Joan M . Eckerson, PhD

Department

Exercise Science and Pre-Health Professions

Position

Professor

Books

• Conditioning for Strength and Human Performance (3rd Ed).
  Evetovich, T.K. and J.M. Eckerson. Age and Gender Training Considerations. In:      Conditioning for Strength and Human Performance (3rd Ed). T.J. Chandler and L.E      Brown, Eds. Abingdon, OX, UK: Routledge, 2019 2019
• The Exercising Female: Science and its Application.
  Eckerson, J.M. Energy and the Nutritional Needs of the Exercising Female. In: The      Exercising Female: Science and its Application. J.J. Forsyth and C.M. Roberts, Eds.      Abingdon, OX, UK: Routledge, October 2018. 2018
• Introduction to Exercise Science
  Eckerson, J.M. Exercise and Sport Nutrition. In: Introduction to Exercise Science. (5th Ed.). T.J. Housh, D.J. Housh, and G.O. Johnson, Eds. Scottsdale, AZ:Holcomb-Hathaway, 2018. 2018
• Nutritional Supplements in Sports and Exercise
  Eckerson, J.M. Weight Loss Nutritional Supplements. In: “Nutritional Supplements in Sports and Exercise” (2nd Ed.). M. Greenwood, M.B. Cooke, T. Ziegenfuss, D.S. Kalman, and J. Anonio, Eds.Springer International Publishing Switzerland, 2015. 2015
• Introduction to Exercise Science
  Eckerson, J. M. Exercise and Sport Nutrition, p. 157-189 2012
• Essentials of Creatine in Sport
  Eckerson, J. M. Creatine Supplementation and Women Athletes, p. 101-126 2008
• Introduction to Exercise Science
  Eckerson, J. M. Exercise and Sport Nutrition, p. 173-205 2008
• Nutritional Supplements in Sports and Exercise
  Eckerson, J. M. Weight Loss Nutritional Supplements, p. 225-258 2008

