Gustavus Adolphus College

Faculty/Student Research - Department of Health and Exercise Science

• 2008
• 2007
• 2006
• 2005
• 2004
• 2003
• 2002

The department offers an extensive research program for students from majors including physical education, health education, athletic training, and health fitness. Since May 2008, 160 studies have been completed by 241 students. Some students author more than one study and some students co-author studies. Some students author more than one study and some students co-author studies. Eight studies were presented in national venues and are published in professional journals. Many other studies were presented at regional conferences. Students work with a faculty mentor to design research proposals and engage in data collection, reduction, and analysis. HES 220, Research Design, is a required course for majors in health fitness and an elective for students pursuing other majors. This course, normally completed at the sophomore level, assists students with identifying a research topic/question, designing a study, and initiating a review of existing research. Some majors who do not take this course may decide to work one on one with a faculty mentor to accomplish these preliminary goals and pursue the study during the junior and senior years. Students typically present their research at an appropriate regional or national conference sponsored by the Northland Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine, the National Conference on Undergraduate Research, or the American Association of Health , Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. Faculty-student research projects enable students to improve research skills and prepare for graduate study.

Student/Faculty Departmental Research Projects

(Completed since 2002)
*Note the range of research topics across several disciplines...

2008

Dale, Eric and Brooke Erickson (Bruce Van Duser). Effects of carbohydrate intake on heart rate, perceived exertion, and oxygen uptake. Presented at the Northland Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Spring Meeting, St Cloud State University, March 28, 2008. IRB 200702

Dow, Justyn (Bruce Van Duser). Relationship among upper body strength and slap shot velocity on hockey. IRB 200719. Presented at the Northland Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Spring Meeting, St Cloud State University, March 28, 2008.

Hansen, Trystan and Jill Verchota (June Kloubec and Bruce Van Duser). Comparison of nutrition counseling methods on eating behaviors in female college students. IRB 200708. Presented at the Northland Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Spring Meeting, St Cloud State University, March 28, 2008.

Kappler, Chris and Samantha Madsen (Aaron Banks and Bonnie Reimann). Teaching Self-Defense to Adolescent Females in Secondary Physical Education. Presented at the American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Ft. Worth, TX, April, 2008.

Kleve, Kari and Tami Korb (Bruce Van Duser). Comparison of steady state and interval/aerobic training regimens on respiratory quotient, oxygen uptake, and body composition. IRB 200709. Presented at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research, Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD, April 10, 2008.

Madsen, Samantha and Chris Kappler (Bonnie Reimann and Aaron Banks). Yoga for Today’s Physical Education Classroom. Presented at Minnesota Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Alexandria, MN, Fall, 2007.

Osterhaus, Catherine (Bruce Van Duser). Prevalence of Disordered Eating Among Athletes and Non-Athletes . Presented at the Northland Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Spring Meeting, St Cloud State University, March 28, 2007.

Pederson, Jenna (June Kloubec and Bruce Van Duser), Effect of activity on mood states in college women. IRB 200701. Presented at the Northland Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Spring Meeting, St Cloud State University, March 28, 2008.

Poppy, Racheland and Lisa Jonson (Barbara Zust- Nursing). Presented at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research, Salisbury University-MD, April 10, 2008.

Roberg, Rachel (Bruce Van Duser). Effect of flexibililty on club head speed and driving distance in golf. IRB 200718. Presented at the Northland Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Spring Meeting, St Cloud State University, March 28, 2008.

Stuckey, Mark (Bruce Van Duser). Effect of caffeine on putting accuracy in golf. IRB 200711. Presented at the Northland Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Spring Meeting, St Cloud State University, March 28, 2008.

Schwagerl, Peter (John Mattson). Unique costochondral ankle deficit in a collegiate gymnast. Presented at the Northland Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Spring Meeting, St Cloud State University, March 28, 2008.

Theisen, Blake (Bruce Van Duser). Effect of hip strength for on-ice acceleration. IRB 200699. Presented at the Northland Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Spring Meeting, St Cloud State University, March 28, 2009.

Twait, Tegan (John Mattson). Acute Patellar Dislocation with Medical Retinacular Tear . Presented at the Northland Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Spring Meeting, St Cloud State University, March 28, 2008.

