Erik Hummer
ehummer@vols.utk.edu
HPER 136
Research Interests
Cycling Biomechanics, Lower Extremity Biomechanics, Total Knee Replacement, Knee OA
Faculty Advisor
Songning Zhang, PhD
Courses Taught
| KNS 332L | Applied Anatomy Laboratory |
Education
| MS | Western Washington University | Kinesiology (Exercise Science concentration) |
| BS | Pacific Lutheran University | Kinesiology (Exercise Science concentration) |
Shelby Peel
speel@vols.utk.edu
HPER 136
Research Interests
Lower extremity biomechanics, sports injury prevention and performance biomechanics, ACL injury biomechanics, baseball pitching biomechanics
Faculty Advisor
Joshua T. Weinhandl, PhD
Courses Taught
| KNS 332 | Applied Anatomy Lecture |
| KNS 332L | Applied Anatomy Laboratory |
| KNS 422L | Biomechanics of Human Movement Laboratory |
Education
| MS | University of Memphis | Health and Sports Science (Exercise and Sports Science concentration) |
| BS | University of Memphis | Health and Human Performance (Exercise and Sports Science concentration) |
Recognition
2018 Oscar Roy Ashley Graduate Fellowship recipient
2016 J. Wallace & Katie Dean Graduate Research Fellowship recipient
2016 Chancellor’s Fellowship recipient
Recent Publications
Paquette MR., Peel SA., Smith RE., Temme M., Dwyer JN. (2017) “Impact of different cross-training modalities performance and injury-related variables in high school cross country runners.” Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Epub Ahead of Print. DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000002042
Paquette MR., Peel SA., Schilling BK., Melcher DA., Bloomer RJ. (2017) “Soreness-related changes in three-dimensional running biomechanics following eccentric knee extensor exercise.” European Journal of Sport Science. 17:546-554. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/17461391.2017.1290140
Sean Quisenberry
squisenb@vols.utk.edu
HPER 135
Research Interests
Lower extremity Biomechanics, Sports turf-cleat interaction, sports surface interactions, skeletal muscle modeling, and sports equipment interaction.
Faculty Advisor
Songning Zhang, PhD
Courses Taught
| KNS 332L | Applied Anatomy Laboratory |
Education
| MS | Texas State University | Exercise Science (Biomechanics concentration) |
| BS | Texas Tech University | Exercise Science |
Recognition
2017 – ACSM Biomechanics Interest Group, Student Research Award
Lauren Schroeder
lschroe1@vols.utk.edu
HPER 136
Research Interests
Lower extremity injury prevention, ACL injury biomechanics, sports performance biomechanics, softball ACL injury biomechanics
Faculty Advisor
Joshua T. Weinhandl, PhD
Courses Taught
| KNS 422L | Biomechanics of Human Movement Laboratory |
| PYED 254 | Yoga and Relaxation |
| PYED 237 | Stress Management |
| PYED 252 | Weight Training |
Education
| MS | University of Tennessee, Knoxville | Kinesiology (Biomechanics concentration) |
| BS | Ball State University | Exercise Science (Basic and Applied Track) |
Recognition
2017 J. Wallace & Katie Dean Graduate Research Fellowship recipient
2017 Tennessee Fellowship for Graduate Excellence recipient
Abstracts
Schroeder LE, Valenzuela KA, Zhang S, Orme JG, Weinhandl JT. Knee Adduction Moment and Muscle Activation During a Sidecut on a Raised Surface. Submitted to the American Society of Biomechanics. August 2017; Boulder, CO.
Peel SA, Schroeder LE, Weinhandl JT. Unanticipated Cutting and Stopping Tasks Do Not Predict the Same ACL Injury Risk. Submitted to the XXVI Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics. July 2017; Brisbane, QLD, AU.
Articles in Review
Peel SA, Schroeder LE, Weinhandl JT. The Effects of a Run-Stop and Cutting Task on ACL-injury Risk Mechanisms. In review for Physical Therapy in Sport.
