Dr. Snyman’s (pronounced: snay-mon) completed her MSc under the mentorship of Dr. Lee Brown and her PhD with Dr. Terry Housh. Her research focuses on applied exercise physiology in athletic and clinical applications. She has an interest in neuromuscular adaptations to exercise and biofeedback training, the physiological mediators of the perception of effort during aerobic and resistance training, and environmental physiology. Her new projects will involve the application of virtual reality (VR) biofeedback training on respiratory muscle adaptations and the resulting influence on lung function and exercise tolerance. She is also continuing to explore the physiological mediators of effort perception and exercise applications among recreational and athletic populations. She will work closely with the Exercise Science specialization, be a resource for those seeking CEP certification through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) or those seeking certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
Dr. Snyman has previous experience mentoring students in these additional areas:
- Clinical Assessment of CVD and Cystic Fibrosis Patients
- Athletic Monitoring and Assessment (MLB Baseball, Soccer, Lacrosse, and Olympic Speed Skating)
- Efficacy of ergogenic aids in the application to reduce exercise-induced muscle soreness
- Critical Power/Velocity
- Mental Fatigue and Performance outcomes
Dr. Snyman serves on the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors, previously served on the NSCA Research Committee, and is an active member of the NSCA and ACSM. She has previously worked as an Associate Professor at Concordia University, Chicago and Fresno State University.
Personal interests: Her family, serving her community, and anything to do with cycling, rugby, or tennis.
Education
- PhD, University of Nebraska, Lincoln- Exercise Physiology
- MSc, California State University, Fullerton- Kinesiology/Exercise Physiology
- BS, University of California, Irvine- Cognitive Sciences
Courses Taught
- KIN 6046: Clinical Exercise Physiology and Metabolism
- KIN 6036: Clinical Exercise Testing
- KIN 6060: Directed Readings
- KIN 6050: Research Project Seminar
Dissertations, Presentations, and Publications
- Mortensen, N., Cochrane-Snyman, K.C*. The Influence of Bodyweight High-Intensity Interval Training on Critical Velocity and Sprinting Abilities in Well-Trained Soccer Players. Trends in Sports Science. accepted May 2023.
- Choice, E., Jagger, K., Tufano, J., & Cochrane-Snyman, K.C*. Match-Play External Load and Internal Load in NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, accepted April 2023.
- Ottinger, C. R., Tufano, J. J., Cochrane-Snyman, K. C., Gheith, R. H., & McBride, J.M. Offset loadings in a bilateral squatting movement pattern influences ground reaction force and muscle activity in the dominant and nondominant limb. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, accepted Feb. 2023.
- Pryor. J. L., Leija, R. G., Morales, J. Potter, A., Looney, D. P., Pryor, R. R., Cochrane-Snyman, K. C.* Verification phase confirms VO2max in a hot environment in sedentary untrained males. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 2023.
- Choice, E., Tufano, J., Jagger, K., Hooker, K., & Cochrane-Snyman, K.C*. Differences across playing levels for match-play physical demands in women’s professional and collegiate soccer. Sports, 2022, 10 (141).
- Valster, K., Cochrane-Snyman, K.*, Jones, K., & Smith, D. Mental Health Prevalence in NCAA Division III Collegiate Athletes. Journal of Athlete Development and Experience, 2022, 4(1), 4.
