Dr. Thomas "Tom" Nesser
Education
- Ph.D. - Kinesiology, University of Minnesota - 2000
- M.A. - Exercise Science, University of Nebraska at Omaha - 1995
- B.A. - Sports Science, St. Olaf College - 1993
Intellectual Contributions
- The Professional's Guide to Strength & Conditioning Safe and Effective Principles for Maximizing Athletic Performance - BYU Publishing, Provo, UT - 2019
Dr. Thomas W. Nesser is a professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport at Indiana State University where his primary focus is the development and teaching of courses in human performance, and strength and conditioning. He is a past NSCA state director for Indiana and former member of the NSCA Education Committee. Dr. Nesser has served on the written exam committee for the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches association and currently serves on the CSCCa Education Committee. His undergraduate degree is in Sports Science from St. Olaf College, masters degree in Exercise Science from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and a PhD in Kinesiology from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Nesser’s research is in human performance with particular interest in performance related core strength and stabilization.
Ph.D. Kinesiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 2000
MS Exercise Science, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska, May 1995
BA Sports Science, St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota, May 1993
Nesser, T.W., M.J. Gage, and N. Fleming. Activation of Selected Core Muscles during Pressing. International Journal of Kinesiology and Sports Science. 3(4):56-61, 2015.
Nesser, T.W., M.J. Gage, and N. Fleming. Activation of Selected Core Muscles during Squatting. J Athl Enhancement. 5(1). 2016.
Nesser, T.W., What are appropriate weight lifting modifications for patients with a history of shoulder problems?. In Bliven. K.M. (Ed.), Quick Questions on the Shoulder: Expert Advice in Sports Medicine. Slack Inc. Thorofare, NJ. 2015.
Nesser, T.W., Core Assessment. In Willardson. J.M. (Ed.), National Strength and Conditioning Association Developing the Core. Human Kinetics. Champaign, IL. 2014.
Kingsley, J.D., R. Zakrajsek, T.W. Nesser, and MJ. Gage. Static stretching and imagery on anaerobic performance. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 27(1), 265-269, 2013.
LeDune, J.A, T.W. Nesser, A. Finch, R.A. Zakrajsek. Biomechanical analysis of two standing sprint start techniques. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 26(12):3449-3453, 2012.
Shinkle, J., T.W. Nesser, T.J. Demchak, D.M. McMannus. Effect of core strength on the measure of power in the extremities. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 26(2):373-380, 2012.
Okado, T., K.C. Huxel, and T.W. Nesser, Relationship between core stability, functional movement, and performance. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 25(1):252-261. 2011.
Nesser, T.W. and W.L. Lee. The relationship between core stability and performance in Division I female soccer players. Journal of Exercise Physiology online. 12(2):21-28. 2009.
Nesser, T.W., K.C. Huxel, J.L. Tincher, and T. Okado, The relationship between core stability and performance in strength and power athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 22(6). 2008.
Hardy, L., J. Brucker, K. Huxel, and T.W. Nesser. Prophylactic ankle braces do not affect star excursion balance measures in uninjured subjects. Journal of Athletic Training. 43(4):347-351. 2008.
Nesser, T.W. The use of technology in and out of the classroom. Indiana AHPERD Journal. 37(2). 2008.
Nesser, T.W. The glycemic advantage. NSCA Performance Training Journal. 6(6):17-19. 2007.
Nesser, T.W. and T. Demchak. The effects of preseason conditioning on volleyball performance. Journal of Exercise Physiology online. 10(5):35-42. 2007.
Huang, C.J., T.W. Nesser, J.E. Edwards, and J.L. Alexander. Physiological determinates of rowing performance. Journal of Exercise Physiology online. 10(4):43-50. 2007.
Nesser, T.W. Refining research significance. Indiana AHPERD Journal. 36(3). 2007
Nesser, T.W. Establishing your program through the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Educational Recognition Program. Indiana AHPERD Journal. 35(3). 2006.
Nesser, T.W., C. Shuping, R.C. Serfass, and S.E. Gaskill, Development of upper body power in junior cross country skiers. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 18(4), 2004.
Koscheyev, V.S., G.R. Leon, T.W. Nesser, D. Tranchida, and T.J Taylor. Components of respirator comfort: A comparison of the 3M CFR and 42 CFR respirators. Technical Report, 3M Occupational Health and Safety Division, 1998.
Nesser, T.W., R.W. Latin, K. Berg, and E. Prentice. Physiological determinants of 40-meter sprint performance in young male athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 10(4), 1996.