Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) - 20 yr. member

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.

      Duncan, C., Clemons, J. and Broussard, J. (2002).  An investigation of the relationships between the pull-ups, modified pull-ups and modified flexed arm hang for assessing shoulder girdle strength of fourth and fifth grade females.  Poster presentation at the annual convention of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Las Vegas, Nevada.

      Clemons, J., Duncan, C., Blanchard, O., Gatch, W., Hollander, D.  (June, 2001).  Examination of the relationships between variations of the flexed arm hang strength test with selected criterion measures.  Poster session presented at the annual convention of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Spokane, Washington

      Duncan, C., Hollander, D., and Clemons, J.  (2001).  Concurrent Validity of Variations of the Flexed Arm Hang Strength Test.  Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (AAHPERD), Cincinnati, OH.

      Clemons, J. and Aaron, C. (1996).  The effect of grip width on the myoelectric activity of the prime movers in the bench press.  Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (AAHPERD), Atlanta, GA.

      Duncan, C. and Clemons, J.M. (1996). Concerns about communicable diseases in scuba programs.  Paper presented at the annual AAHPERD conference, Atlanta, GA.

      Lyman, S., Clemons, J. and Sedbrook, S. (1995).  The use of drug and alcohol and knowledge scale (DAKS) to detect changes in drug knowledge of college students.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (AAHPERD), Portland, OR.

      Clemons, J.M. and Foret, C.M. (June, 1994).  The effect of eight weeks of moderate simulated stair stepping (StairMaster® on the physical working capacity and static balance of elderly adults.  Poster session presented at the annual AAHPERD conference, Denver, Colorado

      Clemons, J.M. and Foret, C.M. (June, 1994).  Eight weeks of moderate simulated stair stepping (StairMaster® 4000PT) failed to alter lower extremity peak torque in elderly subjects.  Poster session presented at the annual convention of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), New Orleans, LA.

      Clemons, J.M. and Crosby, S.L. (March, 1993). Cardiopulmonary and subjective effects of a 60 mg dose of pseudoephedrine on graded treadmill exercise."  Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (AAHPERD), Washington, D.C.

      Regional Conferences (blind, peer reviewed)

      Gatch, W. Clemons, J., Blanchard, O., Adendorff, J. (2002).  Correlation between a bioelectrical impedance analyzer and the sum of skinfolds for estimating body fat percentage.  Poster session presented at the 2002 AAHPERD Southern District Convention, Baltimore, Maryland.

      Clemons, J., Cassidy, C., Williams, L., Lebas, M.  (1999).  Age x gender analysis of fitness scores of elementary school children.  Poster session presented at the 1999 AAHPERD Southern District Convention, Greensboro, North Carolina.

      Gatch, W., Clemons, J.M., Lyman, S.A., Blanchard, O.E., Minniear, T.C. and Addendorf, J.J.  (1999).  The effect of chronic training on the physiological profiles of female judo players.  Poster session presented at the 1999 AAHPERD Southern District Convention, Greensboro, North Carolina.

      LeBas, M.E., Clemons, J.M., Gatch, W.H., Thompson, G.D. (Feb., 1998)  The effect of smokeless tobacco on acute isokinetic peak torque.  Poster session presented at the 1998 AAHPERD Southern District Convention, Biloxi, MS.

      Dugas, E., Clemons, J. and Poole, M. (1997).  The reliability of and norm referenced and criterion referenced agreement between the progressive aerobic cardiovascular endurance run and the mile run/walk with college age students.  Poster session presented at the 1997 AAHPERD Southern District Convention, New Orleans, LA

      Duncan, C. and Clemons, J.M. (1995).  Buddy breathing' - an asset or hindrance to scuba instruction?  Poster session presented at the annual southern district meeting of AAHPERD, Orlando, FL.

      Clemons, J.M., and Foret, C.M. (February, 1994).  Relationships between selected demographics, fitness measures and life satisfaction in elderly females.  Poster session presented at the southern district AAHPERD conference, Nashville, TN. 

