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Dr. Kristen Lagally

Professor
Office
SFCM Student Fitness Center & Mccormick Hall 227h
  • About
  • Education
  • Awards & Honors
  • Selected Research

Current Courses

KNR 499.014 Independent Research For The Master's Thesis

KNR 287.020 Independent Study

KNR 309.001 Principles & Techniques Of Physiological Testing

KNR 309.002 Principles & Techniques Of Physiological Testing

KNR 309.003 Principles & Techniques Of Physiological Testing

Teaching Interests & Areas

Exercise Testing, Physiology, General Health/Fitness

Research Interests & Areas

Perceived Exertion, Exercise testing, exercise adherence, exercise is medicine on campus

Ph D Exercise Physiology

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA

RSO of the Month - Exercise is Medicine on Campus

ISU Dean of Students Office
2019

Mid West ACSM ActiveU Award

Mid West Regional ACSM Chapter
2017

GETTEN Contest

Wolters Kluwer Publishing
2017

IAHPERD Scholar Award

IAHPERD
2015

Red Tassel Mortarboard Faculty Appreciation (Adam Fiedler)

Red Tassel Mortarboard
2012

ACSM Fellow (FACSM)

ACSM
2004

Grants and Contracts

Incentivizing participation in Exercise is Medicine on Campus and Wellness coaching for outcome assessment
Kristen M Lagally.
Illinois State University. July 2024 - June 2025
EIMOC Micro Grants
Kristen Lagally, Nina Deer.
ACSM. May 2023 - September 2024
Exercise is Medicine on Campus: Perspectives and Outcomes of referral-Based PA Intervention
Kristen Lagally.
American College Health Association. September 2022 - September 2023
Examining the relation between ratings of perceived exertion and heart rate in a physical education setting
Kristen Lagally.
IAHPERD JRFH. June 2015 - December 2015
Validity of observer ratings of perceived exertion as an assessment tool in a physical education setting
Kristen Lagally.
IAHPERD JRFH. June 2013 - June 2014
Relationship between student and observer RPE during fitness activities in a physical education setting.
Kristen Lagally.
CAST URG. July 2012 - June 2013

