Steven Gaskill, Ph.D.
Refereed Journal Publications and books (in reverse order of publication)
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Gaskill SE, Mohar L. Physical activity is related to academic performance in 2nd through
12th grade students. Accepted by Med Sci Sports Exerc., expected publication,
December, 2009.
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Yasuda N, Gaskill SE, Ruby BC. No gender-specific differences in mechanical efficiency
during arm or leg exercise relative to ventilatory threshold. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2008
Apr;18(2):205-12.
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Miller AD, Ruby BC, Laskin JJ, Gaskill SE. Effects of high intensity / low volume and low
intensity / high volume isokinetic resistance exercise on postexercise glucose tolerance. J
Strength Cond Res. 2007 May;21(2):330-5.
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Cuddy JS, Gaskill SE, Sharkey BJ, Harger SG, Ruby BC. Supplemental feedings increase
self-selected work output during wildfire suppression. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2007
Jun;39(6):1004-12.
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Harger-Domitrovich SG, McClaughry AE, Gaskill SE, Ruby BC. Exogenous carbohydrate
spares muscle glycogen in men and women during 10 h of exercise. Med Sci Sports
Exerc. 2007 Dec;39(12):2171-9.
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Supplemental Feedings Increase Self-Selected Work Output during Wildfire Suppression.
Cuddy JS, Gaskill SE, Sharkey BJ, Harger SG, Ruby BC. 2007 Medicine & Science in Sports
& Exercise. 39(6):1004-1012.
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No gender-specific differences in mechanical efficiency during arm or leg exercise
relative to ventilatory threshold. Yasuda N, Ruby BC, Gaskill SE. Scand J Med Sci Sports.
2007 May 9, E publish
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Effects of high intensity/low volume and low intensity/high volume isokinetic resistance
exercise on post-exercise glucose tolerance. Miller AD, Ruby BC, Laskin JJ, Gaskill SE, J.
Strength Cond. Res. 2007;21(2):330-335
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Substrate oxidation during incremental arm and leg exercise in men and women
matched for ventilatory threshold. Yasuda N, Ruby BC, Gaskill SE, Journal of Sports
Sciences 2006; Accepted.
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Sport Physiology for Coaches, BJ Sharkey, SE Gaskill, Human Kinetics, 2006, 310 pages.
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Fitness and Health, 6th ed, BJ Sharkey, SE Gaskill, Human Kinetics, 2006, 446 pages.
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Hydration status and water turnover of dogsled drivers during an endurance sled dog
event in the artic. Cox CE, Ruby BC, Banse HE, Gaskill SE, International Journal of
Circumpolar Health 2006;65 (1): 45-54
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The addition of fenugreek extract (Trigonella foenum-graecum) to glucose feeding
increases muscle glycogen resynthesis after exercise. Ruby BC, Gaskill SE, Slivka D,
Harger SG Amino Acids, 2005 Feb;28(1):71-6
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Development of upper body power in junior cross-country skiers. Nesser TW, Chen S,
Serfass RC, Gaskill SE. J Strength Cond Res. 2004 Feb;18(1):63-71.
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Changes evaluated in soccer-specific power endurance either with or without a 10week, in-season strength and plyometric training program. Siegler J, Gaskill SE, Ruby BC.
J. Strength Cond. Res. 2003 17(2):379-387.
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Case study of training, fitness and nourishment of a dog sled driver during the Iditarod
1049-mile dogsled race. Cox C, Gaskill Se, Ruby BC, Uhlig S. International J. of Sport
Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 2003, 13, 288-296.
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Heart Rate versus %VO2max: Age, Sex, Race, Initial Fitness, and Training ResponseHERITAGE. Skinner JS, Gaskill SE, Rankinen T, Leon AS, Rao DC, Wilmore JH, Bouchard C.
Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2003 Nov;35(11):1908-1913.
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The age-related decline in ventilatory threshold: the HERITAGE Family Study. Gaskill SE,
Walker AJ, Serfass RA, Bouchard C, Gagnon J, Rao DC, Skinner JS, Wilmore JH, Leon AS.
In revision for the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, Sept 2003.
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Wildland firefighter load carriage: effects on transit time and physiological responses
during simulated escape to safety zone. Ruby BC, Leadbetter GW, Armstrong DW,
Gaskill SE. International J. Wildland Fire, 2003, 12 1-6.
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Work and Fatigue in Wildland Firefighting – A Summary of research: Gaskill, S.E., U.S.
Forest Service, Missoula Technology and Development Center, Wildland Firefighter
Health and Safety Report, MTDC 0251-2815, Spring 2002, Vol. 5
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Substrate utilization during arm and leg exercise relative to the ventilatory threshold in
men. Yasuda N, Ruby BC, Gaskill SE. J Sports Med Physical Fitness, 2002;42:403-408
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Major gene effects on ventilatory threshold measured before and after a 20-week
endurance exercise training program: the HERITAGE Family Study. M.F. Feitosa, T. Rice,
T. Rankinen, A.S. Leon, J.S. Skinner, J.H. Wilmore, C. Bouchard, D.C. Rao, S.E. Gaskill.
Journal of Applied Physiology 93 : 1000-1006, May, 2002
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Variability in the response of HDL cholesterol to exercise training in the HERITAGE
Family Study. Leon AS, Gaskill SE, Bouchard C, Gagnon J, Rao DC, Skinner JS, Wilmore JH,
Rice T, Mandel S, Bergeron J. Int J Sports Med, 2002, 23, 1-9.
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Changes in ventilatory threshold with exercise training in a sedentary population: The
HERITAGE Family Study. Gaskill SE, Walker AJ, Serfass RA, Bouchard C, Gagnon J, Rao
DC, Skinner JS, Wilmore JH, Leon AS. Int J Sports Med., Nov, 2001.
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Validity and Reliability of combining three methods to determine ventilatory
threshold.Gaskill SE, Ruby BC, Walker AJ, Sanchez OA, Serfass RC, and Leon AS.
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 33(11): 1841-1848, 2001.
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Familial resemblance for ventilatory threshold in the sedentary state and the response
to training: the HERITAGE family study. Gaskill SE, Rice, T, Bouchard C, Gagnon J, Rao DC,
Skinner JS, Wilmore JH, Leon AS. Med Sci Sport Exerc, 33(11); 1832-1840, 2001.
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The age-related decline in ventilatory threshold: the HERITAGE Family Study. Gaskill SE,
Walker AJ, Serfass RA, Bouchard C, Gagnon J, Rao DC, Skinner JS, Wilmore JH, Leon AS. J
Aging and Physical Activity, Vol. 45, No. 2, pp. 134-142, 2001.
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Responses to training in cross-country skiers. Gaskill SE, Bacharach D, Kelly J, Serfass RA
Med Sci Sport Exerc, 1999, 31(8):1211-1217.
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Upper body power comparison between groups of cross-country skiers and runners.
Gaskill SE, Serfass RC, Rundell K. Int. J. Sports Med., 1999, 20(4):290-294.
