Research Initiatives
Johnson C. Smith University has a rich foundation of past and current research in health and wellness related to minority disparities, elderly care and community awareness/outreach. The University is committed to serving the African-American community, and the increasingly diverse populations of Hispanic, Asian and Caucasian students.
Johnson C. Smith University is currently providing student, faculty and staff research opportunities through working community collaborations and innovation partnerships to advance research education within the Charlotte region, as well as local, state and federal governments. OrthoCarolina’s partnership and the contribution of funding and expertise with the HealthPlex will serve as a catalyst to propel the research collaboration forward in excellence.
Applied Health, Human Performance and Sport Research
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RESEARCH PROJECT |
| Current Research |
| A Perspective View of Health and Wellness: A Community Forum Approach |
| Evaluation of Health Coaching Intervention Within an HBCU |
| The Intervention Preconception Pre-Education and the Effects on Unplanned Teen Pregnancy |
| The Effects of Kinesio Taping on Overuse Injuries of the Lower Extremities |
| Performance and Fatigue in Collegiate Basketball Players with the IntelliSkin Compression Shirt |
| A Multidimensional Study of Wellness within a University Setting |
| Future Research Interest |
| Implications of Economic Downturn for Health, Wealth and Work on Older Adults |
| Adherence to an Exercise Program with the Intervention of Personalized Exercise Programming |
| Common Health Disparities of Urban and Rural Communities |
| Student Physical Fitness Levels in School Systems with Laptop Initiatives vs. Traditional Instruction |
| The Impact of Nutritional Cooking Demonstrations on Healthy Eating Patterns in College Students |
| Power Output of Competitive Sprinters in Small Private University |
| A Multidimensional Study of Wellness at Johnson C. Smith University |
| The Effect of Cardiovascular Training of Preseason Football Camp Through the Entire Season in an NCAA Division II School |
| Wellness Program Adherence within a Predominantly African-American Workplace |
| The Effects of an Online-Based Weight Loss Program within a Workplace |
| The Acute Affects of a Flywheel-Based Hand Ergometer on Cardiovascular Endurance |