Wendi H. Weimar, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Health & Human Performance
Director, Sport Biomechanics Laboratory
AUBURN UNIVERSITY
Office:
334.844.1468 Fax:
334.844.1467 e-mail:
weimawh@auburn.edu
Ph.D. Auburn University 1999 Biomechanics
M.Ed. University of Virginia, VA 1989 Adapted Physical Education
B.A. Castleton State College, VT 1988 Secondary Ed. & Physics/Chemistry
2005-Present
Assoc. Professor and Dir. of the Sport Biomechanics Laboratory, Auburn
University
2002 �
2004
Consultant/Biomechanics Expert, Base Productions.
2001 �
Present
Consultant/Expert Witness.
2000-2005
Assist. Professor and Dir. of the Sport Biomechanics Laboratory, Auburn
University
1999-2000 Instructor,
Biomechanics, Auburn University
1997-1999 Graduate
Teaching Assistant/Research Assistant, Auburn University
1991-1996 Educator, Physics, Colonie
High School, NY
1991-1996 Assistant
Field Hockey Coach,
Union College, NY
1990-1991 Adapted
Physical Educator,
New Medico Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center of the Capital
District.
1990-1991
Personal Trainer, Accent on Health Fitness Center
1989‑1990
Educator, Motor Development Clinic, University of Virginia
1988-1989
Research Assistant, Rehabilitation Engineering
Center, University of Virginia.
American College of Sports
Medicine, Member 1997 � present
South East Chapter of the American
College of Sports Medicine, Member 1997 � present
American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation
and Dance, Member 1998-present
�American Society of
Biomechanics � 2009-Present
Member
� Phi Kappa Phi � 1999 - Present
Honors & Awards
Outstanding
Graduate Faculty �College of Education - 2009
OCMMIE
Award for most widely publicized research � 2008-2009
Director of the Sport Biomechanics Laboratory - Providing skill analysis and sport optimization programs � 2000-Present
Presentation: Skill Analysis as a Teaching Tool - to the Auburn City Elementary Physical Educators - 2006
Wheelchair Weight
Training Program Consultant � 1999-Present
Consultant for the Canine Detection Research
Institute � 2009-Present
Member of Extended Faculty for the Occupational
Safety Ergonomics and Injury Prevention Program � 2007-Present
Member of University Safety Committee:� 2006-Present
Member of the Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship and Awards
Committee: 2006-Present
Serve on the Board of the Kenny Howard Fellowship � 2004-Present
Consultant for the Movement Optimization Program through the Warrior Research Center
�Member of University Safety Committee - 2006-Present
Member of University Insurance and Benefits Committee � 2000-Present
Self-defense consultant to the Football Hosts and Hostesses � 1999-Present
Biomechanics and Self-defense consultant to the Auburn University Marching band - 2005-Present
Biomechanist and Martial Arts Consultant to the swim team � 2001-Present
Departmental Distant Learning Committee - 2000-Present
Departmental Search Committees � 2000- Present
Departmental
SAC�s Data Coordinator � 2000- Present
Judge at the Graduate Research Forum - 2009
GRANTS
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�Weimar,
W. The push off the wall � A Kinematic and Kinetic
Analysis of Approach and Push-off Strategies. USA
Swimming.�
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Funded ($15,000)
�������� Overfelt, R, Weimar, W. & Chivukula, K. Bioeffects of Precision Electrical Shocks to Peripheral Nerves. Department of Defense
Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Directorate. Funded ($120,000)
Weimar, W. Daniel F. Breeden Grant, �Skill analysis as a teaching tool.�
Funded ($1398).
Davis, GA, Carnahan, B and Weimar, W. Equipment grant from the Deep South Center for Occupational Safety & Health (DSC).
Grant funded for $20,000.00 to purchase advanced Balance Master system based on previous research results (April 2004).
Weimar, W., Martin, E. & Rudisill, M. NIH Funding: RFA#: CA-04-009, Mechanisms of Physical Activity Behavior Change:
�The Role of Balance in Physical Activity of Young Children�. Not Funded.