Articles

• Nutrients
  Fye, H., C. Pass, K. Dickman, E. Bredahl, J. Eckerson, and J. Siedlik. The effect of a multi-ingredient pre-workout supplement on time-to-fatigue at threshold pace in NCAA Division I cross-country athletes.
  13, p. 1823 2021
• Nutrients
  Smith-Ryan, A., H. Cabre, J. Eckerson, and D. Candow. Creatine supplementation in women's health: A lifespan perspective.
  13 2021
• Nutrients
  Bredahl, E., J. Eckerson, S. Tracy, T. McDonald, and K. Drescher. The role of creatine in the development and activation of immune responses.
  13, p. 751 2021
• Medicine and science in sports and exercise
  Bredahl., E. et al. Resistance training during chemotherapy with doxorubicin.
  52, p. 2529-2537 2020
• Nutrition and Cancer
  Bredahl, E. W. Najdawi, S. Kotttenstette, L. Riesberg, J. Siedlik, J. Eckerson, and K. Drescher. Use of creatine and creatinine to minimize doxorubicin-induced cytotoxicity in cardiac and skeletal muscle metabolism. 2020
• Strength and Conditioning Journal
  Eckerson, J.M. Creatine as an ergogenic aid for women. Female Special Topics Issue.
  38(2), p. 14-23 2016
• ACSM Research Methods
  Eckerson, J.M. and J.M. Zuniga. Searching the Scientific Literature. In: ACSM Research Methods. L. Armstrong and W. Kraemer, Eds. Hagerstown, MD - Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2016. 2016
• International Journal of Immunopharmacology
  Riesberg, L.A., S.A. Weed, T.L. McDonald, J.M. Eckerson, and K.M. Drescher. Beyond muscles: The untapped potential of creatine.
  http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.intimp.2015.12.034, 2015 2015
• NSCA Career Development Guide
  The Perils and Promises of Academic Life: Perspectives from Women in Science.
  2014 2014
• Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
  Eckerson, J., A. Bull, G Moore, T. Baechle, J. Yee, S. Egan, C. Fischer, D. O’Brien, and T. Pulverenti,. Acute Ingestion of Sugar-Free Red Bull Energy Drink has no Effect on Upper Body Strength and Muscular Endurance in Resistance Trained Men.
  27(8), p. 2248-2254 2013
• International journal of sports physical therapy
  Konor, M. M., Morton, S., Eckerson, J. M., Grindstaff, T. L. Reliability of three measures of ankle dorsiflexion range of motion
  7, p. 279-287 2012
• European journal of applied physiology
  Moon, Jordan R., Eckerson, Joan M., Tobkin, Sarah E., Smith, Abbie E., Lockwood, Christopher M., Walter, Ashley A., Cramer, Joel T., Beck, Travis W., Stout, Jeffrey R. Estimating body fat in NCAA Division I female athletes: a five-compartment model validation of laboratory methods
  105, p. 119-130 2009
• International Journal of Sports Medicine
  Lambert, G. P., Lang, J., Bull, A., Eckerson, J., Lanspa, S., O'Brien, J. Fluid Tolerance while Running: Effect of Repeated Trials
  29, p. 878-882 2008
• Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
  Eckerson, Joan M., Bull, Anthony A., Moore, Geri A. Effect of Thirty Days of Creatine Supplementation with Phosphate Salts on Anaerobic Working Capacity and Body Weight in Men
  22, p. 826-832 2008
• International Journal of Sports Medicine
  Eckerson, J. M., Lambert, G. P., Bull, A. J., Lange, A. J., Pfeifer, P. C., Moore, G. A., Lanspa, S. J., O'Brien, J. Fluid Restriction during Running Increases GI Permeability
  29, p. 194-198 2008
• Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
  Eckerson, J. M., Stout, J. R., Moore, G. A., Stone, N. J., Iwan, K. A., Gebauer, A. N., Ginsberg, R. Effect of creatine phosphate supplementation on anaerobic working capacity and body weight after two and six days of loading in men and women
  19, p. 756-763 2005
• Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
  Housh, T. J., Johnson, G. O., Housh, D. J., Cramer, J. T., Stout, J. R., Bull, A. J., Rana, S. R., Eckerson, J. M. Accuracy of near-infrared interactance instruments and population-specific equations for estimating body composition in young wrestlers
  18, p. 556-560 2004
• Medicine and science in sports and exercise
  Reimers, K. J., Eckerson, J. M., Heires, P. L., Grandjean, A. C. Low intakes of good quality protein in college female athletes
  36, p. S348-S349 2004
• Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
  Eckerson, J. M., Stout, J. R., Moore, G. A., Stone, N. J., Nishimura, K., Tamura, K. Effect of two and five days of creatine loading on anaerobic working capacity in women
  18, p. 168-173 2004
• Medicine and science in sports and exercise
  Stout, J. R., Eckerson, J. M., May, E., Coulter, C., Bradley-Popovich, G. E. Effects of resistance exercise and creatine supplementation on myasthenia gravis: a case study
  33, p. 869-872 2001
• Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
  Bachle, L., Eckerson, J., Albertson, L., Ebersole, K., Goodwin, T., Petzel, D. The effect of fluid replacement on endurance performance
  15, p. 217-224 2001
• Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
  Housh, T. J., Johnson, G. O., Housh, D. J., Stout, J. R., Eckerson, J. M. Estimation of body density in young wrestlers
  14, p. 477-482 2000
• Journal of Applied Physiology
  Stout, J., Eckerson, J., Ebersole, K., Moore, G., Perry, S., Housh, T., Bull, A., Cramer, J., Batheja, A. Effect of creatine loading on neuromuscular fatigue threshold
  88, p. 109-112 2000

