OFFICE ADDRESS
Department of Exercise Science and Health Promotion
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road, Field House 11-25C
Boca Raton, Florida 33431-0991
Office Telephone: (561) 297-2938 or 561-297-2790 (Direct)
Fax: 561.297.2839
E-mail: sgraves@fau.edu

I. PERSONAL DATA

Educational Experience

Ed.D. University of North Carolina, Greensboro. 1983. (Exercise Physiology & Biomechanics). Dissertation topic, Physiological response of female sport divers to exercise during treadmill and underwater workouts.

M.S.E. Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, Arkansas. 1972. (Physical Education)

B.S.E. Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, Arkansas. 1969. (Physical Education and Math)

Professional Experience

Chair and Faculty Member. Department of Exercise Science and Health Promotion. Florida Atlantic University. Boca Campus. (August 2007 to present)

Interim Chair and Faculty Member. Department of Exercise Science and Health Promotion. Florida Atlantic University. Davie Campus. (August 2006 to 2007)

Associate Professor. Tenured. Department of Exercise Science and Health Promotion. Florida Atlantic University. Davie Campus. (August 2003 to 2006)

II. RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES

International/National: Refereed

Johnson, M. M., Kumi-Diaka, J., Zoeller, R., Graves, B.S. Merchant, K. and Hormann, V. Therapeutic options for the treatment of breast cancer: Using Cytoreg® and Genistin. Journal of Medicinal Food. (in review).

Published/Accepted:

Costa, P.B., Graves, B.S., Jacobs, P., and Whitehurst, M. (2009). The acute effects of different durations of static stretching on dynamic balance performance. Journal of Strength and Conditioning, 21(1), 141-147.

Stout, J.R., Graves, B.S., Smith, A.E., Hartman, M.J., Cramer, J.T. Beck, T.W. and R.J. Harris. (November 2008). The effects of beta-alanine supplementation on neuromuscular fatigue in elderly (55-92 years): a double-blind randomized study. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 5 (11) , 21-27.

Stout, JR., Graves , B.S., Cramer, JT., Goldstein, E.R., Costa, P.B., Smith, A.E., Walter, A.A. (2007). Effects of creatine supplementation on the onset of neuromuscular fatigue threshold and muscle strength in elderly men and women (64-86 years). Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging, 11 (6), 459-464 .

Godo, J., Graves , B.S., O'Kroy, J., and Hecht, S. (2006). Influences of dietary supplement use in South Florida adolescent athletes. American Journal of Health Studies, 21 (2), 91-98.

Grande, B.M. and Graves , B.S. (2005). Creatine supplementation: Forms, function, and effects. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 21 (1), 62-68.

Schutzer, K.A., and Graves , B.S. (2004). Barriers and motivations to exercise in older adults. P reventive Medicine, 39 , 1056-1061.

Ford, M.A., Bass., M.A., Turner, L.W., Mauromoustakos, A., and Graves , B.S. (2004). Past and recent physical activity and bone mineral density in college-ages women, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 18 (3), 405-409.

Graves, B.S. and Welsh, R., (2004). Recognizing the signs of body dysmorphic disorder and muscle dysmorphia. ACSM's Health and Fitness Journal , 8 (1), 11-13.

Graves, B. S. (August 2000). Web basics for the strength and conditioning professional. Strength and Conditioning Journal , 22 (4), 1-4.

Bridges, F.S., Williamson, C.B., Scheibe, J.J., & Graves , B. S . (1999). The lost letter technique and the 1996 presidential election. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 88, 273-280.

Bridges, F. S., Welsh, R., Graves, B. S., & Sonn, M. (1997). Differences in lost letter and postal card returns from cities and smaller urban communities. Psychological Reports, 80, 363-368.

Bridges, F. S. & Graves, B. S. (1996). Accessibility of minors of smokeless tobacco products. Broward County, Florida, March-June 1996. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 45(49):1079-1082.

Bridges, F. S. & Graves, B. S. (1996). Accessibility of minors of cigarettes from vending machines-Florida , 1996. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 45 (47):1036-1038.

