Research
HPL Undergraduate Research Experience
Undergraduate research is integral to the HPL. The HPL values the undergraduate research experience and believes students often find career inspiration through these unique opportunities to investigate their own questions. There is nothing quite like getting involved in research to better understand the research process, how to interact with participants, properly conduct testing, learn how to analyze data, and develop friendships and networks that will last far beyond your time at UI.
Any student interested in human performance research is welcome to apply to work in the HPL. To apply, please complete the Research Application. Writing Office of Undergraduate Research Grants is highly encouraged for students interested in asking their own research question.
Current Projects
Performance and Physiological Characteristics of Pre-Menopausal Females: This project aims to assess sleep quality, physical activity and exercise behavior, diet, blood biomarkers, and body composition of females utilizing hormonal contraceptives and females who are naturally menstruating. This is an observational study that will last approximately 3 months. If you are interested in participating, please reach out to Ariel Aguiar Bonfim Cruz at ariela@uidaho.edu.
Other research opportunities are coming soon!
- Brooks, S. J., Candow, D. G., Roe, A. J., Fehrenkamp, B. D., Wilk, V. C., Bailey, J. P., ... & Brown, A. F. (2023). Creatine monohydrate supplementation changes total body water and DXA lean mass estimates in female collegiate dancers. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 20(1), 2193556.
DOI: 10.1080/15502783.2023.2193556
- Alfiero, C. J., Brown, A. F., Chun, Y., Holmes, A., & Bailey, J. P. (2022). The Effect of Foot Position and Lean Mass on Jumping and Landing Mechanics in Collegiate Dancers. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 1(aop), 1-7.
DOI:10.1123/jab.2021-0319
- Brown, A. F., Richardson, C. M., Newby, N., Pulsipher, S., & Hoene, T. (2022). Effect of a Multi-Ingredient Supplement Designed to Regulate Mood on Physiological and Psychological Outcomes: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Journal of Dietary Supplements, 1-12.
DOI:10.1080/19390211.2022.2077880
- Brooks, S. J., West, M. R., Domitrovich, J. W., Sol, J. A., Holubetz, H., Partridge, C., ... & Roe, A. J. (2021). Nutrient intake of wildland firefighters during arduous wildfire suppression: macronutrient and micronutrient consumption. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 63(12), e949.
DOI:10.1097/JOM.0000000000002413
- Alfiero, C. J., Brooks, S. J., Bideganeta, H. M., Contreras, C., & Brown, A. F. (2021). Protein supplementation does not improve Aerobic and Anaerobic fitness in Collegiate dancers performing cycling based high intensity interval training. Journal of Dance Medicine & Science, 25(4), 249-260.
DOI:10.12678/1089-313X.121521d
- Brown, A. F., Alfiero, C. J., Brooks, S. J., Kviatkovsky, S. A., Smith-Ryan, A. E., & Ormsbee, M. J. (2021). Prevalence of normal weight obesity and health risk factors for the female collegiate dancer. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 35(8), 2321-2326.
DOI:10.1519/JSC.0000000000004064
- Ambegaonkar, J. P., & Brown, A. F. (2021). Nutrition periodization in dancers. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics, 32(1), 65-73.
DOI:10.1016/j.pmr.2020.09.001
- Brown, K., Yates, M., Meenan, M., & Brown, A. F. (2020). Increased female athlete triad knowledge among collegiate dancers following a brief educational video intervention. Journal of Dance Medicine & Science, 24(4), 161-167.
DOI:10.12678/1089-313X.24.4.161
- Brown, A. F., Brooks, S. J., Smith, S. R., Stephens, J. M., Lotstein, A. K., Skiles, C. M., ... & Meenan, M. J. (2020). Female collegiate dancers body composition, macronutrient and micronutrient intake over two academic years: a longitudinal analysis. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 5(1), 17.
DOI:10.3390/jfmk5010017
- Brown, A. F., Welsh, T., Panton, L. B., Moffatt, R. J., & Ormsbee, M. J. (2020). Higher-protein intake improves body composition index in female collegiate dancers. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, 45(5), 547-554.
DOI:10.1139/apnm-2019-0517
- Krick, R.L., Brown, A.F., Brown, K.N. (2019). Increased Female Athlete Triad Knowledge Following a Brief Video Educational Intervention. Journal of Nutrition Education & Behavior. Journal of Nutrition Education & Behavior, 51(9), 1126-1129.
- Brown, A. F., Prado, C. M., Ghosh, S., Leonard, S. M., Arciero, P. J., Tucker, K. L., & Ormsbee, M. J. (2019). Higher-protein intake and physical activity are associated with healthier body composition and cardiometabolic health in Hispanic adults. Clinical nutrition ESPEN, 30, 145-151.
DOI:10.1016/j.clnesp.2019.01.002
- Brown, A. F., Bach, C. W., De Almeida, G., Leonard, S., Welsh, T., & Ormsbee, M. J. (2017). Body composition and performance capabilities based on protein intake in collegiate dancers: A pilot study. J Sport Sci, 5, 189-197.