Professional Presentations, (In order of presentation)
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New Ideas in prescribing exercise to prevent CHD and diabetes. Gaskill SE, 2000
Montana Public Health Association Conference, Great Fall, MT, Sept 12, 2000.
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Maximal aerobic fitness vs. Submaximal aerobic fitness, What standard to use? Gaskill
SE, Keynote speaker, 2000 International Coaching Symposium of Chinese Taipai
University Sports Federation, Taipai, Taiwan, June, 21, 2000.
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Use of the ventilatory threshold to evaluate submaximal fitness. Gaskill, SE, Keynote
speaker, Annual meeting, Northwest chapter American College of Sports Medicine,
March 17, 2000, Boise, ID.
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The age-related decline in ventilatory threshold and VO2max: the HERITAGE Family Study.
Gaskill SE, Walker AJ, Bouchard C, Gagnon J, Rao DC, Skinner JS, Wilmore JH, Leon AS.
Med Sci Sport Exerc., 2000, 32(5):S259 (abstract 1259-presentation, 2000 ACSM
National Meeting).
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Age-related changes in ventilatory threshold; The HERITAGE Family Study. Gaskill SE, Biannual meeting of the HERITAGE Family Study consortium. Baton Rouge, LA, February
24, 2000.
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The effect of exercise on perceived exertion, BP, and HR at the ventilatory -threshold:
The HERITAGE Family Study. Gaskill SE, Walker AJ, Serfass R, Bouchard C, Gagnon J, Rao
DC, Skinner JS, Wilmore
JH, Leon AS. Med Sci Sport Exerc., 1999, 31(5):S134 Presentation - Key note speaker,
Northland Chapter,, Dec. 12, 1999 ACSM Regional Chapter Meeting).
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Substrate utilization during arm and leg exercise relative to the ventilatory threshold in
men. Yasuda N, Ruby BC, Gaskill SE. Med Sci Sport Exerc., 2001, 32(5):S189.
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Upper body power development in junior cross country skiers. Nesser TW, Gaskill SE,
Chen SP, Walker AJ, Serfass RC. Med Sci Sport Exerc., 2000, 32(5):S365 (abstract 1861).
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The effects of sport nutrition eduction on dietary patterns in adolescent female crosscountry skiers. Peterson CM, Walker AJ, Leon AS, Nesser TW, Chen SP, Gaskill SE. Med
Sci Sport Exerc., 2000, 32(5):S284 (abstract 1403).
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Variability in responsiveness of plasma HDL cholesterol to exercise training; The
HERITAGE Family Study. Leon AS, Gaskill SE, Rice T, Mandel S, Deprés J-P, Bergeron J,
Gagnon J, Rao DC, Skinner JS, Wilmore JH, Bouchard C. Med Sci Sport Exerc., 2000,
32(5):S201 (abstract 937).
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Effects of age, sex, race and training response on heart rate vs. percent VO2max; The
HERITAGE Family Study. Skinner JS, Gaskill SE, Gagnon J, Leon AS, Rao DC, Wilmore JH,
Bouchard C. Med Sci Sport Exerc., 2000, 32(5):S101 (abstract 365).
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The development of upper body power in junior cross-country skiers. Nesser TW, Gaskill
SE, Chen SP, Peterson CM, Walker AJ, Serfass RC. Med Sci Sport Exerc., 1999, 31(5):S335
(abstract 1689).
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Gender differences in pre- to post-training changes in ventilatory threshold: The
HERITAGE Family Study. Walker AJ, Gaskill SE, Gagnon J, Rao DC, Skinner JS, Wilmore JH,
Bouchard C, Leon AS. Med Sci Sport Exerc., 1999, 31(5):S134 (abstract 542).
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Risk factors for CHD related to ventilatory threshold; The HERITAGE Family Study.
Gaskill SE, Bi-annual meeting of the HERITAGE Family Study consortium. St. Louis, MO,
June 24, 2001.
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Estimation of VO2 at the ventilatory threshold using submaximal cycle ergometry. Gaskill
SE, Slivka, D, Ruby BE, Med Sci Sport Exerc., 2001, 33(5):S (abstract 130 presentation,
2001 ACSM National Meeting, Baltimore Maryland).
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Upper body power development in junior cross country skiers. Nesser TW, Gaskill SE,
Chen SP,Walker AJ, Serfass, RC. Med Sci Sport Exerc., 2001, 33(5):S (abstract 55).
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Gender comparisons of response to upper body strength training in adolescent crosscountry skiers. Chen SP, Gaskill SE, Nesser TW,Walker AJ, Serfass, RC. Med Sci Sport
Exerc., 2001, 33(5):S (abstract 57).
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Accuracy of the Karvonen formula in a large heterogeneous population: The HERITAGE
Family Study. Skinner JS, Gaskill SE, Gagnon J, Leon AS, Rao DC, Wilmore JH, Bouchard
C, Med Sci Sport Exerc., 2001, 33(5):S (abstract 776).
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Substrate utilization during arm and leg exercise relative to the ventilatory threshold in
men. Yasuda N, Ruby BC, Gaskill SE. Med Sci Sport Exerc., 2001, 33(5):S (abstract 871).
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Minute-by-minute heart rate monitoring to estimate energy expenditure during cycling
and running. Carlstrom, JA, Gaskill SE, Ruby BC. Med Sci Sport Exerc., 2001, 33(5):S
(abstract 1411).
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Relationship of Submaximal and Maximal Fitness with Substrate Utilization; The
HERITAGE Family Study. Gaskill SE, Bi-annual meeting of the HERITAGE Family Study
consortium. Baton Rouge, LA, June 22, 2002.
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Fitness, work and fatigue in wildland firefighters. Gaskill SE, Ruby, BC. Invited speakers
to Phi Delta Kappa, SOE Research Symposium, Missoula, MT, Nov, 2001.
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Results of the 2001 Summer Fire Research. Gaskill SE, Ruby, BC. Invited Speakers to
Wildland Firefighter Advisory Council, San Diego, CA, Feb, 2002.
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Results of the 2001 Summer Fire Research. Gaskill SE. Invited Speakers to Helena
Hotshots, Helena, MT, April, 2002.
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Results of the 2001 Summer Fire Research. Gaskill SE, Ruby, BC. Invited Speakers to Lolo
National Forest Wildland Firefighters, Missoula, MT, May, 2002.
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Results of the 2001 Summer Fire Research. Gaskill SE. Invited Speaker to Bitterroot
National Forest Wildland Firefighters, Hamilton, MT, May, 2002.
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The art and science of Testing Elite Athletes – Lessons from Cross Country Skiing. Gaskill,
SE, Invited speaker to MSU Science and Nutrition Lecture Series., Nov. 2001
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Fitness, workrates and fatigue during arduous wildfire suppression. Gaskill SE,
Presentation at National ACSM Meeting, St. Louis, MO, May, 2002, Med Sci Sport Exerc,
2002, 34(5):S (abstract 1097)
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The use of imagery in Smoke Jumping. Gaskill SE. Invited Speakers to Missoula Smoke
Jumper Training Center, Missoula, MT, May, 2002.
