Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #215

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  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."
  additional_research_mentor: ''
  annual_description: '5th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17, 2025'
  co_presenters: ''
  first_name: Nick
  i_will_be_printing_my_poster: '0'
  keywords: 'Athletic, Plyometric, Prevention, Factor, Reduce'
  last_name: Brantley
  major: 'Highschool dual enrolled student - intended major: exercise physiology'
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  presentation_modality: 'Face to Face Poster session'
  pronouns: Him
  research_mentor: 'Madisyn Flammia'
  research_mentor_s_college: 'The Collegiate School at FSU PC'
  research_mentor_s_department: Research
  research_mentor_s_email: mjf24@fsu.edu
  student_bio: '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. '
  student_email: njb23d@fsu.edu
  student_photo: '72904'
  title: 'From Risk to Resilience: The Impact of Plyometrics on Athletic Performance'
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  work: Complete
  year: '2026'