WILLIAM S. BARNES, PH.D., FACSM
Professor
Department of Health and Kinesiology
College of Education
Intercollegiate Faculty in Nutrition
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas 77843-4243
(979) 845-4002 (office)
(979) 696-7546 (home)
barnes@hlkn.tamu.edu
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
Skeletal Muscle Physiology
Exercise Nutrition
Statistics
EDUCATION
B.A. Physical Education, California State Univ. @ Northridge, 1973
M.A. Physical Education, University of Southern California, 1977
Ph.D. Physical Education, University of Southern California, 1978
EXPERIENCE
Educational
Professor (with tenure), Health and Kinesiology, Texas A&M University, (1993 to
present)
Associate Professor (with tenure), Health and Kinesiology, Texas A&M University,
(1985 to 1993)
Associate Professor (with tenure), Health, Physical Education and Recreation, University
of Northern Colorado, (1983 to 1984)
Assistant Professor, Health, Physical Education and Recreation, University of Northern
Colorado, (1978 to 1983)
Laboratory/Research Assistant, Physical Education, University of Southern California,
(1974 to 1977)
Biology Instructor, Louisville High School, Woodland Hills, CA, (1973 to 1974)
Other
Clinical Exercise Physiologist (Laboratory Supervisor), National Athletic Health Institute,
Centinela Hospital Medical Center, Inglewood, CA, (1977 to 1978)
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine (SEBM)
Society of Systematic Biology (SSB)
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
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HONORS, AWARDS, LISTINGS
American College of Sports Medicine New Investigator Award, 1983
Elected Fellow, American College of Sports Medicine, 1984
Research Achievement Award, Instructional Research Laboratory, College of Education,
Texas A&M University, 1986
Elected Member, Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine, 1987
EDITORSHIP/REVIEWER
Reviewer
Journal of Applied Physiology (JAP)
Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise (MSSE)
International Journal of Sports Medicine (IJSM)
Muscle and Nerve
PUBLICATIONS
REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES
1. Lawler, J.M., Barnes, W.S., Wu, G., Song, W., & Demaree, S. (2002). Direct antioxidant properties
of creatine. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, 290, 47-52.
2. Hermann, K.M. & W.S. Barnes (2001). Effects of eccentric exercise on trunk extensor torque and
paraspinal EMG. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 33(6), 971-977.
3. Lawler, J.M., Hu, Z., & Barnes, W.S. (1998). Effect of reactive oxygen species on K+ contractures
in the rat diaphragm. Journal of Applied Physiology, 84(3), 948-953.
4. Cooke, W.H., Whitacre, C.A., & Barnes, W.S. (1997). Measuring fatigue relative to peak power
output during high-intensity cycle sprinting. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 68(4), 303308.
5. Cooke, W.H., & Barnes, W.S. (1997). The influence of recovery duration on high-intensity exercise
performance after oral creatine supplementation. Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology, 22(5),
454-467.
6. Willoughby, D.S., Barnes, W.S., Ingalls, C.P., & Smith, S.B. (1996). The effects of the β-2 agonist
clenbuterol, and exercise training on muscle protein and performance in frogs. Journal of Strength
and Conditioning Research, 10(4), 228-233.
7. Ingalls, C.P., Barnes, W.S., & Smith, S.B. (1996). Interaction between clenbuterol and run training:
effects on exercise performance and MLC isoform content. Journal of Applied Physiology, 80(3),
795-801.
8. Cooke, W.H., Grandjean, P.W., & Barnes, W.S. (1994). Effect of oral creatine supplementation on
power output and fatigue during bicycle ergometry. Journal of Applied Physiology, 78(2), 670-673.
9. Barnes, W.S. (1994). Glycogen storage in normal and wing-mutant strains of Drosophila
melanogaster. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, 109A(2), 487-494.
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10. Barnes, W.S. (1993). Extracellular calcium and the inotropic effect of cooling on isolated skeletal
muscle. Journal of Thermal Biology, 18(1), 53-59.