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Effects of liquid carbohydrate feeding on salivary IgA during exercise in a heated
environment. Hansen K, Ruby BC, Gaskill SE, Neiman DC, Sharkey BC, Med Sci Sport
Exerc, 2002, 34(5):S (abstract 264)
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Variations in systolic blood pressure response to various modes of exercise. Kelly AS,
Slivka DR, Ruby BC, Gaskill SE, Med Sci Sport Exerc, 2002, 34(5):S (abstract 832)
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Changes in salivary IgA during arduous wildland suppression relative to work shift
length. Ruby BC, Gaskill SE, Heil DP, Sharkey BJ, Med Sci Sport Exerc, 2002, 34(5):S
(abstract 1096)
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Fitness, workrates and fatigue during arduous wildfire suppression. Gaskill SE, Ruby BC,
Heil, DP, Sharkey, BJ, Med Sci Sport Exerc, 2002, 34(5):S (abstract 1097)
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A revised algorithm for estimating energy expenditure in wildland firefighters with the
CSA activity monitor. Lankford DE, Heil DP, Ruby BC, Gaskill SE, Hansen K, Med Sci Sport
Exerc, 2002, 34(5):S (abstract 1098)
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Gender differences in substrate utilization during arm and leg exercise relative to the
ventilatory threshold. Yasuda N, Ruby BC, Gaskill SE. Med Sci Sport Exerc, 2002, 34(5):S
(abstract 1596)
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Seasonal changes in wildland firefighter aerobic fitness. S.E. Gaskill1, FACSM, B.C. Ruby1,
D.P. Heil2, B. J. Sharkey1, FACSM, D. Slivka1, D.E. Lankford1. 1The University of Montana,
Missoula, MT, 2Montana State University, Bozeman, MT. Med Sci Sport Exerc, 2003,
35(5):S
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Results of the 2002 Summer Fire Research. Gaskill SE, Ruby, BC. Invited speakers to
Wildland Firefighter Advisory Council, San Diego, CA, Feb, 2003.
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Overview of Wildland Fire Research. Gaskill SE. Invited speaker to Canadian Congress of
Wildland Firefighters, Calgary, Canada, June, 2003.
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Liquid carbohydrate feeding improves self-selected exercise performance during a 24k
hike. Jessica T. Cerra, B.C. Ruby, S.E. Gaskill, FACSM, Human Performance Laboratory,
The University of Montana, Missoula MT, 59812, Med Sci Sport Exerc, 2003, 35(5):S
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Effects of the rapid thermal exchange (RTX) device on exercise in a heated environment.
Justin M. Elliott, D.E. Lankford and B. C. Ruby. (sponsor S.E. Gaskill, FACSM). The
University of Montana, Missoula, MT. Med Sci Sport Exerc, 2003, 35(5):S
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Blood pressure responses during the usfs wildland firefighter pack test. Jodi Ferris, M.
Schnieders, S.E. Gaskill, FACSM, B. C. Ruby. Human Performance Laboratory, The
University of Montana, Missoula, MT, 59812 Med Sci Sport Exerc, 2003, 35(5):S
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Using a bicycle test to predict ventilatory threshold. Cody T. Kenison, K.A. Kelley, A.I.
Sloan, H.M. Hill, B.C. Ruby, S.E. Gaskill, FACSM. The University of Montana, Missoula,
MT. Med Sci Sport Exerc, 2003, 35(5):S
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Influence of submaximal VO2 at ventilatory threshold on self-selected work rate during
wildland firefighting. David E. Lankford1, S.E. Gaskill1, FACSM, B.C. Ruby1, D.P. Heil2, B.J.
Sharkey1, FACSM. 1The University of Montana, Missoula, MT, 2Montana State University,
Bozeman, MT. Med Sci Sport Exerc, 2003, 35(5):S
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Metabolic efficiency during arm and leg exercise at the mode specific ventilatory
threshold in men and women. Nobuo Yasuda, B.C. Ruby, S.E. Gaskill. The University of
Montana, Missoula, MT (Sponsor: B. J. Sharkey, FACSM) Med Sci Sport Exerc, 2003,
35(5):S
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Carbohydrate feedings increase self-selected work rates during arduous wildfire
suppression. B.C. Ruby1, S.E. Gaskill FACSM1, D.E. Lankford1, D. Slivka1, D.Heil FACSM2
and B.J. Sharkey FACSM1. 1The University of Montana, Missoula, MT, 2Montanta State
University, Bozeman, MT Med Sci Sport Exerc, 2003, 35(5):S
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The utilization of self-report questionnaires to estimate ventilatory threshold. Slivka,
Dustin R., Riley, E.K., Gaskill, S.E., FACSM, University of Montana Med Sci Sport Exerc,
2003, 35(5):S
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Results of the 2002 Summer Fire Research. Gaskill SE. Invited speaker to Helena
Hotshots, Helena, MT, March, 2003.
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Results of the 2002 Summer Fire Research. Gaskill SE, Ruby, BC. Invited speaker to Lolo
National Forest Wildland Firefighters, Missoula, MT, May, 2003.
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Results of the 2002 Summer Fire Research. Gaskill SE. Invited speaker to Bitterroot
National Forest Wildland Firefighters, Hamilton, MT, May, 2003.
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Liquid carbohydrate feeding improves self-selected exercise performance during a 24k
hike. Jessica T. Cerra, B.C. Ruby, S.E. Gaskill, FACSM, Human Performance Laboratory,
The University of Montana, Missoula MT, 59812. Proceedings of the 2003 NW ACSM
meeting.
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Using a bicycle test to predict ventilatory threshold. Kathleen A. Kelley, A.I. Sloan, H.M.
Hill, C.T. Kenison, B.C. Ruby, S.E. Gaskill, FACSM. The University of Montana, Missoula,
MT. Proceedings of the 2003 NW ACSM meeting.
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Blood pressure responses during the usfs wildland firefighter pack test. M. Schnieders, J.
Ferris, S.E. Gaskill, FACSM, B. C. Ruby. Human Performance Laboratory, The University
of Montana, Missoula, MT, 59812 Proceedings of the 2003 NW ACSM meeting.
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Prediction of ventilatory threshold using graded step exercise and rate of perceived
exertion. Lindsey N. Pickell, S.E. Gaskill, and B.C. Ruby. University of Montana, Missoula,
MT. Proceedings of the 2003 NW ACSM meeting.
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Effects of the rapid thermal exchange (RTX) device on exercise in a heated environment.
Justin M. Elliott, D.E. Lankford and B. C. Ruby. (sponsor S.E. Gaskill, FACSM). The
University of Montana, Missoula, MT .Proceedings of the 2003 NW ACSM meeting.
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Estimation of ventilatory threshold using a step test and modified perceived exertion.
J.G. Woolstenhulme, S.E. Gaskill, B.E. Ruby. University of Montana, Missoula, MT.
