Biography

Dr. Lund joined the Division of Physical Education in the Fall of 2002. Currently, Dr. Lund is the Director of the XL Sports Acceleration Program. He teaches Anatomy for Human Movement, Strength and Power Development, Instrumentation and Test Interpretation, Muscle Physiology as well as various statistics and research courses. Dr. Lund's research interests focus on topics related to strength and conditioning.

Professional Experience

Assistant Professor 2002 - Present

School of Health , Physical Education, and Leisure Services

University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA

Responsibilities:

Full-time teaching assignment.

Research and scholarship.

Service.

Research/Teaching Assistant 200 - 2002

School of Family and Consumer Science, 2001-2002

University of Idaho, Moscow, ID

Responsibilities:

Full-time research/teaching assistantship

Adjunct Faculty 2000 - 2001

Division of Education

Lewis Clark State College, Lewiston, ID

Responsibilities:

Part-time teaching assignment.

Adjunct Faculty 1995 - 1999

Department of Physical Education and Athletics

Spokane Falls Community College, Spokane, WA

Responsibilities:

Part-time teaching assignment.

Assistant baseball coach

Graduate Assistant 1995 - 1997

Department of Physical Education, Health and Recreation

Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA

Responsibilities:

Full-time teaching assistantship.

Scholarship

Peer Reviewed or Refereed Articles: Published or in Press

Lund, R.J., Dolny, D. & Browder, K. (2006). Strength-power relationships during two lower extremity movements in female Division I rowers. Journal of Exercise Physiology online, 9(30), 41-52. 

Lund, R.J., Angus, J., Egli, T., Grandon, M., Harmon, J. & Kelling, K. (2006). Predictors of push-up test performance in male ROTC cadets. IAHPERD Journal, 39(2), 22-25.

Lund, R.J., Vulgamott, K. & Nicklay, B. (2006). The optimal load for maximal power production during loaded jump squats in Division I baseball players. IAHPERD Journal, 39(2), 8-11.

Lund, R.J. & Heefner, D. (2005). Training the hitter: Understanding the mechanics of the baseball swing. Journal of Physical Education Recreation and Dance, 76(3), 27-33.

Lund, R.J. & Finn, K.J. (2005). Resistance training in pre-pubertal youth: Contemporary views from the USA . Physical Education and Sport, 2(1), 24-39.

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.

Lund, R.J. & Gabel, K. A. (2002). Weight loss at a cost: Implications of high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets for athletes. Journal of Physical Education Recreation and Dance, 73(2), 18-21.

Presentations with Published Abstracts

Gorsch K.A., Alderson L.K., Minard S.K., Hahn H.M., Dompier T.P., Lund R.J. , Williams RB. (2006). Effect of acute hamstring stretching on vertical jump peak velocity. Supplement to the Journal of Athletic Training, 41,(Suppl. 2), S111.

Bauer A.L., Evans T.A. , Williams R.B. & Lund R.J.  (2004). The relationship between eyes-closed and eyes open postural control measures assessed during five and fifteen second trials. Supplement to Journal of Athletic Training, 39,(Suppl. 2), S89.

Lund , R.J., Vulgamott K. & Nicklay, B. (2004). The strength-power relationship during loaded dynamic squat jumps in Division I baseball players. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 36, (Suppl. 10), S2347. 

Lund , R.J., Dolny, D.G. & Davis, H.P. (2002). Strength-power relationships and differences among selected kinetic measurements during three lower extremity movements in college-aged males. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 34, (Suppl. 1), S196.

Lund , R.J., Dolny, D.G. & Davis, H.P. (2001). Optimal loading for lower extremity power output in male subjects. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 33, (Suppl. 5), S1863. 

Lund , R.J., Davis , H.P. & Dolny, D.G. (2001). Lower extremity kinematics during loading for optimal power determination. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 33, (Suppl 5), S469. 

Lund , R.J., Kimpel, S.S., Davis , H.P. & Dolny, D.G. (2000). Relationship among one repetition maximum test for back squat, hip sled, and a new lower extremity dynanometer. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 32, (Suppl. 5), S351.

