Every student at Maryville College completes a year-long research project called the Senior Study, whether the student’s major is Design, Management, Psychology, Biology, Criminal Justice or any of the other 40 major fields of study. These studies vary from laboratory experiments to forms of creative expression, and all Senior Study projects include a student and faculty mentor working together in discipline-specific scholarship. Use the drop-down menu to view examples of Senior Studies chosen by faculty as exemplary.

Student
Name
Major
Title
Supervisor

Colby Beach '19

Majors
Exercise Science
Exercise Science
Title

Differences in Physical Activity During Walking and Playing Pokemon Go: A Controlled Experiment

Differences in Physical Activity During Walking and Playing Pokemon Go: A Controlled Experiment

SuperVisor
Dr. Jeremy Steeves
Dr. Jeremy Steeves

Gabrielle Billstrom '16

Majors
Exercise Science
Exercise Science
Title

Maryville-Alcoa Greenway: A Descriptive Epidemiology of Users and Physical Activity Behaviors

Maryville-Alcoa Greenway: A Descriptive Epidemiology of Users and Physical Activity Behaviors

SuperVisor
Dr. Jeremy Steeves
Dr. Jeremy Steeves

Davis Clothier '22

Majors
Exercise Science
Exercise Science
Title
An Assessment of the Prevalence of Injury of Collegiate Athletes at Maryville College along with the Psychological Effects and Resilience of Those that have Obtained Long- term Absence Injuries.
An Assessment of the Prevalence of Injury of Collegiate Athletes at Maryville College along with the Psychological Effects and Resilience of Those that have Obtained Long- term Absence Injuries.
SuperVisor
Dr. Kristin Riggsbee
Dr. Kristin Riggsbee

Natalie Marie Decker '17

Majors
Exercise Science
Exercise Science
Title

Comparing Patient Perception Of Function And Range Of Motion In Post-Operative Quadriceps Sparing And Traditional Total Knee Arthroplasties Using The Oxford Knee Score

Comparing Patient Perception Of Function And Range Of Motion In Post-Operative Quadriceps Sparing And Traditional Total Knee Arthroplasties Using The Oxford Knee Score

SuperVisor
Dr. Traci Haydu
Dr. Traci Haydu

Kaitlyn Flickinger '18

Majors
Exercise Science
Exercise Science
Title

Effects Of Cold Water Immersion Methods On Skin Temperature,
Knee Range Of Motion, Perception Of Pain, And Thigh
Circumference 

Effects Of Cold Water Immersion Methods On Skin Temperature,
Knee Range Of Motion, Perception Of Pain, And Thigh
Circumference 

SuperVisor
Dr. Jeremy Steeves
Dr. Jeremy Steeves

Stevie Gleason '16

Majors
Exercise Science
Exercise Science
Title

The Effects of a Nature-Based Physical Activity Setting for Children with Disabilities

The Effects of a Nature-Based Physical Activity Setting for Children with Disabilities

SuperVisor
Dr. Traci Haydu
Dr. Traci Haydu

Chandler Godfrey '23

Majors
Exercise Science
Exercise Science
Title
Active Virtual Reality Games: Comparing Energy, Expenditure, Enjoyment, and Cybersickness to Traditional Gaming and Exercise in Youth aged 8 to 12
Active Virtual Reality Games: Comparing Energy, Expenditure, Enjoyment, and Cybersickness to Traditional Gaming and Exercise in Youth aged 8 to 12
SuperVisor
Dr. Jeremy Steeves
Dr. Jeremy Steeves

Sean Hagstrom '16

Majors
Exercise Science
Exercise Science
Title

Physical Activity and Military Performance: The Impact of Carrying Various Loads on Heart Rate Response, Accelerometer Measured Vector Magnitude, and Rated Perceived Exertion During Jogging

Physical Activity and Military Performance: The Impact of Carrying Various Loads on Heart Rate Response, Accelerometer Measured Vector Magnitude, and Rated Perceived Exertion During Jogging

SuperVisor
Dr. Jeremy Steeves
Dr. Jeremy Steeves

Shelby Hix '21

Majors
Exercise Science
Exercise Science
Title
Risk Factors, Preventative Programs, and Psychological Aspects Involving ACL Injuries
Risk Factors, Preventative Programs, and Psychological Aspects Involving ACL Injuries
SuperVisor
Dr. Traci Haydu
Dr. Traci Haydu

Elizabeth Jackson '23

Majors
Exercise Science
Exercise Science
Title
The Benefits of Play for Children Ages Birth to Five Years Experiencing Sensory Processing Disorder
The Benefits of Play for Children Ages Birth to Five Years Experiencing Sensory Processing Disorder
SuperVisor
Dr. Traci Haydu
Dr. Traci Haydu

Lindsey Lewallen '21

Majors
Exercise Science
Exercise Science
Title
Occupational Therapy as a Means to Combat Food Insecurity in Older Adults with Functional Impairments
Occupational Therapy as a Means to Combat Food Insecurity in Older Adults with Functional Impairments
SuperVisor
Dr. Kristin Riggsbee
Dr. Kristin Riggsbee

Spencer Mitchell '21

Majors
Exercise Science
Neuroscience
Exercise Science
Neuroscience
Title
Relationship Between Concussion History and Reaction Time in Collegiate Athletes
Relationship Between Concussion History and Reaction Time in Collegiate Athletes
SuperVisor
Dr. Jeremy Steeves Dr. Lori Schmeid
Dr. Jeremy Steeves Dr. Lori Schmeid

Hannah Montgomery '14

Majors
Exercise Science
Exercise Science
Title

The Effects of Kinesio Tape on Pain and Range of Motion of the Shoulder

The Effects of Kinesio Tape on Pain and Range of Motion of the Shoulder

SuperVisor
Dr. Traci Haydu
Dr. Traci Haydu

Matthew Bryce Redaja '18

Majors
Exercise Science
Exercise Science
Title

#Mcscotsmove: Analysis Of College Students' Physical Activity Through The Use Of Instagram

#Mcscotsmove: Analysis Of College Students' Physical Activity Through The Use Of Instagram

SuperVisor
Dr. Jeremy Steeves
Dr. Jeremy Steeves

Tyler Todd '14

Majors
Exercise Science
Exercise Science
Title
The Success and Failure of the Achilles Tendon Rehabilitation in Professional and Collegiate Athletes
The Success and Failure of the Achilles Tendon Rehabilitation in Professional and Collegiate Athletes
SuperVisor
Dr. Traci Haydu
Dr. Traci Haydu