oxygen Component Relationships Between Intermittent and Continuous Exercise, Christopher B. Scott PhD

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Pelvic Restraint Effect on Lumbar Gluteal and Hamstring Muscle Electromyographic Activation, Brian E. Udermann, James Graves PhD, Ronald G. Donelson, Lori Ploutz-Snyder, Jean P. Boucher, and Jorge H. Iriso

Submissions from 1998

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Re-Interpreting Anaerobic Metabolism: An Argument for the Application of Both Anaerobic Glycolysis and Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC) as Independent Sources of Energy Expenditure, Christopher B. Scott PhD

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Aerobic and Anaerobic Energy Expenditure During Exhaustive Ramp Exercise, Christopher B. Scott PhD and G Mitchell Bogdanffy

Pain-free exercise training for people with peripheral vascular disease?, C Stopka, R Wolper, K Scott, J Seegar, R Ballinger, and James Graves PhD

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Quantification of Full-Range-of-Motion Unilateral and Bilateral Knee Flexion and Extension Torque Ratios, Michael A. Welsch, Patty A. Williams, Michael L. Pollock, James Graves PhD, Daniel N. Foster, and Michael N. Fulton

Submissions from 1997

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Isometric Torso Rotation Strength: Effect of Training Frequency on Its Development, Pamela L. DeMichele, Michael L. Pollock, James Graves PhD, Daniel N. Foster, David Carpenter, Linda Garzarella, William Brechue, and Michael Fulton

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Effects of Atenolol Versus Enalapril on Cardiovascular Fitness and Serum Lipids in Physically Active Hypertensive Men, Neil F. Gordon PhD, Christopher B. Scott PhD, and John J. Duncan PhD

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Comparison of Single Versus Multiple Lifestyle Interventions: Are the Antihypertensive Effects of Exercise Training and Diet-Induced Weight Loss Additive?, Neil F. Gordon PhD, Christopher B. Scott PhD, and Benjamin D. Levine MD

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Distribution of subcutaneous fat and muscle thicknesses in young and middle-aged women, Y Ishida, H Kanehisa, J F. Carroll, M L. Pollock, James Graves PhD, and L Ganzarella

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Effects of Age, Physical Training, and Physical Fitness on Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors in Older Track Athletes at Twenty-Year Follow-up, Larry J. Mengelkoch, Michael L. Pollock, Marian C. Limacher, James Graves PhD, William J. Riley, David T. Lowenthal, and Arthur S. Leon

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Twenty-year follow-up of aerobic power and body composition of older track athletes, Michael L. Pollock, Larry J. Mengelkoch, James Graves PhD, David T. Lowenthal, Marian C. Limacher, Carl Foster, and Jack H. Wilmore

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Interpreting Energy Expenditure for Anaerobic Exercise and Recovery: An Anaerobic Hypothesis., Christopher B. Scott PhD

Submissions from 1996

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Are the Blood Pressure Lowering Effects of Exercise Training and Dietary Modification Additive?, Neil F. Gordon PhD, Christopher B. Scott PhD, and Benjamin D. Levine MD

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Relative Heart Rate, Heart Rate Reserve, and Vo2 During Submaximal Exercise in the Elderly, Lynn B. Panton, James Graves PhD, Michael L. Pollock, Linda Garzarella, Joan F. Carroll, Scott H. Leggett, David T. Lowenthal, and Greg J. Guillen

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Aerobic and Anaerobic Energy Expenditure During Ramp Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing 98, Christopher B. Scott PhD and G. Mitchell Bogdanffy

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Effect of resistance training volume on strength and muscle thickness, David B. Starkey, Michael L. Pollock, Yoshi Ishida, Michael A. Welsch, Willam F. Brechue, James Graves PhD, and Matthew S. Feigenbaum

Submissions from 1995

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Effect of 6 months of exercise training on cardiovascular responses to head-up tilt in the elderly, J F. Carroll, V A. Convertino, Michael L. Pollock, James Graves PhD, and D T. Lowenthal