Abstract

Gender Variations In The Relationship Between Anthropometric Variables, Percent Fat, And Resting Metabolic Rate
David Q Thomas, Kristen M Lagally.
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise., 56(10S), 538, (2024)
A comparison of PA barriers and motives in students referred and not referred to an Exercise is Medicine on Campus (EIMOC) program
Kristen Lagally, Anthony J Amorose.
MSSE, 55 (9S), 272, (2023)
Relationship Between Bmi, Waist Circumference, Waist To Height Ratio, Percent Fat, And Resting Metabolic Rate: 2357
David Thomas, Kristen Lagally, Laina Runyon, Alex Cerrato.
Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 55 (9S), 784, (2023)
The Relationship Between BMI, Waist Circumference, Waist to Height Ratio and Resting Metabolic Rate
Emily M Reynoso-Romero, David Thomas, Brandon Hobson, Kristen M Lagally, Tyler Kybartas.
Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 54 (9S), 586, (2022)
The Relationship among Resting Metabolic Rate, RER, Substrate Utilization, and Step Counts in College Students
Brandon M Hobson, Kristen Lagally, Emily Reynoso-Romero, David Thomas, Tyler Kybartas.
Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 54 (9S), 583, (2022)
Barriers to Physical Activity in University Students Referred to an EIMOC Program
Alex M DiSerio, Kristen Lagally, Anthony Amorose, Anna Miles.
Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 53 (8S), 453, (2021), doi: 10.1249/01.mss.0000764500.87531.79
Metabolic syndrome and muscular strength in youth: NHANES 2011-2014
M Pilli, Tyler Kybartas, Kristen Lagally, Kelly Laurson.
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 52 (7S), 582, (2020)
Exercise is Medicine on Campus Program Comparisons
Kristen Lagally, Jacqueline Sherman, Anthony Amorose, Anna Miles, Carena S Winters.
Medicine & Science is Sport & Exercise, 51 (6), 127-128, (2019)
Optimal Load Based on Body Mass: A pilot study with the Hang power clean
Marcel Lopes dos Santos, Ricardo Berton, Adam Jagodinsky, Michael Torry, Kristen Lagally.
Medicine & Science in Sport & Exercise, 51 (6), 48, (2019)
Referred students motivations and barriers to participate in an EIMOC program
Kristen Lagally, Derek Hevel, Lauren Von Schamburg, Anna Miles.
Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 50 (5S), 363, (2018)
Testing the Effects of Message Framing on PA Motivation: Does Stage of Change Matter?
Derek Hevel, Anthony Amorose, Kristen Lagally, Anna Miles, Scott Pierce.
Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 50 (5S), 315, (2018)
The Physical and Psychological Effects of Standing Desks in Office Workers
Hannah Dohm, Dale Brown, Kristen Lagally, Kelly Laurson.
Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 50 (5S), 716, (2018)
The physical and psychological effects of standing desks in office workers
Hannah E Dohm, Dale Brown, Kristen Lagally, Kelly Laurson.
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 50 (S5), 716, (2018)
Accuracy of Activity Monitors During Treadmill Tests
Edward J Sinovich, David Thomas, Kristen Lagally, Daniel Dodd, Samantha Ward, Austen Bozarth, Tom Atiyeh, Jadyn Chipman.
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 49 (5(S)), 764, (2017)
An Investigation of Attitudes Towards Strength Training Among College Women
Leah Wagner, David Thomas, Kristen Lagally, Lisa Lagomarcino, Sydney Makela, Brianna Ackerman.
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 48 (5S), 567, (2016)
A Longitudinal Study Of The Utilization Of Resistance Training Facilities By Men And Women.
Brianna Ackerman, David Thomas, Kristen Lagally, Lindy Lukenheimer, Lisa Lagomarcino, Leah Wagner.
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 47 (5S), 666-681, (2015)
The relationship between supportive parental practices related to physical activity and preschool-aged children’s physical activity levels and BMI
Kristen Lagally, Anthony Amorose, Mallery Boczek.
Medicine & Science in Sport & Exercise, (2015)
Utlization of Resistance Training Facilities by Men and Women
Brianna Ackerman, David Thomas, Kristen Lagally, Lindy Lukenheimer, Anthony Amorose, Kari Tunney.
Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 46 (5S), 243-253, (2014)
Associations between Exercise and Lesiure-time phsyical activity
Austin Eichelberger, Sean Fenske, Joey Lee, Dale Brown, Kristen Lagally, Skip Williams, Kelly Laurson.
Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 45 (5), S119, (2013)
Relationship between student and observer RPE during fitness activities in a physical education setting
Kristen Lagally, Deborah Garrahy, Skip Williams, Mary Henninger.
Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 45 (5), S234, (2013)
Comparison of affective responses to exercise performed at self-selected and imposed intensities.
Kristen Lagally, Anthony Amorose, Shannon OHara, Suhadolnik Liana, Jonathan Kurka.
Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 44 (5), S645, (2012)
Comparison of a Monark Cycle Ergometer and a Velotron in Measuring Physiologic Responses in Trained Cyclists
Laura Vedeen, Kristen Lagally, Dale Brown, David Thomas.
Medicine and Science in Sports & Exercise, 41(5), S307, (2009)
Relationship Between Self-perceived and Measured Health-related Physical Fitness Among College Students
Courtney M Monroe, David Thomas, Kristen Lagally, Anne Cox.
Medicine and Science in Sports & Exercise, 41(5), S340, (2009)
Activity selection and heart rates of high school physical education students
Kelly Laurson, Dale Brown, Robert Cullen, K. K. Dennis, Kristen Lagally, David Thomas.
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 38 (5), (2006)
Activity selection and heart rates of high school physical education students.
Kelly Laurson, Dale Brown, Robert Cullen, Kristen Lagally, David Thomas.
Medicine and Science in Sports & Exercise, 38(5), S472, (2006)
The effectiveness of body composition techniques at determining body fat percentages in high school wrestlers
J. E. McKenzie, Dale Brown, Robert Cullen, Kristen Lagally, K. K. Dennis.
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 36 (5), (2004)
Factors affecting bar kinematics among women performing the free weight bench press
Andrew W.T. Biling, Steven McCaw, David Thomas, Kristen Lagally, Heather C Medema.
Medicine and Science in Sports & Exercise, 38(5), S62, (2003)

