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Langford, G.A., McCurdy, K.W., & Macera, T.  (2007).  Predicting Bat Speed and Ball Velocity in Women College and Elite Softball Players.  (IRB Approved) (Data Collection complete and Review of Literature and writing of manuscript has begun)

McCurdy, K.W., Langford, G.A., Ernest, J. (2007).  Electromyographic Study of Unilateral and Bilateral Squat Strength Among College Athletes.  (IRB Approved) (Data Collection complete and Review of Literature and writing of manuscript has begun).

Langford, G.A., McCurdy, K.W., Ernest, J., Doscher, M., & Walters, S. (2007).  Specificity of Machine, Barbell, and Water-Filled Log Bench Press Resistance Training on Measures of Strength.  Journal of  Strength and Conditioning Research, 21(4), 1061-1066.

McCurdy, K., Langford, G., Macera, T., Wiley, L., Walters, S., & Lydic. T. (2007) The Relationship Among Measures of Upper-body Power in Division II Women Softball Players. (Accepted for publication 4-24-07 in Applied Research in Coaching and Athletics Annual.)

McCurdy, K.W., Langford, G.A., Ernest, J., Doscher, M., & Walters, S (2007).  Comparison of chain-and- plate-loaded bench press training on strength, joint pain, and muscle soreness in division II baseball players. Accepted for Publication 1-29-08 in the Journal of  Strength and Conditioning Research. 

McCurdy, K W., Langford, G.A., Jenkerson, D., & Doscher, M. (2007). The Validity and Reliablility of the 1RM Bench Press Using Chain-Loaded Resistance Accepted for Publication 5-29-07 in the Journal of  Strength and Conditioning Research.  In Press

McCurdy, K., Langford, G., Macera, T., Wiley, L., Walters, S., & Lydic. T.  (2007). The Relationship Among Measures of Upper-body Power in Division II Women Softball Players.  Accepted for publication 4-24-07 in Applied Research in Coaching and Athletics Annual.  In Press

Langford, G., McCurdy, K., Ernest, J., Doscher, M., and Walters, S. (2007). Effects of machine and different types of free-weight bench press training on measures of power and strength. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 21(4), e34. (Abstract)

McCurdy, K., Langford, G., Jenkerson, D., Ernest, J., Walters, S., and Doscher, M. (2007). Specificity of chain- and plate-loaded bench press training on measures of strength, power, and throwing velocity. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 21(4), e33. (Abstract)

Langford, G.A., McCurdy, K.W. & Doscher, M. (2005). Effects of single-leg resistance training on measures of balance in NCAA division II women volleyball players. International Journal of Volleyball Research, 8(1), 14-18.

McCurdy, K.W. & Langford, G.A. (2006). Relationship between maximum unilateral squat strength and balance in young adult men and women. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 5. 282-288.

Langford, G.A. and McCurdy, K.W. (2005). Resistance training for elementary school age children. Journal of Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 16 (4), 39-44. .

McCurdy, K.W., Langford, G.A., & Doscher, M. (2005). The effects of single-leg resistance training on leg strength and power in division II women volleyball players. Applied Research in Coaching and Athletics Annual, 20. 11-26.

McCurdy, K.W., & Langford, G.A.,. (2005). Comparison of unilateral squat strength between the dominant and non-dominant leg in men and women. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 4(2), 153-159.

Langford, G.A., McCurdy, K.W., Doscher, M., & Teetzel, J. (2005). Effects of single- leg resistance training on measurement of jumping performance in NCAA division II women volleyball players. International Journal of Volleyball Research 7(1), 7-22.

McCurdy, K.W., Langford, G. A., Doscher, M., Wiley, L., & Mallard, K. (2005) The effects of short-term unilateral and bilateral lower body resistance training on measures of strength and power. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 19 (1), 9-15.

McCurdy, K.W. Langford, G.A., Cline, A.L., Doscher, M. & Hoff, R. (2004). The reliability of 1- and 3rm tests of unilateral strength in trained and untrained men and women. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 3(3), 190-196.

Langford, G.A, Carter B.L., & Wiley, L.P. (2004). A survey of the status of Georgia’s K-12 physical education teachers and programs. Georgia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Journal, 37, (1), 14-20.

McCurdy, K.W., Langford, G.A., & Maina, M.P. (2004). Inclusion of appropriate resistance exercises in physical education. Journal of Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 15, (3), 30-34.

Stelzer, J., Ernest, J. M., Fenster, M. J., & Langford, G. (2004) Attitudes toward physical education: A study of high school students from four countries – Austria, Czech Republic, England, and USA./ College Student Journal, 38 (2), 171-179. (Peer reviewed journal).

Langford, G.A. & Carter, B.L. (2003). Academic excellence must include physical education. The Physical Educator, 60 (1), 28-33.

Langford, G.A. & Griffin, M.R. (2003). Modifying Activities To Enhance Continuous Movement and Participation. Journal of Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 14 (2), 35-39.

Langford, G.A. & Carter, B.L. (2003). Epidemiological Research: Prospective Implications for Physical Education. Published Proceedings of the Hawaii International Conference On Education, Honolulu, HI, January 7-10, 2003.

Langford, G.A. & Carter, B.L. (2003). A Survey of the Status of Georgia’s K-12 Physical Education Curriculums. Published Proceedings of the Hawaii International Conference On Education, Honolulu, HI, January 7-10, 2003.