Gina Sobrero Evans, Ph.D.

, HFS
Office Address:
Western Kentucky University
School of Kinesiology, Recreation, & Sport
1906 College Heights Blvd. #11089
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1089
Smith Stadium 1065
270-745-4238 Office
email: gina.evans@wku.edu

Home Address:
80 Cottontail Circle
Alvaton, KY 42122
615-828-9105

Education
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Major: Human Performance
Specialization: Exercise Science

Ph.D. August 2007

Middle Tennessee State University

M.S. December 2002
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Major: Exercise Science and Health Promotion
Areas of Concentration: Advanced Exercise Prescription and Assessment, Health
Promotion, Advanced Methods of Community Health Education, Physiological Bases of
Human Performance
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Major: Advertising
Areas of Concentration: Copywriting, Layout and Design
Minors: Psychology, Marketing

B.S. May 1997

Professional Experience
Assistant Professor
Director, Exercise Physiology Lab
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky

2011-Present
2013-Present

Responsibilities
Instruction of Applied Exercise Physiology, Testing and Prescription, Evaluation of Physical
Education, Exercise and Aging, Kinesiology, PE/REC Assessment (Graduate), Physiology of
Exercise, Practicum in Exercise Science, Research Methods in Kinesiology (Graduate)
Student advising

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Assistant Professor
Director, Exercise Physiology Lab
Undergraduate Exercise Science Area Coordinator
Marshall University
Huntington, West Virginia

2008-2011
2008-2010
2008-2011

Responsibilities
Instruction of Advanced Fitness Assessment, Development of Adult Fitness Programs,
Evaluating Fitness, Kinesiology, New Student Seminar, Physical Fitness Leadership,
Physiology of Exercise
Supervise Graduate Teaching Assistants in Exercise Physiology Lab
Oversee all operations of the Exercise Physiology Lab
Advise students
Curriculum development
Accomplishments
Successfully formed an exercise testing and consulting partnership between the Exercise
Physiology Lab and the Marshall University Mens and Womens soccer coaches.
Partnered with West Virginia University in order to bring Camp NEW You to the Huntington
Area in summer 2010.
Co-developed new degree program: Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science (previously
Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education) with emphases: Exercise Physiology, Strength and
Conditioning, and Health and Wellness.
Additional Responsibilities
Camp NEW You Project Manager

2009-2011

CPR and First Aid Community Educator

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

2008

Responsibilities
Independent instruction of CPR and First Aid to foster parents throughout the MidCumberland region
Adjunct Lecturer
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

2005, 2007-2008

Responsibilities
Independent instruction of undergraduate courses:
Exercise Leadership and Program Planning, Exercise Prescription for Special
Populations, First Aid and Safety Education, Fitness Education for the Adult,
Measurement and Evaluation, Wellness and Healthy Lifestyles

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Personal Trainer
Vanderbilt Kim Dayani Center
Nashville, Tennessee

2007-2008

Responsibilities
Development and implementation of fitness programs for high risk and clinical clients
Work one on one with personal training clients to supervise correct exercise form,
progression, mode, and meet goals
Conduct comprehensive fitness testing on high risk and clinical clients
Doctor of Philosophy
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

2004-2007

Dissertation: Effects of a 10-week strength training intervention on community-dwelling females

with eating disorders
An intervention examining the effects of strength training on bone mineral density, body
composition, strength, eating disordered tendencies and depression in outpatient females
diagnosed with eating disorders
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

2005-2007

Responsibilities
Independent instruction of undergraduate courses:
Exercise Prescription for Special Populations
Exercise Physiology Lab
Health and Wellness Lab

Coordinator for 5 sections of Exercise Physiology Lab per semester

Research opportunities with exercise science and physical education faculty:

NIH-Funded Research: Underwater Treadmill Training in Spastic Dysplagia
Assisted with data collection
LGE Performance Systems, Inc. (Orlando, FL), Funded Research: Effect of the
Disconnected Values (Intervention) Model on Changing Health Behaviors among Police
Officers
Conducted physical fitness testing
Tennessee State Department of Health, Funded Research: Tennessee Healthy Living
Index
Assisted with data collection

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Graduate Teaching Assistant, cont.

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Responsibilities, cont.

