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  2. Ashley Lesniak

Ashley Lesniak

Types:

CommonwealthU University Employee
Title(s)
Associate Professor / CU-IRB Chair
Department
Education

Ph.D., Exercise Science — University of Kentucky

M.S., Exercise Science — East Stroudsburg University

B.S., Exercise Science — East Stroudsburg University

Contact Information

Courses Most Commonly Taught

  • HLTH 120 Human Anatomy & Physiology 2
  • HLTH 353 Physiology of Exercise
  • HLTH 363 Applied Sport & Exercise Science
  • HLTH 425 Clinical Exercise Physiology
  • HLTH 485 Professional Field Experience in Health Science
  • HLTH 663 Applied Sport & Exercise Science

Areas of Expertise

  • Exercise Physiology
  • Tactical Populations
  • Endurance Performance

Professional Publications

  • Lesniak, A., Davis, S., Moir, G., & Sauers, E. (2016). The Effects of Carbohydrate, Caffeine, and Combined Rinses on Cycling Performance. Journal Of Sport And Human Performance, 4(1).
  • Lesniak, A. Y., Bergstrom, H. C., Clasey, J. L., Stromberg, A. J., & Abel, M. G. (2019). The Effect of Personal Protective Equipment on Firefighter Occupational Performance. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

Professional Presentations

  • Lesniak A., Davis S., Moir G., Sauers E., The Effect of Carbohydrate, Caffeine and Combined Rinses on College Aged Females’ Cycling Endurance Performance. ACSM Mid-Atlantic Conference, Harrisburg, PA., October 2014, and 62nd Annual Meeting of ACSM, San Diego, CA. May 2015 [Abstract published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 47(5S):582, May 2015].
  • Abel, M., Lesniak, A., Sell, K., Morris, C. Comparison of On- versus Off-duty Sleep, Physical Activity, and Heart Rate Variability in Professional Firefighters. NSCA National Conference. July 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Lesniak, A., Abel, M., Sell, K., Morris, C. Relationship Between Heart Rate Variability Outcomes vs. Firefighter Performance, Physical Activity and Fitness Measures. ACSM Southeast Conference, Greenville, SC., February 2017, and 64th Annual Meeting of ACSM, Denver, CO. May 2017 [Abstract published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 49(5S):610, May 2017].
  • Lesniak A., Bergstrom H., Clasey JL, Stromberg AJ., Abel MG. The Effect of Personal Protective Equipment on Firefighter Occupational Performance. ACSM Southeast Conference, Chattanooga, TN., February 2018, and 65th Annual Meetings of ACSM, Minneapolis, MN. May 2018 [Abstract published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 50(5S):739, May 2018].

Community/Professional Service

  • MARC ACSM Research Committee