Kimple, S.S., Lund , R.J., Davis , H.P. & Dolny, D.G. (2000). Lower extremity power output and estimated joint powers at 30, 40, 50 and 60% of one repetition maximum loads. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 32, (Suppl. 5). S352.

Additional Presentations

State/Regional Presentations

Lund , R.J. March, 2005 MEDDA Annual Regional Conference, Allen Hospital , Waterloo , IA : Referrals to Exercise Professionals. 

Lund , R.J., Grandon, M. & Klein, T. July, 2005 ¡V Iowa Athletic Trainers' Society 2005 Annual Meeting, University of Northern Iowa : High-speed treadmill training.

Egli, T., Blocker, S., Tippet, M., Lund , R. and Finn, K. March, 2003 NACSM, St. Cloud , MN : Relationships between economy, VO 2max and body composition and the 2-mile run test in male ROTC cadets.

Lund , R.J., Dolny, D.G. & Davis, H.P. February, 2002 NWACSM, Spokane, WA : Strength-power relationships and differences among selected kinetic measurements during three lower extremity movements in college-aged males.

Lund , R.J., Dolny, D.G. and Davis , H.P. March, 2001 - NWACSM, Salem, OR : Optimal loading for lower extremity power output in male subjects.

Lund , R.J., Kimpel, S.S., Davis , H.P. and Dolny, D.G. March, 2000 NWACSM, Boise , ID : Relationship among one repetition maximum test for back squat, hip sled, and dynamometer. * Denotes Outstanding Graduate Student Research Award - NWACSM

University Presentations

Lund , R.J. August, 2006 - Fall Faculty Retreat: Community Olympic Development Program Update.

Lund , R.J. & Smith, J. August, 2005 - Fall Faculty Retreat: Academic Programs in Strength and Conditioning.

Lund , R.J. & Smith, J. September, 2005 - President's Office: Proposal for a Cedar Valley Community Olympic Development Center.

Community Presentation

Lund , R.J. & Smith, J. Fall and Spring, 2005-2006 ¡V Multiple Presentations: Cedar Valley Medical Specialists, Kiwanis Club, Waterloo Development Commission, Waterloo Freemasons, Waterloo Sport Commission: Proposal for a Cedar Valley Community Olympic Development Center .

Lund , R.J. September, 2005 Waterloo Black Hawks Hockey Club and Training Staff, Waterloo, IA : The role of nutrition in hockey performance.

Lund , R.J. March, 2004 MOPS, Cedar Falls, IA : Exercise and nutrition for the stay at home mom.

Lund , R.J. November, 2003 Grundy Center School District , Grundy Center, IA : The role of strength and conditioning in the development of the high school athlete.

Technical Reports

Williams, R.W., Lund , R.J. et al. (2004). A Proposal to Reposition Sports Medicine and

Strength and Conditioning Services from the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to the

School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services.

Lund , R.J. (2004). Final Report: Results and recommendations for the determination of factors limiting Push-Up Test performance in male ROTC cadets at the University of Northern Iowa. Submitted to UNI ROTC.

Lund , R.J. (2003). Final Report: Results and recommendations for the determination of factors limiting 2-Mile Run Test performance in male ROTC cadets at the University of Northern Iowa. Submitted to UNI ROTC.

Service

Committee Affiliation

University

Graduate Faculty 2002 - present

College

COE Senate: At-large member 2006 - present

School

Human Performance Institute Committee 2006 - present

Policies and Procedures Committee 2005 - 2006

Human Performance Institute Task Force 2005 - 2006

Curriculum Committee 2003 - 2005

Division

Assistant Director of Strength Conditioning Search Committee (Chair) 2005

Technology task force, Division of Physical Education 2002

Community Service

Building advisory committee member, Cedar Falls Recreation 2003

Volunteer staff, Gritman Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program 2001 - 2002

Professional Organization Memberships

National Strength and Conditioning Association 1999 - present

USA Weightlifting 2003 - present

Northland Chapter American College of Sports Medicine 2002 - present

American College of Sports Medicine 1999 - 2004

Northwest Chapter American College of Sports Medicine 1999 - 2002

Other Board member: United Sport and Athlete Inc. 2005 - present

Student advisor: Exercise Science Interest Group (ESIG) 2005 - present