11. Barnes, W.S. (1993). Effects of Ca2+-channel drugs on potassium-induced oxygen uptake in isolated
skeletal muscle. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 25(4), 473-478.
12. Barnes, W.S. & Hasson, S.M. (1992). Twitch tension and mechanical delay latency in isolated
skeletal muscle: Effects of subcontracture potassium depolarization. Muscle and Nerve, 15(8), 969971.
13. Hasson, S., Wible, C., Reich, G., Barnes, W. & Williams, J. (1992). Dexamethasone iontophoresis:
Effect on delayed muscle soreness and muscle function. Canadian Journal of Applied Sport Sciences,
17(1), 8-13.
14. Barnes, W.S., & Ingalls, C.P. (1991). Differential effects of temperature on contractile behavior in
isolated frog skeletal muscle. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, 100A(3), 575-580.
15. Williams, J.H., Barnes, W.S., & Signorile, J.F. (1990). Temporal changes in power output during
high intensity exercise. In: J.O. Dotson and J.H. Humphrey (Eds.), Exercise Physiology: Current
Selected Research, Vol. 4, New York, AMS Press, Inc., pp. 123-132.
16. Hasson, S., Mundorf, R., Barnes, W., Williams, J., & Fujii, M. (1990). Effect of pulsed ultrasound
versus placebo on muscle soreness perception and muscular performance. Scandanavian Journal of
Rehabilitative Medicine, 22, 199-205.
17. Barnes, W.S., & Williams, J.H. (1990). Staircase potentiation in isolated frog skeletal muscle:
power spectral analysis of the evoked compound muscle action potential. Comparative Biochemistry
and Physiology, 96A(3), 387-394.
18. Oldham, S.L., Potter, G.D., Evans, J.W., Smith, S.B., Taylor, T.S., & Barnes, W.S. (1990) Storage
and mobilization of muscle glycogen in exercising horses fed a fat-supplemented diet. Journal of
Equine Veterinary Science, 10(5), 353-359.
19. Williams, J.H., & Barnes, W.S. (1989). Extracellular calcium and the inotropic effect of
epinephrine on frog skeletal muscle. Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 67(12),
1574-1579.
20. Hasson, S.M., & Barnes, W.S. (1989). Effect of carbohydrate ingestion on exercise of varying
intensity and duration: Practical implications. Sports Medicine, 8(6), 327-334.
21. Williams, J.H., & Barnes, W.S. (1989). The positive inotropic effect of epinephrine on skeletal
muscle: brief review. Muscle and Nerve, 12(12), 968-975.
22. Hasson, S.M., Barnes, W.S., Hunter, M., & Williams, J.H. (1989). Therapeutic effect of high speed
voluntary muscle contractions on muscle soreness and muscle performance. Journal of Orthopaedic
and Sports Physical Therapy, 10(12), 499-507.
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23. Williams, J.H., Signorile, J.F., Barnes, W.S., & Henrich. T.W. (1989). Caffeine effects on maximal
power output and fatigue. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 22(4), 132-134.
24. Barnes, W.S. (1988). Depressing effects of calcium antagonists on oxygen consumption in isolated
skeletal muscle during potassium depolarization. Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology,
66, 836-840.
25. Barnes, W.S., & Williams, J.H. (1988). Effects of ischemia on myo-electric signal characteristics
during rest and recovery from static work. American Journal of Physical Medicine, 66(5), 249-263.
26. Barnes, W.S., & Williams, J.H. (1988). Respiratory effects of tissue damage on isolated amphibian
skeletal muscle. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, 89(2), 295-302.
27. Williams, J.H., Barnes, W.S., & Signorile, J.F. (1988). A constant-load ergometer for measuring
peak power output and fatigue. Journal of Applied Physiology, 65(5), 2343-2348.
28. Barnes, W.S. (1987). Respiratory and lactate production in isolated frog skeletal muscle: Effects of
passive stretch. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, 86A(2), 229-232.
29. Hasson, S.M., & Barnes, W.S. (1987). Blood glucose levels during rest and exercise: Influence of
fructose and glucose ingestion. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 27(3), 326-332.