Publications

• Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
  Fye H., C.Pass, K. Dickman, J. Eckerson, and J. Siedlik. The effect of a multi-ingredient pre-workout supplement on time to fatigue in collegiate cross-country runners. 2020
• Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
  Pass, C. H. Fye, K. Dickman, J. Eckerson, and J. Siedlik. The effect of a multi-ingredient pre-workout supplement on lactate concentration and perceived exertion in collegiate cross-country runners. 2020
• Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
  Hammond, K., M. Magrini, and J. Eckerson. Maximal effort three-minute rowing test as benchmark for 2000 meter time in female collegiate rowers. 2020
• Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
  Bredahl, E., C. Pass, J. Siedlik, J. Eckerson, and K. Drescher. Use of creatine and creatinine to improve cell viability in doxorubicin treated cardiac myoblasts.
  52 (Suppl), p. 264 2020
• Medicine and science in sports and exercise
  Najdawi, WO, EC Bredahl, J. Eckerson, J. Siedlik, and K. Drescher. The effect of doxorubicin on myocardial extracellular matrix degradation. 
  51 (Suppl. 6), p. 245 2019
• Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
  Eckerson, JM, M. Turner, T Hoang, J Siedlik, and E. Bredahl. The Relationship of Maximal Oxygen Uptake and Performance Indices from a Three Minute All-Out Rowing Test with 2000 M Time 2019
• Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
  Legenza, A., C. Reyes, M. Dovgan, A. Tigner, W. Najdawi, E. Bredahl, J. Siedlik, J. Eckerson, and K. Drescher. The effects of resistance training on cardiac muscle function during cancer cachexia.
  51 (Suppl. 6), p. 613 2019
• Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
  Bredahl, E., W. Najdawi, S. Hook, J. Eckerson, J. Siedlik, and K. Drescher. The effect of creatine and creatinine on myocellular injury in doxorubicin-treated skeletal muscle.
  51 (Suppl. 6), p. 644 2019
• Medicine and science in sports and exercise
  Katsavelis, D., C. Marnin, M. Maystrick, and J. M. Eckerson. The Effect of Fatigue on Impact Forces and Pressure Distribution During an Incremental Run. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise May 2018 50 (Suppl. 15):515.
  May 2018, p. 515 2018
• Medicine and science in sports and exercise
  Bredahl, E.C., W. O. Najdawi, S.M. Hook, J.M. Eckerson, J. A. Siedlik, and K.M. Drescher. The Effect of Creatine and Creatinine on Myocellular Injury in Doxorubicin-Treated Skeletal Muscle Myoblasts. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise May 2018 50 (Suppl. 15): 644. 
  May 2018, p. 644 2018
• Medicine and science in sports and exercise
  1.      Eckerson, J.M., L.A. Riesberg, K. Serryn, J. Yee, G.A. Moore, D. Katsavelis, E. Bredahl, Kristen Drescher, David Fukuda, Laura Kurata, and Brittany Moon. The Effect of Creatine Supplementation on Upper Body Strength and Immune Function in Men. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise May 2017 49 (Suppl. 15):1027. 
  May 2017, p. 1027 2017
• Medicine and science in sports and exercise
  1.      Bredahl, E.C., S. Kottenstette, N. Marshall, M. Wagner, K. Drescher, and J.M. Eckerson. The Effect of Creatine and Creatinine on Rate of Apoptosis in Doxorubicin-Treated Myoblasts. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise May 2017 49 (Suppl. 15):7. 
  May 2017, p. 7 2017
• Medicine and science in sports and exercise
  Katsavelis, D., R. Smith, A. Sikora, M. Shea, and J. M. Eckerson. The Effect of Fatigue on Tibial Acceleration During an Incremental Run. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise May 2017 49 (Suppl. 15):515.
  May 2017, p. 515 2017
• Medicine and science in sports and exercise
  Twaddell, M., A. Tigner, M. Wagner, E.C. Bredahl, and J.M. Eckerson. The Effect of Resistance Training During Chemotherapy on Grip Strength in Rats. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise May 2017 49 (Suppl. 15):8.
  May 2017, p. 8 2017
• Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  Eckerson, JM, AE Lieb, KA Mullen and NO Allen. The Effect of a Protein-Rich Egg White Breakfast and an Isocaloric Toaster Pastry Breakfast on Satiety and Dietary Intake in Normal-Weight College-Age Women.
  115(9) (Suppl 2), p. A-17 2016
• Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
  1.      Molly M. Krause, Kiley A. Lavanger, Nina O. Allen, Allison E. Lieb, Katie A. Mullen, and Joan M. Eckerson. Effect of Three Different Breakfast Meals on Energy and Nutrient Intake in College-Age Women. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition September 2016 13 (Suppl. 1): 33. 
  September 2016, p. 33 2016
• Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
  1.      Kiley A. Lavanger, Molly M. Krause, Nina O. Allen, Allison E. Lieb, Katie A. Mullen, and Joan M. Eckerson. Accuracy of the ASA24® Dietary Recall System for Assessing Actual Dietary Intake in Normal Weight College-Age Women.Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition September 2016 13 (Suppl. 1): 33. 
  September 2016, p. 33 2016
• FASEB J
  Eckerson, J, N Allen, A Lieb and K Mullen. Comparison of an Egg White vs. Toaster Pastry Breakfast on Dietary Intake and Quality in College-Age Women.
  April 2016 30:681.6 2016
• Medicine and science in sports and exercise
  Eckerson, J.M., A.J. Bull, G.A. Moore, J.C. Yee, and B.D. Roy. The Effect of Two Different Creatine Formulations on Skeletal Muscle Creatine Retention.
  41(5):, p. S321 2009