MTSU Faculty Research: Physical Fitness of Junior and Senior High School Students
Assisted with data collection, conducted physical fitness testing
Independent Research:
Effects of an Eight-Week Strength Training Intervention on Bone Mineral Density and
Body Composition in Females with Disordered Eating
Research examining the effect of free weights and weight machines on physical
changes in women with disordered eating
Physical Self-Perceptions of University Female Athletes and Non-Athletes
Research using a validated survey to examine differences in physical selfperception and self-esteem among college aged females

Wellness Director
Green Hills Family YMCA
Nashville, Tennessee

2003-2005

Responsibilities

Responsible for supervision of over 20 employees

Responsible for payroll, interviewing, hiring, and training of over 20 new employees
Handled maintenance and repair of all health and fitness equipment in 20,000 square foot wellness
facility
Branch Team Leader and Travel Team Leader for Activate America (The Gulick Project)
Oversaw and maintained $400,000 per year budget
Provided lifestyle evaluations, coaching sessions, fitness evaluations, equipment orientations and
related services within the wellness center
Coordinated, developed, and implemented the Personal Fitness Program, annual calendar of
wellness/fitness programs and services to enhance member retention and heighten personal
experience within the YMCA
Instructed and presented various health topics to staff and members, including CPR/First Aid
Participated in Metropolitan Wellness Cabinet

Accomplishments
Successfully supervised additional 8,000 square foot expansion of wellness center, including
structure and layout, ordering and placement of equipment, aesthetics
Utilized community partnerships in order to provide educational seminars and opportunities
for staff and members
Successfully implemented several new management techniques in the wellness center,

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resulting in higher staff retention and satisfaction

Food & Fitness Director

Mercy Ministries of America
Nashville, Tennessee

2002-2003

Responsibilities

Directed and attended recreational activities

Created nutritionally balanced weekly menu for all meals and snacks

Supervised and oversaw meal preparation for lunch and dinner

Responsible for checking work details, and maintenance and repair of all kitchen
equipment

Constantly researched nutrition and fitness in relation to special populations

Counseled and instructed residents individually and in groups regarding personal

nutrition and fitness
Accomplishments
Developed specific guidelines regarding intake of eating disordered residents
Assisted in development of initial nutritional questionnaire
Developed team to assess progress of eating disordered residents
Developed tracking system to assure proper intake of nutrition for eating disordered residents

Freelance Writer, Marketing Team

Mercy Ministries of America
Nashville, Tennessee

2001-2003

Responsibilities
Wrote a variety of feature stories for the Mercy Ministries Newsletter
Worked closely with the Marketing Director and COO on layout, design, and editing of the
newsletter
Developed direct-mail letters for donors and potential donors
Interviewed and researched for literary and multimedia project
Closely worked with marketing team and president of Mercy Ministries to develop individual
chapters for book
Personal Trainer, Wellness Staff
Interim Wellness Director
YMCA of Middle Tennessee
Franklin, Tennessee

2001-2003
2002

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Responsibilities
Performed new member and new staff orientations
Acted as liaison between Wellness Staff and Wellness Director
Planned and implemented the YMCA 12 Week Program for members
Worked with Wellness Director in development of new programs
Oversaw operation of the wellness center, including checking and maintaining equipment,
supervising member workouts for safety reasons
Personal Trainer, Wellness Staff, cont.
Interim Wellness Director
YMCA of Middle Tennessee
Franklin, Tennessee
Responsibilities, cont.

Developed and implemented individual fitness goals and programs

Worked one on one with personal training clients to supervise correct exercise form,
progression, mode, and meet goals
Conducted fitness testing and blood pressure screening for YMCA members
Developed exercise books and bulletin boards for members and personal trainers for the
purpose of continued fitness education
Coordinated staff schedules
Interviewed and hired new wellness staff and personal trainers
Handled payroll for wellness staff

Accomplishments
Excellent personal training client retention
Chosen speaker for Williamson County Schools workshop on Fitness Testing and Assessment

Personal Trainer
Self-Employed
Nashville, Tennessee
Huntington, West Virginia
Bowling Green, Kentucky

2001-Present

Responsibilities
Development and implementation of fitness programs for apparently healthy, high risk and
clinical clients
Work one on one with personal training clients to supervise correct exercise form,
progression, mode, and meet goals
Conduct comprehensive fitness testing on apparently healthy, high risk and clinical clients

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Assistant Editor/Assistant to the Publisher

