Brian Leary

Brian Leary

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  • Coalton, WV

Degree Program

  • Ph.D. Candidate in Exercise Physiology

Previous Degree

  • M.S. Exercise Physiology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
  • B.S. Exercise Physiology: emphasis in Aquatic Therapy, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV

Research Interest

  • Understanding the factors that influence human performance in both endurance and strength/power sporting events.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

  • B. Leary, J. Statler, B. Hopkins, R. Fitzwater, T. Kesling, J. Lyon, B. Phillips, R. Bryner, P. Cormie, and G. G. Haff. The relationship between isometric force-time characteristics and club head speed in recreational golfers. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 26(10):2685-2697, 2012.
  • G.G. Haff, C. Twine, J. Lider, R. Vucelick, J. Reaser, B. Leary, M. H. Stone, and P. Cormie. The effect of the method of calculating the rate of force development on the relationship between isometric and dynamic muscle actions. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, (in review).

Peer-Reviewed Conference Presentations

  • B. Leary and J.L. McCrory. Differences in Functional Mobility between Overweight/Obese and Normal Weight Individuals. The 2013 Annual E.J. Van Liere Memorial Convocation and HSC Research Day. Morgantown, WV, February 28th-March 1st, 2013.
  • B. Leary, J. Statler, B. Hopkins, R. Fitzwater, T. Kesling, J. Lyon, B. Phillips, R. Bryner, P. Cormie, and G. G. Haff. The relationship between isometric force-time characteristics and club head speed in recreational golfers. 34th NSCA National Conference & Exhibition, Las Vegas, NV, July 6-9th, 2011.

Honors and Awards

  • West Virginia University: Exercise Physiology Outstanding Master’s Thesis Track Student Award Recipient.