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| James Clemons
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Kinesiology |
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| Department:
Kinesiology |
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Professor |
Degrees Held:
B.S.Ed. Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Delta State University
M.Ed. Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Delta State University
Ph.D. Ed., Concentration: Exercise Science, University of Mississippi
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| Office:
125b, Bourgeois Hall |
| Phone:
(337) 482-5624 |
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| Email:
jclemons@louisiana.edu |
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| Areas of Teaching |
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Exercise Physiology
Measurement and Evaluation
Laboratory Fitness Assessment
Skills & Techniques of Weight Training
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| Research Interests |
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A variety of research topics dealing with the scientific aspects of exercise, sport and physical education.
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| Professional Organizations (National, State, Local) |
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) - 20 yr. member
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| Selected Publications (Type and Year) |
International Publications:
International Newsletter
Lavergne, C., Clemons, J., Gatch, W., Lyman, S., Blanchard, O., Addendorf, J. & Minniear, T., (2000, July). The physical benefits of a lifetime of judo. The Masters: Judo for adults, 1(2), 3.
International Journals, (Blind Peer Reviewed)
Brown, S.P., Clemons, J.M., He, Qin., and Liu, S. (1994). Prediction of the oxygen cost of the deadlift exercise. Journal of Sport Sciences, 12, pp. 371-375.
Clemons, J.M. and Crosby, S.L. (1994). Cardiopulmonary and subjective effects of a 60 milligram dose of pseudoephedrine on graded treadmill exercise. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 33(4), pp. 405-412.
Brown, S.P., Clemons, J.M., He, Q., Liu, S., Fadgen, D., and Anderson, E.R. (1994). Effects of resistance exercise and cycling on recovery blood pressure. Journal of Sport Sciences, 12, pp. 463-468.
National Journals (Blind Peer Reviewed)
Clemons, J., Duncan, C., Blanchard, O., Gatch, W., Hollander, D. (2003, in press). Examination of the relationships between variations of the flexed arm hang strength test with selected criterion measures. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research [in press].
Clemons, J.M., Foret, C.M., LeBlanc, K.E. (Spring, 2000). The effect of eight weeks of simulated stair stepping (StairMaster® 4000 PT) on the physical working capacity of older adults. The Journal of the American Medical Athletic Association, 14(2), 9-11.
Clemons, J. and Aaron, C., (May, 1997). The effect of grip width on the myoelectric activity of the prime movers in the bench press. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 11(2), 82-87.
Foret, C.M. and Clemons, J.M. (1996). The elderly
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| Selected Presentations (Type and Year) |
PRESENTATIONS
International Conferences
Clemons, J., Duncan, C., Blanchard, O., Adendorff, J. (Feb., 2004). Validity and reliability of a modification of the flexed arm hang test of arm and shoulder girdle strength. Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI.
Lavergne, C.H., Gatch, W.H., Lyman, S.A., Blanchard, O.E., Minniear, T.C., Addendorf, J.J., Clemons, J.M. (Sept., 22, 1998). Physiological Profiles of 21 Active, Female Judo Athletes Ranging in Age from 32 to 82 Years, The International Judo Research Symposium, United States Judo Incorporate, Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, CO.
Lyman S., and Clemons, J., (1995). The effectiveness of an alcohol and drug education program on students' drug knowledge. Presented at the International Coalition of Addiction Studies Educators (INCASE). Boston, MA. Blind Peer Reviewed.
National Workshops:
Clemons, J.M. (2003). Anaerobic exercise prescription. Presented at a national workshop on “Strength and Conditioning” sanctioned by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. This workshop also offered, as an option for attendees, a chance at becoming a nationally certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Lafayette, LA.
Clemons, J.M. (2003). Measurement and evaluation. Presented at a national workshop on “Strength and Conditioning” sanctioned by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. This workshop also offered, as an option for attendees, a chance at becoming a nationally certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Lafayette, LA.
National Conferences (blind, peer reviewed)
Clemons, J.M., Duncan, C.A., Blanchard, O.B., Adendorff, J.J., (2003). Validity and Reliability of the Flexed Arm Hang Test of Arm and Shoulder Girdle Strength. Poster presentation at the annual convention of the National Association of Girl’s and Women’s Physical Activity and Sport, Shreveport, LA.