DOI:10.17265/2332-7839/2017.04.001
- A.A.B. Cruz, A.F. Brown. Nutritional and Exercise Considerations for the Female Athlete. Presented at the 2023 NSCA Washington State Clinic in Ellensburg, Washington. (Oral)
- A.A.B. Cruz, S.J. Brooks, A.F. Brown. Normal Weight Obesity Prevalence and Dietary Intake Among Male and Female Adolescents in Idaho. Presented at the 2023 ACSM Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado. (Poster)
- A.F. Brown. Normal Weight Obesity: Can You Be Skinny and Fat? Presented at the 2023 National Strength and Conditioning Association Idaho State Clinic. (Oral)
- A.F. Brown. Normal Weight Obesity: Can You Be Skinny and Fat? Presented at the 2023 ACSM Northwest Annual Meeting in Portland, Oregon. (Oral)
- A.A.B. Cruz, S.J. Brooks, A.F. Brown. Normal Weight Obesity Prevalence and Dietary Intake Among Male and Female Adolescents in Idaho. Presented at the 2023 ACSM Northwest Annual Meeting in Portland, Oregon. (Oral)
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A.F. Brown. The Holistic Collegiate Dancer Health Profile. Presented at the 2022 International Association of Dance Medicine & Science Annual Conference in Limerick, Ireland. (Oral)
- J. Ambegoankar, A.F. Brown. Assessing Change in Body Composition Index Among Collegiate Dancers Across an Academic Semester. Presented at the 2022 International Association of Dance Medicine & Science Annual Conference in Limerick, Ireland. (Oral)
- A.F. Brown, C. Saenz, D. Sanders, C. Meyers, S.J. Brooks. The Establishment of the North American Coalition of Dance Science Researchers. Presented at the 2022 International Association of Dance Medicine & Science Annual Conference in Limerick, Ireland. (Oral)
- S.J. Brooks, A.F. Brown. Effect of Creatine Supplementation on Body Composition, Performance and Cognition in Female Collegiate Dancers. Presented at the 2022 International Association of Dance Medicine & Science Annual Conference in Limerick, Ireland. (Oral)
- A.F. Brown. Prevalence of Normal Weight Obesity and Health Implications for the Female Collegiate Dancer. Presented at the National Strength & Conditioning Association Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida. (Oral)
- H. Bideganeta, S.J. Brooks, M.J. Meenan, A.F. Brown. Effects of a 16-week Pilates Mat Training Intervention on Dance Exercise and Body Composition. Presented at the 2020 ACSM Northwest Annual Meeting in Bend, Oregon. (Poster)
- S.J. Brooks, J. Bailey, A.J. Roe, C. Richardson, B. Ruby, A.F. Brown. Wildland Firefighters’ Body Composition, Macronutrient and Micronutrient Intake Pre and Post Wildfire Season. Presented at the 2020 ACSM Northwest Annual Meeting in Bend, Oregon. (Poster)
- C.J. Alfiero, S.J. Brooks, A.F. Brown. The Effect of Pre-conditioning Heavy Resistance Exercise on Ventilatory Threshold and VO2Max: A Pilot Study. Presented at the 2020 ACSM Northwest Annual Meeting in Bend, Oregon. (Poster)
- C. Contreras, N. Newby, Richardson C.M.E. The Effect of a Dietary Stress Supplement on Physiological and Psychological Measures in Collegiate Students. Presented at the 2020 ACSM Northwest Annual Meeting in Bend, Oregon. (Poster)
- M. Dowen, S.J. Brooks, A.F. Brown. Collegiate Athletes’ Nutrient Consumption and Utilization of the Athletics Fueling Center. Presented at the 2020 ACSM Northwest Annual Meeting in Bend, Oregon. (Poster)
- A.F. Brown, M. Brown, J. Challis. Nutrition Strategies for Dancers: Hits and myths. Presented at the 2018 International Association for Dance Medicine & Science Annual Conference in Helsinki, Finland. (Oral)
- A.F. Brown, J. Ambegaonkar. Identifying & Recognizing Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) Within a Dance Population. Presented at the 2018 International Association for Dance Medicine & Science Annual Conference in Helsinki, Finland. (Poster)
- K. Peterson, K. Brown, C.A. Vella, S. Stoll, A.F. Brown. The Relationship Between Energy Availability, Body Composition & Eating Disorder Risk in Division I Student-Athletes. Presented at the 2018 ACSM Northwest Annual Meeting in Bend, Oregon. (Oral)
- S. Brooks, C. Collins, R. Brooks, A.F. Brown. Wildland Firefighters’ Provided Hydration and Nutrition While on a Fire Assignment. Presented at the 2018 ACSM Northwest Annual Meeting in Bend, Oregon. (Poster)
- S. Smith, S. Brooks, M. Meenan, A.F. Brown. Relationship Between Diet, Body Composition and Performance in Collegiate Dancers Across an Academic Semester. Presented at the 2018 ACSM Northwest Annual Meeting in Bend, Oregon. (Poster)
- S.J. Brooks, C. Collins, R. Brooks, A.F. Brown. Wildland Firefighters’ Provided Hydration and Nutrition While on A Fire Assignment. Presented at the 2018 ACSM Northwest Annual Meeting in Bend, Oregon. (Poster)