30. Williams, J.H., Barnes, W.S., & Gadberry, W.L. (1987). Influence of caffeine on force and EMG in
rested and fatigued muscle. American Journal of Physical Medicine, 66(4) 169-183.
31. Williams, J.H., & Barnes, W.S. (1987). Temporal pattern of agonist antagonist EMG activity during
rapid limb movements in man. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 65, 933-934.
32. Barnes, W.S., & Larson, M.R. (1986). Effects of localized hyper- and hypothermia on maximal
isometric grip strength. American Journal of Physical Medicine, 64(6), 305-314.
33. Barnes, W.S., Hasson, S.M., Henrich, T.W., Gadberry, W.L., & Fang, Chin-Lung (1986). Absolute
and relative power output in males and females. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 63, 1309-1310.
34. Hasson, S.M., & Barnes, W.S. (1986). Effects of glucose versus fructose ingestion on blood glucose
concentration during rest and exercise. Nutrition Research, 6, 743-751.
35. Barnes, W.S. (1985). Metabolic differentiation of red and white skeletal muscle in vivo and in
monolayer culture. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, 81A, 1057-1062.
36. Barnes, W.S., & Worrell, G.A. (1985). Glycogen utilization in isolated frog muscle: an effect of
passive mechanical stretch. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, 81A(2), 243-246.
37. Barnes, W.S. (1985). Isokinetic endurance of men of high and low strength. Perceptual and Motor
Skills, 60, 26.
38. Barnes, W.S., & Hasson, S.M. (1983). Respiratory capacity of developing chick red and white
skeletal muscle. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, 75A(3), 491-495.
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39. Barnes, W.S. (1983). Effects of heat and cold application on isometric muscular strength. Perceptual
and Motor Skills, 56, 886.
40. Barnes, W.S. (1982). Effects of antagonistic contraction on elbow flexion movement time in man.
Perceptual and Motor Skills, 54, 678.
41. Barnes, W.S. (1981). Selected physiological characteristics of elite male sprint athletes. Journal of
Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 21, 49-54.
42. Barnes, W.S. (1981). A comparison of isokinetic fatigue curves at different contractile velocities.
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 62, 66.
43. Barnes, W.S. (1980). The relationship between maximum isokinetic strength and isokinetic
endurance. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 51(4), 714-717.
44. Barnes, W.S. (1980). The relationship between maximum isometric strength and intramuscular
circulatory occlusion. Ergonomics, 23(4), 351-357.
45. Barnes, W.S. (1980). The relationship of motor unit activation and isokinetic muscular contraction
at different contractile velocities. Physical Therapy, 62(9), 1152-1158.
46. Barnes, W.S. (1978). The relationship between static muscular strength, relative static muscular
endurance and intramuscular occlusion in the human forearm. Doctoral Dissertation, University of
Southern California.
47. Girandola, R.S., Wiswell, R.A., Mohler, J.C., Romero, G.T., & Barnes, W.S. (1977). The effects of
water immersion on lung volumes: implications for body composition analysis. Journal of Applied
Physiology, 43(2), 276-279.
MONOGRAPHS, SYMPOSIUM PROCEEDINGS, AND TECHNICAL REPORTS
1. Barnes, W.S. (1987). Isometric muscular strength and endurance: The effects of open vs. occluded
intramuscular circulation. In C. H. Shea & L. Dowell (Eds) Human Performance Monograph.
College of Education, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843-4243.
RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS (WITH PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS)
1. Barnes, W. (2009) Temperature affects post-tetanic potentiation in frog skeletal muscle. Annual
National Convention of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB).
New Orleans, LA, FASEB J., 23:600.18.
2. Barnes, W. (2009) Subcontracture Depolarization Alters Doublet Potentiation. National Convention
of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB). New Orleans, LA,
FASEB J. , 23:600.4.
3. Barnes, W. (2008) Temperature and Doublet Potentiation: Effects of Varied Interspike Interval.
National Convention of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB).
San Diego, CA. FASEB J., 22:962.10.