Proceedings of the 2003 NW ACSM meeting.
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Effects of carboyhdrate feeding on blood glucose, self-selected hiking speed, and RPE.
Elizabeth A. Markle, B.C. Ruby, S.E. Gaskill. University of Montana, Missoula, MT.
Proceedings of the 2003 NW ACSM meeting.
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Effects of acute exercise above ventilatory threshold on substrate utilization. Stephanie
G. Harger, J.M. Elliott, L.C. Matteucci, G. Carreira, K.D. Whitish, B.C. Ruby, and S.E.
Gaskill. The University of Montana, Missoula, MT. Proceedings of the 2003 NW ACSM
meeting.
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Influence of submaximal VO2 at ventilatory threshold on self-selected work rate during
wildland firefighting. David E. Lankford1, S.E. Gaskill1, FACSM, B.C. Ruby1, D.P. Heil2, B.J.
Sharkey1, FACSM. 1The University of Montana, Missoula, MT, 2Montana State University,
Bozeman, MT. Proceedings of the 2003 NW ACSM meeting.
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Effects of high intensity / low volume and low intensity / high volume isokinetic
resistance exercise on post-exercise glucose tolerance. Andrew D. Miller, B.C Ruby, J.J.
Laskin, S.E. Gaskill. University Montana, Missoula, MT. Proceedings of the 2003 NW
ACSM meeting.
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The effects of peripheral cooling on substrate selection during exercise. David E.
Lankford, J. Ham, J. Elliott, B.C. Ruby, S. Gaskill. University Montana, Missoula, MT.
Proceedings of the 2003 NW ACSM meeting.
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Effects of the rapid thermal exchange (rtx) on power output, heart rate, and rectal
temperature. K.D. Whitish, B.C. Ruby, S.E. Gaskill, FACSM, D.E. Lankford. The University
of Montana, Missoula, MT. Proceedings of the 2003 NW ACSM meeting.
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%Heart Rate Reserve Is Better Related to %VO2max Than to %VO2reserve: The
HERITAGE Family Study. Steven E. Gaskill, FACSM1, Claude Bouchard, FACSM2, Tuomo
Rankinen2, DC Rao3, Jack H. Wilmore, FACSM4, Art S. Leon, FACSM5, James S. Skinner,
FACSM6. 1The Univ. of Montana, Missoula, MT. 2Pennington Research Center, Baton
Rouge, LA. 3Washington University, St. Louis, MO. 4Texas A & M University, College
Station, TX. 5The Univ. of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. 6Indiana University,
Bloomington, IN. Email: steven.gaskill@mso.umt.edu, Med Sci. Sports Exer., Vol. 36 (5),
pp S3, 2004, Presented at 2004 National ACSM meeting, Indianapolis, IN
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Evaluation of ACSM Guidelines on Prescribing Exercise Intensity for "Quite Unfit": The
HERITAGE Family Study. James S. Skinner, FACSM1, Steven E. Gaskill, FACSM2, Tuomo
Rankinen3, Arthur S. Leon, FACSM4, D. C. Rao5, Jack H. Wilmore, FACSM6, Claude
Bouchard, FACSM3. 1Indiana University, Scottsdale, AZ. 2University of Montana,
Missoula, MT. 3Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, LA. 4University of
Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. 5Washington University, St. Louis, MO. 6Texas A&M
University, College Station, TX. Email: jskinner@iupui.edu, Med Sci. Sports Exer., Vol. 36
(5), pp S3, 2004, Presented at 2004 National ACSM meeting, Indianapolis, IN
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Addition of a Fenugreek Extract to Glucose Feedings Increases Post Exercise Glycogen
Resynthesis. Dustin R. Slivka, Brent C. Ruby, FACSM, Steven E. Gaskill, FACSM, Stephanie
G. Harger. The University of Montana, Missoula, MT. Email: dustinslivka@yahoo.com,
Med Sci. Sports Exer., Vol. 36 (5), pp S127, 2004, Presented at 2004 National ACSM
meeting, Indianapolis, IN
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Prediction Of Energy Expenditure During Simulated Wildland Fire Suppression Tasks.
Daniel P. Heil, FACSM1, Brent C. Ruby, FACSM2, Steve E. Gaskill, FACSM2, D E. Lankford2,
Brian J. Sharkey, FACSM2. 1Montana State University, Bozeman, MT. 2University of
Montana, Missoula, MT. Email: dheil@montana.edu, Med Sci. Sports Exer., Vol. 36 (5),
pp S219, 2004, Presented at 2004 National ACSM meeting, Indianapolis, IN
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Liquid and Solid Carbohydrate Feedings Increase Self-Selected Work Rates During
Arduous Wildfire Suppression. Brent C. Ruby, FACSM1, Steven E. Gaskill, FACSM1, Dan P.
Heil, FACSM2, Stephanie G. Harger1, Brian J. Sharkey, FACSM1. 1University of Montana,
Missoula, MT. 2Montana State University, Bozeman, MT. Email: ruby@selway.umt.edu,
Med Sci. Sports Exer., Vol. 36 (5), pp S219, 2004, Presented at 2004 National ACSM
meeting, Indianapolis, IN
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Hydration Status of Dog Sled Drivers During the 2003 Iditarod 1049 Mile Dogsled Race.
Carla Cox, Brent Ruby, FACSM, Steven Gaskill, FACSM. University of Montana, Missoula,
MT. Email: sleddog@selway.umt.edum Med Sci. Sports Exer., Vol. 36 (5), pp S240, 2004,
Presented at 2004 National ACSM meeting, Indianapolis, IN
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Whole Body Substrate Oxidation in the Menstrual Phases During Exercise Relative to
Ventilatory Threshold. Nobuo Yasuda, Brent C. Ruby, FACSM, Steven E. Gaskill, FACSM.
The University of Montana, Missoula, MT. Med Sci. Sports Exer., Vol. 36 (5), pp S254,
2004, Presented at 2004 National ACSM meeting, Indianapolis, IN
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Effects of Carbohydrate Supplementation on Salivary Immunoglobulin-A During Long
Duration Arduous Work. Stephanie G. Harger, Steven E. Gaskill, FACSM, Brent C. Ruby,
FACSM. University of Montana, Missoula, MT. (Sponsor: Steven E. Gaskill, FACSM),
Email: stephanie_harger@yahoo.com, Med Sci. Sports Exer., Vol. 36 (5), pp S320, 2004,
Presented at 2004 National ACSM meeting, Indianapolis, IN
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Effectiveness of 10,000 steps versus Active Living Everyday on increasing physical
activity and reducing cardiac risk factors in the middle-aged. Coral Gubler Hanna,
Steven Gaskill, Steven Fehrer. Presented at CSM, Feb. 25, 2005 in New Orleans, LA.
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Effects of carbohydrate feeding on sIgA in females during 10 hours of endurance
exercise. Ana-Mishel Spiroski, A.E. McClaughry, S.G. Harger, S.E. Gaskill, B.C. Ruby;
Presented at NWACSM conference, Feb 11-12, 2005, Moscow Idaho.