City Publications
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

1998-2001

Responsibilities
Handled editorial operations for two separate magazines: Nashville Lifestyles and
Murfreesboro Magazine, which included editing and proofreading articles and all text for
both magazines, writing articles, and writing press releases for television and print.
Assistant Editor/Assistant to the Publisher, cont.
City Publications
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Responsibilities, cont.
Set up internships, recruited and interviewed writers and photographers
Supervised and handled relations with writers such as setting deadlines, booking interviews,
receiving stories and story ideas, and assigning stories
Oversaw and assigned all professional photoshoots, including homes, fashion, and people
features
Covered a wide range of events to be published in the magazines
Worked closely with graphic department on layout of the magazine
Communicated with printer on problems and deadlines
Conducted press checks for color and printing mistakes

Certifications
AAOS Emergency Care and Safety Institute First Aid, CPR, AED, and Professional Rescuer CPR
ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist
American Heart Association BLS/CPR Instructor
Arthritis Foundation Certified Self-Help Instructor
CITI Basic Course: The Protection of Human Research Subjects
CrossFit Endurance
CrossFit Level 1
CrossFit Olympic Lifting
Nautilus Strength Training Certification
NIH Human Participant Protections Education for Research Teams
Stanford University Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Master Trainer
Stanford University Diabetes Self-Management Program Master Trainer
Red Cross CPR/First Aid Instructor
YMCA Personal Training Certification
YMCA Principles of Health & Wellness

Academic Awards and Honors

Graduate Research and Teaching Assistantship
Phi Kappa Phi National Academic Honor Society
National Deans List
Whos Who Among American College Students

MTSU
MTSU
MTSU
MTSU

2005-2007
2002-Present
2007, 1993
1993

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Professional Service
Eating Disorders Coalition of Tennessee
Education Committee
International Journal of Exercise Science
Editorial Board

2007-2009
2012-Present

University Service
President, The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
WKU Chapter 238
Western Kentucky University
2014-Present
Judge, REACH Week
2013-Present
Western Kentucky University
Master Advisor Certificate
2012
Western Kentucky University
Usher, May & December Graduations
2011, 2012
Marshall University
Co-Coordinator of SCORES Academic Festival, Physical Fitness Section
Marshall University
2009-2011
Faculty Advisor, Exercise Science Student Association
2009-2011
Marshall University
Founding Member: Phi Kappa Phi National Academic Honor Society Marshall Chapter
Marshall University
2011
Recording Secretary, Faculty Personnel Committee
2008-2009
Marshall University

College Service
CHHS Awards Banquet Committee
Western Kentucky University

2013-Present

Departmental Service
KRS GA Selection Committee
Western Kentucky University
Sport Management Search Committee
Western Kentucky University
Exercise Science Search Committee (Position 1)
Western Kentucky University
Exercise Science Search Committee (Position 2)
Western Kentucky University
Chair, PETE Search Committee
Marshall University
Chair, Biomechanics Search Committee

2013
2013
2012-2013
2012-2013
2010-2011
2010

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Marshall University

Community and Volunteer Activities

Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce
Bowling Green Junior Womens Club
Alvaton Elementary School Volunteer
CrossFit Old School Volunteer
Junior League of Huntington

Bowling Green, KY
Bowling Green, KY
Alvaton, KY
Bowling Green, KY
Huntington, WV

2014-Present
2013-2014
2012-Present
2011-2013
2009-2011

Community and Volunteer Activities, cont.

Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce:
Young Professionals Committee
American Heart Association
Eating Disorders Coalition of Tennessee Volunteer
St. Claires Senior Center, Health and Wellness Fair
Kaylen Foundation Volunteer
Soccer player: Green Hills Family YMCA Adult League
Soccer player: Nashville Area Womens Soccer Assoc.
Volunteer Coach: YMCA 4-5 year old girls soccer team
Volunteer Counselor: Camp Celebration

Huntington, WV
Nashville, TN
Nashville, TN
Murfreesboro, TN
Nashville, TN
Nashville, TN
Nashville, TN
Franklin, TN
Memphis, TN

2009-2011
2008
2006-2008
2005-2007
2003-2008
2003-2008
1993-2000
2001-2003
1999

Professional Memberships
American College of Sports Medicine, National
American College of Sports Medicine, Southeast Chapter
Phi Kappa Phi National Academic Honor Society

Publications
Navalta, J.W., Lyons, S., Prestes, J., Arnett, S.W., Schafer, M., & Sobrero, G.L. (2013). Exercise
Intensity and Lymphocyte Subset Apoptosis. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 34, 268273.
Navalta J.W., Lyons T.S., Pereira G.B., Arnett S.W., Schafer M.A., Esslinger F.T., and Sobrero
G.L. Effectiveness of blended instruction utilizing on-line lectures and split classes in delivering
an applied exercise physiology course. Medical Physiology Online 2012; published Jan 14, 2012
available from http://medicalphysiologyonline.wordpress.com

Non-Refereed Publications
Sobrero, G. L. (2010). Healthy fats supply nutrients. CrossFit Kids Magazine, 53.

