Research

Recent Research & Scholarly Activities

Faculty

  • Carter, R., Tiep, B., & Boatwright, D. Oxygen delivery and acid-base balance. Respiratory Therapy: For Decision Makers in Respiratory Care. August, 2010, 16-19.
  • Yunsuk Koh, Vic Ben-Ezra, Kyle Biggerstaff, and David Nichols. Responses of Blood Lipids and Lipoproteins to Extended-Release Niacin and Exercise in Sedentary, Postmenopausal Women. Journal of Gerontology: Biological Sciences, 65(9), 924-32, doi: 10.1093/gerona/glq097. 2010.
  • Bidstrup, Heidi, Koh, Yunsuk, Rowe, James, Nichols, David, Ben-Ezra, Vic, and Biggerstaff, Kyle. Effects of Niacin and Aerobic Exercise on Glucose, Insulin and C-Peptide Profiles in Postmenopausal Women. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 42(5), S537-538, 2010.
  • Illgyu Jeong, Myungjin Oho, Moonneyo Jang, Yunsuk Koh, Kyle Biggerstaff, David Nichols, and Vic Ben-Ezra. Effects of Dietary Caloric Restriction and Exercise on GLUT-2 in liver and GLUT-4 and VAMP-2 in Muscle Tissue of Diabetic Rats. The Korean Journal of Exercise Nutrition. 13(1), 1-7, 2009.
  • Hernandez, B., Gober, D., Boatwright, D., & Strickland, G. (2009). Jump Rope Skills for Fun and Fitness in Grades K-12. JOPHERD, 80(7), 15-22, 41.
  • Sharma, P., Kendrick, K. and Chilek, D. R. (2009). Effect of Hatha Yoga on Stress and Recovery of Female Collegiate Athletes.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Texas Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine, March 2009.
  • Kelkar, A., Kendrick, K. and Chilek, D. R. (2009). Comparison of Retrofit Facemask to Mouthpiece for Metabolic Measures and Flow Rates.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Texas Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine, March 2009.
  • Campbell, J., Kendrick, K. and Chilek, D. R. (2009). “Effect of an Unstable Base of Support on Energy Expenditure of Resistance Training Exercise.”  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Texas Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine, March 2009.
  • Cunningham, A.W., Shows, A.R., Dahm, M.J. and Chilek, D.R. (2009). Differences in Eating and Exercise Habits in Shift Workers of the United States Airforce Missle Combat Crew.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Texas Dietetic Association, April 2009.
  • Wilson, C.K., Shows, A.R., Ruiz, C.S. and Chilek, D.R. (2009). What is the Relationship Between Hydration Knowledge, Exercise Intensity and Hydration Behavior of College Students in Southeast Texas.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Texas Dietetic Association, April 2009.

On-going research projects in the Integrative Physiology Laboratory

Dr. Yunsuk Koh. Effects of a Single Bout of Aerobic Exercise on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Overweight Postmenopausal Women.– See Flyer


Faculty Research

  • Dr. Yunsuk Koh. Effects of a Single Bout of Aerobic Exercise on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Overweight Postmenopausal Women.
  • Dr. Yunsuk Koh. Responses of Oxysterols, Apolipoproteins A and B, and CRP to Exercise and Niacin in Women.
  • Dr. Rick Carter. Effects of Acute Exercise on Energy-Regulating Hormones and Appetite in Men and Women.
  • Dr. Rick Carter. Impulse Oscillometry (IOS) Normative Data Assessment of Airway Resistance, Reactance, and Capacitance.
  • Dr. Doug Boatwright. Effects of Caffeinated Energy Drink on Resting Metabolic Variables in Collegiate Men.

Student Research

  • Josh Miller. Effects of Power Based Resistance Training on GH and IFG-I in Collegiate Athletes. (Advisor – Dr. Koh)
  • Brittnee Rodriguez (McNair Scholar) in Pre-Med and Psychology - Impulse Oscillometry (IOS) Normative Data Assessment of Airway Resistance, Reactance, and Capacitance (Advisor – Dr. Carter)
  • Felicia Wenah (McNair Scholar) in Exercise Science - Effects of Caffeinated Energy Drink on Resting Metabolic Variables in Collegiate Men. (Advisor – Dr. Boatwright)

Graduate Student Theses

  • Thakur, Abhilekh. Running Economy: Acute Effect of Active Isolated Stretching. December, 2009. Advisor – Dr. Boatwright
  • Sharma, Pritha. Effect of Hatha Yoga on Stress and Recovery of Collegiate Female Athletics. May, 2009. Advisor – Dr. Morales
  • Vengurlekar, Resika. Relationship Between Physical Activity and Balance In Older Adults. May, 2009. Advisor – Dr. Morales
  • Kelkar, Abhishek, Comparison of Retrofit Facemask to Mouthpiece for Metabolic Measures and Flow Rates. August, 2008. Advisor – Dr. Chilek