From the Desk of . . .
Dr. Collins

Mitchell A. Collins

EMPLOYMENT 

1998-Present 

Professor in the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Sport Science, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia.

1993-1998

1988-1993 

1986-1988

1985-1986 

Visiting Scholar in the Centro de Desportos, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil (February-May 2003).

Associate Professor in the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Sport Science, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia.

Visiting Associate Professor in the Department of Health and Performance Sciences, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia (Faculty Development Program, January-June, 1997).

Assistant Professor in the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Kennesaw State College, Kennesaw, Georgia.

Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Education, Physical Education and Leisure Studies, Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina.

Post-Doctoral Research Associate in the Human Performance Laboratory, University of Georgia. Sport Science Consultant for the University of Georgia Athletic Association. 

PUBLICATIONS 

Books/Text Chapters:

Collins, M.A. (1992). Fitness for living: a laboratory manual. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.

Collins, M.A. (1993). Assessment manual for health and physical fitness. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.

Ash, C.W. and M.A. Collins (1998).  Fitness for living: a course for life.  In J. Bocchi, D. King, K. Matthews, F. Pintozzi, and M. Redd (Eds.), Making connections, achieving success, understanding others (pp. 37-39).  International Thomas Publishing.

Collins, M.A. and W.C. Collins (1999). Stepping out on faith: History of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, 1833-1999. Fernandina Beach, FL: Wolfe Publishing.

Ash, C.W. and M.A. Collins (1999).  Fitness for living: a course for life.  In J. Bocchi, D. King, K. Matthews, F. Pintozzi, and M. Redd (Eds.), Making connections, achieving success, understanding others, 2nd ed. (pp. 33-36).  Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.

Collins, M.A. (2004).  Biomechanical basis for movement.  In G.A. Shankman (Ed.), Fundamental orthopedic management for the physical therapist assistant, 2nd ed.  St. Louis, Mosby Publishing.

Collins, M.A. (2004). Appendix F: Major movements of the body and the muscles acting on the joints causing movement.  In G.A. Shankman (Ed.), Student workbook to accompany fundamental orthopedic management for the physical therapist assistant, 2nd ed.  St. Louis, Mosby Publishing.

Research Manuscripts:

Bishop, P.A., H.P. DuVal, and M.A. Collins (1984). Adult fitness and cardiac rehabilitation in Georgia-the state of the art. Georgia Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation Journal, 18(3):18-19.

Collins, M.A., D.W. Hill, K.J. Cureton, and J.J. DeMello (1986). Plasma volume change during heavy-resistance weight lifting. European Journal of Applied Physiology and Occupational Physiology, 55:44-48.

Hill, D.W., K.J. Cureton, S.C. Grisham, and M.A. Collins (1987). Effect of training on the rating of perceived exertion at the ventilatory threshold. European Journal of Applied Physiology and Occupational Physiology, 56:206-211.

Bishop, P.A., K.J. Cureton, and M.A. Collins (1987). The sex difference in muscular strength in equally-trained men and women. Ergonomics, 30:675-687.

Vickery, S.R., K.J. Cureton, and M.A. Collins (1988). Prediction of body density from skinfolds in Black and White young men. Human Biology, 60:135-149.

Cureton, K.J., M.A. Collins, D.W., Hill, and F.M. McElhannon (1988). Muscle hypertrophy in men and women. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 20:338-344.

Hill, D.W., K.J. Cureton, M.A. Collins, and S.C. Grisham (1988). Diurnal variations in responses to exercise of "morning types" and "evening types". Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 28:213-219

Hill, D.W., K.J. Cureton, M.A. Collins, and S.C. Grisham (1988). Effect of circadian in body temperature on oxygen uptake. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 28:310-312.

Hill, D.W., K. J. Cureton, and M.A. Collins (1989). Circadian specificity in exercise training. Ergonomics, 32:79-92.

Collins, M.A., K.J. Cureton, D.W. Hill, and C.A. Ray (1989). Relation of plasma volume change to intensity of weight lifting. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 21:178-185.

Hill, D.W., M.A. Collins, K.J. Cureton, and J.J. DeMello (1989). Blood pressure response after weight training exercise. Journal of Applied Sport Science Research, 3:44-47.

Hill, D.W., K.J. Cureton, and M.A. Collins (1989). Effect of time of day on perceived exertion at work rates above and below the ventilatory threshold. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 60:127-133.

Bishop, P.A., K.J. Cureton, M. Conerly, and M.A. Collins (1989). Sex difference in muscle cross-sectional area distribution of athletes and non-athletes. Journal of Sports Sciences, 7:31-39.

