Research and Scholarly Work

Physiological and biochemical effects of acute and chronic exercise in individuals with chronic disease or dysfunction, e.g. type 2 diabetes, or spinal cord dysfunction. Mitochondrial adaptations with training and detraining. Effects of supplements on endurance performance.

Peer-Reviewed Publications
Schubert MM, Astorino TA, Azevedo JL. The effects of caffeinated “energy shots" on time trial performance. Nutrients 5(6): 2062-2075, 2013.

Dr. Blagrave’ research focuses on broadly on health and physical activity experiences of autistic individuals as well as access and sense of belonging of neurodivergent stakeholders in higher education. Dr. Blagrave specifically utilizes qualitative research methods to understand how we can better support disabled individuals in educational and physical activity spaces.

Peer-Reviewed Publications
Yang, J., & Blagrave, J. A. (2024). Disability and physical activity perspectives of Hmong mothers who have a child with a disability. EUJAPA, 16(1), 15-15. doi: 10.5507/euj.2024.002  

Blagrave, A. J., Colombo-Dougovito, A. M., & Healy, S. (2021). “Just Invite Us”: Autistic Adults' Recommendations for Developing More Accessible Physical Activity Opportunities. Autism in adulthood, 3(2), 179-186. https://doi.org/10.1089/aut.2020.0055 

My research focuses on the role of oxidative stress on physiological responses to acute and chronic exercise in musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and immune systems within a variety of population. Specific research interests include diet and weight loss, static exercise training and muscle function, nutrition supplementation and aging, oxidative stress and chronic diseases, and environmental physiology.

Peer-Reviewed Publications
He F, Chuang C-C, Zhou T, Jiang Q, Sedlock D, Zuo L. Redox correlation in muscle lengthening and immune response in eccentric exercise. PLOS ONE 13(12):1-19, 2018.

Dr. Mache is an applied biomechanist who uses standard biomechanical research instruments such as three-dimensional motion analysis, force plates, and electromyography to measure and describe human movement. Her primary research interest is to understand and encourage safe, skillful, and specific movement among individuals of all ages and abilities. 

Peer-Reviewed Publications
Lee, S., Davis, E., Mache, M., Hsieh, C. (2024). Application of Qualitative Movement Diagnosis on Sprint Start. ISBS Podium Presentation at the 43rd International Conference on Biomechanics in Sports, Salzburg, Austria. Retrieved from https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol42/issu1/52

Orozco, I.M., Hernandez, K., Mata, J., Todd, T. Mache, M., Jarvis, D. (2023). Evaluation of Skipping in College Students With and Without Autism Spectrum Disorder. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 130(5), 2015-2030. DOI: 10.1177/00315125231194342  

Dr. Newland's research integrates sport psychology and coaching. Specifically, Dr. Newland is interested in how coaches' orchestration, noticing, and relationship-focus influences athletic performance and the quality of the athletic experience. Dr. Newland also is interested in understanding athlete motivation, motivational climate, and enhancing athletes' performance using mental skills training.

Peer-Reviewed Publications
Newland, A.  & Gano-Overway, L. A. (2024). Managing the complexity: An ethnographic approach to understanding noticing within orchestration. International Sport Coaching Journal, Ahead of Print, https://doi.org/10.1123/iscj.2023-0072

Newland, A. & Gano-Overway, L. A. (2025). Exploring the ingredients o the development of coach noticing. Sport, Education, and Society, Ahead of Print, https://doi.org/10.1080/13573322.2024.2448571

Dr. Perkins’ in an exercise physiologist whose research agenda has a clinical flavor to it, focusing on the inflammatory burden associated with aging/disease and benefits of exercise on these processes. More specifically, his interests include:aging and inflammation, metabolic disorders, adaptations to chronic exercise, and muscle immune infrastructure.

Peer-Reviewed Publications
Perkins RK, Lavin KM, Raue U, Jemiolo B, Trappe SW, Trappe TA. Effects of aging and lifelong aerobic exercise on expression of innate immune components in skeletal muscle of women. J Apply Physiol 136, 2024 

Perkins RK, Miranda ER, Varshney P, Farabi SS, Quinn LT, Haus JM. Effects of acute aerobic exercise on circulating levels of sTLR and sRAGE profiles in normal- and abnormal-glucose-tolerant individuals. Physiol Rep 11, 2023. 

Through choreographic research and ethnographic study, Reynolds’ develops and gathers communities around dance within a technological age that is redefining social norms. Dance can be used to help a community grow and heal, while also bringing forward a disruption and commentary on where that same community needs to go moving forward. As an artist Reynolds’ research weaves together, theories of new media with information gathered choreographically, pedagogically, and through ethnographic research to investigate new modes of artistic engagement.

A Sum of One's Parts
Laxon Auditorium | 2023
Nevada Museum of Art | 2022 - Present
CUSD Performing Arts Center | 2022
McKee Amphitheater | 2021
Grand Canyon National Park | 2021
Grand Canyon Conservancy YouTube Channel | 2021
Grand Canyon Conservancy Facebook Live | 2021
Barker, H. and Reynolds, E. (Fall 2022). Dancing Around Reality. Quest Magazine – California State University, Long Beach, 8, 7-9.

Dr. Trout’s scholarship centers on enhancing teaching effectiveness in physical education through innovative pedagogical strategies, emerging technologies, and evidence-based approaches that promote meaningful learning experiences for students.

Peer-Reviewed Publications
Trout, J. (2022). Postural health in physical education. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, 93 (7): 4-11. DOI: 10.1080/0303084.2022.2100532