Twait, Tegan and Paul Bruning, MA ATC Cervical Spine Injury: Case Study and Appropriate On-Field Management Minnesota Athletic Trainers' Association - Annual Meeting Blaine, MN June 17, 2008

Vadnais, Jess (Bruce Van Duser). Effect of participating in pre-season shooting program on field goal percentage in women’s basketball. IRB 200703. Presented at the Northland Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Spring Meeting, St Cloud State University, March 28, 2008.

White, Richard and Adam Lukes (Bruce Van Duser). Presented at the Northland Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Spring Meeting, St Cloud State University, March 28, 2008.

Wittver, Trevor and Brandon Ness (Bruce Van Duser). Comparison of stretching methods on maximal strength. IRB 200710. Presented at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research, Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD, April 10, 2008.

Wyttenhove, Kelly and Shannon Johnson (June Kloubec & Bruce VanDuser). Acute effect of fast food on heart rate, blood pressure, perceived exertion, and blood glucose after exercise. IRB 200716. Presented at the Northland Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Spring Meeting, St Cloud State University, March 28, 2008.

2007

Presented at the Northland Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine spring meeting, St. Cloud State University, March 30, 2007. As of May 2007, 144 studies representing 218 students have been presented at professional and/or organizational meetings.

Brown, Amy and June Kloubec. The effects of exposure to three levels of light intensity throughout a yoga routine. IRB # 2005610.

Dooher, Mary and Janna Castellano (Bruce Van Duser. Effect of plyometric training in and out of the water on vertical power. IRB # 2005609.

Clemen, Ashley and Bruce Van Duser. The comparison of resistance training with and without a warm-up set. IRB # 2005603.

Holmgren, Amy, Hanson, Carlie, and Bruce Van Duser. The effect of carbohydrate and protein intake on caloric expenditure. IRB # 2005612.

Matthes, Samantha, Aase, Brittany, and Aaron Banks. The relationship between physical activity of middle school and high school students and their attitude toward physical education. IRB # 200598.

Reinarts, Chris, Takekawa, Ashley, and Kyle Momsen. The prevalence of concussions in ice hockey players with and without the use of properly fitted mask and mouth guard. IRB #2005602.

Staples, Breanne, Bernstein, Abby, and Bruce Van Duser. The effect of resistance training on accuracy, distance, and club head speed in golf. IRB # 2005605.

Taiplae, Ritva, Ryerson, Dana, and Bruce Van Duser. The relationship among physical testing and race results among nordic skiers. IRB # 2005607.

Willis, Sarah, and Bruce Van Duser. Effects of Gatorade versus water on performance times, rate of perceived exertion before and after interval training in Nordic skiers. IRB # 200666.

2006

Alba, Jose and Bruce Van Duser. "Effect of aerobic exercise on brain activation in non-athletic college students."

Boldt, Sara., Strauss, Tina, and Aaron Banks.."Fact or fiction: Time for physical activity within elementary physical education." Submitted for presentation at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research, Ashville, North Carolina, April 2006.

Bovee, Sarah and Bruce Van Duser. "Dietary differences in swimmers during in-season and out-of-season."

Ellerbusch, Jay, Spitzack, Josh, and Bruce Van Duser. "Effects of high versus low carbohydrate diets on rate of perceived exertion during aerobic exercise."

Hagedorn, Jon, Rickord, Eric, and Bruce Van Duser. "Effect of resistance training on golf club swing speed."

Hanson, Jennifer and June Kloubec. "Effect of aquatic exercise on lower extremity flexibility and upper extremity muscular endurance."

Havemeir, Loren and June Kloubec. "Effect of creatine monohydrate with beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutrate on muscular strength gains in college men."

Kingsley, Kyra, Johnson, Ellen, and Bruce Van Duser. "Effect of exercise volume on academic success in college students."

Linbo, Michelle, Anderson, Kaisa, and Bruce Van Duser. "The effect of smoking and smoking cessation on oxygen uptake, heart rate, perceived exertion and blood pressure."

Meyer, Erik, Furlong, Mary, and Bruce Van Duser. "Effect of visual knowledge of 1RM strength performance."

Munk, Trista and June Kloubec. "Effect of positive versus negative verbal feedback on figure skating performance."

Purrington, Emily, Pettersson, Josephin, and Bruce Van Duser. "Effect of caffeine on heart rate, perceived exertion, oxygen uptake, and respiratory exchange ratios in division III runners and skiers."