Valenzuela KA, Schroeder LE, Weinhandl JT, Cates HE, Zhang S. Strength and Balance Deficits Affecting Patient Satisfaction for Total Knee Replacements. In review for Journal of Orthopaedic Research.
Valenzuela KA, Schroeder LE, Weinhandl JT, Reinbolt J, Zakrajsek R, Cates HE, Zhang S. Overground Walking Biomechanics of Dissatisfied Total Knee Replacement Patients. In review for Journal of Biomechanics.
Derek Yocum
dyocum@vols.utk.edu
HPER 136
Research Interests
Lower extremity biomechanics, Total knee replacement, Knee OA, Obesity, OpenSim
Faculty Advisor
Songning Zhang, PhD
Courses Taught
| KNS 422L | Biomechanics of Human Movement Laboratory |
Education
| MS | University of Tennessee, Knoxville | Kinesiology (Biomechanics concentration) |
| BS | Ball State University | Exercise Science |
Paula-Marie M. Ferrara
pferrar1@vols.utk.edu
HPER 314
Research Interests
Exercise promotion and adherence in sedentary adults; exercise behavior in transitional athletes
Faculty Advisor
Kelley Strohacker, PhD
Courses Taught
| KNS 414 | Exercise Prescription and Testing |
Education
| MS | University of Delaware | Clinical Exercise Physiology |
| BS | University of Delaware | Exercise Science (Physiology concentration) |
Paul Hibbing
phibbing@vols.utk.edu
HPER 307
Research Interests
Objective physical activity measurement; signal processing techniques for accelerometer data; demographic dimorphism in physical activity behavior and measurement
Faculty Advisor
Scott E. Crouter, PhD
Education
| MS | Iowa State University | Kinesiology |
| BS | Iowa State University | Kinesiology and Health |
Tyler Kybartas
tkybarta@vols.utk.edu
HPER 309
Research Interests
Promotion of physical activity in children; Extrinsic and intrinsic motivation and its relation to physical activity and obesity in children; Children physical activity levels and its relation to social and cognitive factors.
Faculty Advisor
Dawn P. Coe, PhD, FACSM
Courses Taught
| KNS 414 | Exercise Testing and Prescription Laboratory |
Education
| MS | University of Wyoming | Kinesiology and Health Promotion |
| BS | University of Wyoming | Kinesiology and Health Promotion |
Samuel LaMunion
slamunio@vols.utk.edu
HPER 307
Research Interests
Physical activity and energy expenditure measurement through objective monitoring; consumer-accelerometer validaton
Faculty Advisor
Scott E. Crouter, PhD
Education
| MS | University of Tennessee, Knoxville | Kinesiology (Exercise Physiology concentration) |
| BS | University of South Carolina, Aiken | Exercise and Sports Science – Basic Sciences |
Alvin L. Morton III
amorton16@vols.utk.edu
HPER 314
Research Interests
The effects of physical activity interventions to reduce chronic disease.
Faculty Advisors
David R. Bassett, Jr., PhD
Lyndsey Hornbuckle, PhD, RD
Courses Taught
| KNS 480 | Exercise Physiology Laboratory Methods |
Education
| MS | Northeastern University | Exercise Science (Physical Activity and Public Health concentration) |
| BS | Northeastern University | Cardiopulmonary Sciences |
Vincenzo Nocera
vnocera@vols.utk.edu
HPER 309
Research Interests
Promotion of physical activity in children with and without intellectual disability, physical activity assessment in children with and without intellectual disability, and the impact of physical activity on academic success in children.