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4. Barnes, W. (2008) Subcontracture Depolarization Alters Doublet Potentiation in Isolated Skeletal
Muscle. National Convention of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology
(FASEB). San Diego, CA. FASEB J., 22:962.16.
5. Barnes, W. (2007). Temperature effects on the force-frequency relationship in isolated frog rectus
muscles. Annual National Convention of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental
Biology (FASEB). Washington D.C. FASEB Journal, FASEB J. 2007 21:769.9
6. Barnes, W. (2007). Cooling-effects on variable frequency train (VFT) stimulation in isolated
skeletal muscle.Annual National Convention of the Federation of American Societies for
Experimental Biology (FASEB). Washington D.C., FASEB Journal, 21:769.8.
7. Barnes, W. (2006). Temperature effects on motor unit doublet potentiation in isolated skeletal
muscle in vitro. Annual National Convention of the Federation of American Societies for
Experimental Biology (FASEB). San Francisco, CA, FASEB Journal, 20(4), A807.
8. Barnes, W. (2005). Passive mechanical stretch and resting metabolism in skeletal muscle in vitro.
Annual National Convention of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology
(FASEB). San Diego, CA, FASEB Journal, 19(5), A1118-A1119.
9. Barnes, W. (2004). Subcontracture K+-induced depolarization alters basic tonus in isolated skeletal
muscle. Annual National Convention of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental
Biology (FASEB). Washington, D.C., FASEB Journal, 18(4), A742.
10. Barnes, W. (2003). K+-induced twitch potentiation in frog skeletal muscle: effects of oubain. Annual
National Convention of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB).
San Diego, CA, 2003, FASEB Journal, 17(5), A1275.
11. Barnes, W. (2002). Tetrodotoxin inhibits potassium-induced respiration in frog skeletal muscle.
Annual National Convention of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology
(FASEB). New Orleans, LA, 2002, FASEB Journal, 16(5), A773.
12. Barnes, W., & Shipley, R. (2001). Ouabain alters potassium-induced respiration in frog skeletal
muscle. Annual National Convention of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental
Biology (FASEB). Orlando, FL, 2001, FASEB Journal,15(5), A814.
13. Barnes, W., Cooke, W., Smith, S., Satory, D., & Tarrant, M. (2000). Dietary fat intake mediates
clenbuterol's effect on body composition and weight loss. Annual National Convention of the
Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB). San Diego, CA, 2000,
FASEB Journal, 14(4), A499.
14. Barnes, W., & Lawler, J. (1999). Hydrogen peroxide modulates caffeine- and potassium-induced
oxygen uptake in frog skeletal muscle in vitro. Annual National Convention of the Federation of
American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB). Washington, DC, 1999, FASEB Journal,
13(4), A84.
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15. Rickett, M., Barnes, W., & Cooke, W. (1999). Temperature effects on the force-frequency
relationship in skeletal muscle in vitro. Annual National Convention of the American College of
Sports Medicine (ACSM), Seattle, WA, 1999, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 31(5),
S221.
16. Barnes, W., Cooke, W., Smith, S., Satory, D., & Tarrant, M. (1997). Effects of clenbuterol on dietinduced obesity in adult mice. Annual National Convention of the Federation of American Societies
for Experimental Biology (FASEB). New Orleans, LA, 1998, FASEB Journal, 11(3), A599.
17. Barnes, W.S. & Cooke, W.H. (1995). Extracellular calcium and potassium-induced twitch
potentiation in isolated skeletal muscle diaphragm. Annual National Convention of the American
College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Minneapolis, MN, June 1995, Medicine and Science in Sports
and Exercise, 27(5), S217.
18. Cooke, W., & Barnes, W. (1995). Acute effect of creatine monohydrate on force production in
isolated skeletal muscle. Annual National Convention of the American College of Sports Medicine
(ACSM), Minneapolis, MN, June 1995, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise,27(5), S217.