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Effect of training on blood volume and plasma hormone concentrations in the elderly, J F. Carroll, V A. Convertino, C E. Wood, James Graves PhD, D T. Lowenthal, and Michael L. Pollock

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Hormonal Responses in Elders Experiencing Pre-syncopal Symptoms During Head-up Tilt Before and After Exercise Training, Joan F. Carroll, Charles E. Wood, Michael L. Pollock, James Graves PhD, Victor A. Convertino, and David T. Lowenthal

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Exercise Intensity Prescription in Cardiovascular Disease Theoretical Basis for Anaerobic Threshold Determination, Neil F. Gordon PhD and Christopher B. Scott PhD

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Body fat and muscle thickness distributions in untrained young females, Yoshie Ishida, Hiroaki Kanehisa, Joan F. Carroll, Michael L. Pollock, James Graves PhD, and Scott H. Leggett

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The lack of effect of aerobic exercise training on propranolol pharmacokinetics in young and elderly adults, L B. Panton, G J. Guillen, L Williams, James Graves PhD, C Vivas, M Cediel, Michael L. Pollock, L Garzarella, J Krumerman, and H Derendorf

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Anaerobic Metabolic Influences on Oxygen Uptake Behavior, Christopher B. Scott PhD

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Quantifying the Bioenergetics of Cardiopulmonary Ramp-Type Stress Testing, Christopher B. Scott PhD and G. Mitchell Bodganffy

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The short- and long-term effects of methotrexate on the rat skeleton, D L. Wheeler, R A. Vander Griend, T J. Wronski, G J. Miller, E E. Keith, and James Graves PhD

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Effects of running on the torsional strength, morphometry, and bone mass of the rat skeleton, Donna L. Wheeler, James Graves PhD, Gary J. Miller, Robert E. Vander Griend, Thomas J. Wronski, Scott K. Powers, and Hyuen Me Park

Submissions from 1994

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Moderate and High Intensity Exercise Lowers Blood Pressure in Normotensive Subjects 60 to 79 Years of Age, Randy W. Braith, Michael L. Pollock, David T. Lowenthal, and James Graves PhD

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Exercise Guidelines for Patients With High Blood Pressure An Update, Neil F. Gordon PhD and Christopher B. Scott PhD

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Exercise, Age, and Skeletal Muscle Function, James Graves PhD, Michael L. Pollock, and Joan F. Carroll

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Pelvic Stabilization during Resistance Training: Its Effect on the Development of Lumbar Extension Strength, James Graves PhD, Dina C. Webb, Michael L. Pollock, Jan Matkozich, Scott H. Leggett, David M. Carpenter, Dan N. Foster, and Joseph Cirulli

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Endurance exercise training improves body composition and plasma insulin responses in 70- to 79-year-old men and women, W Clark Hersey III, James Graves PhD, Michael L. Pollock, Ronald Gingerich, Rachel B. Shireman, Gregory W. Heath, Francis Spierto, Steve D. McCole, and James M. Hagberg

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Body fat and muscle thickness in Japanese and Caucasian females, Y Ishida, H Kanehisa, M Kondo, T Fukunaga, J F. Carroll, Michael L. Pollock, James Graves PhD, and S H. Leggett

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Physiological Evaluation of Professional Water-skiers, Scott H. Leggett, Michael N. Fulton, Michael L. Pollock, David M. Carpenter, James Graves PhD, Michael B. Shank, and Alex Engmann

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Effects of Exercise on Age and Disease, D T. Lowenthal, D A. Kirschner, N T. Scarpace, Michael L. Pollock, and James Graves PhD

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Exercise Training and Prescription for the Elderly, Michael L. Pollock, James Graves PhD, Dianna Swart, and David T. Lowenthal

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High versus Moderate Intensity Aerobic Exercise in Older Adults: Psychological and Physiological Effects, Robert A. Swoap, Nancy Norvell, James Graves PhD, and Michael L. Pollock

