Biography
Katelyn Allison advises students and teaches several courses in the Sports Science program. She previously served as the principal investigator for the University of Pittsburgh’s research effort within the United States Marine Corps Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force and as a co-investigator on the Department of Defense injury prevention and performance enhancement research activities within the Neuromuscular Research Laboratory (NMRL).
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, University of Pittsburgh
- Master of Science in Exercise Physiology, University of Pittsburgh
- Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Science, University of Pittsburgh
Research Interests
- The effect of fatigue on proprioception and neuromuscular control
- Exercise and nutritional contributions to injury prevention, health and performance optimization
- Female injury prevention, performance enhancement and health
Publications
- Pletcher ER, Lovalekar M, Coleman LC, Beals K, Nindl BC, Allison KF. Decreased percent body fat but not body mass is associated with better performance on the Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2023; 37(4):887-893.
- Lovalekar M, Keenan KA, Beals K, Nindl BC, Pihoker AA, Coleman LC, Allison KF. Incidence and pattern of musculoskeletal injuries among women and men during Marine Corps training in sex-integrated units. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 2020; 23(10):932-36.
- Allison KF, Keenan KA, Mi Q, Lovalekar M, Beals K, Posey M, Coleman LC, Nindl BC. Fight Load Index and Body Composition are Most Associated with Combat Fitness in female Marines. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 2019; 22(April): 494-99.
Professional Organization Appointments
- American College of Sports Medicine
- National Strength and Conditioning Association
Certificates
- American College of Sports Medicine, Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP)