Manuscripts in Preparation
Bush J, Schafer M.A., Arnett S, Navalta J, Lyons S, Sobrero G. Post-Exercise Hypotension in
brief exercise. In preparation for Journal of Hypertension.

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Schafer MA, Navalta JW, Arnett SW, Lyons TS, Sobrero G, Bean S, Shannon Sims S, Kirkwood
K , Goss FL. Participation in a 10K Running Race Significantly Decreases Post Exercise Blood
Pressure. In preparation for the International Journal of Sport Science.
Sobrero, G., Caputo, J. L., Farley, R. L., Morgan, D. W., Fuller, D. K., & Ujcich Ward, K. The
effects of a 10-week strength training intervention on community dwelling females with eating
disorders. In preparation for the International Journal of Eating Disorders.
Sobrero, G., Arnett, S.W., Schafer, M., Stone, W.J., Lyons, T.S., Esslinger, K., Esslinger, T.,
Crandall, J., Maples, J. CrossFit vs. Resistance Training: Effects of a Six-week Training Program
on Selected Performance Indicators. In preparation for the Journal of Sport and Conditioning
Research.
Completed Investigations
Effects of 10 weeks of CrossFit or Strength Training on fitness and performance indicators. IRB
12-313 (Primary Investigator)
Effects of the Paleo Diet on Health and Performance Indicators in CrossFit
Participants. IRB#12-313 (Primary Investigator)
Evaluation of performance indicators in ROTC Cadets participating in an CrossFit training
program. IRB 12-313. Data collected Fall 2012. Data presented at the Southeast American
College of Sports Medicine conference in Greenville, SC in February 2014. (Co-Investigator)
Evaluation of Performance indicators in apparently healthy trained individuals participating in
CrossFit or Traditional Weight Training. IRB 12-313. Data presented at the annual Southeast
American College of Sports Medicine and National American College of Sports Medicine
conference, Spring 2013. (Primary Investigator)

Presentations and Published Abstracts

Podium
Sobrero, G., Arnett, S.W., Schafer, M., Stone, W.J., Lyons, T.S., Esslinger, K., Esslinger, T.,
Crandall, J., Maples, J. CrossFit vs. Resistance Training: Effects of a Six-week Training Program
on Selected Performance Indicators. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2014; 46 (5S).
Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, May, 2014.
Sobrero Evans, G., Otto, S. M., Caputo, J. L., Farley, R. S., Ivy, M. I., Perry, T. L. (2009).
Population Density, Funding Per Capita, and Availability of Recreational Trails and Facilities in
Tennessee Communities. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 41:5 (Supplement).
Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, May 2009.
Evans, G. S., Eveland-Sayers, B. M., Farley, R. L., Fuller, D. K., Morgan, D. W., Ujcich Ward,
K., & Caputo, J. L. (2008). The effects of a 10-week strength training intervention on community