Schmidt, Mike and Bruce Van Duser. "Effect of OTC depressants and stimulants on aerobic and anaerobic performance."

Schultz, Lana and June Kloubec. "Relationships among training volume, performance time and occurrence of injury in marathon runners."

Smiley, Kara and Bruce Van Duser - Effect of music on heart rate and perceived exertion while exercising."

Stephens, Jahred and June Kloubec. "Comparison of oxygen uptake between treadmill and arm ergonometer exercise in runners and cross-country skiers."

2005

Buesgens, Nicole M., Aune, Kirsten A. and J. Kloubec (faculty). "The comparison of self-esteem in female athletes and non-athletes at different age levels". Presented at the Northland Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Spring Meeting, St. Cloud State University, April 1, 2005

Boldt, Sara N., Vanjoske, Aaron K. and A. Banks (faculty). Lifetime and sport activity interests of high school physical education students. Presented at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research, VMI & Washington and Lee Universities, Lexington, VA, April 23, 2005.

Damrow, Kelly C., Kueffer, Dan, and J. Kloubec, (faculty). "The effect of ingesting protein + carbohydrate, carbohydrate only, and placebo drinks on subsequent performance in female collegiate cross-country runners." Presented at the Northland Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Spring Meeting, St. Cloud State University, April 1, 2005

Keith, Kelly L., Tischer, Jennifer L., and B. Van Duser (faculty). "The relationship among pre-seaason testing and soccer performance". Presented at the Northland Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Spring Meeting (5th place), St. Cloud State University, April 1, 2005.

Kestly, Alexander P., Viland, Greg M., and B. Van Duser (faculty). "The comparison of extrapolated maximal oxygen uptake for Balke-Ware, YMCA, Astrand-Ryhming, and measured maximal oxygen uptake". Presented at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research, VMI & Washington and Lee Universities, Lexington, VA, April 22, 2005.

Rodel, Sheila M., Guentzel, Chad T., and B. Van Duser (faculty). "Does stretching affect the results of a vertical jump program". Presented at the Northland Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Spring Meeting, St. Cloud State University, April 1, 2005 and the National Conference on Undergraduate Research, VMI & Washington and Lee Universities, Lexington, VA, April 21, 2005

2004

All of the following studies were presented at one of the following conferences: NACSM = Northland Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine, Spring Meeting atr St. Cloud State University March 26, 2004 NCUR = National Conference on Undergraduate Research, Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis, April 15 17,

Johnson, Melissa M., and B. Van Duser (faculty), The acute effect of music on the rate of perceived exertion, forty yard dash, vertical jump and Margaria Kalamen stair test in college athletes, NCUR.

Kueffer, D., and J. Kloubec (faculty). REASONS FOR THE LACK OF SUCCESS IN NORDIC SKIING IN THE UNITED STATES, NCUR.

Martin, S., and B. Van Duser (faculty). RELATIONSHIP AMONG GRIP STRENGTH, ONE REPITION MAXIMUM BENCH PRESS AND POLEVAULT PERFORMANCE IN COLLEGE WOMEN, NACSM.

Metcalfe, M., Jordet, S., and B. Van Duser (faculty). EFFECT OF MUSIC ON PERCIEVED EXERTION, HEART RATE, SITUPS, AND PUSHUPS IN COLLEGE STUDENTS, NACSM.

Reinhart, A. Puder, M., and J. Kloubec (faculty). THE COMPARISON OF HEART RATE, PERCIEVED EXERTION, AND OXYGEN UPTAKE BETWEEN TWO POPULAR CARDIOVASCULAR MACHINES, NACSM.

Seamon, M., and B. Van Duser (faculty), RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SUPPLEMENT USAGE AND INJURY RISK IN FOOTBALL AND HOCKEY ATHLETES, NACSM, 5h Place.

Olson, I., and J. Kloubec (faculty). EFFECT OF GATORADE VERSUS PLACEBO ON RECOVERY AND RUNNING PERFORMANCE IN FEMALE CROSS COUNTRY RUNNERS, NACSM.

Thesing, S. , and B. Van Duser (faculty). THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MEN AND WOMEN'S ATTITUDES TOWARDS GROUP AEROBICS, NCUR.