Presentations

• Creighton University Reserves Officers' Training Corps - Black Wolves Battalion, 'Nutrition for Tactical Athletes'. 2019
• Bredahl, E., W. Najdawi, S. Hook, J. Eckerson, J. Siedlik, and K. Drescher. The Effect of Creatine and Creatinine on Myocellular Injury in Doxorubicin-Treated Skeletal Muscle Myoblasts. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise May 2019 51(Suppl. 6):644. Presented at the 2019 American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL. 2019
• Legenza, A. C. Reyes, M. Dovgan, A. Tigner, W. Najdawi, E. Bredahl, J. Siedlik,J. Eckerson, and K. Drescher. The Effects of Resistance Training on Cardiac Muscle Function During Cancer Cachexia. Medicine and Science is Sports and Exercise May 2019 51 (Suppl. 6): 613. Presented at the 2019 American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL. 2019
• Najdawi, W.O., E.C. Bredahl, J. Eckerson, J. Siedlik, and K. Drescher. The Effect Doxorubicin on Myocardial Extracellular Matrix Degradation. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise May 2019 51 (Suppl. 6): 245. Presented at the 2019 American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL. 2019
• Eckerson, J.M., M. Turner, T Hoang, J. Siedlik, and E. Bredahl. The Relationship of Maximal Oxygen Uptake and Performance Indices from a Three Minute All-Out Rowing Test with 2000 M Time. Presented at the 2019 National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C. 2019
• Bredahl, E.C., W. O. Najdawi, S.M. Hook, J.M. Eckerson, J. A. Siedlik, and K.M. Drescher. The Effect of Creatine and Creatinine on Myocellular Injury in Doxorubicin-Treated Skeletal Muscle Myoblasts. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise May 2018 50 (Suppl. 15): 644. Presented at the 2018 American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN. 2018
• Katsavelis, D., C. Marnin, M. Maystrick, and J. M. Eckerson. The Effect of Fatigue on Impact Forces and Pressure Distribution During an Incremental Run. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise May 2018 50 (Suppl. 15):515. Presented at the 2018 American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN. 2018
• Twaddell, M., A. Tigner, M. Wagner, E.C. Bredahl, and J.M. Eckerson. The Effect of Resistance Training During Chemotherapy on Grip Strength in Rats. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise May 2017 49 (Suppl. 15):8. Presented at the 2017 American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Denver, CO. 2017
• Katsavelis, D., R. Smith, A. Sikora, M. Shea, and J. M. Eckerson. The Effect of Fatigue on Tibial Acceleration During an Incremental Run. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise May 2017 49 (Suppl. 15):515. Presented at the 2017 American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Denver, CO. 2017
• Bredahl, E.C., S. Kottenstette, N. Marshall, M. Wagner, K. Drescher, and J.M. Eckerson. The Effect of Creatine and Creatinine on Rate of Apoptosis in Doxorubicin-Treated Myoblasts. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise May 2017 49 (Suppl. 15):7. Presented at the 2017 American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Denver, CO. 2017
• Eckerson, J.M., L.A. Riesberg, K. Serryn, J. Yee, G.A. Moore, D. Katsavelis, E. Bredahl, Kristen Drescher, David Fukuda, Laura Kurata, and Brittany Moon. The Effect of Creatine Supplementation on Upper Body Strength and Immune Function in Men. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise May 2017 49 (Suppl. 15):1027. Presented at the 2017 American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Denver, CO. 2017
• Kiley A. Lavanger, Molly M. Krause, Nina O. Allen, Allison E. Lieb, Katie A. Mullen, and Joan M. Eckerson. Accuracy of the ASA24 Dietary Recall System for Assessing Actual Dietary Intake in Normal Weight College-Age Women. Accepted for Presentation at the 2016 International Society of Sports Nutrition Annual Meeting, Clearwater, FL. 2016
• Molly M. Krause, Kiley A. Lavanger, Nina O. Allen, Allison E. Lieb, Katie A. Mullen, and Joan M. Eckerson. Effect of Three Different Breakfast Meals on Energy and Nutrient Intake in College-Age Women. Accepted for Presentation at the 2016 International Society of Sports Nutrition Annual Meeting, Clearwater, FL. 2016
• Eckerson, J, N Allen, A Lieb and K Mullen. Comparison of an Egg White vs. Toaster Pastry Breakfast on Dietary Intake and Quality in College-Age Women. Presented at the 2016 Experimental Biology Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA. 2016
• Molly M. Krause, Kiley A. Lavanger, Nina O. Allen, Allison E. Lieb, Katie A. Mullen, and Joan M. Eckerson. Effect of Three Different Breakfast Meals on Energy and Nutrient Intake in College-Age Women. Presented at Northland Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine 2016