Books/chapters in books:

Graves, B.S. Participation health screening and risk stratification. (2009). In American College of Sports Medicine's Resources for the Personal Trainer 3 rd edition, Chapter 2 . Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Graves, B.S., Whitehurst, M. and Jacobs, P. (2009), Lifespan effects of aging and deconditioning, Chapter 6. In American College of Sports Medicine's Resource manual for exercise testing and prescription (6 th edition), Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Graves , B.S., Whitehurst, M. and Findley, B. (2006). Physiological effects of aging and deconditioning, Chapter 4. In American College of Sports Medicine's resource manual for exercise testing and prescription (5 th edition), Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Published Abstracts (Refereed)

Klepacki, B.J., Graves, B.S., and Hellberg, P.A. The effect of ingesting a caffeine–enhanced sport drink on resting energy expenditure and blood pressure in females. Journal of International Society of Sports Nutrition, 3(1), 20.

Graves, B.S., D'Angelo-Herold, A., and Hartman, M.J. (2008). Assessment of a community-based walking program using the Senior Fitness Test. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 16: Supplement.

Graves, B. S., Curran, R.N., and Hartman, M.J. (2008). Assessing concussions in collegiate football players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 22(4): Supplement.

Costa, P.B. Graves, B.S ., Jacobs, P., and Whitehurst, M. Effects of balance and stretching on females. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 21(4): Supplement.

Graves, B.S., Stout, J.R., Goldstein, E.R., Costa, P.B., Goddard, X., and Curran, R. (2007). Effects of creatine supplementation on the physical working capacity at fatigue threshold and muscle function in elderly men and women (64-86 Years). Medicine and Science in Sports & Exercise , 39 (5), S424.

Graves, B.S. (2005). The signs of muscle dysmorphia and body dysmorphic disorder. Journal of International Society of Sports Nutrition, 2 (1), 119.

Rakes, M., Zoeller, R., O'Kroy, J., Stout, J.R., Mielke, M. and Graves, B.S. (2005). Effects of 28 days of beta-alanine and creatine monohydrate supplementation on oxygen uptake, ventilatory and lactate thresholds, and time to exhaustion. Journal of International Society of Sports Nutrition, 2 (1), 97-98.

Stout, J.R., O'Kroy, J., Mielke, M., Zoeller, R., Torok, D.J., Rakes, M., and Graves, B.S. (2005). Effects of 28 days of beta-alanine and creatine monohydrate supplementation on physical working capacity at neuromuscular fatigue threshold. Journal of International Society of Sports Nutrition, 2 (1), 105.

Graves, B.S., Quinn, J.V., O'Kroy, J.A., Torok, D.J. (2005). Influence of pilates-based mat exercise on chronic lower back pain. Medicine and Science in Sports & Exercise, 37, Supplement 27.

Graves, B S. (2005). Creating a gerontology conference for professionals and older adults. Jones, G.R., Taylor A.W., Ecclestone, N.A. (editors) . Scientific proceedings from ISAPA 6 th world congress on aging and physical activity ‘research to action for an aging society.' 213-215.

Conference Presentations

Abstracts

International (Refereed)

Graves, B.S., D'Angelo-Herold, A., and Hartman, M. July 28, 2009. Assessment of a university-based walking program using the Senior Fitness Test. 7 th World Congress on Aging and Physical Activity : Tsukuba, Japan.

Graves, B. S. July 2004. Creating a gerontology conference for professionals and older adults. International Society for Aging and Physical Activity's 6 th World Congress on Aging and physical activity: from research to action for an aging society , London, Ontario, Canada.

Graves, B. S. and Poirier, S. August 10-14, 1999. Roundtable discussion, HIV/AIDS Update of the older population in Broward County, Florida, 5 th Annual World Congress on Physical Activity, Aging, and Sports , Orlando, Florida.

National (Refereed)

Penhollow, T., D'Angelo-Herold, A. and Graves, B.S. 2009. Predictors of physical activity and life satisfaction among college students. Research Consortium presentation at American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention and Exposition, Tampa, Florida (accepted).