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Effects of carbohydrate feeding on muscle glycogen and substrate oxidation during
extended exercise in females. A.E. McClaughry, A.M. Spiroski, S.G. Harger, S.E. Gaskill,
B.C. Ruby; Presented at NWACSM conference, Feb 11-12, 2005, Moscow Idaho.
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Effects of carbohydrate supplementation on substrate utilization during 10 hours of
exercise. S.G. Harger, S.E. Gaskill, B.C. Ruby; Presented at NWACSM conference, Feb 1112, 2005, Moscow Idaho.
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Effect of supplemental feeding on cognitive function in wildland firefighters during
arduous fire suppression. A. Goodson, A.E. McClaughry J. Cuddy, S.E. Gaskill, B.C. Ruby;
Presented at NWACSM conference, Feb 11-12, 2005, Moscow Idaho.
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Effects of carbohydrate feedings and prolonged exercise on cognitive function. J.D.
Wagner, A.E. McClaughry, S.E. Gaskill, B.C. Ruby; Presented at NWACSM conference,
Feb 11-12, 2005, Moscow Idaho.
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Determination Of Total Energy Expenditure Of Dog Sled Drivers During A 1049-mile
Iditarod Race Carla E. Cox1, Brent C. Ruby, FACSM1, Steven E. Gaskill, FACSM1, Dale A.
Schoeller2. 1University of Montana, Missoula, MT. 2University of Wisconsin, Madison,
WI. ; Presented at NWACSM conference, Feb 11-12, 2005, Moscow Idaho.
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Determination Of Total Energy Expenditure Of Dog Sled Drivers During A 1049-mile
Iditarod Race Carla E. Cox1, Brent C. Ruby, FACSM1, Steven E. Gaskill, FACSM1, Dale A.
Schoeller2. 1University of Montana, Missoula, MT. 2University of Wisconsin, Madison,
WI. (Sponsor: Brent Ruby, FACSM) Presentation at the American College of Sports
Medicine annual meeting June 1-4, 2005. Abstract published in Medicine Science Sports
and Exercise, Volume 37, Number 5S, May 2005.
Email: carla.cox@mso.umt.edu
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Effects Of Carbohydrate Feeding On Muscle Glycogen And Substrate Oxidation During
Extended Exercise In Females Annie C. McClaughry, Stephanie Harger, Steven E. Gaskill,
FACSM, Brent C. Ruby, FACSM. The Univesity of Montana, Missoula, MT. Presentation at
the American College of Sports Medicine annual meeting June 1-4, 2005. Abstract
published in Medicine Science Sports and Exercise, Volume 37, Number 5S, May 2005.
Email: AnneM704@hotmail.com
Factors Effecting Core Temperature And Hydration During Extended Arduous Work Julie
C. Ham, Stephanie Harger, Steven E. Gaskill, FACSM, Brent C. Ruby, FACSM. Univesity of
Montana, Missoula, MT. Presentation at the American College of Sports Medicine
annual meeting June 1-4, 2005. Abstract published in Medicine Science Sports and
Exercise, Volume 37, Number 5S, May 2005.
Email: Powerbar9@aol.com
Effects Of Carbohydrate Feeding On sIgA In Females During 10 Hours Of Endurance
Exercise Ana-Mishel Spiroski, Annie E. McLaughry, Stephanie G. Harger, Steven E.
Gaskill, FACSM, Brent C. Ruby, FACSM. University of Montana, Missoula, Missoula, MT.
Presentation at the American College of Sports Medicine annual meeting June 1-4, 2005.
Abstract published in Medicine Science Sports and Exercise, Volume 37, Number 5S, May
2005.
Email: anamishel@hotmail.com
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Effects Of Carbohydrate Supplementation On Substrate Utilization, During Ten Hours Of
Exercise Stephanie G. Harger, Steven E. Gaskill, FACSM, Brent C. Ruby, FACSM.
University of Montana, Missoula, MT. Presentation at the American College of Sports
Medicine annual meeting June 1-4, 2005. Abstract published in Medicine Science Sports
and Exercise, Volume 37, Number 5S, May 2005.
Email: stephanie_harger@yahoo.com
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Effect Of Supplemental Feeding On Cognitive Function In Wildland Firefighters During
Arduous Fire Suppression Annie Goodson, Steven Gaskill, Brent Ruby, Annie
McClaughry, John Cuddy. University of Montana, Missoula, MT. Presentation at the
American College of Sports Medicine annual meeting June 1-4, 2005. Abstract
published in Medicine Science Sports and Exercise, Volume 37, Number 5S, May 2005.
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Effects Of Water And Water + Electrolytes On Changes In Body Temperature, Hydration
Status And Drinking Behaviors During Arduous Work Brent C. Ruby, FACSM1, Scott J.
Montain2, Stephanie G. Harger1, Julie Ham1, Steven E. Gaskill, FACSM1. 1University of
Montana, Missoula, MT. 2U.S. Army Research Intstitute for Environmental Medicine,
Natick, MA. Presentation at the American College of Sports Medicine annual meeting
June 1-4, 2005. Abstract published in Medicine Science Sports and Exercise, Volume 37,
Number 5S, May 2005.
Email: brent.ruby@mso.umt.edu
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Use Of The Mini Mitter Physiological Monitoring System During A Half-Ironman
Triathlon: A Case Study John Cuddy, Jon Berdanier, Ben Marx, Ana-Mishel Spiroski,
Walter Hailes, Andrew Reinert, Trevor Gillum, Stephanie Harger, Eddy Price, Brent C.
Ruby, FACSM. University of Montana, Missoula, MT. (Sponsor: Brent C. Ruby, FACSM)
Presentation at the American College of Sports Medicine annual meeting June 1-4, 2005.
Abstract published in Medicine Science Sports and Exercise, Volume 37, Number 5S, May
2005.
Email: cudster@yahoo.com
Automated External Defibrillators In Collegiate Athletic Training Programs Starr J.
Wharton, Scott T. Richter, Clarence E. Burns. University of Montana, Missoula, MT.
(Sponsor: Brent Ruby, FACSM) Presentation at the American College of Sports Medicine
annual meeting June 1-4, 2005. Abstract published in Medicine Science Sports and
Exercise, Volume 37, Number 5S, May 2005.
Email: starr.wharton@mso.umt.edu
Heat Extraction Through The Palm Of One Hand Improves Aerobic Exercise Endurance
And Conditioning In A Hot Environment Dennis A. Grahn, Vinh H. Cao, H. Craig Heller.
Stanford University, Stanford, CA. (Sponsor: Brent Ruby, FACSM) Presentation at the
American College of Sports Medicine annual meeting June 1-4, 2005. Abstract
published in Medicine Science Sports and Exercise, Volume 37, Number 5S, May 2005.
