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Dr. Kelly Laurson

Professor
Sch Kinesiology & Recreation
Office
SFCM Student Fitness Center & Mccormick Hall
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Current Courses

499.016Independent Research For The Master's Thesis

400.016Independent Study In Kinesiology & Recreation

457.001Lifecourse Exercise Physiology

445.002Statistics in Applied Science and Technology

445.004Statistics in Applied Science and Technology

400.016

280.001Exercise Physiology

280.002Exercise Physiology

499.016Independent Research For The Master's Thesis

499.116Independent Research For The Masters Thesis - Last Term

400.016Independent Study

Ph D Biological Basis of Physical Activity

Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa

MS Exercise Physiology

Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois

BA Exercise Science - Health Promotion

Central College
Pella, Iowa

Outstanding University Researcher

Illinois State University
2023

RISE to the COVID Challenge Recognition

Illinois State University
2020

CAST Outstanding Researcher - Tenured Category

Illinois State University
2015

Jorndt Student/Faculty Research Award

Illinois State University
2014

University Research Initiative Award

Illinois State University
2013

Kinesiology Doctoral Research Award

Department of Kinesiology - Iowa State University
2008

Winifred Tilden High Scholar Award

Department of Kinesiology - Iowa State University
2007

Mark and Nancy Dyslin Scholarship

Department of Kinesiology - Iowa State University
2005

Abstract

Faamoe, Isaac T.; Laurson, Kelly R.; Kybartas, Tyler J.; McDonald, Samantha M.. Concurrent Validity And Reliability Of The Vertical Jump And Standing Broad Jump Tests In Youth: 2675. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 56(10S):p 972-973, October 2024. | DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0001061116.68964.68
Pelland, J., Robinson, Z., Remmert, J., Elkins, E., Dinh, S., Hinson, S., Caitlyn, M., Canteri, L., Helms, E., Hall, M., Laurson, K., & Zourdos, M. The influence of repetitions per set on back squat and bench press repetitions in reserve rating accuracy. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 55.9S (2023): 708-709.
Remmert, J., Robinson, Z., Pelland, J., Elkins, E., Dinh, S., Hinson, S., Caitlyn, M., Canteri, L., Helms, E., Hall, M., Laurson, K., & Zourdos, M. Changes in intraset repetitions in reserve prediction accuracy during six weeks of bench press training. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 55.9S (2023): 541-542.
Harwick, A., Laurson, K., Brown, D., & Kybartas, T. Inter-method agreement between body composition techniques within athletic populations. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 54.S9 (2022): 367.
Curtis, B., Brown, D., Laurson, K., Dennis, K., & Weemer, M. Comparison Between Blood Lipids And CVD Health Risk Appraisals In College-Age Students. Medicine \& Science in Sports \& Exercise 53.8S (2021): 194.

Journal Article


Kuo, T.-Y., Barnes, J. L., Laurson, K., & Russell, L. (2023). A meta-analytic comparison of the effects of consuming carbohydrate with and without protein on postexercise plasma insulin and glucagon responses in healthy, trained males. Scientific Journal of Sport and Performance, 2(3), 256-271. https://doi.org/10.55860/XVLL6808

Kuo, T., Barnes, J., Laurson, K., & Russell, L. Meta-analytic comparison of the effects of consuming carbohydrate with and without protein on postexercise plasma insulin and glucagon responses in healthy, trained males. Scientific Journal of Sport and Performance 2.3 (2023): 256-271.
Remmert, J., Laurson, K., & Zourdos, M. Accuracy of Predicted Intraset Repetitions in Reserve (RIR) in Single- and Multi-Joint Resistance Exercises Among Trained and Untrained Men and Women.. Perceptual and motor skills 130.3 (2023): 1239-1254.
Remmert, J., Robinson, Z., Pelland, J., John, T., Dinh, S., Hinson, S., Elkins, E., Canteri, L., Meehan, C., Helms, E., Hall, M., Laurson, K., & Zourdos, M. Changes in Intraset Repetitions in Reserve Prediction Accuracy During Six Weeks of Bench Press Training in Trained Men.. Perceptual and motor skills 130.5 (2023): 2139-2160.
Wolfe, A., Pessman, M., Laurson, K., Brown, D., & Brown, R. The Effects of COVID-19 School Closures on Physical Fitness in Adolescents. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education 42 (2023): 705-709.

Presentations

Faamoe, I. T., Laurson, K. R., Kybartas, T.J., McDonald, S. M. Concurrent Validity and Reliability of the Vertical Jump and Standing Broad Jump Tests in Youth. ISU Research Symposium ISU, Normal, IL. April 2024.
Faamoe, I. T., Laurson, K. R., Kybartas, T.J., McDonald, S. M. Concurrent Validity and Reliability of the Vertical Jump and Standing Broad Jump Tests in Youth. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise. Poster presentation: American College of Sports Medicine, National Meeting, Boston, MA, May 2024.
Changes in intraset repetitions in reserve prediction accuracy during six weeks of bench press training. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. American College of Sports Medicine. (2023)
Meta-analysis of traditional acupuncture points, ashi points, and delayed-onset muscle soreness. Illinois State University Research Symposium. Illinois State University. (2023)
The influence of repetitions per set on back squat and bench press repetitions in reserve rating accuracy. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. American College of Sports Medicine. (2023)
The relationship between combine performance and injuries in NBA rookies. Illinois State University Research Symposium. Illinois State University. (2023)
A 10-week shoulder strengthening program to decrease injury risk in collegiate volleyball players. Illinois State University Research Symposium. Illinois State University. (2022)
Inter-Method Agreement Between Body Composition Techniques Within Athletic Populations. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference. (2022)
Inter-method agreement between body composition techniques within athletic populations. Illinois State University Research Symposium. Illinois State University. (2022)
Intermittent fasting: Influence on blood biomarkers, age, and sex. Illinois State University Research Symposium. Illinois State University. (2022)

Grants & Contracts

Development of criterion-referenced standards for tests of musculoskeletal fitness. The Cooper Institute. Private. (2018)
Exercise and non-exercise derived cardiorespiratory fitness standards based on cardiometabolic health. Illinois State University. Illinois State University. (2017)
Designing criterion health standards for handgrip strength in youth: Phase II. The Cooper Clinic, Dallas, Texas. (2015)
Utility of skinfold thicknesses to screen for metabolic syndrome in adolescents. Illinois State University. Illinois State University. (2015)
LMS curves for quantifying field tests of muscular strength in 3-15 year olds: the NHANES National Youth Fitness Survey. The Cooper Clinic, Dallas, TX. Private. (2014)