Graves, B. S., Curran, R.N., and Hartman, M.J. July 2008. Assessing concussions in collegiate football players. Presented at National Strength and Conditioning National Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Costa, P.B., Graves, B.S ., Jacobs, P., Whitehurst, M. July 2007. Effects of balance and stretching on females (18-35). Presented National Strength and Conditioning National Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Graves, B. S. , Stout, J.R., Goldstein, E.R., Costa, P.B., Goddard, X., Curran, R. June 2006. Effects of creatine supplementation on the onset of neuromuscular fatigue threshold and muscle strength in elderly men and women (64-86 years). American College of Sports Medicine Meeting, New Orleans, Louisina.

Graves, B. S. June 2005. 2 nd Annual International Society of Sports Nutrition, New Orleans, Louisiana. The signs of muscle dysmorphia and body dysmorphic disorder. (Invited).

Rakes, M., Zoeller, R., O'Kroy, J., Torok, D., Stout, J.R., Mielke, M., and Graves, B. S. June 2005. Effects of 28 days of beta-alanine and creatine monohydrate supplementation on oxygen uptake, ventilatory and lactate thresholds, and time to exhaustion. International Society of Sports Nutrition Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Graves, B. S., Vinci, J.Q., O'Kroy, J.A., and Torok, D.J. June 2005. Influence of Pilates-based mat exercise on chronic lower back pain. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee.

Competitive Grants and External Funding ($103,869 awarded)

Federal Grants

Principle Investigator. U. S. Department of the Interior/U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. August 1999 to November 30, 1999. Education and Outreach Program. $5,000.

Principle Investigator. U. S. Department of the Interior/U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. September 1998 to July 31, 1999. Education and Outreach Program. $14,000.

Principle Investigator. U. S. Department of the Interior/U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. August 1998 to July 31, 1999. Education and Outreach Program. $10,000.

Principle Investigator. U. S. Department of the Interior/U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. January 31, 1998 to July 31, 1998. Education and Outreach Program. $5,000.

Principle Investigator. U. S. Department of the Interior/U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. August 4, 1997 to January 31, 1998. Education and Outreach Program. $30,000.

External Funding

Principle Investigator. $3000 (awarded, 2006). College of Education, Research Incentive Seed Grant, A twelve- week training study of the effect of creatine monohydrate supplementation on neuromuscular fatigue in community-dwelling older adults.

Co-Principle Investigator with Anita D'Angelo-Herold. $4,469 (awarded Fall 2005 to Spring 2006). FAU Fitness Video, The Allegany Franciscan Ministries of Palm Beach County, Florida.

Co-Investigator with Dr. Torok. The Starting Place Inc. of Hollywood, Florida. Evaluation of Not On Tobacco Program. $2,500. (Awarded January 2004 to December 31, 2005).

Co-Principle Investigator with D. Torok. The Starting Place. Not On Tobacco Assessment. January 2003 to December 2003. Awarded $2,500.

Gifts/Donations or Equipment Grants

Memorial West Health and Fitness Center. 2005. Two Nu-Step machines to the Exercise Science Student Laboratory. $2000 value.

Memorial West Health and Fitness Center. 2002. Two bicycle ergometers to Exercise Science Student Laboratory. $1500 value.

HealthSouth Corporation, Birmingham, Alabama. January 1998. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine 's Women's Breakfast Meeting, 26 th Annual Meeting, SanDestin, Florida . $1,000 donation for sponsorship.

HealthSouth Hospital, Plantation, Florida. Spring 1996. Three bicycle ergometers to FAU Exercise Science Student Laboratory. $2500 value.

International Presentations

Graves, B.S. (July 21, 2008). Invited to contribute expertise in field of active aging and health. The National Taiwan Sports University, Taipei County, Taiwan.

