Athletic Training:
Brent Marshall-The Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching and
Dynamic Warm-up on Vertical Jump Performance
Courtney McCarthy-The Effect of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching on
Hamstring Flexibility and Length in the Recreationally Active
Nicole Segala-The Effects of Cryotherapy and a Dynamic Warm-up Protocol on Functional
Performance in Recreationally Active Individuals
Charlie Wise-The Effect of Ankle Taping and Bracing on Ankle Stability in Recreationally Active
College Aged Individuals
Shawn Wiseman-The Effects of a Dynamic Warm-up Compared to Moist Hot Packs and
Shortwave Diathermy on Hamstring Flexibility
Exercise Science
Joshua Beard – The Effects of Land-based Plyometric Training and Timing of Plyometric Fusion
on Selected Acute Swim Performance Measures
Physical & Health Education Teacher Education
Amanda Bassinger – Students with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Participating in Recess
Michael Justice and Kelly Rosko – Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Participating in Recess
Therapeutic Recreation:
Sonja Ast – The Effects of Sport Participation on Independence Levels for Adolescents with
Spina Bifida
Megan Arthur – The Use of Animal-assisted Therapy to Decrease Depression and Anxiety in
Oncology Patients
Angela Best – Aerobic Exercise: Treating Depression and Aggression in Traumatic Brain Injury
Elizabeth Candido – The Benefits of Life Skill Programs for Adolescents with Intellectual
Disabilities
Allison Davis – The Benefits of Music Therapy for Dementia Patients and their Caregivers
Kassidy Earehart – The Impact of Animal-assisted Therapy on Improving Coping Skills and
Decreasing Symptoms in Veterans with Post- traumatic Stress Disorder
Mallory Green – The Effect of Anti-bullying Programs on Reducing Victimization in Adolescents
with Disabilities
Elizabeth Motley - Going Wild: Will Adventure Education Help Adolescents with Autism/and
Intellectual Disorders Improve Socialization Skills
Jayde Ware – Music and Mood: The Effects of Music Therapy on the Agitation Levels in Older
Adults with Alzheimer’s Disease
Melanie Taylor – The Benefits of Snoezelen Rooms for Older Adults with Dementia.
Kelly Mitchell – The Effects of Therapeutic Horseback Riding on Social Skills in Children with
Autism
Kaitlin Radican – The Effects of Technology-related Leisure on Children with Autism