Journal Article

Submaximal testing to estimate aerobic capacity using a Matrix C5x stepmill
Lauren von Schaumburg, R, Q, Kristen M Lagally.
Journal of Human Kinetics, 83, 121-129, (2022)
Determining the Peak Power Output for Weight Lifting Derivatives using Body mass percentage: A Practical Approach
Marcel Lopes dos Santos, Adam Jagodinsky, Kristen M Lagally, Valmar, Ricardo Berton.
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 20, (2021)
Low Muscular Strength, Weight Status, and Metabolic Syndrome in Adolescents: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011-2014.
N M Pilli, Tyler Kybartas, Kristen Lagally, Kelly Laurson.
Pediatric exercise science, 33 (2), 90-94, (2021), 10.1123/pes.2020-0108
The effect of load based on body mass percentage on peak power output in the hang power clean, hang high pull, and mid-thigh clean pull
Marcel Lopes dos Santos, Ricardo Berton, Adam E Jagodinsky, Michael R Torry, Kristen Lagally.
Journal Of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, Online ahead of print, (2021), 10.23736/S0022-4707.21.12243-1.
Exercise is Medicine on Campus Programs: A Descriptive Study
Kristen Lagally, Jacqueline Sherman, Anthony Amorose, Anna Miles, Carena Winters.
Recreational Sport Journal, 43 (2), 106-116, (2019)
Testing the effects of messaging on physical activity motivation in active and non-active adults
Derek Hevel, Anthony Amorose, Kristen Lagally, Anna Miles, Scott Pierce.
Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 43, 333-342, (2019)
Relationship between Acute and Session RPE in a Physical Education Setting
Kristen Lagally, Kimberly Walker-Smith, Mary Henninger, Skip Williams, Margaret Coleman.
Perceptual and Motor Skills, 122 (1), 11, (2016)
Using Ratings of Perceived Exertion in Physical Education.
Kristen Lagally.
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 84 (5), 35-39, (2013)
Relation of college students’ self-perceived and measured health-related physical fitness.
Courtney M Monroe, David Thomas, Kristen Lagally, Anne Cox.
Perceptual and Motor Skills, 111(1), 229-239, (2010)
Ratings of perceived exertion and muscle activity during the bench press exercise in recreational and novice lifters
Kristen Lagally, Steven McCaw, Geoff T Young, Heather C Medema, David Thomas.
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 18(2), 359-364, (2004)

Manuscript

The effect of load based on body mass percentage on peak power output in the hang power clean, hang high pull, and mid-thigh clean pull
Marcel Lopes dos Santos, Ricardo Berton, Adam Jagodinsky, Michael Torry, Kristen Lagally.
Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, (2022), 10.23736/S0022-4707.21.12243-1
Determining the peak power output for weightlifting derivatives using body mass percentage: a practical approach
Marcel Lopes dos Santos, Adam Jagodinsky, Kristen Lagally, Valmor Tricoli, Ricardo Berton.
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, (2021), 10.3389/fspor.2021.628068

