JOAN A. FINN Exercise Science 

CHAPTERS/SECTIONS PUBLISHED IN BOOKS: 

"Hemispheric Dominance: Using the Right Brain in Sport--Coach's Reaction." Stress Management in Sport,
edited by L. D. Zaichkowsky and W. E. Sime, Reston, VA: AAPHERD Press, 1982. 

"Preseason Field Hockey Practice." Women's Coaching Clinic, Prentice Hall, Inc., 1978. 

PAPERS PUBLISHED IN PROCEEDINGS: 

With R. Axtell, K. Rinehardt, J. Stofan, D. Martens, & R. Kenefick. "Physiological Indices of Elite Junior-I
Alpine Skiers." Ford Sayre Ski Academy, Hanover, NH & Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven,
CT. 

JOURNAL ARTICLES PUBLISHED: 

Finn, J.A.,  R.S.Axtell, T.D. Crispens, M.M.Alvrez & K. Rinehardt. "Differences in isokinetic knee and ankle strength between super and poor balancers." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 34:5 (May 2002). 

Finn, J.A., M.M. Alvarez, R.E. Jett, R.S.Axtell, & D.S. Kemler. "Stability performance assessment among subjects of disparate balancing abilities." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 31:5 (May 1999). 

With Axtell, R.S. "Preemployment job-specific physical evaluation: Ironworker apprentice candidates." 
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 30:5, (May 1998). 

With Jett, R.E. & R.S. Axtell. "Effects of isokinetic training, detraining, and retraining on knee strength measures
among active elderly persons." Journal of Aging and Physical Activity 5:4, (October 1997). 

With Axtell, R.S., Rinehardt, R. S., Stofan, J. R.., Martens, D. W., Kenefick, R. W., & Pier, J. "Physiological
Indices of Elite Junior-I Alpine Skiers." Science and Skiing (January 1997). 

"Exercise; Is It Safe?" Thresholds (August 1986). 

"Competitive Excellence: It's a Matter of Mind and Body." The Physician and Sports Medicine l3:2 (February
1985). 

"Taking on Breast Support Myths." National Racquetball l3:8 (August 1984). 

"Put Your Bathroom Scale in its Proper Place." National Racquetball 8:5 (May 1984). 

"Your Personal Belief System Affects your Racquetball Success." National Racquetball (April 1981). 

With Straub. "Locus of Control Among Dutch & American Softball Players." Research Quarterly (March
1977). 

"Softball in the Netherlands--An Experience in International Understanding." The Physical Educator (December
1976). 

OTHER PUBLICATIONS: 

With Axtell, R.S. "Be Ready for Tennis in Six Weeks." Court Time. March/April, 1997. 


CONFERENCE PAPERS ORALLY DELIVERED (last 9 years): 

Finn, J.A.,  R.S.Axtell, T.D. Crispens, M.M.Alvrez & K. Rinehardt. "Differences in isokinetic knee and ankle strength between super and poor balancers." American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) National Meeting, St. Louis, MO.  31 May 2002.

Finn, J.A., M.M. Alvarez, R.E. Jett, R.S.Axtell, & D.S. Kemler. "Stability performance assessment among subjects of disparate balancing abilities."  
ACSM National Meeting, Seattle, 30 May 1999.

With Axtell, R.S. "Preemployment job-specific physical evaluation: Ironworker apprentice candidates." ACSM National Meeting, Baltamore, MD May 1998

With Jett, R.E. & R.S. Axtell. "Effects of isokinetic training, detraining, and retraining on knee strength measures
among active elderly persons." International Congress on Exercise and Aging, Austin, TX October 1997. 

With Axtell, R."Human Performance Laboratory Demonstration and Display." CSU Day at the State Capital,
Hartford, CT. April 9, 1997. 

With Mazur, J., & Spear-Swerling, L. "Research and Scholarship at SCSU." Orientation Program for New
Faculty, New Haven, CT. August 27, 1996. 

"Stand or Stoop? The Importance of Exercise." Osteoporosis Prevention and Practice Program, Hartford, CT.
June 5, 1996. 

With Axtell, R. J. , D. Kemler, D. Martens, K. Rinehardt, & J. Stofan. "Biomechanical, Physiological and
Psychological Indices of the Addiction-Commitment Continuum of Aerobic Trainers." Symposium, CSU Annual
Research Conference, Danbury, CT, September 23, 1995. 