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dwelling females with eating disorders. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine
Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, May 2008.
Poster
Schafer, M.A., Sobrero, G., Arnett, S.W., Lyons, T.S., Stone, W.J., Navalta, J., Bean, S.,
Crandall, J., Maples, J., Hoover, D. Performance Indicators in ROTC Cadets After 12 Weeks of
Training that Included CrossFit. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2014; 46 (5S).
Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, May 2014.
Arnett, S.W., Sobrero, G., Schafer, M.A., Lyons, T.S., Navalta, J.W., Stone, W.J., Bean, S.D.,
Esslinger, F.T., Esslinger. K. Goss, F.L. Crossfit vs. Resistance-trained Individuals: Evaluation
of Strength and Power. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2013; 45 (5): S130.
Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN; May,
2013.
Lyons, T.S., Evans, G., Schafer, M.A., Arnett, S.A., Igaune, L. Determination of Repetitive
Jumping Intensity Relative to Measured VO2max. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.
2013; 45 (5): S32. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting,
Indianapolis, IN; May, 2013.
Schafer, M.A., Arnett, S.W., Sobrero, G., Lyons, T.S., Navalta, J.W., Bean, S.D., Esslinger, F.T.,
Esslinger. K., Stone, W.J., Bean, S., Goss, F.L. Evaluation of Muscular Endurance, Agility, and
Flexibility In Healthy Trained Crossfit and Weight Trained Individuals. Medicine & Science in
Sports & Exercise. 2013; 45 (5): S130. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine
Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN; May, 2013.
Sobrero, G., Schafer, M.A., Arnett, S.W., Lyons, T.S., Navalta, J.W., Stone, W.J., Bean, W.J.,
Esslinger, F.T., Esslinger K. Comparison of Aerobic and Anaerobic Power in Crossfit and
Resistance Trained Individuals. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2013; 45 (5): S130.
Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN; May,
2013.
Schafer M.A., Navalta J.W., Arnett S.W., Lyons T.S., Sobrero G., Bean S., Sims S., Kirkwood
K. , Goss F.L. Participation in a 10K Running Race Significantly Decreases Post Exercise Blood
Pressure. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2012; 44 (5): S242 Presented at the
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, June 2012.
Comeau, M., Williams, R., Graves, M., Adams, T., Evans, G., Brown, L. (2010). Comparison of
Differences in Heart Rate Obtained During Graded Exercise Testing and Actual Fire Fighting
Activities. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 42:5 (Supplement). Presented at the
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, May 2010.
Arnold, C. E., Evans, G. S., Blough, E. R., Kakarla, A. G., Marley, W. P., Reiser, P. J. (2009).
Lack of Myosin Light Chain Isoform Expression in the Mechanical Overloaded Obese Zucker
Rat Plantaris. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 41:5 (Supplement). Presented at the
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, May 2009.

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Caputo, J. L., Eveland-Sayers, B. M., Farley, R. S., & Evans, G. S. (2007). Body fat percentage
and physical fitness in adolescents. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 39:5
(Supplement). Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, New
Orleans, LA, May 2007.
Evans, G. S., Caputo, J. L., Farley, R. S., & Ujcich Ward, K. (2007). Physical self-perceptions of
university female athletes and nonathletes. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 39:5
(Supplement). Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, New
Orleans, LA, May 2007.

Presentations (Regional/State)
Poster
Stone, W.J, Schafer, M.A., Arnett, S.W., Lyons, T.S., Sobrero, G., Hoover, D. (2014). 24-Hour
Post Exercise Hypotension Following Concurrent Aerobic and Resistance Exercise. Oral
presentation at the WKU Annual Student Research Conference. Bowling Green, KY.
S.W. Arnett, G. Sobrero, M.A. Schafer, T.S. Lyons, J.W. Navalta, W.J. Stone, S.D. Bean, F.T.
Esslinger, & K. Esslinger. (2013). ASSESSMENT OF 1RM STRENGTH BETWEEN
CROSSFIT AND RESISTANCE TRAINED INDIVIDUALS. Presented at the Southeast
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting; Greeneville, SC; February 2013.
TS Lyons, FW Gibson, JC Jackson, GS Evans, SW Arnett, MA Schafer. (2013). EXAMINING
QUALITY OF LIFE AND HEALTH SATISFACTION FACTORS OF A MID-SOUTH
UNIVERSITY POPULATION. Presented at the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine
Annual Meeting; Greeneville, SC; February 2013.
G. Sobrero, MA. Schafer, SW. Arnett, TS. Lyons, JW. Navalta, WJ. Stone, SD. Bean, FT.
Esslinger, K. Esslinger. (2013). COMPARISON OF AEROBIC AND ANAEROBIC POWER
IN CROSSFIT AND RESISTANCE TRAINED INDIVIDUALS. Presented at the Southeast
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting; Greeneville, SC; February 2013.
MA. Schafer, SW. Arnett, G. Sobrero, TS. Lyons, JW. Navalta, WJ. Stone, SD. Bean, FT.
Esslinger, K. Esslinger. (2013). EVALUATION OF POWER IN CROSSFIT VS. WEIGHT
TRAINED INDIVIDUALS. Presented at the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine
Annual Meeting; Greeneville, SC; February 2013.
WJ. Stone, MA. Schafer, G. Sobrero, SW. Arnett, TS. Lyons, JW. Navalta, SD. Bean, FT.
Esslinger, K. Esslinger. (2013). MUSCULAR ENDURANCE, AGILITY, AND FLEXIBILITY
IN CROSSFIT VS. WEIGHT TRAINED INDIVIDUALS. (2013). Presented at the Southeast
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting; Greeneville, SC; February 2013.
Bush, J., Schafer, M. A., Arnett, S. W., Navalta, J. W., Lyons, T. S., & Sobrero Evans, G. L.
(2012). Post-Exercise Hypotension in Brief Exercise. Presented at the Southeast American
College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Jacksonville, FL, February, 2012.
Navalta, J. W., Lyons, T. S., Whitlock, S. E., Kirkwood, D., Arnett, S. W., Schafer, M. A.,