Collins, M.A., K.J. Cureton, D.W. Hill, and C.A. Ray (1990). Relation of plasma volume change to intensity of weight lifting (Summary). Sports Medicine Digest, 1:15-16.

Collins, M.A. (1990). Risks and benefits of weight training for prepubescent children. Georgia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Journal, 24(3):5-6.

Nicklin, R.C., H.S. O'Bryant, T.M. Zehnbauer, and M.A. Collins (1991). A computerized method for assessing anaerobic power and work capacity using maximal cycle ergometry. Journal of Applied Sport Science Research, 4:135-140.

Collins, M.A., K.J. Cureton, D.W. Hill, and C.A. Ray (1991). Relationship of heart rate to oxygen uptake during weight lifting exercise.Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 23:636-640.

Venable, M.P., M.A. Collins, H.S. O'Bryant, C.R. Denegar, M.J. Sedivec, and G. Alon (1991). Effect of supplemental electrical stimulation on the development of strength, vertical jump performance, and power. Journal of Applied Sport Science Research, 5:139-143.

Ellison, J.D., V.K. Christian, R.L. Johnson, B.J. Warren, and M.A. Collins (1992). Effect of musculoskeletal development on the prediction of body density in females. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 32:175-179.

Mahfouz, D., Durham, A., & Collins, M.A. (1992). Energy cost and heart rate response to hydrodynamic exercise. Georgia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Journal, 26(3):13-14,36.

Collins, M.A. (1993). Risks and benefits of weight training for pre-pubescent children. Florida Journal for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance, and Driver Education, 31(1):42-45.

Collins, M.A. and T.K. Snow (1993). Are adaptations to combined endurance and strength training affected by the sequence of training? Journal of Sports Sciences, 11:485-491.

Collins, M.A. (1993). Exercise and the muscle cell. Georgia Biology, 1(1):15-17.

Collins, M.A. (1994). Prevalance of anabolic steroid use among metro Atlanta high school students. Georgia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Journal, 28(2):10-13.

Collins, M.A. S.O. Butler, and S. Boyd (1997). Status of fitness and wellness programs in Georgia: a follow-up study. Georgia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Journal, 31(2):28-32.

Burleson, M.A., H.S. O'Bryant, M.H. Stone, M.A. Collins, and N.T. Triplett (1998). Effect of weight training exercise and treadmill exercise on post-exercise oxygen consumption. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 30:518-522.

Roy, J.L.P., J.F. Smith, L. O'Brien, M.A. Collins, and P.A. Bishop. Programmatic and personnel characteristics in fitness and wellness center programs in Alabama (1998). Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Journal, 21(1):3-8.

Collins, M.A., M.L. Millard-Stafford, P.B. Sparling, T.K. Snow, L.B. Rosskopf, S.A. Webb, and J. Omer (1999). Evaluation of the BOD POD for assessing body fat in collegiate football players. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 31:1350-1356.

Modlesky, C.M., E.M. Evans, M.L. Millard-Stafford, M.A. Collins, R.D. Lewis, and K.J. Cureton (1999).  Impact of bone mineral estimates on percent fat estimates from a four-component model. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 31:1861-1868.

Millard-Stafford, M.L., M.A. Collins, E.M. Evans, T.K. Snow, L.B. Rosskopf, and K.J. Cureton (2001). Use of air displacement plethysmography for estimating body fat in a four-component model.  Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 33:1311-1317.

Millard-Stafford, M.L., M.A. Collins, C.M. Modlesky, T.K. Snow, and L.B. Rosskopf (2001). Effect of race and resistance training status on the density of fat-free mass and percent fat estimates.  Journal of Applied Physiology, 91:1259-1268.

Nahas, M.V., B. Goldfine, and M.A. Collins (2003). Determinants of physical activity in adolescents and young adults: the basis for high school and college physical education to promote active lifestyles. The Physical Educator, 60(1):42-56.

Collins, M.A., M.V.G. Barros, M.V. Nahas, B. Goldfine, A.B. Lanier, and J. Beck (2003).  Influence of class size on physical activity behavior changes in a 15-week health-related fitness course. Revista Portuguesa de Ciências do Desporto, 3(1):24-32.

Collins, M.A., M.L. Millard-Stafford, E.M. Evans, T.K. Snow, K.J. Cureton, and L.B. Rosskopf (2004).  Effect of race and musculoskeletal development on the accuracy of air plethysmography. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 36:1070-1077.