Equipment Exercise Physiology Laboratory (WIL 331) Parvo Metabolic System Racermate Computrainer Trackmaster treadmills Monark Cycle Ergometers Hematological Analysis Equipment Skinfold Analysis Equipment and other anthropometric tools DEXA Scanning (WIL 318) Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry System Underwater Treadmill Training (WIL 158) Hydrotrack Underwater Treadmill System Vicon Motion Analysis Human Performance Laboratory (WIL 312) Isokinetic Dynamometer Electromyography Electrogoniometers Resistance Training Equipment JustJump Mat and Vertec Trainer Ongoing Research Effects of Underwater Treadmill Training on Special Populations Mathis SL, Conners RT. Improving Mobility in Persons with Limb Loss Conners RT, Caputo JL, Coons JM, Fuller DK, Morgan DW. Impact of Underwater Treadmill Training on Glycemic Control, Blood Lipids, and Health-Related Fitness in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Conners RT, Whitehead PN, Kyle DM. Impact of Underwater Treadmill Training on Fatigue, Quality of Life, and Health-Related Fitness in Adults with Multiple Sclerosis Utilization of Sport Science to Monitor Success in Collegiate Hockey Whitehead PN, Conners RT, Shimizu TS. The Effect of In-Season Demands on Lower Body Power in Collegiate Male Hockey Players Whitehead PN, Conners, RT, Darnell ME. The Utilization of Biomarker Testing to Monitor the Effects of Travel on Collegiate Ice Hockey Players Utilization of electromyography (EMG) and motion analysis of the lower extremity during various skating positions Activity Monitoring as a Coaching Tool Conners RT, Whitehead PN, Shimizu TS, Bailey JD. Coaching and technology: Live team monitoring to improve training and safety. Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators. Conners RT, Elliott JM, Kyle DL, Whitehead PN. Physiological responses of youth players during a wheelchair basketball game Athletic coaching can no longer be viewed as a one-size-fits-all profession. Rather, it is a complex, multi-dimensional field where, what works in one context may be a less appropriate approach elsewhere. Recently, the study of coaching has moved towards a greater understanding of processes, realizing a myriad of different influences may create unique pathways to effective coaching. Specifically, micropolitics, which focus on the pursuit of power in personal relationships, have been found to play a prominent role in the success or failure of a coach. Dr. Elliott's research focuses on the importance of the social interactions utilized by successful coaches with the hopes of developing stronger coach training programs for novice coaches. Elliott, J.M. & McCullick, B.A. (In review). Exceptional adaptability in collegiate coaching. Submitted to the Sport Coaching Review Elliott, J.M. & McCullick, B.A. (August, 2017). Coach adaptability: Embracing a business construct in the coaching world. Paper presented at ICCE Global Coaching Convention, Liverpool, UK. Elliott, J.M. & McCullick, B.A. (April, 2016). Exceptional adaptability in collegiate coaching. Paper presented at SHAPE National Convention, Minneapolis, MN. Student Research Projects Effects of a Weighted Pitching Sleeve on Range of Motion, Shoulder Strength, and Throwing Velocity in Collegiate Male Pitchers The effect of self-selected music on performance and perceived exertion during maximal aerobic testing The effect of location on 1RM performance for a bench press test The effects of blood flow restriction on lower body strength in collegiate male baseball players Physiological differences between overground and treadmill runners