Faculty
Dr. Steve Rossi
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| Title: | Assistant Professor of Exercise Science |
| Degree: | Ph.D., Oklahoma State University |
| Office: | Hollis Building - Room 2121A |
| Phone: | (912) 478-0775 |
| Fax: | (912) 478-0381 |
| Email: | srossi@GeorgiaSouthern.edu |
Education
Bachelor of Arts - May 1998
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Physical Education
Master of Science - May 2002
Appalachian State University
Exercise Science
Doctorate of Philosophy – May 2006
Oklahoma State University
Health, Leisure, and Human Performance
Professional Organizations
National Strength and Conditioning Association
American College of Sport Medicine
Southeastern Chapter of American College of Sports Medicine
International Society of Exercise and Immunology
American Association of Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance
Professional Service
Editorial Board - Journal of Coaching Education
Invited Reviewer - Strength and Conditioning Journal
Invited Reviewer - Journal of Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism
Courses Taught
KINS 1418 Weight Training
KINS 3133 Physiological Aspects of Exercise
KINS 4231 Fitness Evaluation and Exercise Prescription
KINS 4799 Internships
KINS 7431 Applied Sports Physiology
KINS 7237 Exercise and Special Populations
Current Research Projects
"Changes in energy expenditure, body composition, blood lipid profile, and inflammatory markers with ingestion of a high protein, low fat diet versus a high protein, high fat diet among overweight females.", On-Going, Scholarly.
“The effect of a shoulder pad cooling system on core body temperature during a college football scrimmage.”, On-Going, Scholarly.
“Changes in bone density, body composition, and dietary calcium across an athletic season.”, On-Going, Scholarly.
Publications
Brock, D.W., D.C. Nieman, A.C. Utter, G.S. Harris, & S. Rossi. A comparison of leg-to-leg bioelectrical impedance and underwater weighing methods in measuring body composition in Caucasians and African American football athletes. Sport Medicine, Training and Rehab, 10(2), 95-104, 2001.
Kawamori, N., S.J. Rossi, B. Justice, E.E. Haff, E. Pistilli, H.S. O’Bryant, M.H. Stone, & G.G. Haff. Peak force and rate of force development during isometric mid-thigh clean pulls and dynamic mid-thigh clean pulls performed at various intensities. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 20(3): 483-491, 2006.
Buford, T.W., S.J. Rossi, D.B. Smith, M. O’Brien, & C. Pickering. The effect of a competitive wrestling season on body weight, hydration, and muscular performance in collegiate wrestlers. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 20(3): 689-692, 2006.
Rossi, S.J., T.W. Buford, D.B. Smith, R. Kennel, E.E. Haff, & G.G. Haff. Bilateral comparison of barbell kinematics during a weightlifting competition. International Journal of Sport Physiology & Performance. 2 (2): 150-158, 2007.
Buford, T.W., S.J. Rossi, D.B. Smith, & A. Warren. A comparison of periodization models during nine weeks with equated volume and intensity for strength. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 21(4): 1245-1250, 2007.
Buford, T.W., D.B. Smith, M.S. Obrien, A.J. Warren, & S.J. Rossi. Seasonal changes of body mass, body composition, and muscular performance in collegiate wrestlers. International Journal of Sport Physiology & Performance. 3(2), 2008.
Published Research Abstracts
Rossi, S, R. Kennel, J.L. Kilgore, & G.G. Haff. Bilateral Comparison of Bar Kinematics During a Weightlifting Competition. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 16(4): S15, 2002.
Haff, G.G., B. Justice, S Rossi, D. O’Connor, and S. Swick. Peak Force and Rate-of-Force Development During Dynamic and Isometric Muscle Action. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 16(4): S7, 2002.
Phillips, M.D., S.J. Rossi, T. Flores, L.K. Stewart, E.E. Stewart, K. Bunce, & M.G. Flynn. Salivary Cytokine Response to a Long-Course Triathlon. 6th Symposium of the International Society of Exercise and Immunology Abstracts, p. 69, 2003.