Email: dagrahn@Stanford.edu
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Predicting Projected Frontal Area For Cycling In Women Competing At The 2004
Hawaiian Ironman Triathlon Alin Moss1, Cheryl A. Juergens2, James M. McKenzie1, Brent
C. Ruby, FACSM3, Dan P. Heil, FACSM1. 1Montana State University, Bozeman, MT. 2Texas
Tech University, Lubock, TX. 3University of Montana, Missoula, MT. Presentation at the
American College of Sports Medicine annual meeting June 1-4, 2005. Abstract
published in Medicine Science Sports and Exercise, Volume 37, Number 5S, May 2005.
Email: alin@propilots.net
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10 Years of Progress: Research and Development in Human Performance, Brian J.
Sharkey, Ph.D., MTDC, Brent Ruby, Ph.D., and Steven Gaskill, Ph.D., University of
Montana Human Performance Laboratory. Presented at the International Wildfire
Symposium, Missoula, MT, May, 2005
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Results of 2004 summer fire research presented to:
o Alberta Wildland Firefighting Council, Calgary, Alberta, Feb, 2005
o Region 1 Wildland Fire Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, Feb., 2005
o Alberta Wildfire coordinating council, Calgary, Alberta, March, 2005
o Lolo Hotshot Crew, Missoula, MT, April, 2005
o Helena Hotshot Crew, Helena, MT, May 2005
o Chief Mountain Hotshot and Type II Crews, Browning MT, May, 2005
o Bitterroot Hotshot Crew, Hamilton, MT, May 2005
o Idaho Panhandle Hotshot Crew, Coere de Alene, ID, June 2005
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The Obesity Epidemic. Presented to the Missoula Public School Superintendents
Meeting, Oct. 2005
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Carbohydrate Ingestion and Cycling Economy and Efficiency during 8 H of Prolonged
Exercise. Yasuda, Nobuo; Wagner, Jamie; Gaskill, Steven E. FACSM; Ruby, Brent C.
FACSM, Presented at the 2006 Regional NWACSM Meeting, Eugene, OR, March 2006.
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Heart Rate Variability in Trained Males with Glucose Consumption during 8 Hours of
Submaximal Exercise: Marx, Benjamin J.; Wagner, Jamie D.; Gaskill, Steven E. FACSM;
Ruby, Brent C. FACSM, Presented at the 2006 Regional NWACSM Meeting, Eugene, OR,
March 2006.
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Work Output During Wildfire Suppression is improved by Intermittent Feeding: Cuddy,
John S.; Domitrovich, Joseph W; Gaskill, Steven E. FACSM; Sharkey, Brian J. FACSM;
Ruby, Brent C. FACSM; Ruby, Brent FACSM, Presented at the 2006 Regional NWACSM
Meeting, Eugene, OR, March 2006.
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Carbohydrate Supplementation In Men and Women During Long Duration Exercise:
Harger, Stephanie G.; McClaughry, Anne E.; Gaskill, Steven E. FACSM; Ruby, Brent C.
FACSM, Presented at the 2006 Regional NWACSM Meeting, Eugene, OR, March 2006.
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Results of 2005 summer fire research presented to: Region 1 Wildland Fire Conference,
Salt Lake City, UT, Feb, 2006.
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Does Carbohydrate Ingestion Affect Cycling Economy and Efficiency during 8 H of
Prolonged Exercise? Yasuda, Nobuo; Wagner, Jamie; Gaskill, Steven E. FACSM; Ruby,
Brent C. FACSM, Presented at the National ACSM Meeting, Medicine & Science in
Sports & Exercise. 38(5) (Supplement):S497, May 2006.
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The Effects of Glucose Consumption and 8 Hours of Submaximal Exercise on Heart Rate
Variability in Trained Males: Marx, Benjamin J.; Wagner, Jamie D.; Gaskill, Steven E.
FACSM; Ruby, Brent C. FACSM, Presented at the National ACSM Meeting, Medicine &
Science in Sports & Exercise. 38(5) (Supplement):S492, May 2006.
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Intermittent Scheduled Feedings Increases Work Output During Wildfire Suppression:
Cuddy, John S.; Domitrovich, Joseph W; Gaskill, Steven E. FACSM; Sharkey, Brian J.
FACSM; Ruby, Brent C. FACSM; Ruby, Brent FACSM, Presented at the National ACSM
Meeting, Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 38(5) (Supplement):S453, May
2006.
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Physiological Case Study During a Week-Long, 539 km Cross Country Ski Event: Gaskill,
Steven E. FACSM, Presented at the National ACSM Meeting, Medicine & Science in
Sports & Exercise. 38(5) (Supplement):S424, May 2006.
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Effects of Carbohydrate Supplementation In Men and Women During Long Duration
Exercise: 1397: Harger, Stephanie G.; McClaughry, Anne E.; Gaskill, Steven E. FACSM;
Ruby, Brent C. FACSM, Presented at the National ACSM Meeting, Medicine & Science in
Sports & Exercise. 38(5) (Supplement):S190, May 2006.
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The role of Exercise in Disease; Gaskill, Steven E. FACSM, Presented at the National
ACSM Meeting, Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 38(5) (Supplement):S92, May
2006.
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Moderator for Panel on “Exercise Testing in Clinical Populations”: Gaskill, Steven E.
FACSM, National ACSM Meeting, Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 38(5)
(Supplement):S92, May 2006
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Gaskill SE, Sharkey BC, Domitrovitch, J. The required fitness for wildland fire fighting.
Presented at the International Wildfire Symposium, Boise, ID, March 2008
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Gaskill SE, Mohar L, Physical activity is related to academic performance in 2nd through
12th grade students. pp 26, proceedings of the International Conference on Physical
Activity and Obesity in Children, June, 2009, Toronto, Canada.
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Gaskill SE. The role of fitness in wildland firefighting. Presented at the National ACSM
Meeting, Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 40(5) (Supplement):S245, May 2008.
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Gaskill SE. Early warning signs of altitude sickness at 9,000-11,000 feet. Presented at the
National ACSM Meeting, Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 41(5)
(Supplement):S157, May 2009.
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Gaskill SE. Moderator for Panel on “Athlete testing – Internal vs. external validity”.
National ACSM Meeting, Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 42(5)
(Supplement):S92, May 2006
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Domitrovitch J, Gaskill SE, Palmer C, Sharkey, B, Gaskill H, Hamilton M. Improved lunches
for wildland firefighters. Presented to the 10th International Wildland Fire Safety
Summit. April, 2009, Phoenix AZ.
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Gubler C, Gaskill SE. et al. Cardiovascular risk score correlations with accelerometermeasured physical activity. Presented at the National American Diabetes Association
conference, Dallas, TX, Feb, 2008
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Altenhofen LJ. Gaskill SE. et al. Family strategies for prevention of hypo- and
hyperglycemia in children with type-1 diabetes mellitus. Undergraduate research
presented at the ACSM Northwest Chapter Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, February,
2009.
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Atchison M, Gaskill SE. et al. Parents’ perceived barriers to physical activity in children
with type 1 diabetes. Undergraduate research presented at the ACSM Northwest
Chapter Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, February, 2009.
