Wendi H. Weimar, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Health & Human Performance
Director, Sport Biomechanics Laboratory
AUBURN UNIVERSITY
Office: 334.844.1468 Fax: 334.844.1467 e-mail: weimawh@auburn.edu
Ph.D. Auburn University 1999 Biomechanics
M.Ed. University of Virginia, VA 1989 Adapted Physical Education
B.A. Castleton State College, VT 1988 Secondary Ed. & Physics/Chemistry
2002 – 2004 Consultant/Biomechanics Expert, Base Productions.
2001 – Present Consultant/Expert Witness.
2005-Present Assoc. Professor and Dir. of the Sport Biomechanics Laboratory, Auburn University
2000-2005 Assist. Professor and Dir. of the Sport Biomechanics Laboratory, Auburn University
1999-2000 Instructor, Biomechanics, Auburn University
1997-1999 Graduate Teaching Assistant/Research Assistant, Auburn University
1991-1996 Educator, Physics, Colonie High School, NY
1991-1996 Assistant Field Hockey Coach, Union College, NY
1990-1991 Adapted Physical Educator, New Medico Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center of the Capital District.
1990-1991 Personal Trainer, Accent on Health Fitness Center
1989‑1990 Educator, Motor Development Clinic, University of Virginia
1988-1989 Research Assistant, Rehabilitation Engineering Center, University of Virginia.
American College of Sports
Medicine, Member 1997 – present
South East Chapter of the
American College of Sports Medicine, Member 1997 – present
American Alliance of Health, Physical
Education, Recreation and Dance, Member 1999-present
Honors & Awards
Outstanding Graduate Student for the Department of Health and Human Performance - 1998
Caroline Woodruff Award (Awarded to Outstanding Senior) ‑ 1988
National Dean List ‑ 1988
American Athletic College Hall of Fame ‑ 1988
Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities ‑ 1987
Academic All‑American ‑ 1987
Director of the Sport Biomechanics Laboratory - Providing skill analysis and sport optimization programs
Presentation: Skill Analysis as a Teaching Tool - to the Auburn City Elementary Physical Educators
Wheelchair Weight Training Program Coordinator
Member of University Insurance and Benefits Committee – 2000-Present
Self-defense consultant to the Football Hosts and Hostesses – 1999-Present
Biomechanics and Self-defense consultant to the Auburn University Marching band - 2005-Present
Biomechanist and Martial Arts Consultant to the swim team – 2001-Present
Departmental Distant Learning Committee - 2000-Present
Departmental Search Committees – 2000- Present
Departmental SAC’s Data Coordinator – 2000- Present
GRANTS
Overfelt, R, Weimar, W. & Chivukula, K. Bioeffects of Precision Electrical Shocks to Peripheral Nerves. Department of Defense
Joint Non-Leathal Weapons Directorate. Funded ($120,000)
Weimar, W. Daniel F. Breeden Grant, “Skill analysis as a teaching tool.”
Funded ($1398).
Davis, GA, Carnahan, B and Weimar, W. Equipment grant from the Deep South Center for Occupational Safety & Health (DSC).
Grant funded for $20,000.00 to purchase advanced Balance Master system based on previous research results (April 2004).
Weimar, W., Martin, E. & Rudisill, M. NIH Funding: RFA#: CA-04-009, Mechanisms of Physical Activity Behavior Change:
“The Role of Balance in Physical Activity of Young Children”. Not Funded.
Weimar, W. & Carnahan, B. – NSF Postural Stability. Not Funded
Weimar, W. & Cranahan, B. – NIH Postogram. Not Funded
Rudisill, M.E., Weimar, W.H., Martin, E. H., Buchanon, A., Jackson, E. College of Education Grant. Secured $4,000 to hire a
person to write grant for NIH regarding physical activity and children.
Rudisill, M.E. & Weimar, W.H. (2002). Palm Pilot grant. Grant was written to acquire a Palm Pilot that would aid in the data
collection of the physical activity of small children. Funded.
PUBLICATIONS
Peer Reviewed Articles:
2006
Weimar, W., Martin, E (in review). “The Influence of Two Teaching Strategies the Kinematics of Two Motor Skills.” Journal of
Teaching Physical Education.
