Jackie Hudson, Scholar

Here is a categorical outline of most of my publications. Research projects are listed under articles if there is a full publication and under abstracts if there is only an abbreviated publication. Commentary and survey material are cited in the newsletter section.

At present there are links to a short form (e.g., abstract or introduction) of most projects. For some articles a pdf version is available for downloading. Copies of the other papers can be obtained the old-fashioned way by contacting J. Hudson.


Publications

Articles

Balance
Basketball
Biomechanics Pedagogy
Coordination
Exercise
Jumping
Measurement/Statistics
Philosophy
Women in Sport

Abstracts

Jumping
Measurement/Statistics
Women in Sport

Newsletters


Balance Articles

Christ, F. L., Owen, K. G. & Hudson, J. L. (1996). An exploration of balance and skill in Olympic weightlifting. In: T. Bauer (Ed.), Proceedings of the XIIIth International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports (pp. 278-281). Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada: Lakehead University. (Introduction) (Article in pdf) (Color slides)

Ciapponi, T. M., McLaughlin, E. J. & Hudson, J. L. (1996). The volleyball approach: An exploration of balance. In: T. Bauer (Ed.), Proceedings of the XIIIth International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports (pp. 282-285). Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada: Lakehead University. (Introduction) (Article in pdf) (Color slides)

Hudson, J. L. (1996). Biomechanics of balance: Paradigms and procedures. In: T. Bauer (Ed.), Proceedings of the XIIIth International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports (pp. 286-289). Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada: Lakehead University. (Introduction) (Article in pdf) (Color slides)

Spence, J. D., Caldwell, M. A. & Hudson, J. L. (1996). The golf swing: An exploration of balance and skill. In: T. Bauer (Ed.), Proceedings of the XIIIth International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports (pp. 290-293). Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada: Lakehead University. (Introduction) (Article in pdf)

Spina, M. S., Cleary, T. D. & Hudson, J. L. (1996). An exploration of balance and skill in the jump shot. In: T. Bauer (Ed.), Proceedings of the XIIIth International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports (pp. 294-297). Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada: Lakehead University. (Introduction) (Article in pdf) (Color slides)

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Basketball Articles

Walters, M., Hudson, J. L., & Bird, M. (1990). Kinematic adjustments in basketball shooting at three distances. In: M. Nosek, D. Sojka, W.E. Morrison, & P. Susanka (Eds.), Biomechanics in Sports VIII (pp. 219-223). Prague: Conex. (Introduction)

Hudson, J. L. (1985, November). Shooting techniques for smaller players. Athletic Journal, pp. 22-23, 56. (Introduction) (Article in pdf)

Hudson, J. L. (1985). Prediction of basketball skill using biomechanical variables. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 56, 115-121. (Abstract)

Hudson, J. L. (1985). Diagnosis of biomechanical errors using regression analysis. In: J. Terauds & J. N. Barham (Eds.), Biomechanics in Sports II (pp. 339-345). Del Mar, CA: Academic Publishers. (Introduction)

Hudson, J. L. (1982). A biomechanical analysis by skill level of free throw shooting. In: J. Terauds (Ed.), Biomechanics in Sports (pp. 95-102). Del Mar, CA: Academic Publishers. (Introduction) (Article in pdf)

Hudson, J. L. (1974). A computerized cinematographical analysis of the one-handed basketball free throw. Master's thesis, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. (University of Oregon Microform Publication, QP 303, 612.76) (Abstract)

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Biomechanics Pedagogy Articles

Hudson, J. L. (2000). The biomechanics body of knowledge. In: J. D. Wilkerson (Ed.), Teaching Kinesiology and Biomechanics in Sports IV (pp. 21-42). Denton, TX: Texas Woman's University. (Introduction) (Article in pdf)

Hudson, J. L. (1995). Core concepts of kinesiology. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 66(5), 54-55, 59-60. (Introduction) (Article in pdf)

Hudson, J. L. (1991). Recidivistic biomechanics: Reclaiming the questions. In: J. D. Wilkerson, E. Kreighbaum, & C. L. Tant (Eds.), Teaching Kinesiology and Biomechanics in Sports (pp. 3-6). Ames, IA: Iowa State. (Introduction)

Strohmeyer, H. S. & Hudson, J. L. (1991). Answering the question: Questioning the answer. In: J. D. Wilkerson, E. Kreighbaum, & C. L. Tant (Eds.), Teaching Kinesiology and Biomechanics in Sports (pp. 13-16). Ames, IA: Iowa State. (Introduction)

Bird, M. & Hudson, J. L. (1991). Movement observation: An introductory experience. In: J. D. Wilkerson, E. Kreighbaum, & C. L. Tant (Eds.), Teaching Kinesiology and Biomechanics in Sports (pp. 27-30). Ames, IA: Iowa State. (Introduction) (Article in pdf)