19. Lawler, J.M., Cline, C.C., & Barnes, W.S. (1994). Effect of xanthine oxidase-induced free radical
stress on K+ contractures in the rat diaphragm. Annual National Convention of the American College
of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Indianapolis, IN, June 1994, Medicine and Science in Sports and
Exercise, 26(5), S193.
20. Cooke, W.H., Ingalls, C.P., & Barnes, W.S. (1994). Effect of extracellular calcium on coolinginduced contractures in caffeinated skeletal muscle. Annual National Convention of the American
College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Indianapolis, IN, June 1994, Medicine and Science in Sports
and Exercise, 26(5), S193.
21. Ingalls, C.P., Barnes, W.S., & Smith, S.B. (1994). Effects of clenbuterol and training on myosin
isoform expression and run performance in mice. Annual National Convention of the American
College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Indianapolis, IN, June 1994, Medicine and Science in Sports
and Exercise, 26(5), S92.
22. Wright, D.L., Immink, M.A., & Barnes, W.S. (1994). Specifying response parameters: The role of
initial conditions. Annual National Convention of the North American Society for the Psychology of
Sport and Physical Activity, Clearwater Beach, FL, June 9-12, 1994.
23. Immink, M.A., Wright, D.L., & Barnes, W.S. (1994). Temperature and memory retrieval of a motor
skill. Twelfth Annual Houston Conference on Biomedical Engineering Research, Houston, TX,
February 10-11, 1994.
24. Immink, M.A., Wright, D.L., & Barnes, W.S. (1994). The influence of thermal context on isometric
force production. Annual National Convention of the North American Society for the Psychology of
Sport and Physical Activity, Clearwater Beach, FL, June 9-12, 1994.
25. Barnes, W.S. (1993). Glycogen storage in normal and wing-mutant strains of Drosophila
melanogaster. Annual National Convention of the Federation of American Societies for
Experimental Biology (FASEB). New Orleans, LA, 1993.
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26. Willoughby, D.S, Barnes, W.S., Ingalls, C.P. & Smith, S.B. (1993). Interaction between clenbuterol
and exercise: effects of a ß-2 adrenergic agonist on muscular size and performance. Annual National
Convention of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Seattle, Washington, 1993.
27. Barnes, W. S., & Ingalls, C. (1992). Thermal dependence of skeletal muscle in vitro: effects of a
benzothiazepine calcium channel antagonist (Diltiazem). Annual National Convention of the
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Dallas, TX, May 27-30, 1992.
28. Ingalls, C., Barnes, W.S., Willoughby, D., Cline, C., & Chilek, D. (1992). Epinephrine and
glycogenolysis in isolated skeletal muscle. Annual National Convention of the American College of
Sports Medicine (ACSM), Dallas, TX, May 27-30, 1992.
29. Barnes, W. S., & Ingalls, C. (1991). Temperature effects on partially-fused isometric contractions in
frog skeletal muscle in vitro. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB),
Atlanta, GA, April 21-25, 1991.
30. Ingalls, C. & Barnes, W.S. (1991). The effects of altered intracellular calcium concentration on
staircase potentiation. Annual National Convention of the American College of Sports Medicine
(ACSM), Orlando, FL, May 29 - June 1, 1991.
31. Barnes, W. S., & Williams, J. H. (1990). Resting and K+-induced oxygen uptake in isolated skeletal
muscle: effects of a Ca2+ channel activator (Bay K 8644). Federation of American Societies for
Experimental Biology (FASEB), Washington D.C., April 1-5, 1990.
32. Signorile, J., Barnes, W., & Ingalls, C. (1990). Effects of the ß2 agonist fenoterol on contractile
properties of skeletal muscle. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB),
Washington D.C., April 1-5, 1990.
33. Ward, C. W., Williams, J. H., & Barnes, W. S. (1990). Effects of the Ca++ agonist, Bay K 8644, on
the mechanical output of skeletal muscle fibers. Federation of American Societies for Experimental
Biology (FASEB), Washington D.C., April 1-5, 1990.
34. Barnes, W. S. (1990). Extracellular calcium influx and potassium-induced respiration in isolated
skeletal muscle. Annual National Convention of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM),
Salt Lake City, UT, May 29 - June 1, 1990.