2005
Wade, L. R., Marzilli, T. S., Davis, J., & Weimar, W. H. (in review) “Information processing capacity while wearing personal
protective eyewear” Ergonomics.
2004
Wade, L. R., Weimar, W., & Davis, J (2004). “Effect of personal protective eyewear on postural stability.” Ergonomics, 47,
1614-23.
Wade, L. R., Weimar, W., & Davis, J (in review). The effect of exposure to a roof work environment on flat surface postural
stability. Professional Safety: Journal of the American Society of Safety Engineers.
2002 Weimar, W. “Computers and Physical Education.” Teaching Elementary Physical Education, Vol. 13 (6), November 2002
2001
Weimar, W. “Physical Education and Science.” Teaching Elementary Physical Education, Vol. 12 (3), November 2001.
Wang, Y., Pacoe, D.D. & Weimar, W. Evaluation of book backpack load during walking. Ergonomics, Vol. 44 (9), July 15,
2001. 858-69.
Weimar, W. “Brain Research.” Teaching Elementary Physical Education, Vol. 12 (3), May 2001
1999 Martin, E., Weimar, W., & Schnuelle, D. “Respectful Competition, Movement Activities, and Technology.” Teaching Elementary
Physical Education, Vol. 10 (3),May 1999.
1998
Martin, E., Schnuelle, D. & Weimar, W. “Benefits, Behavior, and Building the Perfect Program.” Teaching Elementary Physical
Education, Vol. 9 (3), May 1998.
Martin, E., Weimar, W. & Schnuelle, D. “The Internet, Learning Styles and Appropriate Practice.” Teaching Elementary Physical Education, Vol. 9 (4), Aug. 1998.
Martin, E., Weimar, W. & Schnuelle, D. “Active Youth and Physical Education in the Next Decade.” Teaching Elementary Physical Education, Vol. 9 (5), Sept. 1998.
Martin, E., Weimar, W. & Schnuelle, D. “Advice for Parents, Preservice Teachers and Others on a Budget.” Teaching Elementary Physical Education, Vol. 9 (6), Nov. 1998.
1992
Hughes, C., Weimar, W., Sheth, P., & Brubaker, C. “Biomechanics of Wheelchair Propulsion as a Function of Seat Position
and User-to-Chair Interface” Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Vol. 73, March 1992.
1989
Chung, K.C. & Weimar, W. ‑ "An Anthropometric Study for the Physically Disabled". University of Virginia Press, 1989.
Peer-Reviewed Papers in Conference Proceedings:
2005
Wade, L., Weimar, W. & Davis, J. (2005). Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) 49th Annual
Meeting (Orlando, Fl).
2004
Wade, L., Weimar, W., & Davis, J. (2004). “The influence of an inclined surface on flat surface postural control.” Proceedings of
the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) 48th Annual Meeting (New Orleans, LA).
2003
Wade, L., Weimar, W. & Davis, J. “The Effect of Flat Surface Postural Stability Following Extended Durations on a Pitched
Roof Setting.” Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 47th Annual Meeting. October, 2003.
1998
Weimar, W. Williams, C., Clark, T., Vrongistinos, K., Zhong, Y & Wang, T. “Balance in Older Individuals.” In, The Proceedings
of the Third North American Congress on Biomechanics (pp. 29-30). University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Aug. 1998.
Peer-Reviewed Abstracts in Conference Proceedings/Supplemental Issues:
2006
Weimar, W.H., Campbell, B.J., Garner, J.C. & St. Onge, P.M. “The Influence of Height and Edge Proximity on Balance”
Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise. Supplement
Breslin, C. M. , Rudisill, M.E., Parish, L.E. , St. Onge, P.M., Weimar, W., Garner, J. & Campbell, B. “The effects of weight and
size of the ball on humeral lag when throwing: Measurement concerns.” NASPSPA. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology,
Supplement, 2006.
