Wendi Weimar

Full Professor, School of Kinesiology

About

Wendi Weimar holds a PhD in Exercise Science-Biomechanics from Auburn University (1999), an MEd in Adapted Physical Education and Biomechanics from the University of Virginia (1991), and a BS in Secondary Education and Physics/Chemistry from Castleton State College (1989). Dr. Weimar has an extensive academic career at Auburn University, progressing through the ranks from Doctoral Student to Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and currently Full Professor. Her joint appointment in Auburn University's Mechanical Engineering department further highlights her interdisciplinary expertise. Prior to her tenure at Auburn, Dr. Weimar contributed as a Science Teacher at Colonie Central High School and served as an Asst. Field Hockey Coach at Union College.

Publications

Inter-segmental coordination variability during hopping and running on natural and synthetic turf surfaces

Sports Biomechanics

2025

New Face of an Old FriendReview of: Microbiology: A Human Perspective, 7th ed.; NesterEugeneAndersonDeniseEvans RobertsC.Jr.; ( 2011). McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math, New York, NY. 864 pages.

Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education

2012

Science and Technology Supplements: The McGraw-Hill Yearbook of Science and Technology . David I. Eggenberger, Exec. Ed. McGraw-Hill, New York, 1966. 461 pp. Illus. $24.; McGraw-Hili Modern Men of Science . Jay E. Greene, Ed. McGrawHill, New York, 1966. 630 pp. Illus. $19.50.; McGraw-Hill Basic Bibliography of Science and Technology . David I. Eggenberger, Exec. Ed. McGraw-Hill, New York, 1966. 748 pp. $19.50.

Science

1966

Gait Parameter Variability During Obstacle Avoidance

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise

2025

Impact of slip distance between fingertips and ball on baseball pitching performance under different friction conditions

Scientific Reports

2025

Video Analysis of Elite American Football Athletes During Vertical Jump

Open Access Journal of Sports Medicine

2024

The Validity and Reliability of the Force Plates and the Linear Position Transducer in Measuring Countermovement Depth and Velocity During Countermovement Jump

Sensors

2025

Scapula kinematics and associated impingement risk in manual wheelchair users during propulsion and a weight relief lift

Clinical Biomechanics

2011

Lifestyle factors moderate emotion–gait coupling in young adults

Experimental Brain Research

2026

Visual processing and interference performance influences on knee angular impulse in ACLR individuals: a cognitive-biomechanical analysis of drop-jumps

Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery

2026

College-to-NFL Stadium Turf Transitions as a Risk Factor for Lower Extremity Non-Contact Injuries in Rookie Players: A 13-Year Cohort Analysis

Healthcare

2025

Hip thrust and back squat training elicit similar gluteus muscle hypertrophy and transfer similarly to the deadlift

Unknown Venue

2023

Lower-Extremity Motor Synergies in Individuals With and Without Chronic Ankle Instability

Journal of Applied Biomechanics

2020

Kinetic Analysis of Swimming Flip-Turn Push-Off Techniques

Sports

2019

The Biomechanics of Using a SmartDrive for Wheelchair Propulsion

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

2015

Education

Auburn University

PhD, Exercise Science-Biomechanics / 1999

University of Virginia

MEd, Adapted Physical Education, Biomechanics / 1991

Castleton State College

BS, Secondary Education and Physics Chemistry / 1989

Auburn University

PhD, Exercise Science-Biomechanics / 1999

University of Virginia

MEd, Adapted Physical Education; Biomechanics / 1991

Castleton State College

BS, Secondary Education and Physics Chemistry / 1989

Experience

Auburn University

Full Professor / January, 2014 — December

Allocated 60% to Teaching, 30% to Research, and 10% to Outreach/Service. Involved in promoting the creation and application of knowledge about physical activity and performance, creating an invigorating learning environment, and improving health and wellness through research, outreach, and teaching.

Associate Professor / January, 2005 — December, 2014

Assistant Professor / January, 1999 — December, 2005

Doctoral Student / January, 1997 — December, 1999

Pursued doctoral studies in Exercise Science-Biomechanics, culminating in a dissertation on 'The Influence of the Coriolis Effect on the Joint Dynamics of a Martial Art Front Kick'.

Joint Appointment Auburn University Mechanical Engineering; Responsibilities include 60% Teaching,

Auburn University Mechanical Engineering

Joint Appointee / January, 2014 — December

Joint appointment with Mechanical Engineering department.

Colonie Central High School

Science Teacher / January, 1991 — December, 1996

Taught physics and chemistry.

Union College

Asst. Field Hockey Coach / January, 1992 — December, 1996

Assisted with coaching duties for the field hockey team.

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