Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #215

Primary Student Contact First Name: Nick
Primary Student Contact Last Name: Brantley
Pronouns: Him
Primary Student Contact FSU Student Email: njb23d@fsu.edu
Photo of all individuals presenting this work: https://pc.fsu.edu/system/files/webform/research_portal/9063/Screenshot%202026-01-30%20115223.png
Major(s) of all individuals presenting this work: Highschool dual enrolled student - intended major: exercise physiology
Bio of all individuals presenting this work:
My name is Nick, I am dual enrolled at the collegiate at FSU PC. Outside of academics I like to run track, do food reviews, workout, hangout with friends, and go shopping/thrifting. I intend to major in exercise physiology for I am very passionate about sports and athletics as well as the health field. With my passion I want to strive to become a sports medicine physician and help and treat athletes striving for a common goal, TO WIN. 

Poster Title: From Risk to Resilience: The Impact of Plyometrics on Athletic Performance
Abstract:
In pursuit of peak athletic performance, particularly in high-velocity sports like track and field, athletes may be inherently exposed to significant risk of injury.  Understanding sprint biomechanics and optimizing running technique can reduce injury risk and enhance overall performance. This research addresses the question of what roles sprinting form and biomechanics play in reducing muscle related injuries. I chose plyometrics because it is an effective type of exercising athletes use to improve and boost performance. A plyo routine affects sprint biomechanics by activating fast twitch muscle fibers, strengthening ankle stiffness, and reducing ground contact time. The connection between injury prevention and athletic performance is plyometrics. The overall objective for this project was to measure how and if plyometric exercises improved athletic performance and form in high school athletes by conducting timed trials pre and post treatment. Treatment consisted of one of three different plyometric routines that the athlete performed every day.  In this study a stopwatch measured the athletes' 60m run before and after the plyometric experiment (3 weeks). The athletes ran 3 times to ensure an accurate time. This research can be used to show coaches the affects of plyometrics and implement it into school and gym workouts to reduce injury risks and increase the performance of all athletes.

Research Mentor Name: Madisyn Flammia
Research Mentor's College (or High School): The Collegiate School at FSU PC
Research Mentor's Department (or Subject): Research
Research Mentor's Email: mjf24@fsu.edu
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Keywords: Athletic, Plyometric, Prevention, Factor, Reduce
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Work: Complete
Presentation Modality: Face to Face Poster session
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I will be printing my poster: No
Year: 2026
Annual description: 5th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17, 2025
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