Rossi, S.J., M.D. Phillips, J. Dannenbaum, S. Shepherd, R. T. Glass, R.S. Conrad, & J. Bullard. Salivary TNF-α and IFN-γ Response to a Competitive Collegiate Football Game and Playing Season. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 36(5): S255, 2004.
Stewart, L., M.G. Flynn FACSM, M.D. Phillips, K.L. Timmerman, S.J. Rossi, & K.T. Jang, J. Felker, & P. Coen. Long Course Triathlon, Salivary IgA and Post-Race Illness Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 36(5): S319, 2004.
Rossi, S.J., T.W. Buford, & D.B. Smith. The Effect of Isometric Strength Training on Electromechanical Delay of the Vastus Lateralis. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 37(5): Supplement, 2005.
Buford, T.W., S.J. Rossi, & D.B. Smith. Electromechanical Delay of the Vastus Medialis During Isometric Strength Training. Medicine and Sciences in Sports and Exercise 37(5): Supplement, 2005.
Smith, D.B, S.J. Rossi, & T.W. Buford. Angular Difference in the Vastus Lateralis Electromechanical Delay During 8 Weeks of Isometric Strength Training. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 37(5): Supplement, 2005.
Rossi, S.J., M. O’Brien, C. Pickering, & D.B. Smith. Electromyographic and Mechanomyographic Amplitude Analysis of the Vastus Lateralis in Response to Muscle Fatigue in Division I Wrestlers. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 19(4): e30, 2005.
Phillips, M.D., S.J. Rossi, & T.W. Buford. Relationship between Plasma and Salivary Cytokine Levels Before and After a Collegiate Soccer Tournament. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity 19: pg. 470 abstracts 2005.
Rossi, S.J., T.W. Buford, D.B. Smith, M. Galvao, & B. Coates. Differences in Physical Performance Based on Position and Training Location in Collegiate Soccer Players. Medicine and Science in Sportst and Exercise 38(5): Supplement, 2006.
Buford, T.W., S.J. Rossi, A. Warren, & D.B. Smith. A comparison of Periodization Models during the Initial Four Weeks of a Resistance Training Program. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 38(5): Supplement, 2006.
Smith, D.B., T.W. Buford, S.J. Rossi, M. O’Brien, & C. Pickering. Seasonal Changes in Body Weight, Peak Torque, and Hydration in College Wrestlers. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 38(5): Supplement, 2006.
O’Brien, M.S., A.J. Warren, D.B. Smith, S.J. Rossi, T. Buford, & M. Herril. Reliability of Four Methods Measuring Urine Hydration. Journal Athletic Training. Supplement, 2006.
Rossi, S.J., T.W. Buford, J.M. Metzler, D.B. Smith, & A.J. Warren. A comparison of Periodization Models on Rating of Perceived Exertion. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 39(5): Supplement pg. S294, 2007.
Smith D.B., A.J. Warren, M.S. O’Brien, S.J. Rossi, T. Buford, M. Herrill. Reliability and Validity of Hydration Testing in Collegiate Wrestlers. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 39(5): Supplement pg. S215, 2007.
Boolani, A., D. Smith, A. Warren, S. Rossi, T. Buford, M. O’Brien. Seasonal Changes in Body Weight, Body Composition, and Peak Torque in Elite Collegiate Wrestlers. Medicine and Science in Sportsand Exercise. 39(5): Supplement pg. S220, 2007.
Johnson, C., J. McMillan, S. Rossi, A. Hansen, G. Stephenson, K. Shaver. A Comparison of two Anaerobic Tests for Peak and Mean Power: Pilot Study. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 21(4): e, 2007.
Rossi, S.J. & Daniel L. Dodson. The Effect of a Competitive Wrestling Season on Salivary Cortisol and Recovery-Stress Scores. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 40(5): Supplement, 2008.
McMillan, J., K. Thornton, & S.J. Rossi. Comparison of Fitness Levels and Metabolic Markers in Apparently Healthy College Aged Students. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 40(5): Supplement, 2008.