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Functional Assessment for Prediction of Lifting Capacity, Donna Wheeler, James Graves PhD, Gary J. Miller, Pat O'Connor, and Michael McMillan

Submissions from 1993

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Effect of Training on the Relationship between Maximal and Submaximal Strength, Randy W. Braith, James Graves PhD, Scott H. Leggett, and Michael L. Pollock

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Body Fat Changes Among Premenopausal Women Following 24 Weeks of Exercise Training: Is Intensity Important?, John J. Duncan, Christopher B. Scott PhD, and Neil Fasch Gordon

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Frequency and Volume of Resistance Training: Effect on Cervical Extension Strength, Michael L. Pollock PhD, James Graves PhD, Marcas M. Bamman MS, Scott H. Leggett MS, David M. Carpenter MS, Cecily Carr MS, Joe Cirulli, Jan Matzkozich, and Michael Fulton MD

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Lumbar Strengthening in Chronic Low Back Pain Patients: Physiological and Psychological Benefits, S V. Risch, N K. Norvell, Michael L. Pollock, E D. Risch, H Langer, M Fulton, James Graves PhD, and Scott H. Leggett

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Resting Metabolic Rate Variability as Influenced by Mouthpiece and Noseclip Practice Procedures, Christopher B. Scott PhD

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A Calorie is a Calorie is a Calorie--or is it?, Christopher B. Scott PhD, Neil F. Gordon PhD, and John J. Duncan PhD

Submissions from 1992

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Incidence of Injury During Moderate-and High-Intensity Walking Training in the Elderly, Joan F. Carroll, Michael L. Pollock, James Graves, Scott H. Leggett, Diane L. Spitler, and David T. Lowenthal

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Musculoskeletal Strength and Serum Lipid Levels in Men and Women, Harold W. Cole III, Neil Fasch Gordon PhD, Christopher B. Scott PhD, Hylkia Vaandrager, and Steven N. Blair

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Reassessment of the Guidelines for Exercise Testing: What Alterations to Current Recommendations are Required?, Neil Fasch Gordon PhD, Harold W. Cole III, Christopher B. Scott PhD, Larry W. Gibbons, and Steven N. Blair

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Failure of Exercise to Reduce Hypertension, Neil Fasch Gordon PhD, John J. Duncan PhD, and Christopher B. Scott PhD

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Comparison of Two Restraint Systems for Pelvic Stabilization during Isometric Lumbar Extension Strength Testing, James Graves PhD, Cecily K. Fix MS, Michael L. Pollock PhD, Scott H. Leggett MS, Dan N. Foster MS, and David M. Carpenter MS

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Limited Range-of-Motion Lumbar Extension Strength Training, James Graves PhD, Michael L. Pollock, Scott H. Leggett, David M. Carpenter, C K. Fix, and Michael N. Fulton

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Reliability of B-mode Ultrasound for the Measurement of Body Fat and Muscle Thickness, Y Ishida, Joan F. Carroll, Michael L. Pollock, James Graves PhD, and Scott H. Leggett

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Health status of the Successful Aged: The Medical Profile of a Functional, Very Old Group, J R. Meuleman, N B. Hoffman, M M. Conlin, D T. Lowenthal, D C. Delafuente, and James Graves PhD

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Reliability of Lumbar Isometric Torque in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain, Michael E. Robinson, Anthony F. Greene, Patrick O'Connor, James Graves PhD, and Michael Mac Millan

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Effect of Macronutrient Composition of An Energy-Restrictive Diet on Maximal Physical Performance, Christopher B. Scott PhD, Ruth Carpenter, Angela Taylor, and Neil Fasch Gordon PhD

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Effect of Reduced Frequency of Training and Detraining on Lumbar Extension Strength, Jacqueline T. Tucci MS, David M. Carpenter MS, Michael L. Pollock PhD, James Graves PhD, and Scott H. Leggett MS