Volk, S., Pecosky, H., and B. Van Duser (faculty). COMPARISON OF CALORIC EXPENDITURE, HEART RATE AND PERCEIVED EXERTION BETWEEN TREADMILL AND ELLPITICAL TRAINER EXERCISE, NACSM

2003

Danielle Cole, Jenny Snyder, and June Kloubec. "The prevalence and severity of injury in amenorrheic versus eumenorreheic female athletes." Presented at the NACSM Spring Meeting, St. Cloud State University, March 28, 2003.

Amy Hiscock and Bruce Van Duser. "Effects of competition on maxium treadmill performance." Presented at NCUR March 12, Salt Lake City.

Chris Kramer, Amanda Mubarak, and June Kloubec. "Effect of creatine on sprint swimming performance." Presentation at NCUR March 12 in Salt Lake City and NACSM, St. Cloud State University, March 28.

Kali Ofstehage, Amy Hiscock, and Bruce Van Duser. "Effects of being in and out of season on athlete’s grade point average in swimming." Presentation at NCUR March 12, Salt Lake City and NACSM, St. Cloud State University, March 28.

Josh Omang, Julie Langenfeld, Anne Wenstrom, Mary Wenstrom, and Aaron Banks. "Student activity interests in physical education curricula." Presentation at NCUR March 12, Salt Lake City.

Annie Potts and Bruce Van Duser. "The role of energy drinks in athletic performance - Is it physical or mental?" Presentation at NCUR March 12, Salt Lake City and NACSM (5th place), St. Cloud State University, March 28, 2003.

Robert Vaughn III, Cynthia Sonntag, and Bruce Van Duser. "Comparison of strength gains in shoulder external rotation between manual resistance and traditional free weight training programs". NACSM (8th Place), St. Cloud State University, April 5, 2002, NCUR at Univ. of Wisconsin-Whitewater, April 25, 2002 and National AAHPERD, Philadelphia, April 4, 2003. Published Research Quarterly in Exercise and Sports, v74,n1, supplement, 2003.

2002

Curt Baldus, Josh Omang, and Bruce Van Duser. "Effects of rear knee angles on multidirectional quickness". NCUR, U of Wisconsin-Whitewater, April 25, 2002.

Brian Begstrom, Kristin J. Johnson, and Bruce Van Duser. "The effect of caffeine on vertical jump, forty-yard sprint and one-rep maximum bench press in college athletes." NCUR, Univ. of Wisconsin-Whitewater, April 25, 2002.

Heidi Brandt, Leigh Kunelius, and Bruce van Duser. "The effect of water aerobics on maximum oxygen uptake, rate of perceived exertion, self-image, body fat percent, and resting heart rate in women". Univ. of Wisconsin-Whitewater, April 25, 2002.

Brady Finnern, Laura Paddack, and Bruce Van Duser. "Comparison of power between basketball and track and field thrower athletes." Univ. of Wisconsin-Whitewater, April 25, 2002.

Mike Henderson, Lea Howard and Bruce Van Duser. "Comparison of anxiety levels among track athletes." NACSM, Minneapolis, April 6, 2001 and NCUR at Univ. of Wisconsin-Whitewater, April 25, 2002.

Erin Kommerstad, Katie Skrypek, and Bruce Van Duser. "The effect of mental imagery on beam performance in female gymnastics". NCUR at Univ. of Wisconsin-Whitewater, April 25, 2002.

Leigh Kunelius, Emily Van Hee, and Bruce Van Duser. "Comparison of plyometric training versus strength shoe training in female college volleyball players". NCUR at Univ. of Wisconsin-Whitewater, April 25, 2002.

Elizabeth Luegge, Tiffany Alstead, and Bruce Van Duser. "The effect of caffeine on aerobic performance". NCUR at Univ.of Wisconsin-Whitewater, April 25, 2002.

Jennifer McCall, Michelle Schaefer, and Bruce Van Duser. "Body image comparison between college level female gymnasts and female hockey players". NACSM, St. Cloud State University, April 5, 2002, and NCUR at Univ. of Wisconsin-Whitewater, April 25, 2002.

Amanda Stoeckel and Bruce Van Duser."The effect of alcohol policies on the winning percentage in college women soccer". NACSM, St. Cloud State University, April 5, 2002, and NCUR at Univ. of Wisconsin-Whitewater, April 25, 2002.

For additional information, contact Dr. Bruce Van Duser, Undergraduate Research Coordinator, Department of Health and Exercise Science, and Director-NCUR. bvand@gustavus.edu or (507) 933-7656