Professional Affiliations
International Society of Sports Nutrition, Fellow Status, (2008 to present)
American College of Sports Medicine, Fellow Status, (2002 to present)
American College of Sports Medicine, Health Fitness Instructor (1997 to present)
American College of Sports Medicine (1997 to present)
American Physiological Society (1997 to 2005)
International Society of Sports Nutritionists (2004 to present)
National Strength and Conditioning Association (1999 to present)
Southeast American College of Sports Medicine (1997 to present)

III. SERVICE

National Service

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
Mentor, Leadership and Diversity Training Program. Level 2 Mentor. June 2008 to June 2011.
Recognized at Diversity Reception at National Meeting.
Chair. June 2005 to 2008 and June 2001 to June 2003. Interest Group on Aging.
Coordinator. June 2008. Election of Chair and Co-Chairs for Interest Group on Aging.
Member. June 2007 to June 2009. Interest Group Forums Committee.

National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
Member. 2008-2009. Search Committee for new NSCA Executive Director.
Associate Editor. December 2007 to present. Strength and Conditioning Journal.
Vice-President, October 2007 to October 2010. Nutrition, Metabolism, and Body Composition Group Executive Council .
Session Moderator. July 2008. NCSA National Conference. Las Vegas, Nevada.
Member. 2007 to present. NSCA Research Committee.
Reviewer. 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008. NSCA Research Abstract Review for National Conference.
Other National Service
Fellow Status. International Society of Sports Nutrition. September 15, 2008.
Advisory Board Member. International Society of Sports Nutrition Advisory Board. August 29, 2008 to present.
Site Director for International Society of Sports Nutrition exam. Davie, Florida. March 2007.

Regional
Committee Member. 2008 to 2011. Women of Southeastern American College of Sports Medicine.
Session Chair, February 2008. Southeastern American College of Sports Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama.

Florida Atlantic University
Member. 2005-2007. Gerontology Interdisciplinary Conference, College of Nursing, Boca Campus.
Chair. 2003-2004. Gerontology Interdisciplinary Conference, April 2, 2004 .
Member, 2002-2005. Advisory Board, Student Wellness Center , Davie Campus.
Member. 2001-2002. Broward Achievement Awards for Davie Campus.
College of Education , Florida Atlantic University
M ember. Fall 2008 to present. Search Committee for COE Dean Position.
Member. Spring 2008 to 2009. COE Interim Dean/Dean Search Advisory Committee.
Faculty Sponsor. March 2008. Student Advisory Council's 7 th Annual Research Symposium.
Member. Fall 2007 to present. Assessment Committee.
Marshall. Summer 2007. Summer ceremony commencement.

Thesis Committees (ESHP Department unless noted otherwise)

Thesis committee. 2006 to 2008. Michelle Johnson. Therapeutic options for the treatment of breast cancer using Cytoreg ® and genistein isoflavone. College of Science. (graduated summer 2008).

Thesis committee. 2006 to 2007. Karen Hooks. Comparing the use of a business plan with a community intervention model in a volunteer project of a not-for-profit agency. (graduated summer 2007).

Thesis chair. 2006 to 2007. Pablo Costa. The acute effects of static stretching on balance, reaction time, and movement velocity. (graduated summer 2007)

Thesis committee. 2005 to 2006. Sreedevi Bodepudi, Genisten targets only proliferating but not quiescent cells: potential therapeutic significance in breast cancer. College of Science (graduated Spring 2006).

Thesis committee. 2003 to 2006. Priscilla Goodwin. The relationship among commuting, dietary, and exercise behaviors in college students (graduated Summer 2006).

Undergraduate Teaching (Florida Atlantic University)
Exercise Leadership II
Programming Exercise for the Older Adult
Perspectives in Health and Wellness
Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription
Health Promotion
Internship
Introduction to Exercise Science and Health Promotion
Management Principles in Exercise Science and Health Promotion
Physical Education in the Elementary School
Professional Seminar
Special Topics: Exercise and the Older Adult
Teaching Team Sports
Directed Independent Study

Graduate Teaching (Florida Atlantic University)
Practical Applications
Management of Organizational Behavior in Health/Fitness Programs
Programming Exercise for the Older Adult
Professional Issues: Exercise Science and Health Promotion
Personal and Community Health
Seminar in Exercise Science and Health Promotion
Special Topics: Programming Exercise for the Senior Citizen
Directed Independent Study