Weimar, W. & Carnahan, B. � NSF Postural Stability. Not Funded
Weimar, W. & Cranahan, B. � NIH Postogram. Not Funded
Rudisill, M.E., Weimar, W.H., Martin, E. H., Buchanon, A., Jackson, E. College of Education Grant. Secured $4,000 to hire a
person to write grant for NIH regarding physical activity and children.
Rudisill, M.E. & Weimar, W.H. (2002). Palm Pilot grant. Grant was written to acquire a Palm Pilot that would aid in the data
collection of the physical activity of small children. Funded.
PUBLICATIONS
Books
Hamilton, N., Weimar, W., and Luttgens,
K (2007).� Kinesiology: Scientific Basis of Human
Movement, Ed 11.�
McGraw-Hill. Publication date: July 2007
Peer Reviewed Articles:
2010
Knight, A.C. & Weimar, W.H. (in press)�
Difference in Response Latency of the Peroneus Longus to an Inversion
Perturbation Between the Dominant and Non-Dominant Leg.� Journal of Sport Rehabilitation.
2009
Shroyer, J.F. & Weimar, W.H.�
(in press). Comparative analysis of human gait
while wearing flip-flops versus wearing sneakers. JAPMA _Journal of
American
Podiatric Medical Association.
2008
Breslin, CM, Garner, JC, Rudisill, ME, Parish, LE, St. Onge,
PM, Campbell, BJ & Weimar, WH
(2008).� The influence
of task constraints on the humeral lag of the overarm
throw of novice throwers.� Research
Quarterly in Exercise and Sport, 80(2):375-379.
Garner, JC, Blackburn, JT, Weimar, WH, & Campbell, BJ. (2008).
Comparison of electromyographic activity during an
eccentrically loaded versus concentrically loaded isometric muscle
contractions. Journal of
Electromyography and Kinesiology, 18(3),
466-471. (E-pub, Jan
2007)
2006
Wade C., Davis,
J., Marzilli, T.S., Weimar, W.H. (2006).�
Information processing capacity while wearing personal
�protective eyewear, Ergonomics,
49(10), 955 � 967.
2004
Wade, L. R., Weimar, W., & Davis, J (2004). �Effect of personal protective eyewear on postural stability.�
Ergonomics, 47,
1614-23.
2002 Weimar, W. �Computers and Physical Education.� Teaching Elementary Physical Education, Vol. 13 (6), November 2002
2001
Weimar, W. �Physical Education and Science.� Teaching Elementary Physical Education, Vol. 12 (3), November 2001.
Wang, Y., Pacoe, D.D. & Weimar, W. Evaluation of book backpack load during walking. Ergonomics, Vol. 44 (9), July 15,
2001. 858-69.
Weimar, W. �Brain Research.� Teaching Elementary Physical Education, Vol. 12 (3), May 2001
1999 Martin, E., Weimar, W., & Schnuelle, D. �Respectful Competition, Movement Activities, and Technology.� Teaching Elementary
Physical Education, Vol. 10 (3),May 1999.
1998
Martin, E., Schnuelle, D. & Weimar, W. �Benefits, Behavior, and Building the Perfect Program.� Teaching Elementary Physical
Education, Vol. 9 (3), May 1998.
Martin, E., Weimar, W. & Schnuelle, D. �The Internet, Learning Styles and Appropriate Practice.� Teaching Elementary Physical Education, Vol. 9 (4), Aug. 1998.
Martin, E., Weimar, W. & Schnuelle, D. �Active Youth and Physical Education in the Next Decade.� Teaching Elementary Physical Education, Vol. 9 (5), Sept. 1998.
Martin, E., Weimar, W. & Schnuelle, D. �Advice for Parents, Preservice Teachers and Others on a Budget.� Teaching Elementary Physical Education, Vol. 9 (6), Nov. 1998.
1992
Hughes, C., Weimar, W., Sheth, P., & Brubaker, C. �Biomechanics of Wheelchair Propulsion as a Function of Seat Position
and User-to-Chair Interface� Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Vol. 73, March 1992.
1989
Chung, K.C. & Weimar, W. ‑ "An Anthropometric Study for the Physically Disabled". University of Virginia Press, 1989.
