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

 

Academic Degrees

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

 

Professional Experience

 

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.

 

Professional and Academic Association Memberships

 

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

Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers - 2005

Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers –2004

Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers –2003

Honorary Golden Key Member - 2002

Phi Kappa Phi – Inducted 1999

 

Outreach      

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

 

 

Collegiate Assignments & Service

 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                             

                                               

 

                                                 Weimar, W. The push off the wall – A Kinematic and Kinetic Analysis of Approach and Push-off Strategies. USA Swimming. 

                                                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.