James Kearney

Position:

Assistant Professor

Pronouns:

He/Him

Location:

Gregory 215

Phone:

(540) 545-7380

Email: yvz98@xgcr.net

Educational History:

B.S., Marist College; M.S., George Mason University; PhD., George Mason University

Fields of Expertise:

My field experience includes serving as a head Athletic Trainer for 4 years plus several years of per diem work. I also have about 1 years experience as a personal trainer as well as over a decade as a strength athlete.

Professional Highlights:

Early in my educational career, I served as a member of the U.S. Air Force Reserves. I then served as the head Athletic Trainer at Woodbridge Middle School for 4 years as I pursued my masters degree and during the first few years of my PhD. Additionally, I taught a wide variety of courses over the duration of my PhD program. I am a part of several publications including a systematic review on the effect of the law enforcement duty belt, the law enforcement duty belts effects on hip hinging, and several others.

Research:

My dissertation work centered on the effects of racial solo status on physiological stress and decision making. This is my current research line and where I am working to further our understanding. I have also had the privilege of working on research centering on the effects of external load carriage.

Publications that I had the pleasure of being a part of include:

• Kearney, J., van der Weyden, M., Cortes, N., Fernandes, O., Martin, J. (2023) Effect of the Law Enforcement Duty Belt on Muscle Activation during Hip Hinging Movements in Young, Healthy Adults. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology. 8(3):99. doi:10.3390/jfmk8030099

• van der Weyden, M., Kearney, J., Cortes, N., Fernandes, O., Martin, J. (2023) Common law enforcement load carriage systems have limited acute effects on postural stability and muscle activity. Applied Ergonomics.113:104091. doi:10.1016/j.apergo.2023.104091

• Martin, J., Kearney, J., Nestrowitz, S., Burke, A., van der Weyden, M. (2023) Effects of load carriage on measures of postural sway in healthy, young adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Applied Ergonomics. 106:103893.
doi:10.1016/j.apergo.2022.103893

• van der Weyden, M., Kearney, J., Martin, J., (2023) Effects of A Law Enforcement Duty Belt and Vest on Muscular Activity While Walking. International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings. 16(2). http://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijesab/vol16/iss2/230

• Merrigan, J., Burke, A., Oladipo, E., Kearney, J., Marks, D., Martin, J. (2022) Upper body push to pull ratios in law enforcement officer recruits. Work, (Preprint):1-8.

• Kearney, J., Sax van der Weyden, M., Cortes, N., Fernandes, O., Martin, J. (2022) The Effect of Law Enforcement’s Duty Belt On Lower Extremity Muscular Activity While Hip Hinging. National Strength and Conditioning Association National Conference, New Orleans, LA. Poster Presentation

• Kearney, J., Fyock-Martin, M., Cortes, N., Caswell, S., Martin, J. (2021) Y-Balance Test Performance In Professional Firefighters. American College of Sports Medicine National Conference, Washington, DC. Virtual Conference

• Burke, A., Merrigan, J., Kearney, J., Eddo, O., Marks, D., Martin, J. (2021)What Factors Predict Upper Body Push To Pull Ratios In Law Enforcement Recruits? National Strength and Conditioning Association National Conference, Orlando, FL. Poster Presentation

• Kearney JW, Powers ME, Gildard M (2019) The Effects of Electrically Induced Vastus Lateralis Fatigue on Vastus Medialis Activity During Knee Extension National Athletic Training Association, Las Vegas, NV. Oral Presentation

• Kearney JW, Powers ME, Gildard M (2018) The Effects of Electrically Induced Vastus Lateralis Fatigue on Vastus Medialis Activity During Knee Extension Eastern Athletic Training Association, Boston, MA. Poster Presentation

Personal Quote:

Do or do not, there is no try” – Yoda

“We all have greatness locked inside of us, we just need to find the key” – Me

Personal Highlights:

I have had a number of personal highlights. First, meeting my wife Brie, she is always surprising me. Next was adopting our dog Stella. She is a Shiba Inu with a big personality. I have also had to overcome a lot to get where I am today. From personal family issues to medical struggles to learning disabilities. To top it all off I was a member of the U.S. armed services! I am truly grateful for where I am today.