SPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
STUDENT PRESENTERS
Organized By Presentation Subject Material
Courtney Costa ‘23
MAJOR: SPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR LYNN PANTUOSCO- HENSCH, SPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
How do the Health Benefits of Sports Drinks Compare to Energy Drinks for Adolescent Athletes?
This research project demonstrates the adolescent athlete’s consumption of sports drinks and energy drinks that have an effect on their overall health. The health of the athletes has a higher chance of having more health issues in their future if they continue to consume unhealthy beverages when they are young.
Lindsey Spindel ‘23
MAJOR: SPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR LYNN PANTUOSCO- HENSCH, SPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
The Relationship Between Physical Activity and Academic Performance in College Students
The existing literature related to physical activity and academic performance of college students was reviewed to examine if there was a relationship present. Overall, the literature suggests that higher levels of physical activity is associated with higher academic performance in traditional aged-undergraduate students.
Anna Stewart ‘22
MAJOR: SPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR MELISSA ROTI, SPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
The Benefits of Yoga Therapy on Children with ADHD
A determined cure for ADHD has yet to be discovered, but yoga therapy is being implemented into rehabilitation plans to aid patients. Findings will be discussed on how yoga therapy is improving children's quality of life and decreasing symptoms of ADHD.
Emma Barnard ‘23
MAJOR: SPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR LYNN PANTUOSCO- HENSCH, SPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
The Effect of Sport Retirement on Athletic Identity and Mental Health of Athletes
This project will be discussing how an athlete's retirement of their sport effects their mental health and athletic identity. Topics that are considered include retirement age, reason for retirement, and coping strategies prior to retirement.
Erin Carpenter ‘23
MAJOR: SPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR LYNN PANTUOSCO- HENSCH, SPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
Effect of Exercise on Older Adults That Are at Risk For or Have Osteoporosis
This research project seeks to identify if exercise increases bone mineral density in older patients who are at risk for or have Osteoporosis. The quality of life within this population is affected by fear of falls and fractures; therefore this research focuses on improving bone mineral density by implementing exercise.
Nicolas Abbott ‘23
MAJOR: SPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR LYNN PANTUOSCO- HENSCH, SPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
Effect of Weather on Older Adults with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Patients dealing with Rheumatoid Arthritis are constantly complaining of flare ups and increased pain in certain weather conditions. This paper investigates the underlying causes for why patients are experiencing these flare ups and if it is physical or more psychological.
Lauryn Davis ‘23
MAJOR: SPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR LYNN PANTUOSCO- HENSCH, SPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
The Negative Physiological and Mental Effects of Early Sport Specialization
With an increase in youth sport participation, specialization in one particular sport has become more prevalent, increasing the risk for mental and physiological illnesses and injuries. This research demonstrates the negative impacts of early sport specialization on the youth population and how these negative effects can be combated by specializing later on in their athletic careers.
Angel Reyes ‘23
MAJOR: HEALTH SCIENCE
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR LYNN PANTUOSCO- HENSCH, SPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
The Effect of Resistance Training on Older Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
For this research project we are focusing on the older population that has any level of knee osteoarthritis. Comparing different studies, resistance training is the better modality in improving this population's condition compared to different modalities.
Noelia Santana ‘23
MAJOR: SPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR LYNN PANTUOSCO- HENSCH, SPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
Impact of Aquatic Therapy on the Social Development of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
The use of aquatic training has been found to be beneficial for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in multiple domains. This research will assist clinicians to determine if aquatic therapy can provide a positive effect on social behaviors in children with ASD.
Jacob Marissa ‘23
MAJOR: MSPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR LYNN PANTUOSCO- HENSCH, SPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
Effects of Menstrual Cycle Hormones on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears of Female Athletes
ACL tears are common among female athletes for many reasons, one of them is increased levels of certain hormones. This research demonstrates how estrogen, relaxin and others increase the likelihood that female athletes will tear their ACLs because of the effects on ligament structure.
Madison Horan ‘23
MAJOR: SPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR LYNN PANTUOSCO- HENSCH, SPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
The Impact of Yoga on Anxiety in College Students
College level education creates an increase of anxiety and stress on students. Through research it is demonstrated that participation in yoga as physical activity is an effective strategy to reduce anxiety.
