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Robin Lund

University of Northern Iowa
Assistant Professor
HPELS

 

Education:
Ph.D. University of Idaho (1999-2002)
M.S. Eastern Washington University (1995-1997)
B.A. Whitworth College (1992-1995)

 
Areas of Expertise:
  • Topics in strength and conditioning
 
Research Interests:
Current projects and previous publications have focused on the following topics:
  • Assessment of the role of strength in power production.
  • Determination of the optimal load for maximizing power production.
  • Efficacy of high speed treadmill training for speed and acceleration.
  • Baseball swing mechanics.
 
Courses Taught:
  • 420:050 - Anatomy and Physiology of Human Movement
  • 420:151 - Applied Kinesiology
  • 420:186 - Topics in Strength and Conditioning
  • 420:260 - Laboratory Instrumentation and Test Interpretation
 
Recent Publications:
  • Lund, R.J. & Heefner, D. (In press). Training the hitter: Understanding the mechanics of the baseball swing. Journal of Physical Education Recreation and Dance.
  • Lund, R.J., Dolny, D.G. & Browder, K. (2004). Optimal loading during two different leg press movements in female rowers. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 36(1), 148-154.
  • Finn, K,J., Lund, R.J. & Rosene-Treadwell, M. (2003). Glutamine supplementation did not benefit athletes during short-term weight reduction. Journal of Sport Science and Medicine, 2(4), 163-168.
 
Professional Affiliations:
  • National Strength and Conditioning Association.
  • American College of Sports Medicine.
 
Honors/Awards:
  • 2002: Leora Stillinger Memorial Scholarship recipient
  • 2002: Graduate Student Teaching Excellence Award recipient
  • 2002: Outsanding Graduate Research Award - Northwest American College of Sports Medicine.
  • 2001: Outsanding Graduate Research Award - Northwest American College of Sports Medicine

 

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