      Clemons, J.M. and Crosby, S.L. (February, 1993). The effects of an oral, 60 mg dose of pseudoephedrine hydrochloride on maximal treadmill exercise.  Poster session presented at the annual southern district meeting of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (AAHPERD), Dallas, TX.

      Clemons, J.M., Anderson, E.R., Brown, S.P., and Wilson, M.  (February, 1992).  The effects of an oral, 60 mg dose of pseudoephedrine on heart rate, blood pressure and ratings of perceived exertion.  Poster session presented at the annual southern district meeting of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (AAHPERD), Atlanta, GA. 

      Brown, S.P., Clemons, J.M., He, Q., Liu, S., Fadgen, D., and Anderson, E.R. (January, 1991).  Effects of resistance exercise and cycling on recovery blood pressure.  Presentation at the annual Southeastern Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (SEACSM).

      State Conferences (Invited)

      Clemons, J.M. (October, 1994).  Overview of recent research within the human performance laboratory at the University of Southwestern Louisiana.  1994 Annual Conference of the Louisiana Association of Exercise Physiologists.

     State Conferences (blind, peer reviewed)

      Clemons, J., Thompson, S.A. and Freeman, T.D. (2002).  Test-retest and Inter-rater reliability of the flexed arm hang.  Poster Presentation at the annual meeting of the Louisiana Association of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (LAHPERD), Lafayette, LA.

      Gatch, W.H., Clemons, J.M., Blanchard, O.E., Addendorf, J.J. (2000).  Comparison of two methods of estimating percentage body fat in young females. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Louisiana Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (LAHPERD),. New Orleans, LA.

      Clemons, J., Tilmon, P. (1997).  Effect of Rating Physical Activity on the Reliability of the Futrex 5000® Body Composition Analyzer.  Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Louisiana Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (LAHPERD),. Lafayette, LA.

      Lyman, S. and Clemons, J.M. (November, 1994).  No improvement indicated in a drug education program as measured by the drug and alcohol knowledge scale.  Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Louisiana Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (LAHPERD),. Natchitoches, LA.

     Clemons, J.M., and Foret, C.M. (November, 1993).  Gender Comparison on Selected fitness measures in elderly subjects age 57 to 76 Years.  Poster session presented at the  annual meeting of the Louisiana Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (LAHPERD), Lafayette, LA.

      Clemons, J.M. and Crosby, S.L. (November, 1992). Effects of an Oral, 60 mg dose of pseudoephedrine on heart rate and differential ratings of perceived exertion during graded treadmill exercise.  Poster session presented at the annual Louisiana Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (LAHPERD) conference New Orleans, LA.

      Clemons, J.M., Anderson, E.R., Brown, S.P., and Wilson, M.  (November, 1991). The effects of an oral 60 mg dose of Sudafed® on maximum heart rate, maximum oxygen consumption and total exercise time. Poster session presented at the annual LAHPERD conference, Baton Rouge, LA.

      Local Presentations (Invited)

      Clemons, J., Duncan, C., Blanchard, O., Gatch, W., Hollander, D.  (March, 2001).  Examination of the relationships between variations of the flexed arm hang strength test with selected criterion measures.  Paper presented at the ULL College of Education Colloquium.

      Clemons, J. (1998) “Strength Training Concerns in a Hospital Based Wellness Program.”  Lafayette General Medical Center.

      Clemons, J. (Spring, 1995). "Corporate Fitness Programs and General Fitness Concerns”. Guest Speaker, Lafayette Rotary Club.

      GRANTS

      Clemons, J.M.  (Spring, 1992, 1991). Burroughs Wellcome, the manufacturer of Sudafed® granted 30 mg tablets and placebos to conduct two separate studies on the cardiopulmonary effects of Sudafed® on college age males (non athletes) and college age female athletes, respectively.

Graduate Committees:   College of Education and Department of Kinesiology

NCATE:  Assessment Committee

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.