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Christopher J Hass

ADDRESS

Home Address:
6306 Renaissance Way, NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
Tel: (404) 815-9930 H
Tel: (404894-9994 W
E-mail: chass@emory.edu

Office Address:
CAM, Department of Neurology
Emory University
Center for Human Movement
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Born: April 13, 1973, New Orleans, LA
Marital Status: Married July 1996; wife: Amy Susan

EDUCATION

Ph.D. University of Florida, currently enrolled
Concentration: Biomechanics
Minor: Rehabilitation Science/Physical Therapy
Chairs: John Chow, Ph.D., Jim Cauraugh, Ph.D., Jeff Bauer, Ph.D.
Dissertation: "Lower extremity kinetic chain during locomotion and landings: Relations to
mechanisms of knee injury."

M.S. University of Florida, 1998
Major: Exercise Science
Specialization: Exercise Physiology
Advisor: Michael L. Pollock, Ph.D.
Thesis: "The effects of resistance training volume on improvements in muscular strength,
endurance and body composition in resistance trained adults."

B.S. Furman University, 1996
Major: Biology
Major: Health and Exercise Science

HONORS AND AWARDS
1999-2001 Grinter Fellowship
2000-2001 Graduate Student Forum Committee Chair
1999-2001 Graduate Student Council Representative
1998-present Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
1995-1996 United States Achievement Academy Natural Sciences Award
1995-1996 United States Achievement Academy All-American Scholar Award

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Postdoctoral Fellow, Center for Research on Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Neurodegenerative diseases.
Emory University, Department of Neurology
September 2001-present

Research Assistant, Biomechanics Laboratory
University of Florida, College of Health and Human Performance
August 2000-2001

Instructor
University of Florida, College of Health and Human Performance
August 1999-May 2000
· Instruct PET 3340C Biomechanical Basis of Human Movement

Head Teaching Assistant
University of Florida, College of Health and Human Performance
August 1999-2000
· Coordinate all activities in the Human Anatomy Laboratory
· Instruct Human Anatomy Laboratory

Teaching Assistant
University of Florida, College of Health and Human Performance
August 1998-1999; Summer 2001
· Instruct Human Anatomy Laboratory

Research Assistant, Center for Exercise Science
University of Florida, College of Health and Human Performance
August 1997-August 1998
· Develop and coordinate a study involving the NUSTEP Total Body Recumbent Stepper

Anatomy Lab Teaching Assistant
Furman University, Department of Biology and Health and Exercise Science Department
1995-1996
· Instruct Human Anatomy Laboratory
· Coordinate all functions related to the conduct of the anatomy labs, including development and implementation of lab presentations, study sessions and
preparing specimens for examinations

Program Director's Assistant / Clinical Exercise Physiologist
HeartLife, Greenville Hospital System
Summer 1995
· Assist Program Director in designing the database for patient information which is used for research and tracking purposes
· Update and enter patient files into the computer
· Supervise exercise training and participate in conducting exercise testing


Laboratory Assistant
Molnar Human Performance Laboratory, Furman University
1993-1996
· Administer graded exercise tests
· Monitor electrocardiograms

GRANT ACTIVITY

Pollock, M.L., D. L. Lowenthal, C. J. Hass, D. Connaughton, L. Garzarella. The effect of NuStep training on aerobic fitness, body composition, and muscular strength and endurance. UPN# 98052670. $12,202.83 (funded)

Tillman, M.D., J. W. Chow, C. J. Hass. The Influence of Joint Position on Lower Extremity Joint Loads and Muscle Activity During Exercise on a Recumbent Stepper and Cycle Ergometer. $11, 542.64 (funded)


PUBLICATIONS

· MANUSCRIPTS

Hass, C. J., L. Garzarella, D.V. De Hoyos, and M. L. Pollock. Single versus multiple sets in long term recreational weightlifters". Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise.32:1, 235-242, 2000.

Bauer, J. A., T. S. Thomas, J. H. Cauraugh, T. W. Kaminski, C. J. Hass. Biomechanics of Soccer Heading: Impact forces and neck muscles' activity in intercollegiate female soccer players. Journal of Sports Sciences. 19,171-179, 2001.

Hass, C., L. Garzarella, D. De Hoyos, D. Cannaughton, and M. Pollock. Concurrent increases in cardiovascular and muscular fitness in response to total body recumbent stair stepping. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 85(1-2):157-163, 2001.

Hass, C. J., M. S. Feigenbaum, B. A. Franklin. Prescription of Resistance Training for Healthy Populations. Sports Medicine In press.

Tillman, M.D., C.J. Hass, and Denis Brunt. Jumping and landing techniques in female volleyball players: Implications for injury and conditioning. Biomechanics (invited manuscript). In review.