With Jankowski, C. J. & N. DiMarco. "Effects of Nutrition Education on Dietary Intakes of Collegiate Female
Gymnasts" (poster presentation). ACSM National Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, May 31, 1994. 

With Ciccomascolo, L. E., J. Barbarich, & K. Rinehardt. "Effects of Up-Beat Music on Endurance Performance"
(poster presentation). ACSM National Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, May 31-June 3, 1994. 

"Improving Patient Adherence in Phase II and III Exercise Programs." Advances in Inpatient and Outpatient
Cardiac Rehabilitation, sponsored by the Connecticut Society for Cardiac Rehabilitation and the American
Heart Association-Connecticut Affiliate, New Haven, CT, September 22, 1994. 

"Fitness Testing in Apprentice Selection: Agility-Performance Assessment." Ironworkers and Employers National
Apprenticeship and Training Conference of North America, Pittsburgh, PA, September 11-13, 1994. 

With J. R. Axtell, D. Kemler and J. Stofan. "Profile of Mood States among Senior Tennis Players." U. S. Tennis
Association National Conference on Sports Medicine and Science in Tennis, Tampa, FL, April 28-May 1, 1993.

With Linley, C. "Resting Metabolic Rate and Body Composition Changes When Exercise Precedes Calorie
Restriction in Women" (poster presentation). ACSM National Meeting, Dallas, TX, May 28, 1992. 

"Connecticut State Regulations & Fitness Testing Requirements in the Public Schools." Professional development
day presentation, Southington, CT, October 22, 1991. 

"Exercise and its Relationship With the Reduction of Cardiovascular Disease in Women." American Heart
Association Workshop, May 21, 1991. 

Two 40-Hour Graduate Courses in Sport Psychology, United States Sports Academy, Hong Kong and Kuala
Lumpur, October 1-21, 1990. 

With R. E. Morse. "Relationship Between Heart Rate and Perceived Exertion in Multi-Mode Exercise For
Cardiac Rehabilitation Patients." ACSM National Meeting, May 22, 1990. 

"Central and Peripheral Effects of Aerobic Exercise." American Heart Association Workshop, May 4, 1990. 

With R. S. Axtell. "Training Effects: Your Heart and Your Head." AAHPERD National Convention NASPE
Exercise Physiology Academy Program, Boston, April 1989. 

"Psychology of Sport and the Interscholastic Athlete." Connecticut Coaches Certification Workshop, Cromwell,
CT, June 25, 1988. 

RECENT GRANTS RECEIVED: 

CSU Research Grant. "Effects of Exercise Training, Daily Active and Sedentary Lifestyles on Select Physiological
and Psychological Variables Relative to Successful Aging Among Noninstitutionalized Elderly." (1997). 

CSU Research Grant. "Construction of an Ironworker Apprentice Candidate Physical Fitness Test Battery."
l996. 

CSU Research Grant. "Effect of Decreased Training on Health Status in Highly Trained Swimmers." (l995) 

CSU Research Grant. "Physiologic and Psychologic Responses to Physical Training." (l994). 

SCSU Faculty Development Advisory Committee Grant. "Outer Island Faculty Retreat." (l993). 

Marion Merrell Dow Pharmaceutical Co. Research Grant. "Efficacy of Ibuprofen and Relief of Muscle
Soreness." (l992). Six months. 

Connecticut State University Research Grant. "Predicting Success in Youth Tennis Players." (1991). Two years. 

United States Tennis Association (USTA) Youth Parameters (l990). Two years. 

USTA. "Profile of Mood States among Senior Tennis Players." (l989). Two years. 

RESEARCH INTERESTS IN GENERAL (use keywords): 

Psychophysiological Adaptations to Endurance Training 

CURRENT/FUTURE SPECIFIC RESEARCH PROJECTS: 

Isokinetic Training and Elderly 

Balance, Power Strength and Elderly 

DISSERTATION TITLE: 

Perception of Violence Among High and Low Hostile Women Athletes and Non-Athletes Before and After
Exposure to Sport Films 

INSTITUTION GRANTING D.P.E.: 

Springfield College