Professional Memberships and Certifications:
Exercise, bone mineral density (BMD) and aging; Bone health of master athletes; Falls prevention programs for older adults, with emphasis on balance, strength and functional exercise training.
Sample Publications:
Nichols, J.F., D.K. Omizo, K.K. Peterson and K.P. Nelson. Efficacy of heavy-resistance
training for active women over sixty: muscular strength, body composition,
and program adherence. J Am Geriatr Soc 41(3):205-210, 1993.
Nichols, J.F., A.A.Spindler, and K. LaFave. A comparison of bone mineral
density and hormone status of periadolescent gymnasts, swimmers and controls.
Med Exerc Nutr Health 4:47-52, 1995.
Nichols, J.F., K.M. Nelson, K.K. Peterson. Bone mineral density responses
to high intensity strength training in active older women. J Aging Phys
Act 3(1):26-38, 1995.
Nichols, J.F., S. Phares and M.J. Buono. Relationship between blook lactate
response to exercise and endurance performance in competitive female master
cyclists. Int J Sports Med 18:1-6, 1997.
Verfaillie, D., J.F. Nichols, E. Terkel and M. Hovell. Effects of resistance,
balance and gail training on muscular strength and balance of seniors.
J Aging Phys Act 5(3):213-228, 1997.
Nichols, J.F., D.W. Douglass, M.J. Buono and S. McKelvey. Effects of hyperoxic
vs. normoxic interval training on endurance performance of highly trained
female cyclists. J Exerc Physiol 2(1), 1999.
Beshgetoor, D., J.F. Nichols and I. Rego. Effect of training mode and calcium
intake on bone mineral density in female master cyclists, runners and non-athletes.
Int'l J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab 10:290-302, 2000.
Sarkin, J.S., J.F. Nichols, J.F. Sallis and K.J. Calfas. Self-report measures
and scoring protocols affect prevalence estimates of meeting physical activity
guidelines. Med Sci Sports Exerc 32(1): 149-156, 2000.
Nichols, J.F., D. Medina and E. Dean. The effects of functional resistance
training on measures of functional fitness in older adults. Am J Med Sports
3(5):279-285, 2001.
Nichols, J.F., J. Palmer and K. Slate. Comparison of bone mineral density
in young adult and master cyclists, and in non-athletic men. 5th International
Symposium on Clinical Advances in Osteoporosis, Honolulu, HI, March 2002.
Beshgetoor, D., and J.F.
Nichols. Dietary intake and supplement use in female master cyclists and runners.
Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab 13(2):166-172, 2003.
Schmitz, KE, MF Hovell, JF Nichols, VL Irvin, K Keating, G Simon and K Jones.
Validation study of adolescents' puberty self assessment. J Early Adoles;
24(4): 357-384, 2004.
Nichols JF, Rauh MJ, Lawson MJ, Pernick Y, Hoskinson MY, Link J. Prevalence
of the Female Athlete Triad Syndrome among high school athletes from multiple
sports. J Ath Tr 39(2):S-45, 2004.
Nichols, JF, S Going, M Loftin and D Stewart. A comparison of two bioelectrical
impedance analysis (BIA) instruments for determining body fatness and fat-free
mass in adolescent girls J Sports Med Phys Fitness [in press].
Lawson MJ, Nichols JF, Barkai, S, Rauh, M, Levy S, Barrack M. Influence of
Sport on Bone Mineral Density of Female High School Athletes. Med Sci Sports
Exerc 36:5 Suppl, 2004.
Nichols JF, Rauh, M, Lawson, MJ, Pernick Y, Hoskinson M. The prevalence of
disordered eating among adolescent female athletes in four high school sports.
Med Sci Sports Exerc 36:5 Suppl, 2004.
Rauh M, Koepsell T, Nichols JF, Macera CA. The relationship between amenorrhea
and injury among female high school cross country runners. Med Sci Sports
Exerc 36:5 Suppl, 2004.
Service Germane to Profession:
College / University
Community
Biographical information:
Masters Cyclist (Road & Mountain); state, national, and world medallist
Dr. Jeanne Nichols
jnichols@mail.sdsu.edu
The information on this page represents that of Dr. Jeanne Nichols and not necessarily that of San Diego State University. Jeanne Nichols takes full responsibility for the information presented.
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