Garner, J.C., Blackburn, J.T., Weimar, WH & Campbell, B.J. “Comparison of EMG amplitude of eccentrically loaded versus
concentrically loaded isometric muscle actions.” ACSM. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise. Supplement
Garner, J.C., Weimar, W.H., Campbell, B.J., Breslin, C.M., Rudisill, M.E., & Parish, L.E. “Influence of Ball Weight on Ball Lag
in Throwing.” NASPSPA. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Supplement, 2006.
Campbell, B., Weimar, W., Blackburn, J.T. & Garner, J. “Counter-moment Effects on Active Wrist Extensor Muscles During
Maximal Gripping”, Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise. Supplement
2005
Weimar, W. & Martin, E. “Influence of Instructional Strategies on the Kinematics of Motor Skill Performance”. Research Quarterly
for Exercise and Sport, 75(1), May 2005.
Weimar, W. Campbell, B. “The Role Of The Latissimus Dorsi In Pelvic Girdle Motions”. Medicine and Science in Sport and
Exercise, 37(5), S394, June, 2005.
St. Onge, P.M., Weimar, W., Parish, L.E. & Rudisill, M.E., “Does Static Balance Predict Dynamic Balance Activity Choices in
Toddlers?” NASPSPA. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Supplement, 2005.
Parish, L.E. & Rudisill, M.E., St. Onge, P.M., Weimar, W., “Mastery motivational motor skills program: Influence on heart rate
and physical activity levels in toddlers” NASPSPA. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Supplement, 2005.
2004
Weimar, W. & Campbell, B. “The Influence of Ankle Cryotherapy on Unilateral Static Balance.” Medicine and Science in Sport
and Exercise, 36(5), S187, May, 2004.
Weimar, W. & Martin, E. “ The Influence of Cue Words on Shoulder and Knee Kinematics”. Research Quarterly for Exercise and
Sport, 75(1), May 2004.
2003
Wade, L. & Weimar, W. “The Influence of Incline Sprint Training on Postural Stability.“ Medicine and Science in Sport and
Exercise, 35(5), S266, May 2003.
2002
Weimar, W. & Williams, C. "Changes in resultant ground reaction force at heel strike for older versus younger populations."
Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 34(5), S253, May 2002.
McGinn, P.A., Weimar, W.H., Mattacola, C.G., Rudisill, M.E. “Dynamic balance of injured division I collegiate athletes on two
different surfaces.” Journal of Athletic Training, 37:2, S-98, 2002.
Weimar, W., Rudisill, M., Stodden, D., & Martin, E.“Biomechanical changes of motor skill performance under different cue
word conditions. “ American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Research Quarterly for Exercise and
Sport, 73(1), May 2002.
Rudisill, M., Martin, E., Weimar, W., Wall, S. and Valentini, N. “Fundamental Motor Skill Performance of Young Children Living
in Urban and Rural Alabama.” American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Research Quarterly for
Exercise and Sport, 73(1), May 2002.
2001
Weimar, W., Pascoe, D., Wang, Y & Williams, C. "Changes in resultant ground reaction force at heel strike at different load
conditions." Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 33(5), S128, May 2001.
Maginn, P., Weimar, W. & Rudisill, M.. “Comparision of Division I Athletes Dynamic Balance Measures on Two Different
Surfaces.” Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 33(5), S83, May .2001
Weimar, W., Rudisill, M., Martin, E., Stodden, D., Adalbjornsson, C.& J. Goodway. “How Cue Words Influence the
Biomechanical Parameters of Motor Skill Acquisition.” NASPSPA. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Supplement,
2001.
Martin, E., Rudisill, M, Weimar, W., Wiley, P. & Lehman, D.. “A Mastery Motivational Climate Motor Skill Intervention and Motor Skill Development In A Naturalistic Setting.” NASPSPA. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Supplement, 2001.
2000 Weimar, W., & Wang, T. "Balance determination from force platform data only." Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 32
(5), S248, May 2000.
1999
Weimar, W., Madsen, N. & Wang, T. “Partitioning accelerations to reveal the influence of the Coriolis effect?” Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 31(5), S304, May 1999.
Williams, C., Wang, T., Weimar, W., Vrongistinos, K., & Zhong, Y. “The Effect of Age on Gait Kinetics.” Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 31(5), S129, May 1999.