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Sobrero Evans, G. L. (2012). The Disease Analog Model and Leptin may Identify Susceptible
Pre-Obese African American Women. Presented at the Southeast American College of Sports
Medicine Annual Meeting, Jacksonville, FL, February, 2012.
Eveland-Sayers, B. M., Caputo, J. L., Farley, R. S., Bettle, J., Coons, J., & Evans, G. S. (2007).
Changes in Health-Related Physical Fitness over an Academic Year in 7th-12th Grade Private
School Students. Presented at the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Annual
Meeting, Birmingham, AL, February 2008.
Evans, G. S., Caputo, J. L., Farley, R. S., & Ujcich Ward, K. (2006). Physical self-perceptions of
university female athletes and nonathletes. Presented at the Middle Tennessee State University
Scholars Day, April 2007.
Evans, G. S., Farley, R. S, & Caputo, J. L. (2005). Effects of an eight-week strength training
intervention on bone mineral density and body composition in females with disordered eating.
Presented at the Middle Tennessee State University Scholars Day, November 2005.

Invited Manuscript Reviews

Fortner, Howard A.; Salgado, Jeanette; Holmstrup, Angelica M.; and Holmstrup, Michael E. PhD
(2014) "Cardiovascular and metabolic demands of the kettlebell swing using a Tabata interval
versus a traditional resistance protocol," International Journal of Exercise Science: Vol. 7: Iss. 3,
Article 2.
Twelve Weeks of Water Aerobics versus Water Aerobics Associated to Dietetic Guidance on
Capillar Glycaemia on Individuals with Diabetes Mellitus type II. (2013). International Journal
of Exercise Science (rejected).
Metropolitan Police Weight Loss Competition Case Study: Body Mass Change Among BMI
Categories and Between Genders (2012). International Journal of Exercise Science (rejected).
Johnson, Kelly E.; Naccarato, Ian A.; Corder, Michelle A.; and Repovich, Wendy (2012)
"Validation of Three Body Composition Techniques with a Comparison of Ultrasound
Abdominal Fat Depths against an Octopolar Bioelectrical Impedance Device," International
Journal of Exercise Science: Vol. 5: Iss. 3, Article 3.

Invited Lectures
Early childhood nutrition and obesity, West Virginia Community Action Program Annual
Conference, Charleston, WV, April 26, 2011.
Introduction to the West Virginia Healthy Living Index, The Wellness Council of West
Virginias 23rd Annual Mid-Atlantic Conference on Worksite Wellness, Charleston, WV, October
22, 2009.
Choose to move, 2008 Nashville Go Red for Women Luncheon, Franklin, TN, May 7, 2008

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How do I exercise? Guidelines for women recovering from eating disorders, FINDINGbalance
Gathering, Franklin, TN, February 4, 2008.

Grant Activity
Grants and Awards: Approved and Funded
February 2010

Camp NEW You @ MU. (Foundation for the Tri-State, Marshall

University). $1,500 funded. PI: Gina Sobrero Evans

November 2012

Effects of 10 weeks of CrossFit or strength training on fitness and

performance indicators. (CHHS Grant, WKU). $2,934.26. PI: Gina
Sobrero Evans, Co-Investigator: Scott Arnett.

October 2013

The Effect of CrossFit vs. Circuit Training on Health, Fitness, and

Performance Indicators in Women. (CHHS Grant, WKU). $2,375.35. PI:
Gina Sobrero Evans.

Grants and Awards: Applied, Not Funded

September 2013

Camp NEW You @ WKU. (RCAP Grant, WKU). PI: Gina Sobrero Evans.
$15,000 requested. Not funded.