Presentations

• PA Assessment & Referral Grant – "Post-Program Assessments – Gift Cards for the Win
Kristen Lagally.
Exercise is Medicine® On Campus Webinar: 2023 Franklin Microgrant Awardees Presentation, online, October 15, 2024
Gender Variations in the Relationship Between Anthropometric Variables, Percent Fat, and Resting Metabolic Rate
David Thomas, Kristen Lagally.
Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Boston, MA, May 31, 2024
RESTING METABOLIC RATE AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN COLLEGE STUDENTS
Kristen Lagally, Rori Dosemagen.
ISU Research Symposium, Normal, IL, April, 2024
IMPLEMENTATION OF EXERCISE IS MEDICINE - GETTING STARTED ON CAMPUS AND IN THE CLINIC,
Cassie Ledman, Kristen Lagally, Lucas Carr, Whitney Morelli, Kate Born.
MWACSM, Indianapolis, IN, October, 2023
Relationship Between BMI, Waist Circumference, Waist to Height Ratio, Percent Fat, and Resting Metabolic Rate
David Q Thomas, Kristen M Lagally, Laina Runyon, Alex Cerrato.
Annual Meeting of the ACSM, Denver, CO, June 2, 2023
A comparison of PA barriers and motives in students referred and not referred to an Exercise is Medicine on Campus (EIMOC) program
Kristen Lagally, Anthony Amorose.
ACSM Annual Conference, Denver, Co, May, 2023
BARRIERS TO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS FOLLOWING PARTICIPATION IN EXERCISE IS MEDICINE ON CAMPUS
Julia Rafael, Sarah Lafayette, Kristen Lagally.
ISU Research Symposium, Normal, IL, April, 2023
The Relationship Between BMI, Waist Circumference, Waist to Height Ratio, Percent Fat and Resting Metabolic Rate
Laina Runyon, David Thomas, Kristen Lagally.
Mid West ACSM Regional Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN, October, 2022
Resting Metabolic Rate, Step Count, Resting RQ, and Substrate Utilization in College Students
BRandon Hobson, Tyler Kybartas, Kristen Lagally, David Thomas.
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, San Diego, California, May, 2022
The Relationship Between BMI, Waist Circumference, Waist to Height Ratio and Resting Metabolic Rate
Emily Reynoso-Romero, David Thomas, Brandon Hobson, Kristen Lagally, Tyler Kybartas.
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, San Diego, California, May, 2022
The Relationships Among Resting Metabolic Rate, RER, Substrate Utilization, and Step Counts in College Students
Brandon Hobson, Kristen Lagally, Emily Reynoso-Romero, David Q Thomas, Tyler J Kybartas.
ISU Research Symposium, Normal, IL, April, 2022
The Relationship Between BMI, Waist Circumference, Waist-to-Height Ratio and Resting Metabolic Rate
Emily Reynoso-Romero, David Q Thomas, Brandon D Hobson, Kristen M Lagally, Tyler J Kybartas.
IAHPERD Annual Convention, Tinley Park, IL, December 3, 2021
BARRIERS TO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS REFERRED TO AN EIMOC PROGRAM
Alex DiSerio, Kristen Lagally, Anthony Amorose, Anna Miles.
ISU Research Symposium, online, April, 2021
BODY COMPOSITION CHANGES IN POLICE OFFICERS FOLLOWING WEIGHT LOSS AND FITNESS PROGRAMS
Brandon Hobson, Brooke Bossert, Kristen Lagally.
ISU Research Symposium, online, April, 2021
Metabolic syndrome and muscular strength in youth: NHANES 2011-2014
Nicholas M Pilli, Tyler J Kybartas, Kristen M Lagally, Kelly R Laurson.
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, Online, May 28, 2020
Metabolic syndrome and muscular strength in youth: NHANES 2011-2014
Nicholas Pilli, Tyler Kybartas, Kristen Lagally, Kelly Laurson.
Illinois State University Research Symposium, Online, April, 2020
BODY COMPOSITION CHANGES IN MEN AND WOMEN OVER 12 MONTHS OF TRAINING
Jake Remmert, Jake Rafferty, Kristen Lagally, Peter Smith.
ISU Research Symposium, Normal, April, 2020
BARRIERS TO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION AT THE STUDENT FITNESS CENTER IN REFERRED EIMOC CLIENTS
Alex DiSerio, Teadora Markovski, Kaitlin Mindiola, Kristen Lagally.
Mid West ACSM, Oakbrook, IL, November 8, 2019
BODY COMPOSITION CHANGES IN MEN AND WOMEN OVER 12 MONTHS OF TRAINING
Jacob Remmert, Jake Rafferty, Peter Smith, Kristen Lagally.
Mid West ACSM, Oakbrook, IL, November 8, 2019
Exercise Is Medicine On Campus Program Comparisons: A Descriptive Study
Kristen Lagally, Jacqueline Sherman, Anthony Amorose, Anna Miles, Carena Winters.
ACSM, Orlando, FL, May, 2019
Optimal Load Based on Body Mass: A Pilot Study with The Hang Power Clean
Marcel Lopes dos Santos, Ricardo Berton, Adam Jagodinsky, Michael Torry, Kristen Lagally.
ACSM, Orlando, FL, May, 2019
EFFECTS OF EXERCISE IS MEDICINE ON CAMPUS INTERVENTION PROGRAM ON BARRIERS TO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Lauren von Schaumburg, Teadora Markovski, Ashlyn May, Eddie Dusik-Vargas, Kristen Lagally.
ISU Research Symposium, Normal, IL, April, 2019
Optimal Load Based on Body Mass: A Pilot Study with The Hang Power Clean
Marcel Lopes dos Santos, Ricardo Berton, Adam Jagodinsky, Michael Torry, Kristen Lagally.
ISU Research Symposium, Normal, IL, April, 2019
The physical and psychological effects of standing desks in office workers
Hannah E Dohm, Dale Brown, Kristen Lagally, Kelly Laurson.
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN, June 1, 2018
Referred Students’ Motivators and Barriers to participate in an EIMOC Program
Kristen Lagally, Anna Miles, Derek Hevel, Lauren von Schaumburg.
American College of Sports Medicine, Minneapolis, MN, May, 2018