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Bagley WP, Gaskill SE, et al. Intensity levels of junior “A” ice hockey players during
practice and games using actiheart monitors. Undergraduate research presented at the
University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research, April 2009.
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Baker A. Amount of exercise in Missoula County middle school children determined
within socioeconomic status levels. Presented at the 2008 University Conference on
Undergraduate Research, Missoula, MT, April 2008
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Bays MD, Gaskill SE. et al. Parental responses to planned vs. unplanned exercise in
children with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Undergraduate research presented at the ACSM
Northwest Chapter Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, February, 2009.
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Beard J, Gaskill SE. et al. Three types of wildland firefighter pants and their effects on
physiological responses. Undergraduate research presented at the University of
Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research, April 2009.
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Blakey SM, Gaskill SE. et al. The influence of joint parent-child exercise on physical
activity levels of children. Undergraduate research presented at the ACSM Northwest
Chapter Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, February, 2009.
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Bortz SN, Gaskill SE. et al. Parental perceptions of neighborhood safety and child physical
activity. Undergraduate research presented at the ACSM Northwest Chapter Annual
Meeting, Seattle, WA, February, 2009.
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Bowen T. Gaskill SE. et al. Affect of Massage on Mood. Presented at the 2008 University
Conference on Undergraduate Research. Missoula, MT, April 2008
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Bowman K. Gaskill SE. et al. Gender differences in physical activity levels across Missoula
high schools using accelerometers. Presented at the 2008 University Conference on
Undergraduate Research, Missoula, MT, April 2008
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Brands DW. Gaskill SE. et al. Using blood oxygen saturation to predict acute mountain
sickness. Undergraduate research presented at the ACSM Northwest Chapter Annual
Meeting, Seattle, WA, March, 2008.
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Considine R. Gaskill SE. et al. Children with type I diabetes and exercise constraints post
exercise hypoglycemia. Presented at the 2008 University Conference on Undergraduate
Research, Missoula, MT, April 2008
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Cordial C. Levels of physical activity and age among high school students using
accelerometers. Presented at the 2008 University Conference on Undergraduate
Research, Missoula, MT, April 2008
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Criswell DP, Gaskill SE. et al. Effects of a cooling vest on heart rate during simulated
wildland firefighting in hot conditions. Undergraduate research presented at the
University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research, April 2009.
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Crouch TJ, Gaskill SE. et al. Quality of sleep at moderate altitude after exercise vs no
exercise. Undergraduate research presented at the University of Montana Conference
on Undergraduate Research, April 2009.
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Crouse JM, Gaskill SE. et al. Nutritional products parents provide for children with type 1
diabetes mellitus who experience exercise-related hypoglycemia. Undergraduate
research presented at the ACSM Northwest Chapter Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA,
February, 2009.
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Fedrickson SC. Gaskill SE. et al. Changes in cholesterol levels between two days of
sedentary, moderate and long duration physical activity. Undergraduate research
presented at the ACSM Northwest Chapter Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, March, 2008.
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Gaskill M, Gaskill SE. et al. The relationship between heart rate variability and training
load. Undergraduate research presented at the ACSM Northwest Chapter Annual
Meeting, Seattle, WA, February, 2009.
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Gubler C. Gaskill SE. et al. Cardiovascular risk score correlations with accelerometermeasured physical activity. Presented at the National American Diabetes Association
conference, Dallas, TX, Feb, 2008
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Gustafsen L, Gaskill SE. et al. Body fat affects muscle resting metabolic activity.
Undergraduate research presented at the University of Montana Conference on
Undergraduate Research, April 2009.
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Hamilton M, Gaskill SE. Exercise ventilatory response as a predictor of acute mountain
sickness at a simulated altitude of 15,000 feet. Undergraduate research presented at the
University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research, April 2009.
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Hartz A. Gaskill SE. et al. Cooling vest does not lower core body temperatures during
simulated wildland firefighting. Undergraduate research presented at the ACSM
Northwest Chapter Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, March, 2008. (Received citation
award for outstanding undergraduate poster).
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Hausauer MH, Gaskill SE. et al. Minutes of moderate and vigorous physical activity in
college students. Undergraduate research presented at the University of Montana
Conference on Undergraduate Research, April 2009.
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Hayes LM, Gaskill SE. et al. Hypoglycemic and hyperglycemic trends across age and
exercise intensity among children with type 1 diabetes. Undergraduate research
presented at the ACSM Northwest Chapter Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, February,
2009.
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Heil J. Gaskill SE. et al. Physical activity and obesity in high school students. Presented at
the 2008 University Conference on Undergraduate Research, Missoula, MT, April 2008
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Henning CR, Gaskill SE. et al. Difference in anaerobic power during aerobic cycling with
monster energy drink and Gatorade. Undergraduate research presented at the
University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research, April 2009.
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House, JE, Gaskill SE. et al. Comparing heart rate variability with submaximal heart rate
as a measure of athlete overtraining. Undergraduate research presented at the ACSM
Northwest Chapter Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, February, 2009.
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Kaarma M. Gaskill SE. et al. Physical activity and the public school system: The parents
perceptions. Presented at the 2008 University Conference on Undergraduate Research,
Missoula, MT, April 2008
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Keller M, Gaskill SE. et al. The relationship between lean body mass and maximal oxygen
uptake - the scaling effect. Undergraduate research presented at the ACSM Northwest
Chapter Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, February, 2009.
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Lane AP, Gaskill SE. et al. Adolescent gender differences in Missoula high school athletes.
Undergraduate research presented at the ACSM Northwest Chapter Annual Meeting,
Seattle, WA, February, 2009.
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Maynard M, Gaskill SE. et al. Developing methodologies and feedback for the Hand-Grip
strength test. Presented at the 2008 University Conference on Undergraduate Research,
Missoula, MT, April 2008
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McAllister K, Gaskill SE. et al. Cooling vest does not lower skin temperatures during
simulated wildland firefighting. Undergraduate research presented at the ACSM
Northwest Chapter Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, March, 2008.
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McFarland D, Gaskill SE. et al. Benefits of FES induced cycling in a patient with an
incomplete spinal cord injury: A case Study. Undergraduate research presented at the
ACSM Northwest Chapter Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, March, 2008.
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McFarland D, Gaskill SE. et al. The Wingate test in the community fitness testing
program. Presented at the 2008 University Conference on Undergraduate Research,
Missoula, MT, April 2008
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Mentch SB, Gaskill SE. et al. Exercise intensity and changes to insulin basal rates in young
people with type 1 diabetes. Undergraduate research presented at the ACSM Northwest
Chapter Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, February, 2009.
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Mohar LL, Gaskill SE. et al. Physical activity patterns in Missoula, MT 2nd-8th grade
students. Graduate research presented at the ACSM Northwest Chapter Annual
Meeting, Seattle, WA, February, 2009.
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Morlock AJ, Gaskill SE. et al. The influence of parent physical activity on child physical
activity. Undergraduate research presented at the ACSM Northwest Chapter Annual
Meeting, Seattle, WA, February, 2009.