Faculty Advisors
Dawn P. Coe, PhD and Angela Wozencroft, PhD
Courses Taught
| RSM 320 | Therapeutic Recreation and Special Populations |
| PYED 236 | Softball |
| PYED 234 | Soccer |
| PYED 249 | Basketball |
Education
| MS | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Exercise Science |
| BS | The College of New Jersey | Health & Exercise Science |
Lindsay Toth
ltoth2@vols.utk.edu
HPER 314
Research Interests
Objective physical activity measurement; reliability and validity of pedometers and accelerometers
Faculty Advisors
David Bassett Jr., PhD
Kelley Strohacker, PhD
Courses Taught
| KNS 414 | Exercise Testing and Prescription Laboratory |
Education
| MS | Western Michigan University | Exercise Physiology |
| BS | Barton College | Fitness Management and Sports Management |
Robin Cooley
rcooley3@vols.utk.edu
HPER 233
Research Interests
Women in sport, sport media, race and gender
Faculty Advisor
Adam Love, PhD
Courses Taught
| RSM 335 | Socio-Cultural Foundations of Sport and Recreation |
Education
| MS | Miami University | Sport Leadership and Management |
| BA | Skidmore College | Psychology |
Alexander Deeb
adeeb@vols.utk.edu
HPER 233
Research Interests
Racial ideology and sport; multiracial athlete experiences; racial ideology and discourse in sport media; intersections of race and gender; sport and culture
Faculty Advisor
Adam Love, PhD
Courses Taught
| RSM 330 | Sport Communication |
| RSM 335 | Socio-Cultural Foundations of Sport and Recreation |
Education
| MS | Western Illinois University | Sport Management |
| BS | Bradley University | Sport Communication |
Publications
Deeb, A., & Love, A. (2018). Media representations of multiracial athletes. Journal of Sport and Social Issues, 42(2), 95-114. doi:10.1177/0193723517749598
Samuel Winemiller
swinemil@vols.utk.edu
HPER 233
Research Interests
Sport history; identity intersection in sport; talent identification; alternative sporting communities
Faculty Advisors
Adam Love, PhD and Lars Dzikus, PhD
Courses Taught
| RSM 335 | Socio-Cultural Foundations of Sport and Recreation |
| RSM 430 | Organization and Administration of Recreation Services |
Education
| MS | University of Florida | Sport Management |
| BA | University of Central Florida | History |
Lauren Beasley, MSW
lauren.beasley@utk.edu
HPER 22
Research Interets
Mental health of collegiate athletes, mental health programming in athletic departments, and social work in sport
Faculty Advisor
Robin Hardin, PhD
Courses Taught
| RSM 410 | Intercollegiate Athletics |
Education
| MSW | The University of Texas at San Antonio | Social Work |
| BA | The University of Texas at Austin | American Studies, Latin |
Samuel B. Bernstein
sbernst4@vols.utk.edu
HPER 233
Research Interets
Sporting identities; emerging intercollegiate athletics;sport for social change; sport and politics
Faculty Advisor
Robin Hardin, PhD
Courses Taught
| RSM 335 | Socio-Cultural Foundations of Sport and Recreation |
| RSM 410 | Intercollegiate Athletics |
Education
| MS | Miami University | Sport Studies |
| BS | Ithaca College | Sport Management |
Publications
Bernstein, S. B., & Friedman, M. T. (2013). Sticking out in the field: No, Ma’am, I do not work for the governor. Sociology of Sport Journal, 30(3), 274-295.
Scott Smith
scottsmith@utk.edu
HPER 351
865-974-8171
Courses Taught
| RSM 100 | Orientation to Recreation & Sport Management |
| KNS 260 | Practicum in Kinesiology |
Education
| MS | University of Florida | Sport Management |
| BS | University of Florida | Business Administration |
Zachary Smith
zsmith23@vols.utk.edu
HPER 22
Research Interests
Religion and Physical Sport Cultures; Sport and Religion in the United States; Sport and Evangelicalism; Sport, Religion, and Masculinities; Theory and Method.