• Eckerson, JM, AE Lieb, KA Mullen and NO Allen. The Effect of a Protein-Rich Egg White Breakfast and an Isocaloric Toaster Pastry Breakfast on Satiety and Dietary Intake in Normal-Weight College-Age Women. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 115(9) (Suppl 2): A-17, 2015. (Presented at the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE) 2015 Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN). 2015
• The Effect of Three Different Breakfast Meals on Satiety and Dietary Intake in Normal Weight College-Aged Women with Allison E. Lieb, Katie A. Mullen, Nina O. Allen 2015
• The Effect of Two Different Breakfast Meals on Energy Intake and Nutritional Status in Normal Weight College-Age Women with Katie A. Mullen, Allison E. Lieb , Nina O. Allen 2015
• The Validity and Reliability of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis and Circumference Measures for Estimating Percent Fat in men with Nicholas Wankum, Jacob Miller, Allison Lieb 2015
• Invited on-air guest for the Living Well with Coach Rozy (Coach Mark Roozen) radio program to discuss dietary supplements for health and sports performance. Program aired on ESPN 1570 AM and Classic Hits 106.3 FM. 2015
• Invited on-air guest for the Living Well with Coach Rozy (Coach Mark Roozen) radio program to discuss dietary supplements for health and sports performance. Program aired in the Yankton, SD region 2015
• National Strength and Conditioning Association - South Dakota/North Dakota/Nebraska State Clinic, Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss, Vermillion, SD 2014
• 2014 National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV. The Perils and Promises of Academic Life: Perspectives from Women in Science 2014
• The Effect of Creatine on Immune Function and Upper and Lower Body Strength and Power in Active and Inactive Men with Kyle Serreyn, Brittany Moon, Laura Kurata, Jennifer Yee, Kristen Drescher, Jorge Zuniga, David Fukuda, and Geri Moore, 2013
• Dietary Intake and Nutritional Status of College-Aged Men with Cecilia M. Blume-Gabriel, Brittany T. Moon, Jorge M. Zuniga, David H. Fukuda 2013
• Creighton University, Wellness Program, Healthy Luncheon. Theres an App for that: Tools to Help Reach Your Diet and Fitness Goals 2013
• The Effect of Two Different Creatine Formulations on Upper and Lower Body Muscular Strength an Endurance in Resistance Trained Men with Stephen J. Statz, Anthony J. Bull, Geri A. Moore, and Jennifer C. Yee 2012
• 2011 National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV. Nutritional Supplement Approaches for Female Athletes 2011
• Validity of Body Composition Assessment Techniques with A. Higa, A. Sitzmann, A. Bull, and J. Yee 2011
• 60 Second Lecture Fact or Fiction Sponsored by the Creighton University Honors Board 2011
• Eckerson, J., A. Bull, G. Moore, T. Baechle, J. Yee, S. Egan, C. Fischer, D. OBrien, and T. Pulverenti. The Effect of Sugar-Free Energy Drinks on Upper Body Strength and Muscular Endurance in Males. (Accepted for presentation at the 2010 National Strength and Conditioning Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL). 2010
• Bull, A.J., J.M. Eckerson, T.S. Pulverenti, J.C. Yee, G.A. Moore, and C.J. Vacek. Reproducibility of a Simulated 20 Km Time Trial in Competitive Cyclists and Triathletes. (Accepted for presentation at the 2010 National Strength and Conditioning Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL). 2010
• A.C. Fry, B.K. Schilling, L.Z.F. Chiu, L.W. Weiss and J. Eckerson. Myosin Heavy Chain Relationships with Performance Change with Training Status. (Accepted for presentation at the 2009 National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV). 2009
• 2009 National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV. Dietary Supplements for Endurance Exercise Performance 2009

Awards

• William J. Kraemer Outstanding Sport Scientist Award
  Recipient of the 2008 NSCA William J. Kraemer Outstanding Sport Scientist Award. Presented at the National Strength and Conditioning Association Conference Awards Reception in Las Vegas, NV, July 11, 2008
  National Strength and Conditioning Association
• William M. Kizer Light of Wellness Award
  Recipient of the William M. Kizer Light of Wellness Award from the Wellness Council of the Midlands (WELCOM), November 8, 2007
  Wellness Council of the Midlands
• Research Achievement of the Year in Sports Nutrition Award
  Recipient of the Research Achievement of the Year in Sports Nutrition Award by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, 2004, July 16, 2004, Minneapolis, MN
  National Strength and Conditioning Association