Hudson, J. L., Abrahams, L. & Hall, S. J. (1991). Graduate curriculum perspectives in biomechanics. In: J. D. Wilkerson, E. Kreighbaum, & C. L. Tant (Eds.), Teaching Kinesiology and Biomechanics in Sports (pp. 173-180). Ames, IA: Iowa State. (Introduction)

Bird, M. & Hudson, J. L. (1990). Biomechanical observation: Visually accessible variables. In: M. Nosek, D. Sojka, W.E. Morrison, & P. Susanka (Eds.), Biomechanics in Sports VIII (pp. 321-326). Prague: Conex. (Introduction) (Article in pdf)

Hudson, J. L. (1990). The value of visual variables in biomechanical analysis. In: E. Kreighbaum & A. MacNeill (Eds.), Biomechanics in Sports VI (pp. 499-509). Bozeman, MT: Montana State. (Introduction) (Article in pdf)

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Coordination Articles

Hudson, J. L. & Hills, L. (1991). Conceptions of coordination. In: C. L. Tant, P. E. Patterson, & S. L. York (Eds.), Biomechanics in Sports IX (pp. 215-219). Ames, IA: International Society of Biomechanics in Sports. (Introduction) (Article in pdf)

Horna, F. & Hudson, J. L. (1991). Intersegmental coordination in stair climbing. In: C. L. Tant, P. E. Patterson, & S. L. York (Eds.), Biomechanics in Sports IX (pp. 221-225). Ames, IA: International Society of Biomechanics in Sports. (Introduction) (Article in pdf)

Strohmeyer, H. S. & Hudson, J. L. (1991). Interception and intersegmental coordination: Effects of practice. In: C. L. Tant, P. E. Patterson, & S. L. York (Eds.), Biomechanics in Sports IX (pp. 227-231). Ames, IA: International Society of Biomechanics in Sports. (Introduction) (Article in pdf)

Bird, M., Hills, L., & Hudson, J. L. (1991). Intersegmental coordination: An exploration of context. In: C. L. Tant, P. E. Patterson, & S. L. York (Eds.), Biomechanics in Sports IX (pp. 233-237). Ames, IA: International Society of Biomechanics in Sports. (Introduction) (Article in pdf)

Hudson, J. L. (1986). Coordination of segments in the vertical jump. (Go to Jumping Section)

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Exercise Article

Hudson, J. L. (1986, October). Minimize your maximus. Shape, pp. 56-64.

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Jumping Articles

Ross, A. L., & Hudson, J. L. (1997). Efficacy of a mini-trampoline program for improving the vertical jump. In: J. D. Wilkerson, K. M. Ludwig, & W. J. Zimmermann (Eds.), Biomechanics in Sports XV (pp. 63-69). Denton, TX: Texas Woman's University. (Introduction) (Article in pdf)

Hudson, J. L. (1990, June). Drop, stop, pop: Keys to vertical jumping. Strategies, pp. 11-14. (Introduction) (Article in pdf)

Hudson, J. L. (1986). An investigation of stored elastic energy usage in women and men. In: L. Bunker & D. Owens (Eds.), Proceedings of the Southern Association for Physical Education of College Women Fall Conference (pp. 144-150). Carrollton, GA: West Georgia College. (Introduction)

Hudson, J. L. (1986). Coordination of segments in the vertical jump. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 18, 242-251. (Abstract)

Hudson, J. L., & Owen, M. G. (1985). Performance of females with respect to males: The use of stored elastic energy. In: D. A. Winter, R. W. Norman, R. P. Wells, K. C. Hayes, and A. E. Patla (Eds.), Biomechanics IX-A (pp. 50-54). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Publishers. (Introduction)

Hudson, J. L. (1981). Utilization of stored elastic energy in the leg extensor muscles: An analysis of gender, skill level, and selected biomechanical variables. Doctoral dissertation, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. (University of Oregon Microform Publication, QM 165, 611.738). (Abstract)

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Measurement/Statistics Articles

Bird, M., & Hudson, J. (1998). Measurement of elastic-like behaviour in the power squat. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 1, 89-99. (Abstract)

Hudson, J. L. (1990). Problems in data reduction: Tracking a round object. In: M. Nosek, D. Sojka, W.E. Morrison, & P. Susanka (Eds.), Biomechanics in Sports VIII (pp. 351-355). Prague: Conex. (Introduction)

Hudson, J. L., Lee, E. J., & Disch, J. G. (1986). The influence of biomechanical measurement systems on performance. In: M. Adrian & H. Deutsch (Eds.), Biomechanics Proceedings of the 1984 Olympic Scientific Congress (pp. 347-352). Eugene, OR: Microform Publications. (Introduction)