Faculty Advisor
Steven Waller, PhD
Courses Taught
| RSM 338 | Applied Ethics in Recreation and Sport |
Education
| MA | Western Michigan University | Comparative Religion |
| BA | Moody Bible Institute | Historical Theology and Sports Ministry |
Recent Publications
Smith, Z. (2017). Can sport be regarded as ‘cultural liturgy’? Recognizing the significance of the liturgical frame for the social scientific study of sport. Sport in Society: Cultures, Commerce, Media, Politics. Advance online publication. doi:10.1080/17430437.2017.1360568
Natalie Welch
nwelch1@utk.edu
HPER 22
Research Interests
Native American Sport
Faculty Advisor
Robin Hardin, PhD
Courses Taught
| RSM 350 | Sport Management: Theory to Practice |
Education
| MBA, MSBM |
University of Central Florida | Business Administration, Sport Business Management |
| BS | University of Tennessee, Knoxville | Sport Management |
Andrew Bass
abass5@vols.utk.edu
HPER 129
Research Interests
Self-controlled learning, attentional focus, and athletic identity and transition
Faculty Advisor
Jeffrey T. Fairbrother, PhD
Courses Taught
| KNS 231 | Introduction to Sport Psychology |
| KNS 290 | Principles of Movement Control and Skill Learning |
| PYED 200 | Billiards |
| PYED 206 | Bowling |
| PYED 211 | Golf |
| PYED 231 | Walking |
| PYED 232 | Racquetball |
| PYED 244 | Tennis |
| PYED 249 | Basketball |
| PYED 252 | Weight Training |
Education
| MS | University of Tennessee, Knoxville | Kinesiology |
| BS | Davidson College | Psychology/Philosophy |
Kaylee Couvillion
kcouvill@vols.utk.edu
HPER 144
Research Interests
Attentional focus, feedback, and coaching strategies to enhance skill acquisition and performance
Faculty Advisor
Jeffrey T. Fairbrother, PhD
Courses Taught
| KNS 332L | Applied Anatomy Laboratory |
| PYED 213 | Ice Skating |
| PYED 224 | Conditioning |
| PYED 225 | Exercise to Music |
Education
| MS | University of South Florida | Exercise Science |
| BS | Louisiana State University | Kinesiology (Fitness Studies concentration) |
Morgan Eckenrod
meckenro@vols.utk.edu
HPER 144
Research Interests
Perceptions of sport psychology and sport psychology consultants
Faculty Advisor
Rebecca A. Zakrajsek, PhD
Courses Taught
| PYED 231 | Walking |
| PYED 237 | Stress Management |
Education
| MS | Miami University | Kinesiology and Health (Sport Psychology concentration) |
| BS | Slippery Rock University | Psychology |
Matthew Jones
mjone213@vols.utk.edu
HPER 144
Research Interests
Client perceptions of sport psychology
Faculty Advisor
Rebecca A. Zakrajsek, PhD
Courses Taught
| KNS 231 | Introduction to Sport Psychology |
| KNS 290 | Principles of Movement Control and Skill Learning |
| PYED 237 | Stress Management |
| PYED 249 | Basketball |
| PYED 232 | Racquetball |
Education
| MEd | Bowling Green State University | Kinesiology |
| BA | Indiana University of Pennsylvania | Psychology |
Matthew J. Moore
mmoor133@vols.utk.edu
HPER 144
Research Interests
Whole person/athlete development, cultural influence in sport, and spirituality and religious observances in sport and sport psychology consulting
Faculty Advisor
Leslee A. Fisher, PhD
Courses Taught
| KNS 231 | Introduction to Sport Psychology |
| KNS 290 | Principles of Movement Control and Skill Learning |
| PYED 252 | Weight Training |
| PYED 230 | Fitness Swimming |
| PYED 232 | Racquetball |
Education
| MS | University of Utah | Sport and Exercise Pscyhology |
| BS | University of Utah | Exercise and Sport Science |