Siders, R., C. Hass, K. Jagger, D. Mantion, L. Moore, W. Smith. PET 2320 Applied Human Anatomy Laboratory Manual. University of Florida.

Chiumento, A., M. D. Tillman, M. Trimble, J. A. Bauer, J. H. Cauraugh, T. W. Kaminski, C.J. Hass. Can functional foot orthotics alter tibiofemoral rotation during landing activities in females? Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. In review.

Hass, C. J., K. R. Vincent, M.D. Tillman, J. A. Bauer, . Gender differences and bilateral asymmetry in standing posture and gait in healthy elderly. (manuscript in preparation).


ABSTRACTS

Hass, C.J., E. A. Schick, J.W. Chow, M.D. Tillman, D. Brunt, and C. Papangelou. Biomechanics of jump-landings in prepubescent and postpubescent female athletes. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 33(5):S, 2002.

Tillman, M.D., J.W. Chow, C.J. Hass, K.D. Reisinger, and K. Norris. An evaluation of hip strength in transfemoral amputees. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 32(5):S, 2002.

Chow, J.W., W. S. Chae, M.D. Tillman, C. J. Hass, C.I Akly. Bilateral comparison of patellar mechanism on unilateral ACL-reconstructed individuals. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 32(5):S, 2001.

Tillman, M.D., C. J. Hass, J. A. Bauer, M.H. Trimble, J.L. Pattishall. Lower extremity biomechanical alignment does not predict tibial rotation during dynamic activities. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 32(5):S, 2001.


Tillman, M.D., C. J. Hass, D. Brunt, J. Miller. Prevalence of jumping and landing techniques in volleyball: An analysis of elite female players. American Society of Biomechanics Meeting 2001.

Hass, C. J., L. M. Moore, M.D. Tillman, J. A. Bauer, B. C. Focht. The influence of short term maximal exercise on the mechanics of running on different surfaces. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 31(5):S, 2000

Bauer, J. A., C. J. Hass, K. R. Vincent, L. M. Moore, J. L. Pattishall Plantar pressure assessment of healthy elderly during quiet stance. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 30(5):S, 2000.

de la Pena, D.,C. Janelle, C. Hass, B. Ellis. Video Modeling of a Self-Paced Task: Attentional Considerations. Presented at AAPHERD national convention 2000.

Hass, C., L. Garzarella, D. De Hoyos, D. Cannaughton, and M. Pollock. Increases in cardiovascular and muscular fitness in response to total body recumbent stepping. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 30(5):S, 1999.

Hass, C. J., L. Garzarella, D.V. De Hoyos, and M. L. Pollock. Effects of resistance training volume on muscular strength and endurance in experienced resistance trained adults. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 30(5):S, 1998.

De Hoyos, D., T. Abe, L. Garzarella, C. Hass, M. Nordman, and M. Pollock. Effects of 6 months of high- or low-volume resistance training on muscular strength and endurance. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 29(5): S, 1998.

Pollock, M. L., T. Abe, D.V. De Hoyos, L. Garzarella, C. J. Hass, and G. Werber. Muscular hypertrophy responses to 6 months of high- or low-volume resistance training. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 29(5): S, 1998


ABSTRACTS Continued.

Vincent, K., D. De Hoyos, L. Garzarella, C. Hass, M. Nordman, and M. Pollock. Relationship between indices of knee extension strength before and after resistance training. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 29(5): S, 1998.

Nordman, M. L., M. L. Pollock, M. N. Fulton, S.F. Ayers, and C. Hass. Comparison of the isometric strength curves between two lumbar extension machines with different counterbalancing systems. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 29(5) S, 1998.

Abe, T., D.V. De Hoyos, L. Garzarella, C. J. Hass, M. L. Nordman, and M. L. Pollock. The time course for strength and muscle thickness change in total body resistance training. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 29(5): S939, 1997.

PRESENTATIONS

"Running Injuries: Intrinsic and Extrinsic Considerations"
Guest Lecture: Special Topics in Biomechanics, Spring 2000
Stetson University
DeLand, FL

"Running Mechanics"
Guest Lecturer / teaching assistant: Advanced Kinesiology, Spring 2000
Department of Physical Therapy
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

"Biomechanics of Baseball Pitching"
Guest Lecturer/ teaching assistant: Biomechanics, Fall 1999
Department of Physical Therapy
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

"Biomechanics of Track and Field"
Guest Lecturer: Coaching Track and Field, Fall 1999
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

"Biomechanics: Movement Terminology and Skeletal Considerations for Movement"
Guest Lecturer: Graduate Biomechanics
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

"Isometric Strength Testing of the Knee"
Brazilian Workshop on Exercise Science, June 1997
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American College of Sports Medicine
International Society of Biomechanics in Sports


ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS

National Runner-Up Boys Soccer 1991
Furman University Varsity Soccer 1991-1994

 

 

 



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