Hudson, J. L. (1985). Diagnosis of biomechanical errors using regression analysis. (Go to Basketball Section)

Disch, J. G., & Hudson, J. L. (1981). Measurement aspects of biomechanical analysis. In: J. M. Cooper & B. Haven (Eds.), Proceedings of the Biomechanics Symposium at Indiana University (pp. 191-201). Indianapolis, IN: Indiana State Board of Health. (Introduction)

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Philosophy Article

Hudson, J. L. (2000). Sports biomechanics in the year 2000: Some observations on trajectory. In: Y. Hong & D. P. Johns (Eds.), Proceedings of XVIII International Symposium of Biomechanics in Sports, Volume II, (pp. 525-528). Hong Kong: Chinese University. (Article in pdf)

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Women in Sport Articles

Hudson, J. L. (1998). Physical capacity of girls and women. In: C. A. Oglesby with D. L. Greenberg, R. L. Hall, K. L. Hill, F. Johnston, & S. E. Ridley (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Women and Sport in America (pp. 233-234). Phoenix: Oryx.

Hudson, J. L. (1998.) Skill in movement. In: C. A. Oglesby with D. L. Greenberg, R. L. Hall, K. L. Hill, F. Johnston, & S. E. Ridley (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Women and Sport in America (pp. 249-250). Phoenix: Oryx.

Hudson, J. L. (1994). It's mostly a matter of metric. In: D. M. Costa & S. R. Guthrie (Eds.), Women and sport: Interdisciplinary perspectives (pp. 143-162). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. (Introduction) (Excerpt in pdf)

Hudson, J. L. (1986). An investigation of stored elastic energy usage in women and men. (Go to Jumping Section)

Hudson, J. L., & Owen, M. G. (1985). Performance of females with respect to males: The use of stored elastic energy. (Go to Jumping Section)

Hudson, J. L. (1978). Physical parameters for exclusion in law enforcement and athletics. In: C. A. Oglesby (Ed.), Women and sport: From myth to reality (pp. 19-57). Philadelphia, PA: Lea & Febiger. (Introduction)

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Jumping Abstracts

Hudson, J. L. & Wilkerson, J. D. (1990). Relationship between strength and jumping performance, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 22, S133. (Abstract)

Hudson, J. L., & Wilkerson, J. D. (1987). Variance and invariance in vertical jumping. In: Abstracts of XI International Congress of Biomechanics (p. 133). Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Free University. (Abstsract)

Wilkerson, J. D., and Hudson, J. L. (1987). Artistic vs. athletic vertical jumping. In: Abstracts of XI International Congress of Biomechanics (p. 326). Amsterdam, TheNetherlands: Free University. (Abstract)

Hudson, J. L., & Owen, M. G. (1982). Kinematic correlates of utilization of stored elastic energy. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 14, 152. (Abstract)

Hudson, J. L., & Owen, M. G. (1981). Utilization of stored elastic energy with respect to jumping ability and coordination. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 13, 97. (Abstract)

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Measurement/Statistics Abstracts

Hudson, J. L. (1997). Influence of base position on measurement of elastic-like behavior. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 68, A17-18. (Abstract)

Hudson, J. L. (1983). Prediction of basketball skill using biomechanical variables. In: The Third International Symposium on Forecasting Program (p. 30). Philadelphia, PA: Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. (Abstract)

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Women in Sport Abstracts

Hudson, J. L. & Wilkerson, J. D. (1990). Body segment parameters and isokinetic torque in women. J. Clark (Ed.), ABSTRACTS of Research Papers (p. 141). Reston, VA: AAHPERD. (Abstract)

Hudson, J. L. (1980). The anthropometric prototype of the elite female athlete. In: Abstracts of the International Congress on Women and Sport (p. 89). Rome, Italy: Scuola dello Sport. (Abstract)

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Newsletter Contributions

Hudson, J. L. (Spring, 1988). Chair's comments. Kinesiology Academy Newsletter (p. 1). Reston, VA: National Association for Sport and Physical Activity.

Hudson, J. L. (Fall, 1987). Chair's comments. Kinesiology Academy Newsletter (p. 1). Reston, VA: National Association for Sport and Physical Activity.

Hudson, J. L. (Fall, 1987). Results of applied kinesiology survey. Kinesiology Academy Newsletter (p. 2). Reston, VA: National Association for Sport and Physical Activity.

Hudson, J. L. (Spring, 1987). Applied kinesiology survey. Kinesiology Academy Newsletter (p. 2). Reston, VA: National Association for Sport and Physical Activity.


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