Clemons, J.M., Duncan, C.A., Adams, R. & Simon D. (July, 2002). Examination of the Relationships Between a Modified Flexed Arm Hang and Selected Criterion Measures on College Female, Varsity Softball Players. Poster presentation at the annual convention of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Las Vegas, Nevada.
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| Grants |
GRANTS
Lyman, S. & Clemons, J. (2003). Step grant R2983V awarded in the amount of $643.65 for the purchase of Altiris Vision software for the computer lab for students and faculty in Bourgeois Hall.
Lyman, S. & Clemons, J. (2002). Step grant R2983V awarded in the amount of $2,184 for the purchase of SPSS Statistical Software for the computer lab for students and faculty in Bourgeois Hall.
Lyman S. & Clemons, J. (2002). Instructional Improvement Mini Grant: $580.
Clemons, J. (1992, 1994). USL Summer Research Awards
Clemons, J., and Foret, C. (March, 1993). "The effects of regular, moderate simulated stair stepping (StairMaster 4000PT) on the physical working capacity, lower extremity strength, static balance, body composition, life satisfaction and leisure satisfaction of older adults."
Funding Sources for the above project:
1. University of Southwestern Louisiana Faculty Research Grant $1000
2. StairMaster® Sports/Medical Products, Inc. provided, on loan, four heart rate monitors in addition to one StairMaster® unit. (savings to Investigator approximately $1000).
3. Quinton Instrument Company - Model 412 automatic blood pressure unit.
5. Lafayette General Medical Center granted the use of diagnostic equipment and professional consultant for a total value of over $32,510
Clemons, J., Foret, C., Carlson, G., Gatch, W., George, G. (Fall, 1992). Grant funded by the Louisiana Educational Quality Support Fund (LEQSF) for Enhancement of the USL, Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation Human Performance Laboratory." $153,489 awarded through LEQSF plus $20,000 of matching funds provided by the University of Southwestern Louisiana.
Clemons, J. (Spring, 1992). "The Cardiopulmonary and Subjective Effects of a Single, Oral, Dose of 60 mg Pseudoephedrine on College Age Females." University of Southwestern Louisiana Faculty Research Grant $1000.
Clemons, J.M. (Summer, 1992). University of Southwestern Louisiana Summer Research Award (Summer Salary)
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| School/Community Outreach |
Presenter at the first state meeting of the Louisiana Association of Exercise Physiologists, Saturday, October 22, 1994
Volunteer for La Joie de Vivre fund raiser for Camp Bon Coeur, a rehabilitative cardiac camp on Sat., March 19, 1994.
Guest speaker at the College of Applied Life Sciences Retreat on strategies for increasing research productivity, August, 1993
Coordinator of intradepartmental effort in December, 1993 to collect non perishable items to be donated to The Well, an organization that supports the homeless and urban poor.
Conducted body composition assessments at the 1995 Ninth Annual Legislative Fitness Day on approximately 60 legislators and over 70 staff.
Guest Speaker at the Rotary Club (1995), in Lafayette on Corporate Fitness Programs and General Fitness Concerns.
Consultant to Lafayette General Medical Center (Wellness Program) on the validity and reliability of near infra red interactance device currently being used by the hospital in the assessment of body composition (Futrex®).
Served as a consultant (1997) to Kim LeBlanc, M.D. on the use of Cardiovascular Assessment Equipment (metabolic cart) during a study on the effect of a selected antioxidant on maximum oxygen consumption.
Assisted volunteer judges in developing fitness events associated with a local, annual Science Olympiad.
Coordinated KNES 400, Measurement & Evaluation class in providing assistance in the administration of fitness tests for the Annual Elementary Fitness Days sponsored by the Lafayette Parish School Board during the periods of 1996-2004.
Assisted exercise technician at the Cardiovascular Institute of the South in modifying an equation for estimating workload in metabolic equivalents (METS) on a newly acquired exercise ergometer (1997).
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| Committee Memberships (Department, College, University) |
Graduate Committees: College of Education and Department of Kinesiology
NCATE: Assessment Committee |
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| Awards |
Outstanding Professor Award for outstanding service to students with disabilities (April, 2001).
Lamar Memorial Graduate Scholarship, University of Mississippi, Summer, 1990.
Selected as the 1983 Outstanding Teacher of the Year in the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at the University of Mississippi.
Recognized for teaching effectiveness in the Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences at the University of Arizona in 1986.
Holder of the E.P. “Pat” Nalley/Board of Regents Support Fund Professorship in Education from 1998 to the present. |
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