35. Ingalls, C. P., & Barnes, W. S. (1990). Staircase recoverability in isolated frog skeletal muscle.
Annual National Convention of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Salt Lake City,
UT, May 29 - June 1, 1990.
36. Signorile, J. F., Barnes, W. S., Sams, A. & Ingalls, C.P. (1990). Effects of the ß2 agonist fenoterol
on contractile and biochemical properties of skeletal muscle. Annual National Convention of the
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Salt Lake City, UT, May 29 - June 1, 1990.
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37. Barnes, W. S., & Williams, J. H. (1989). Mechanical and metabolic effects of K+ and Zn2+ in vitro.
Annual National Convention of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Baltimore, MD,
May 31-June 3, 1989.
38. Williams, J. H., & Barnes, W. S. (1989). Interaction of epinephrine, low Ca2+, and Ca2+ channel
antagonists on the skeletal muscle twitch in vitro. Annual National convention of the American
College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Baltimore, MD, May 31-June 3, 1989.
39. Hasson, S. M., Mundorf, R., Barnes, W. S., & Williams, J. H. (1989). Effect of ultrasound on
muscle soreness and performance. Annual National Convention of the American College of Sports
Medicine (ACSM), Baltimore, MD, May 31-June 3, 1989.
40. Barnes, W. S., & Williams, J. H. (1989). Subcontracture K+ depolarization: effects on twitch
amplitude and mechanical delay latency. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology
(FASEB), New Orleans, LA, March 19-23, 1989.
41. Williams, J. H., & Barnes, W. S. (1989). Epinephrine-induced skeletal muscle twitch potentiation is
dependent on extracellular Ca+ influx. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology
(FASEB), New Orleans, LA, March 19-23, 1989.
42. Signorile, J. F., Williams, J. H., & Barnes, W. S. (1989). Staircase phenomenon in skeletal muscle:
possible intensification of the active state. Federation of American Societies for Experimental
Biology (FASEB), New Orleans, LA, March 19-23, 1989.
43. Hasson, S., Wible, C., Reich, M., Barnes, W., & Williams, J. (1989). Iontophoresis of
dexamenthasone: Effect upon muscle soreness perception and muscle performance. Annual
Conference of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Nashville, TN, June 11-15,
1989.
44. Hasson, S. M., Wible, C., Reich, M., Barnes, W. S., & Williams, J.H. (1989). Therapeutic effect of
ionotophoretically delivered dexamethasone on delayed muscle soreness. Annual Conference of the
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Nashville, TN, June 11-15, 1989.
45. Barnes, W. S., & Williams, J. H. (1988). Altered EMG during low-frequency stimulation in vitro.
Annual National Convention of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Dallas, TX,
May 25-28, 1988.
46. Williams, J. H., & Barnes, W. S. (1988). Calcium flow model of muscle contraction and fatigue.
Annual National Convention of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Dallas, TX, May
25-28, 1988.
47. Signorile, J. F., Barnes, W. S., & Williams, J. H. (1988). EMG activity during fatiguing dynamic
exercise. Annual National Convention of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Dallas,
TX, May 25-28, 1988.
48. Barnes, W. S. (1988). Depressing effects of Ca2+ antagonists on O2 uptake in isolated frog skeletal
muscle during K+ depolarization. Annual National Convention of the Federation of American
Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB), Las Vegas, NV, May 1-5, 1988.
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49. Williams, J. H., Barnes, W. S., & Signorile, J. F. (1988). Temporal changes in power output during
high-intensity exercise. Annual National Convention for the American Alliance for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), Kansas City, MO, April, 1988.
50. Barnes, W. S., & Williams, J. H. (1987). Injury-induced oxygen uptake in isolated muscle. Annual
National Convention of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Las Vegas, NV, May
1987.
51. Williams, J. H., & Barnes, W. S. (1987). Acetylsalicylic acid effects on skeletal muscle oxygen
uptake and contractility in vitro. Annual National Convention of the American College of Sports
Medicine (ACSM), Las Vegas, NV, May 1987.