Wang, T., Pascoe, D., Weimar, W., & Pearl, M. “Applications of the Indexes of Load Stresses in Walking.” Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 31(5), S407, May 1999.
1998
Weimar, W., Clark, T., Williams, C., Zhong, Y, Vrongistinos, K.,& Wang, T. “Effects of Age, Gender and Dominance on Lower Extremity Muscle Strength.” Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise. 30(5), S29, May 1998.
PRESENTATIONS: (underline denotes presenter)
2006
Weimar, W.H., Campbell, B.J., Garner, J.C. & St. Onge, P.M. “The Influence of Height and Edge Proximity on Balance” ACSM.
Denver, CO, 2006
Breslin, C. M., Rudisill, M.E., Parish, L.E. , St. Onge, P.M., Weimar, W., Garner, J. & Campbell, B. “The effects of weight and
size of the ball on humeral lag when throwing: Measurement concerns.” NASPSPA. Denver, CO, 2006.
Garner, J.C., Blackburn, J.T., Weimar, WH & Campbell, B.J. “Comparison of EMG amplitude of eccentrically loaded versus
concentrically loaded isometric muscle actions.” ACSM. Denver, CO, 2006.
Garner, J.C., Weimar, W.H., Campbell, B.J., Breslin, C.M., Rudisill, M.E., & Parish, L.E. “Influence of Ball Weight on Ball Lag
in Throwing.” NASPSPA. Denver, CO, 2006.
Campbell, B., Weimar, W., Blackburn, J.T. & Garner, J. “Counter-moment Effects on Active Wrist Extensor Muscles During
Maximal Gripping”, Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise. Supplement
2005
Weimar, W. & Martin, E. “Influence of Instructional Strategies on the Kinematics of Motor Skill Performance”. AAHPERD,
Chicago, IL, 2005.
Weimar, W. Campbell, B. “The Role Of The Latissimus Dorsi In Pelvic Girdle Motions”. ACSM. Nashville, TN, 2005.
St. Onge, P.M., Weimar, W., Parish, L.E. & Rudisill, M.E., “Does Static Balance Predict Dynamic Balance Activity Choices in
Toddlers?” NASPSPA, 2005.
Parish, L.E. & Rudisill, M.E., St. Onge, P.M., Weimar, W., “Mastery motivational motor skills program: Influence on heart rate
and physical activity levels in toddlers” NASPSPA, 2005.
2004
Weimar, W. & Campbell, B. “The Influence of Ankle Cryotherapy on Unilateral Static Balance.” American College of Sports
Medicine, Indianapolis, IN. 2004.
Weimar, W. & Martin, E. “ The Influence of Cue Words on Shoulder and Knee Kinematics. American Alliance of Health,
Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, New Orleans, LA. 2004.
Wade, L. R., Weimar, W., & Davis, J (2004). “Effect of personal protective eyewear on postural stability.” American Industrial
Hygiene Association (AIHA) Annual Conference, (Atlanta, GA).
2003
Wade, L., Weimar, W., & Davis, J. “The Effect of Flat Surface Postural Stability Following Extended Durations on a Pitched Roof
Setting.” Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Denver, CO. 2003.
Wade, L., Weimar, W., & Davis, J. “The Influence of a Roofing Task on Postural Stability.” National Occupation Research
Agenda Annual Symposium, Washington, DC. 2003.
Wade, L. & Weimar, W. “The Influence of Incline Sprint Training on Postural Stability.“ American College of Sports Medicine,
San Francisco, Ca. 2003.
2002
Wade, L., McIntyre, J. & Weimar, W. “Sequential segmental changes during the baseball swing.” Southeast American College of
Sports Medicine. Atlanta, Ga. 2002.
Weimar, W., Rudisill, M., Stodden, D., Martin, E.“Biomechanical changes of motor skill performance under different cue
word conditions. “ American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, San Diego, CA. 2002.
Rudisill, M., Martin, E., Weimar, W., Wall, S., and Valentini, N. “Fundamental Motor Skill Performance of Young
Children Living in Urban and Rural Alabama.” American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, San Diego,
CA. 2002
Weimar, W. & Williams, C. "Changes in resultant ground reaction force at heel strike for older versus younger populations."