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Moser J, Gaskill SE. et al. Comparison of various existing equations for estimating
resting metabolic rate for varying activity levels. Undergraduate research presented at
the ACSM Northwest Chapter Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, March 2009.
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Neff A, Gaskill SE. et al. Effect of early exercise at an altitude of 11,000 feet on connitive
capabilities over time. Undergraduate research presented at the University of Montana
Conference on Undergraduate Research, April 2009.
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Nelson A, Gaskill SE. et al. Starting a community fitness testing program focused on
flexibility testing. Presented at the 2008 University Conference on Undergraduate
Research, Missoula, MT, April 2008
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Newman B, Gaskill SE. et al. Prediction of ventilatory threshold using RPE. Presented at
the 2008 University Conference on Undergraduate Research, Missoula, MT, April 2008
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O’Connell R, Gaskill SE. et al. The development of a skinfold measurement program for
university students. Presented at the 2008 University Conference on Undergraduate
Research, Missoula, MT, April 2008
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Overcast M. Media, Body Image and Minority Representation. Presented at the 2008
University Conference on Undergraduate Research, Missoula, MT, April 2008
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Parchen L, Gaskill SE. et al. Development of acute mountain sickness of those who
exercised vs. rested upon arrival to altitude. Undergraduate research presented at the
University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research, April 2009.
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Paulson A, Gaskill SE. et al. The relationship of physical activity between siblings.
Presented at the 2008 University Conference on Undergraduate Research, Missoula,
MT, April 2008
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Peters J, Gaskill SE. et al. Relationship of academic achievement with minutes of physical
activity. Presented at the 2008 University Conference on Undergraduate Research,
Missoula, MT, April 2008
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Peterson J, Gaskill SE. et al. Massage and muscle tension in men and women. Presented
at the 2008 University Conference on Undergraduate Research, Missoula, MT, April
2008
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Phillips L, Gaskill SE. et al. Effective evaluations of exercise programs. Presented at the
2008 University Conference on Undergraduate Research, Missoula, MT, April 2008
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Ricci C, Gaskill SE. et al. et al. Survey development to assess adult knowledge and
support of American Indian youth nutrition and activity. Graduate research presented at
the ACSM Northwest Chapter Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, March, 2008.
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Rice KR, Gaskill SE. et al. Validity of the OMNI perceived exertion scale in three age
groups of children. Graduate research presented at the ACSM Northwest Chapter
Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, March, 2008.
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Robbins LC, Gaskill SE. et al. Acute changes in FEV1 and PEFR between active and
sedentary subjects at altitude. Undergraduate research presented at the ACSM
Northwest Chapter Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, March 2009.
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Schmitt MJ, Gaskill SE. et al. Acute changes in blood lipids due to different aerobic
activity duration. Undergraduate research presented at the ACSM Northwest Chapter
Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, March, 2008.
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Schultz H, Gaskill SE. et al. Athletes perception of stress vs. measured stress level.
Presented at the 2008 University Conference on Undergraduate Research, Missoula,
MT, April 2008
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Scott G, Gaskill SE. et al. The principles behind a university testing program. Presented
at the 2008 University Conference on Undergraduate Research, Missoula, MT, April
2008
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Senn R, Gaskill SE. et al. Gender and Age differences in physical activity: A parental
survey. Presented at the 2008 University Conference on Undergraduate Research,
Missoula, MT, April 2008
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Simmerman E, Gaskill SE. et al. The effect of percent body fat on reliability or RPE score.
Presented at the 2008 University Conference on Undergraduate Research, Missoula,
MT, April 2008
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Skillman B, Gaskill SE. et al. Effect of acute moderate altitude exposure on cognitiverecall. Undergraduate research presented at the University of Montana Conference on
Undergraduate Research, April 2009.
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Smith K, Gaskill SE. et al. Sports massage & heat therapy effect longevity. Undergraduate
research presented at the ACSM Northwest Chapter Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA,
February, 2009.
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Snow SJ, Gaskill SE. et al. Calorie expenditure at rest between athletes and non athletes.
Undergraduate research presented at the University of Montana Conference on
Undergraduate Research, April 2009.
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St. Goddard M, Gaskill SE. et al. Developing methodology and feedback for the hand grip
strength test. Presented at the 2008 University Conference on Undergraduate Research,
Missoula, MT, April 2008
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Stanbery B, Gaskill SE. et al. The relationship between athlete’s subjective feelings of
recovery compared to their training stress. Undergraduate research presented at the
ACSM Northwest Chapter Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, February, 2009.
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Sugimoto Y, Gaskill SE. et al. Effect on motor skills of Monster energy drink vs.
Gatorade. Undergraduate research presented at the ACSM Northwest Chapter Annual
Meeting, Seattle, WA, March, 2008.
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Thanyer AM, Gaskill SE. et al. Physical activity levels of high school students during
school and non-school hours using accelerometers. Undergraduate research presented
at the ACSM Northwest Chapter Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, February, 2009.
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Touk TN, Gaskill SE. et al. Getting faster: a comparison of two methods of interval
training on female bike and run performance. Undergraduate research presented at the
ACSM Northwest Chapter Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, February, 2009.
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Trausch DM, Gaskill SE. et al. Fluid changes during simulated wildland firefighting with
and without a cooling vest. Undergraduate research presented at the University of
Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research, April 2009.
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Turner KD, Gaskill SE. et al. Blood oxygen saturation levels of males and females with
sedentary and during exercise at altitude. Undergraduate research presented at the
ACSM Northwest Chapter Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, March, 2008. Outstanding
undergraduate oral presentation award.
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Ueland CR, Gaskill SE. et al. The lipid exercise response in individuals with high or low
body fat. Undergraduate research presented at the ACSM Northwest Chapter Annual
Meeting, Seattle, WA, March, 2008.
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Westermark J, Gaskill SE. et al. Parent reported physical activity and GPA of children.
Presented at the 2008 University Conference on Undergraduate Research, Missoula,
MT, April 2008
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Whitcher LM. Gaskill SE. et al. Evaluation of ventilatory threshold and corresponding
perceived exertion values across a heterogeneous population. Undergraduate research
presented at the ACSM Northwest Chapter Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, February,
2009.
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Williams E, Gaskill SE. et al. The relationship between sport massage therapy and
decrease of muscle tension in the Biceps Femoris. Presented at the 2008 University
Conference on Undergraduate Research, Missoula, MT, April 2008
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Wold LM, Frank K, Gaskill SE. Practice intensity as an indicator of game performance in
collegiate women’s ice hockey. Undergraduate research presented at the University of
Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research, April 2009.
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Wolfson K, Gaskill SE. et al. Active transport and physical activity in Missoula county
public schools. Presented at the 2008 University Conference on Undergraduate
Research, Missoula, MT, April 2008
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Young LM, Gaskill SE. et al. Comparison: 95% VO2peak vs. race pace intervals are equally
effective. Graduate research presented at the ACSM Northwest Chapter Annual
Meeting, Seattle, WA, February, 2009.