Jackie Hudson, Adviser

Doctoral Adviser

Michael Bird Ph.D., UNCG, December, 1993

Specialization: Biomechanics
Position: Associate Professor, Truman State University
Dissertation: The relationship between load and elastic behavior in the power squat

H. Scott Strohmeyer Ph.D., UNCG, May, 1995

Specialization: Biomechanics
Position: Full Professor, Central Missouri State University
Dissertation: Kinetic and temporal correlates to skillfulness in vertical
jumping (Advised through pilot work and most of proposal)


Doctoral Committee Member

Dawn Clark Ed.D., UNCG, May, 1992

Specialization: Dance Pedagogy and Phenomenology
Position: Associate Professor, Dance, East Carolina University
Dissertation: An interpretive inquiry of the professional life histories of selected women
dance/physical educators (Adviser: Sarah Robinson)

Cynthia Lewis Ph.D., UNCG, May, 1992

Specialization: Exercise Biochemistry
Position: Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy, Elon University
Dissertation: Vitamin E supplementation effects on muscle soreness, creatine kinase, and
malondialdehyde to an endurance ergometer ride (Adviser: Allan Goldfarb)

Ann Sebren Ed.D., UNCG, August, 1992

Specialization: Elementary Pedagogy
Position: Faculty Associate, Arizona State University
Dissertation: An interpretive inquiry of teacher reflection in preservice physical education
teachers enrolled in a teaching methods course for elementary school physical education (Adviser: Kate Barrett)


Master's Thesis Adviser

Teri Ciapponi M.A., CSUC, August, 1996

Position: Completed doctoral degree, University of Georgia
Thesis: A biomechanical comparison of two long jump approach techniques

Marc Eddings M.A., CSUC, December, 1996

Thesis: Effect of manipulating angle of projection on height of release and accuracy
in the basketball free throw: A biomechanical study

Andrea Ross M.A., CSUC, May, 1997

Thesis: A program to increase vertical jump using the mini-trampoline : a biomechanical
analysis

Jean Gelpi M.A., CSUC, May, 1997

Thesis: Efficacy of a biomechanical intervention for improving the vertical jump

Tim Cleary M.A., CSUC, December, 2001

Position: Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, Boise State University
Thesis: A biomechanical analysis of fatigue compensation in skilled basketball jump shooters
(Abstract)

Melissa Mache M.A., CSUC, December, 2005

Position: Doctoral student, Oregon State University
Thesis: The use of biomechanical feedback to improve vertical jump performance
(Abstract)


Master's Thesis Committee Member

Mike Spina M.A., CSUC, May, 1995

Position: Doctoral student, Kansas University
Thesis: A biomechanical analysis and comparison of three variations of the grab start
(Adviser: Cheryl Maglischo)

Duncan Thomson M.A., CSUC, December, 1998

Position: Boy's Basketball Coach, Benicia (CA) High School
Thesis: Effect of internal mental imagery and external mental imagery upon free throw
shooting accuracy (Adviser: Don Lytle)

Josh Montgomery M.A., CSUC, May, 2000

Thesis: Effect of stride length on pitch speed and vertical accuracy in skilled baseball pitchers
(Advisor: Duane Knudson)


Master's Thesis Technical Adviser

Frank Christ M.A., CSUC, May, 1996

Position: Assistant Professor, Morehead State University
Thesis: The correlation of improved hip, knee, and ankle extension in
the Olympic clean to improved hip, knee, and ankle extension in the drive leg of the sprint start (Adviser: Dick Trimmer)

Erin McLaughlin M.A., CSUC, August, 1996

Position: Assistant Professor, California State University - Stanislaus
Thesis: A comparison between two training programs and their effects on fatigue rates
in women (Adviser: Dick Trimmer)


Master's Adviser (Non-thesis Option)

Frances Horna M.S., UNCG, May, 1992

Position: Owner, Frances Horn's Total Fitness, Huntersville, NC

Lori Hughes M.S., UNCG, August, 1992

Position: Volleyball coach, Emerson College, Boston, MA

Melissa Rollins M.A., CSUC, May, 2005

Position: Educator for Timex sports products, Chico, CA

Greg Rubendall M.A., CSUC,, May, 2006

Position: Soccer consultant


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