Zachary Soucy ‘23
MAJOR: SPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR LYNN PANTUOSCO- HENSCH, SPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
The Effects of Cryotherapy on Recovery Post Exercise Performance
Ice baths and other cryotherapy techniques are often used by athletes to improve muscle damage recovery and decrease soreness after training. This research studied the physiological effects of cryotherapy recovery techniques and will present findings that may challenge commonly held beliefs about cryotherapy for recovery following exercise.
Haley Apotheker ‘23
MAJOR: SPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR LYNN PANTUOSCO- HENSCH, SPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
The Impact of Resistance Training on Insulin Control in Pediatric Cases with Type II Diabetes
Among schoolchildren, obesity and its related metabolic consequences (i.e. poor glucose control attributable to increased insulin resistance) and a low muscle performance are a serious health problem. A previous report on insulin resistance in children stated the importance of exercise in improving insulin sensitivity and promoted resistance training for their effectiveness in decreasing insulin resistance levels in schoolchildren.
Vincent De la Cruz ‘23
MAJOR: SPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR LYNN PANTUOSCO- HENSCH, SPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
Load Prescription Autoregulation Its Effects on Strength Adaptations Achieved from a Resistance Training Program
Adjusting the prescribed resistance training load to correlate with daily performance fluctuations is known as autoregulation. This paper investigates objective autoregulation via Velocity Based Training and subjective autoregulation via Rate of Perceived Exertion, and how these methods affect the strength adaptations caused by a resistance training program.
Kylee Murphy ‘23
MAJOR: SPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR LYNN PANTUOSCO- HENSCH, SPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
The Effects of Wearing Concussion Prevention Headgear During Soccer Performance
The correlation between the action of heading and sports-related concussions in soccer is a prominent concern that is faced globally. This research addresses the use of concussion prevention headgear and their effects on the incidence and severity of sports-related concussions, when worn by various populations during soccer performance.
Vincent De la Cruz ‘23
MAJOR: SPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR LYNN PANTUOSCO- HENSCH, SPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
The Effects of Load Prescription Autoregulation on Strength Adaptations Achieved from a Resistance Training Program
Adjusting the prescribed resistance training load to correlate with daily performance fluctuations is known as autoregulation. This paper investigates objective autoregulation via Velocity-Based Training and subjective autoregulation via Rate of Perceived Exertion, and how these methods affect the strength adaptations caused by a resistance training program.
Jenna Higley ‘23
MAJOR: SPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR LYNN PANTUOSCO- HENSCH, SPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
Impact of Wildlife Rehabilitation as a Conservation Tool to Increase Threatened Wildlife Populations
Wildlife rehabilitation has been used as a previous conservation tool, yet the benefits are not quite understood. Wildlife rehabilitators' main goal of rehabilitation is to increase post-release survival and to aid in reducing the decline of threatened wildlife populations.
Elizabeth Naff ‘23
MAJOR: SPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR LYNN PANTUOSCO- HENSCH, SPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
A Comparison of Aerobic Exercise and Resistance Training on Type II Diabetes Treatment
Type II Diabetes is a common metabolic disease where there is an increase in glucose normally caused by sedentary and unhealthy lifestyle. This research will show how both aerobic and resistance training exercises can help to improve glycemic control and insulin resistance.
Zachary Matracia ‘23
MAJOR: SPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR LYNN PANTUOSCO- HENSCH, SPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
The Effect of Various Exercise on Recovering Breast Cancer Patients
This study focuses on different types of exercise on older breast cancer patients while undergoing treatment as well as post-treatment. Comparing how various exercises have different effects on patients physical and mental health while recovering.
Emily Slater ‘23
MAJOR: SPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR LYNN PANTUOSCO- HENSCH, SPORTS MEDICINE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
How Can We Optimize the Way We Listen to Music Before Athletic Competition?
Research on optimal arousal levels in athletes and the effects of music on arousal. The purpose was to find out if we can optimize the type of music that an athlete listens to before a game in accordance their arousal levels.