52. Bacharach, D. W., Sherman, W. M., Barnes, W. S., & Gadberry, W. (1987). Muscle soreness and
IEMG/force ratio. Annual National Convention of the American College of Sports Medicine
(ACSM), Las Vegas, NV, May 1987.
53. Barnes, W. S., & Williams, J. H. (1986). Influence of artificially-induced ischemia on IEMG/force
ratio and EMG signal characteristics. Annual National Convention of the American College of
Sports Medicine (ACSM), Indianapolis, IN, May, 1986.
54. Henrich, T. W., Hasson, S. M., Gadberry, W. G., Fang, F., & Barnes, W. S. (1986). The relationship
between absolute and relative leg power. Annual National Convention of the American College of
Sports Medicine (ACSM), Indianapolis, IN, May, 1986.
55. Hasson, S. M., & Barnes, W. S. (1986). Peak power output and fatigue during brief bicycle
ergometric exercise. Annual National Convention of the American College of Sports Medicine
(ACSM), Indianapolis, IN, May, 1986.
56. Henrich, T. W., Hasson, S. M., Gadberry, W. G., Fang, F., & Barnes, W. S. (1986). The relationship
between absolute and relative leg power. Annual Conference of the American Physical Therapy
Association (APTA), Chicago, IL, June 8-12, 1986.
57. Williams, J. H., Barnes, W. S., & Gadberry, W. G. (1986). The effects of caffeine ingestion on myoelectric signal characteristics during isometric exercise. Annual National Convention of the
American College of Sports Medicine, (ACSM), Indianapolis, IN, May 1986.
58. Hasson, S. M., & Barnes, W. S. (1986). Effect of ingestion of glucose and fructose on blood glucose
concentration of exercising subjects. Annual Conference of the American Physical Therapy
Association (APTA), Chicago, IL, June 8-12, 1986.
59. Williams, J. H., Barnes, W. S., & Hasson, S. M. (1986). A quadratic model for estimating maximal
oxygen uptake from Balke treadmill performance. Annual Conference of the American Physical
Therapy Association (APTA), Chicago, IL, June 8-12, 1986.
60. Williams, J. H., Barnes, W. S., & Hasson, S. M. (1986). Caffeine ingestion does not alter myoelectric signal characteristics during isometric exercise. Annual College of Sports Medicine
(ACSM), Nashville, TN, May, 1985.
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61. Barnes, W. S. (1985). Effect of stretch on lactate release and O2 consumption of resting frog skeletal
muscle. Annual National Convention of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM),
Nashville, TN, May 1985.
62. Worrell, G. A., & Barnes, W. S. (1984). Isometric load-endurance relationship with occluded
intramuscular circulation. Annual National Convention of the American College of Sports Medicine
(ACSM), San Diego, CA, May 1984.
63. Barnes, W. S. (1983). Metabolic differentiation in red and white skeletal muscle: In vitro vs. in ovo
development. Annual National Convention of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM),
Montreal, Canada, May 1983.
64. Barnes, W. S. (1981). The effects of antagonistic contraction on elbow flexion reaction and
movement time components in man. Annual National Convention for the American Alliance for
Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), Detroit, MI, April 1981.
65. Caiozzo, V. J., Barnes, W. S., Parietto, C. A., & McMaster, W. C. (1981). The effect of isometric
pre-contractions on the slow velocity-high force region of the in vivo force-velocity relationship.
Annual National Convention of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Miami, FL, May
1981.
FUNDED GRANT PROPOSALS
NATIONAL
1. Barnes, W. S. Effects of aspirin on fatigue and recovery in isolated muscle. American College of
Sports Medicine Foundation, 1989-1990. ($5700).
2. Barnes, W. S. Etiology of skeletal muscle fatigue: Effect of acid-base balance on
electrophysiological mechanisms. National Institutes of Health (NIH), Biomedical Research Support
Grant # 55584, 1989-1990. ($4500).
