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 Harold S. O'Bryant, Ph.D.

Professor
Exercise Science
Office: Convocation Center, HCC-0
Phone: 828 262 4989
Fax: 828 262 3138
Email: obryanths@appstate.edu


Education:
1982 Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA. - Ph.D.
in Exercise Science (School of HPERD) with concentration in
Neuromuscular Physiology and Biomechanics: Minors in
Physiology and Experimental Statistics

1974 Appalachian State University, Boone, NC. - M.A. in
Health, Physical Education, and Recreation with
concentration in the sciences

1972 Appalachian State University, Boone, NC. - B.S. in
Health, Physical Education, and Recreation 
Professional Affiliations / Organizations:
Southeastern American College of Sports Medicine
National Strength and Conditioning Association 
Teaching Specialties:
Biomechanics
Applied Statistics
Current Courses Being Taught:
ES 5592 Data Analysis in Sport & Exercise Science
ES 5560 Research Project
ES 2020 Measurement & Evaluation in Exercise Science
ES 2001 Physiological Kinesiology 
Research Interests:
biomechanics & neuromuscular physiology

structural & functional characteristics of strength/power
performance 
Selected Publications:
Stone, M.H., Sanborn, K., O'Bryant, H.S., Hartman, M., Stone, M.E.,
Proulx, C., Ward, B. & Hruby, J.  (2003).  Maximum
strength-power-performance relationships in collegiate throwers.
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 17(4), 739-745.

Stone, M.H., O’Bryant, H., McCoy, L., Coglianese, R., Lehmkuhl, M.,
& Schilling, B.  (2003).  Power And Maximum Strength Relationships
During Performance Of Dynamic And Static Weighted Jumps.  Journal 
of Strength and Conditioning Research. 17(1), 140-147.
	
Haff, G.G., Whitley, A., McCoy, L.B., O'Bryant, H.S., Kilgore, 
J.L., Haff, E.E. Pierce, K., & Stone, M.H. (2003).  Effects of
different set configurations on barbell velocity and displacement
during a clean pull. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.
17(1), 95-103.
	
Schilling, B.K., Stone, M.H., O’Bryant, H.S., Fry, A.C., 
Coglianese, R.H., & Pierce, K.C. (2002).  Snatch Technique Of
Collegiate National Level Weightlifters.  Journal of Strength and
Conditioning Research. 16(4), 551-555.
	
Schilling, B.K., Stone, M.H., Johnson-Craib, M., Coglianese, R.,
Smith, L., O'Bryant, H.S., Fry, A.C., Kearney, J.T., Utter, A.,
Starks, M., Keith, R. & Stone, M.E.  (2001).  Creatine
supplementation and health variables:  a retrospective study. 
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 33(2), 183-188.
	
Harris, G., Stone, M.H., O'Bryant, H., Proulx, C. & Johnson, R. 
(2000). Short term performance effects of high speed, high force, 
or combined weight training methods.  Journal of Strength and
Conditioning Research. 14(1): 14-20.

Sanborn, K., Boros, R., Hruby, J., Schilling, B., O'Bryant, H., 
Johnson, R., Hoke, T., Stone, M.E. & Stone, M.H. (2000) Short-
term performance effects of weight training with multiple sets 
not to failure vs. a single set to failure in women. Journal of 
Strength and Conditioning Research, 14(3: 328-331.

Stone, M.H., Potteiger, J.A., Pierce, K.C., Proulx, C.M., 
O'Bryant, H.S., Johnson, R.L. & Stone, M.E. (2000). Comparison 
of the effects of three different weight training programs on 
the one repetition maximum squat. Journal of Strength and 
Conditioning Research, 14(3): 332-337.

Stone, M.H., Sanborn, K., Smith, L., O'Bryant, H., Hoke, T., 
Utter, A., Johnson, R., Boros, R., Hruby, J., Pierce, K., 
Stone, M.E. & Garner, B. (1999). Five week supplementation with 
creatine monohydrate, pyruvate and a combination in American 
football players. International Journal of Sports Nutrition, 9
(2): 146-165.

Stone, M.H., Plisk, S., Stone, M.E., Schilling, B., O'Bryant, 
H., Pierce, K.C. (1998). Athletic performance development: 
volume load - 1set vs multiple sets, training velocity and 
training variation. Strength and Conditioning, 20(6): 22-31.

Stone, M.H., O'Bryant, H., Williams, F., Pierce, K., & Johnson, 
R. (1998). Analysis of bar paths during the snatch in elite 
male weightlifters. Strength and Conditioning, 20(5): 56-64.

Utter, A., Stone, M.H., O'Bryant, H., Summinski, R., & Ward, B. 
(1998). Sport-seasonal changes in body composition, strength 
and power of collegiate wrestlers. Journal of Strength and 
Conditioning Research, 12(4): 266-271.

Burleson, M., O'Bryant, H., Stone, M.H., Collins, M., & 
Triplett-McBride, T. (1998). Effect of weight training exercise 
and treadmill exercise on post-exercise oxygen consumption. 
Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 30 (4).

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