At the 91传媒 LEAP Lab, students do more than learn about research鈥攖hey help produce it. The projects featured here reflect collaborative work that has been developed in the lab and presented at professional meetings, with students contributing to study design, data collection, analysis, and poster presentation. For visitors from both the professional community and the broader public, these projects represent the lab鈥檚 commitment to meaningful scholarship, applied learning, and student experiences that extend well beyond the classroom.
Carbohydrate and Caffeine in Softball Performance
Carbohydrate and caffeine intake improved swing speed in collegiate softball players under controlled hitting conditions.
Northwest ACSM, 2018
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Coaching Knowledge and Performance Factors
Coaches鈥� perceived knowledge did not consistently align with assessed knowledge, highlighting gaps in applied sport performance understanding.
Northwest ACSM, 2023
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Functional Strength and Simulated Work in Rappel Firefighters
Simulated work tasks revealed differences in strength and efficiency that influence performance demands in wildland firefighter rappelling scenarios.
Northwest ACSM, 2020
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Cardiometabolic Assessment of Wildland Firefighters
Wildland firefighters demonstrated substantial variability in cardiometabolic responses, underscoring the need for individualized training approaches.
Northwest ACSM, 2022
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Hot Water Immersion and Firefighter Recovery
Post-exercise hot water immersion influenced lactate responses in firefighters, suggesting a potential role in recovery and physiological adaptation.
Northwest ACSM, 2025
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Infrared Sauna and Firefighter Exercise Response
Repeated post-exercise infrared sauna exposure altered cardiovascular and perceptual responses during work in protective equipment.
Northwest ACSM, 2026
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Wellness Intervention for Head Start Staff
A biweekly wellness intervention improved health awareness and behavior engagement among Head Start employees.
Northwest ACSM, 2020
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Teacher Health Assessment and Program Evaluation
Individualized health assessments revealed wide variability in baseline metrics and informed behavior change following targeted intervention.
91传媒 Spring Research Symposium, 2023
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Muscle Oxygenation During Dynamic Warm-Up
Dynamic warm-ups produced measurable changes in muscle oxygenation, with substantial variability in recovery across athletes.
91传媒 Spring Research Symposium, 2022
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