American College of Sports Medicine, St Louis, MI. 2002
McGinn, P.A., Weimar, W.H., Mattacola, C.G., Rudisill, M.E. “Dynamic balance of injured division I collegiate athletes on two
different surfaces.” National Athletic Training Association, Dallas, TX. 2002.
2001
Weimar, W., Pascoe, D. Wang, T. & Williams, C. "Changes in resultant ground reaction force at heel strike at different load
conditions." American College of Sports Medicine. Baltimore, MD. 2001.
Maginn, P., Weimar, W. & Rudisill, M. “Comparison of Division I Athletes Dynamic Balance Measures on Two Different
Surfaces.” American College of Sports Medicine, Baltimore, MD 2001.
Weimar, W., Rudisill, M., Martin,E., Stodden, D., Adalbjornsson, C. & Goodway, J. “How Cue Words Influence the
Biomechanical Parameters of Motor Skill Acquisition.” NASPSPA. North American Society St. Louis, MI.
2001 .
Martin, E., Rudisill, M., Weimar, W., Wiley, P. & Lehman, D. “A
Mastery Motivational Climate Motor Skill Intervention and Motor Skill Development In A Naturalistic Setting.” NASPSPA.
North American Society St. Louis, MI. 2001.
2000
Weimar, W., & Wang, T. "Balance determination from force platform data only." American College of Sports Medicine.
Indianapolis, IN. 2000.
1999
Weimar, W., Madsen, N. & Wang, T. “Should Moment Analysis Include Coriolis Forces?” American College of Sports Medicine. Seattle, Washington 1999.
Williams, C., Wang, T., Weimar, W., Vrongistinos, K., & Zhong, Y. “The Effect of Age on Gait Kinetics.” American College of Sports Medicine. Seattle, Washington 1999.
Williams, C., & Weimar, W., “The Effect of Age, Gender and Dominance on Balance and Gait.” Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, Norfolk, VA 1999.
1998
Weimar, W., Williams, C., Clark, T., Vrongistinos, K, Zhong, Y & Wang, T. “Balance in Older Individuals.” The Third North American Congress on Biomechanics. University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada 1998.
Weimar, W., Clark, T., Williams, C., Zhong, Y., Vrongistinos, K., Wang, T. “Effects of Age, Gender and Dominance on Lower Extremity Muscle Strength.” American College of Sports Medicine, Orlando, Florida 1998.
Williams, C., Weimar, W., Vrongistinos, K., Clark, T., Zhong, Y. & Wang, T. “The Effects of Bilateral Deficit in Older Populations.” Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, San Destin, Florida 1998.
1990
Hughes, C., Weimar, W., Sheth, P. & Brubaker, C. “Biomechanics of Lever Drive Wheelchair Propulsion” RESNA: 13th
Annual Conference, Washington, DC 1990.
1989
Hughes, C., Weimar, W., Sheth, P. & Brubaker, C. “A Test Simulator for Wheelchair Propulsion.” RESNA: 12th Annual
Conference, New Orleans, LA 1989.
Manuscripts in Progress:
Weimar, W., Campbell, B., Garner, J., & St. Onge, P. The Influenced of Height on Balance. Posture and Gait, (70% completed)
Weimar, W., Williams, C. & Wang, Y.T. Ankle Kinetics of Older Persons at Heel Strike. Journal of Gait and Posture/ Journal of
Geriatrics (65% completed)
Weimar, W., Madsen, N. & Wang, Y.T. Coriolis Forces During a Martial Art Kicks. (95% completed)
RESEARCH:
“Influence of Electrical Stimulation on Contra-Lateral Musculature” IRB
Authorization: #04-046
“The Influence of a Patella Strap on Balance and Vertical Jump.” IRB
Authorization : #03-170 MR 0222
“The Muscle Activity of Specific Wrist Extensors During Grip and Non-
grip Tasks.”: Approved, awaiting authorization code.
“The Attentional Demands of Working on a Sloped Surface.”: Approved,
awaiting authorization code.
Updated June 2006.