Peer-Reviewed Papers in Conference Proceedings:
2009
Shroyer, J.F., Robinson, L.E., & Weimar, W. (2009).� �Influence of Thong Flip-flops on Running Kinematics in Preschoolers.� National Convention of The
American Society of Biomechanics, Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania.
2008
����������������������������������������������� Weimar,
WH, Garner, JC,
Campbell, BC & StOnge, P. (2008) �The Influence
of Height and Edge Proximity on Balance and Reaction Time..�The
����������������������������������������������� Proceedings of the North American Congress on Biomechanics.� University of Michigan, Ann
Arbor, Michigan.
����������������������������������������������� Garner,
JC., Weimar, WH
& Madsen, NH. (2008) �Two-Dimensional Sequential Analysis
of the Underhand Softball Pitch.��
The Proceedings of the North
����������������������������������������������� American Congress on Biomechanics.� University of Michigan, Ann
Arbor, Michigan.
2005
Wade, L., Weimar, W. & Davis, J. (2005). Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) 49th Annual
Meeting (Orlando, Fl).
2004
Wade, L., Weimar, W., & Davis, J. (2004). �The influence of an inclined surface on flat surface postural control.� Proceedings of
the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) 48th Annual Meeting (New Orleans, LA).
2003
Wade, L., Weimar, W. & Davis, J. �The Effect of Flat Surface Postural Stability Following Extended Durations on a Pitched
Roof Setting.� Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 47th Annual Meeting. October, 2003.
1998
Weimar, W. Williams, C., Clark, T., Vrongistinos, K., Zhong, Y & Wang, T. �Balance in Older Individuals.� In, The Proceedings
of the Third North American Congress on Biomechanics (pp. 29-30). University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Aug. 1998.
Peer-Reviewed Abstracts in Conference
Proceedings/Supplemental Issues:
2009
Knight, AC, Shroyer,
JC, Sumner, A., Booker, J. & Weimar, W. Influence of ankle taping on the
kinetics of a lateral jump.� ACSM,� Medicine and Science in
Sport and
Exercise.
Supplement, 2009.
Knight, AC,
Weimar, W. Difference in latency of the peroneus longus between dominant and
non-dominant leg.
Journal of Athletic Training, Supplement
2009.
Garner, JC, Weimar, W, Madsen, N.� Kinematic and kinetic comparison of overhand
and underhand pitching: Implications to proximal-to-distal
sequencing.
ACSM, Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise. Supplement,
2009.
Good, R., Sumner, A. & Weimar,
W. The use of a two-dimensional comparison in collegiate
conducting.� Submitted College
Band Director National
Association.
Breslin, C. Rudisill,
M.E., Robinson, C.M., Morera, M., Shroyer,
J.F., & Weimar, W.H.The Influence of footwear on
preschoolers� locomotor skill
performance. Journal
of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Supplement, 2009.
Rudisill, M.E.,
Robinson, L.E., Breslin, C.M., Morera,
M., Shroyer, J.F., & Weimar, W.H. The influence of footwear on
preschoolers� locomotor skill
performance. Journal
of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Supplement, 2009.
2008
Booker, J.E.,
Sumner, A.M. & Weimar, W.H. The influence of shoe type on
ankle angle. Medicine & Science in Sports &
Exercise, Supplement, 2008.
Campbell, B.J., Jeansonne, C. & Weimar, W.H. Football makes you
shorter. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise,
Supplement, 2008.
Garner, J.C., Weimar, W.H. &
Madsen, N.� Kinematic
analysis of the underhand softball pitch. Medicine & Science in
Sports & Exercise, Supplement,
2008.
Garner, JC, Knight, AC., Weimar, WH, McDonald, C.,
�Glenohumeral range of motion of overhead athletes
versus non-overhead athletes� Journal of Strength and Conditioning Supplement,
2008.
Shroyer, J., Weimar, W., Garner III,
J., Knight, A., & Sumner, A. Influence of sneakers versus flip-flops on
attack angle and peak vertical force at heel
contact. Medicine
& Science in Sports & Exercise, Supplement, 2008.
