Schreyer's Honors College Scholars in Kinesiology
Penn State offers a comprehensive honors program to students of exceptional ability. These Scholars must satisfy honors credit requirements through courses such as independent research, upper-level, and/or graduate classes. In addition, all Scholars must complete a major piece of original research or creative work with a faculty mentor of their choice.
Below is a listing of Kinesiology Scholars by graduation year, including the title of their thesis and faculty mentor. All theses are available from the Penn State Libraries system.
To learn more about the Schreyer's Honors College at Penn State, go to www.scholars.psu.edu.
2006 Theses
Infantolino, B. W. (2006). Validation of ultrasound for the estimation of muscle volume in vivo. Faculty mentor: John Challis
Nigro, L. E. (2006). The effect of upper extremity posture variation on extensor carpi radialis brevis force. Faculty mentor: Stephen Piazza
Segura, A. (2006). Evaluation of the mechanics of ambulation with standard and spring-loaded crutches. Faculty mentor: Stephen Piazza
Sirolli, C. N. (2006). The effect of a somatostatin analog on splanchnic blood volume during head-up tilt. Faculty mentor: James Pawelczyk
2005 Theses
Thomas, A. C. (2005). The efficacy of hyaluronic acid injections on the relief of pain, stiffness, and disability associated with osteoarthritis of the knee assessed by the WOMAC and Lequesne indexes : A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Faculty mentor: Craig Denegar
Toth, T. L. (2005. Examining the contributions of body mass index, leisure-time exercise behavior, and primary exercise dependence symptoms for predicting body dissatisfaction among college men and women. Faculty mentor: Danielle Symons Downs
Quig, D. R. (2005). The influence of age on perturbated quiet standing. Faculty mentor: John Challis
2004 Theses
Burger, B. M. (2004). Ultrasound measurement of muscle moment arns at the ankle. Faculty mentor: Stephen Piazza
Carter, R. M. (2004). Cognitive constraints and the stability of postural control in older adults. Faculty mentor: Karl M. Newell
Flitner, A. J. (2004). The effect of the menstrual cycle on non-contact ACL tears. Faculty mentor: William Buckley
Lustig, J. C. (2004). Imagery interaction in dancers' skill progression. Faculty mentor: Semyon Slobounov
Melzer, J. S. (2004). The effects of cryotherapy on pain, swelling, range of motion and isometric strength in the delayed onset muscle soreness of elbow flexors. Faculty mentor: Craig Denegar
Murdock, C. R. (2004). The mechanical properties of the human heel pad: A comparison between populations. Faculty mentor: John Challis
Mitchell, K. G. (2004). Examining the possibility of strength deficits in athletes with Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome. Faculty mentor: Jay Hertel
Moffitt, R. C. (2004). Aging and the acral skin blood flow response to the unloading of baroreceptors during heat stress and cold stress. Faculty mentor: W. Larry Kenney
2003 Theses
Bennett, E. N. (2003). Gender differences in knee position during three functional tasks. Faculty mentor: Jay Hertel
Harakal, A. M. (2003). Postural sway in dancers versus non-dancers. Faculty mentor: John Challis
Hlavaty, N.E. (2003). Moving to the beat : examining the psychosocial correlates of ballerinas' exercise behavior and body image. Faculty mentor: Danielle Symons Downs
Magee, H. R. (2003). Effect of gender on quadriceps activation during functional activities. Faculty mentor: Jay Hertel
Pitzer, K. L. (2003). Examination of a correlation between rhythmic ability and ability to perform a complex motor skill. Faculty mentor: Elizabeth Hanley
2002 Theses
Carson, L. D. (2002). The dose-response of exercise-induced cardioprotection: Protein kinase C-related mechanisms in rat heart. Faculty mentor: Donna Korzick
Graham, S. D. (2002). The effects of positive mental attitude on rehabilitation from athletic injuries. Faculty mentor: Jay Hertel
Lucas, S. E. (2002). Predicting individual exercise adherence patterns among college females between New Years and spring break. Faculty mentor: David Conroy
Prior, J. A. (2002). M.O.V.E. : Meaning oriented volitional experience. Faculty mentor: Sandra Bargainnier
Rideout, C. (2002). Examining deputy sheriff's exercise behavior using the framework of the theory of planned behavior. Faculty mentor: Danielle Symons Downs