STATE AND LOCAL
1. Lawler, J.M. and Barnes, W.S. Production of reactive oxygen species in mitochondria of the aging
diaphragm. COE Seed Research Grant Award. 1998-1999 ($4000).
2. Barnes, W.S. Effects of creatine supplementation on the body composition of adult and juvenile
mice. COE Seed Research Grant Award. 1998-1999 ($1875).
3. Barnes, W.S. The efficacy of clenbuterol as an antiobesity agent. Program to enhance Scholarly and
Creative Activities. 1995-1996. ($7500).
4. Wright, D.L. & Barnes, W.S. Thermal influence on perceptual-motor skill acquisition and retention.
Program to Enhance Scholarly and Creative Activities. 1993-94. ($5100.00).
5. Miller, G., Shea, C., Barnes. W., Congleton, J., Hogg, G., Phillips, D., & Shebilski, W. Automated
physiological controls for industrial systems. Texas Biochemical Engineering/Biochemical
Technology Research Enhancement Program, 1986-1988. (Year 1 - $320,000, year 2 - $200,000).
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6. Barnes, W. S. Effects of exercise-induced muscle soreness on the myoelectric signal characteristics
of human skeletal muscle. Mini-Grant Program, Office of University Research Services, Texas
A&M University ($567.50).
7. Barnes, W. S. The effects of phasic mechanical stretch on metabolic activity in isolated skeletal
muscle. Mini-Grant Program, Office of University Research Services, TAMU, 1985-1986. ($500).
8. Barnes, W. S., Crouse, S. F., & Sherman, W. M. Muscle fiber type and energy substrate utilization
following high intensity muscular activity. Organized Research Funds, College of Education, Texas
A&M University, 1985-1986. ($10,000).
9. Barham, J. N. & Barnes, W. S. The development of a system for the measurement of anaerobic
power. University of Northern Colorado Research and Publications Committee Grant, 1984. ($1500).
10. Barnes, W. S. Enzymatic adaptation to contractile activity in skeletal muscle. University of
Northern Colorado Research and Publications Committee Grant, 1983-1984. ($1840).
11. Barnes, W. S. The effects of electrical stimulation on the oxygen kinetics of isolated chick
myocardial cells in vitro. University of Northern Colorado Research and Publications Committee
Grant, 1982-1983. ($820).
12. Barnes, W. S. Changes in electromyographic patterns during the learning of a discrete motor task.
University of Northern Colorado Research and Publications Committee Grant, 1979-1980. ($500).
ADVISEES (Ph.D.)
1. Sabbath, R.J. (1983). The effect of aerobic capacity on VO2 max values measured during leg
ergometery and combined arm and leg ergometry. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of
Northern Colorado, Greeley.
2. Williams, J.H. (1988). Extracellular calcium and the inotropic effect of epinephrine on isolated
skeletal muscle. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.
3. Signorile, J.F. (1989). The effects of the β2-agonist fenoterol on contractile and biochemical
properties of skeletal muscle. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Texas A&M University, College
Station, TX.
4. Adams, J.L. (1991). Maximal power output on the bicycle ergometer: It’s relationship to selected
strength and aerobic capacity measurements. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Texas A&M
University, College Station, TX.
5. Willoughby, D.S. (1993). The interactive effects of clenbuterol and exercise: influence on anaerobic
endurance capacity and power output. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Texas A&M University,
College Station, TX.
6. Ingalls, C.P. (1994). The effects of clenbuterol and interval training on exercise performance and
myosin light chain isoform expression in mouse skeletal muscle. Unpublished doctoral dissertation,
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.
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7. Cooke, W.H. (1995). The influence of recovery duration on high-intensity exercise performance after
oral creatine supplementation. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Texas A&M University, College
Station.
8. Hermann, K.M. (2000). The effects of eccentric exercise on surface electromyographic parameters of
the lumbar paraspinal muscles. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Texas A&M University, College
Station, TX.
ADVISEES (M.S. - thesis)
1. Ingalls, C.P. (1990). The role of sarcoplasmic free calcium availability in staircase twitch
potentiation. Unpublished master’s thesis, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.
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