Sumner, A.
& Weimar, W.
The influence of shoe type on stride length.� Medicine & Science
in Sports & Exercise, Supplement, 2008.
Weimar, W., Overfelt,
R., Shroyer, J., Knight, A., Sumner, A. & Garner,
J. The influence of mechanical stimulation on center of gravity.� Medicine & Science
in Sports & Exercise, Supplement, 2008.
Weimar, W. & Martin, E. Skill
analysis � A toolbox necessity: The Specifics. AAHPERD.� Research Quarterly for
Exercise and Sport. Supplement 2008.
Knight, A.,
Weimar, W., Shroyer, J., Sumner, A., & Booker, J. The influence of four
different types of athletic tape used for ankle taping on attack
angle. Southeastern Meeting of
the American Society of Biomechanics, 2008
2007
Weimar, WH, Garner, JC, Breslin,
CM, Parish, LE, & Rudisill, ME. The influence
of ball weight and size on shoulder external rotation. ACSM. Medicine and Science in Sport and
Exercise. Supplement, 2007
Garner,
JC, Weimar, WH, Breslin, CM, Parish, L, Campbell, BJ, & Rudisill, ME. The influence of ball size and weight on lag
period of upper arm in
overhand throwing. ACSM.
Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise.
Supplement, 2007
Knight, AC, Garner, JC, Shroyer,
JF, & Weimar, WH. Comparison of Glenohumeral
Range of Motion in Throwing Athletes versus Non-Throwing Athletes.
ACSM. Medicine
and Science in Sport and Exercise. Supplement, 2007
Shroyer, JF, Garner, JC, Weimar, WH, & Overfelt,
RT. Effect of Mechanical Stimulation of Peripheral Nerves of the Forearm on
Cognitive Thinking
Performance. ACSM. Medicine and Science in
Sport and Exercise. Supplement, 2007
Campbell, BJ, Weimar, WH,
Garner, JC. The role of an external counter-moment on the
perceived pain of tennis elbow. ACSM. Medicine
and Science in
Sport and
Exercise.
Supplement, 2007.
Breslin, CM, Weimar,
WH, Garner, JC, Parish, LE, Campbell, BJ, Rudisill,
ME.
Relationship between humeral angle and ball lag across different ball weights
and sizes.� ACSM.
Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise. Supplement, 2007.
Weimar, WH
& Martin, EH.
Skill analysis � A toolbox necessity.� AAHPERD.� Research Quarterly for
Exercise and Sport. Supplement 2007.��������
Campbell, B.J., Weimar, W.H.,
Garner, J.C., & Knight, A. Unilateral Patella Tendon Strap Effects on
Weight Bearing Squat in Healthy Males. Journal of Athletic
Training, Supplement 2007.
Campbell, BJ, Gary, M, Savoi, J, Weimar, W, Garner, J.� External palm padding and
its effect on sound production during football catching.� Journal of
Strength and Conditioning
Research,
Supplement 2007.
2006
Weimar, W.H., Campbell, B.J., Garner, J.C. & St. Onge, P.M. �The Influence of Height and Edge Proximity on Balance�
Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise. Supplement
����������� Breslin, C. M. , Rudisill, M.E., Parish, L.E. , St. Onge, P.M., Weimar, W., Garner, J. & Campbell, B. �The effects of weight and
����������� size of the ball on humeral lag when throwing: Measurement concerns.� NASPSPA. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology,
����������� Supplement, 2006.
����������� Garner, J.C., Blackburn, J.T., Weimar, WH & Campbell, B.J. �Comparison of EMG amplitude of eccentrically loaded versus
���������������������������������������������� concentrically loaded isometric muscle actions.� ACSM. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise. Supplement
Garner, J.C., Weimar, W.H., Campbell, B.J., Breslin, C.M., Rudisill, M.E., & Parish, L.E. �Influence of Ball Weight on Ball Lag
in Throwing.� NASPSPA. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Supplement, 2006.
Campbell, B., Weimar, W., Blackburn, J.T. & Garner, J. �Counter-moment Effects on Active Wrist Extensor Muscles During
Maximal Gripping�, Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise. Supplement, 2006.
2005
Weimar, W. & Martin, E. �Influence of Instructional Strategies on the Kinematics of Motor Skill Performance�. Research Quarterly
for Exercise and Sport, 75(1), May 2005.
Weimar, W. Campbell, B. �The Role Of The Latissimus Dorsi In Pelvic Girdle Motions�. Medicine and Science in Sport and
Exercise, 37(5), S394, June, 2005.
St. Onge, P.M., Weimar, W., Parish, L.E. & Rudisill, M.E., �Does Static Balance Predict Dynamic Balance Activity Choices in
Toddlers?� NASPSPA. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Supplement, 2005.
Parish, L.E. & Rudisill, M.E., St. Onge, P.M., Weimar, W., �Mastery motivational motor skills program: Influence on heart rate
and physical activity levels in toddlers� NASPSPA. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Supplement, 2005.
2004
Weimar, W. & Campbell, B. �The Influence of Ankle Cryotherapy on Unilateral Static Balance.� Medicine and Science in Sport
and Exercise, 36(5), S187, May, 2004.
Weimar, W. & Martin, E. � The Influence of Cue Words on Shoulder and Knee Kinematics�. Research Quarterly for Exercise and
Sport, 75(1), May 2004.
2003
Wade, L. & Weimar, W. �The Influence of Incline Sprint Training on Postural Stability.� Medicine and Science in Sport and
Exercise, 35(5), S266, May 2003.
2002
Weimar, W. & Williams, C. "Changes in resultant ground reaction force at heel strike for older versus younger populations."
Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 34(5), S253, May 2002.
McGinn, P.A., Weimar, W.H., Mattacola, C.G., Rudisill, M.E. �Dynamic balance of injured division I collegiate athletes on two
different surfaces.� Journal of Athletic Training, 37:2, S-98, 2002.
Weimar, W., Rudisill, M., Stodden, D., & Martin, E.�Biomechanical changes of motor skill performance under different cue
word conditions. � American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Research Quarterly for Exercise and
Sport, 73(1), May 2002.
Rudisill, M., Martin, E., Weimar, W., Wall, S. and Valentini, N. �Fundamental Motor Skill Performance of Young Children Living
in Urban and Rural Alabama.� American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Research Quarterly for
Exercise and Sport, 73(1), May 2002.
2001
Weimar, W., Pascoe, D., Wang, Y & Williams, C. "Changes in resultant ground reaction force at heel strike at different load
conditions." Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 33(5), S128, May 2001.
Maginn, P., Weimar, W. & Rudisill, M.. �Comparision of Division I Athletes Dynamic Balance Measures on Two Different
Surfaces.� Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 33(5), S83, May .2001
Weimar, W., Rudisill, M., Martin, E., Stodden, D., Adalbjornsson, C.& J. Goodway. �How Cue Words Influence the
Biomechanical Parameters of Motor Skill Acquisition.� NASPSPA. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Supplement,
2001.
Martin, E., Rudisill, M, Weimar, W., Wiley, P. & Lehman, D.. �A Mastery Motivational Climate Motor Skill Intervention and Motor Skill Development In A Naturalistic Setting.� NASPSPA. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Supplement, 2001.
2000 Weimar, W., & Wang, T. "Balance determination from force platform data only." Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 32
(5), S248, May 2000.
1999
Weimar, W., Madsen, N. & Wang, T. �Partitioning accelerations to reveal the influence of the Coriolis effect?� Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 31(5), S304, May 1999.
Williams, C., Wang, T., Weimar, W., Vrongistinos, K., & Zhong, Y. �The Effect of Age on Gait Kinetics.� Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 31(5), S129, May 1999.
Wang, T., Pascoe, D., Weimar, W., & Pearl, M. �Applications of the Indexes of Load Stresses in Walking.� Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 31(5), S407, May 1999.
1998
Weimar, W., Clark, T., Williams, C., Zhong, Y, Vrongistinos, K.,& Wang, T. �Effects of Age, Gender and Dominance on Lower Extremity Muscle Strength.� Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise. 30(5), S29, May 1998.
Updated September 2010.