Biographical Sketch Christopher A. Knight Caknight Assistant ...
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NAME
POSITION TITLE
Christopher A. Knight
Assistant Professor
eRA COMMONS USER NAME
caknight
EDUCATION/TRAINING (Begin with baccalaureate or other initial professional education, such as nursing, and include postdoctoral training.)
DEGREE
INSTITUTION AND LOCATION
YEAR(s) FIELD
OF
STUDY
(if applicable)
University of Connecticut
B.S.
1989-1993
Biology
University of Massachusetts, Amherst M.S.
1994-1998
Exercise
Science
University of Massachusetts, Amherst Ph.D.
1998-2003
Exercise
Science
Please refer to the application instructions in order to complete sections A, B, and C of the Biographical
Sketch.
A. Positions and Honors.
2001-2002
Graduate Assistant: Statistical Consulting Center, Univeristy of Massachusetts, Amherst
2002-2003
Instructor: Health, Nutrition & Exercise Sciences, University of Delaware
2003- Present
Assistant Professor: Health, Nutrition & Exercise Sciences, University of Delaware
2002- Present
Assistant Professor: Biomechanics and Movement Sciences, University of Delaware
Professional
Memberships.
American College of Sports Medicine
Society for Neuroscience
International Society for Motor Control
B. Peer-reviewed publications (19).
Knight CA, Marmon AR Poojari DH. (In Press) Post Contraction Errors in Isometric Force Control. Motor
Control.
Knight CA & AR Marmon (In Press). Neural training for quick strength gains in the elderly: strength as a
learned skill. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research
LaRoche DP, Knight CA, Dickie, JL, Roy SJ. (In Press) Old have blunted response to power training despite
reduced antagonist co-activation. Med Sci Sports Exerc.
Laroche DP, Knight CA, Dickie JL, Lussier M, Roy SJ. Explosive force and fractionated reaction time in elderly
low- and high-active women. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2007 Sep;39(9):1659-65.
Carter AB, Kaminski TW, Douex AT Jr, Knight CA, Richards JG. Effects of high volume upper extremity
plyometric training on throwing velocity and functional strength ratios of the shoulder rotators in collegiate
baseball players. J Strength Cond Res. 2007 Feb;21(1):208-15.
Knight CA, Kamen G. Modulation of motor unit firing rates during a complex sinusoidal force task in
young and older adults. J Appl Physiol. 2007 Jan;102(1):122-9. Epub 2006 Sep 7.
Marwaha R, Hall SJ, Knight CA, Jaric S. Load and grip force coordination in static bimanual manipulation
tasks in multiple sclerosis. Motor Control. 2006 Apr;10(2):160-77.
Jaric S, Knight CA, Collins JJ, Marwaha R. Evaluation of a method for bimanual testing coordination of hand
grip and load forces under isometric conditions. J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 2005 Dec;15(6):556-63.
Kamen G, Knight CA. Training-related adaptations in motor unit discharge rate in young and older
adults. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2004 Dec;59(12):1334-8.
Knight CA, Kamen G. Superficial motor units are larger than deeper motor units in human vastus
lateralis muscle. Muscle Nerve. 2005 Apr;31(4):475-80.
Knight CA. Neuromotor issues in the learning and control of golf skill. Res Q Exerc Sport. 2004 Mar;75(1):9-15.
Knight CA, Kamen G. Enhanced motor unit rate coding with improvements in a force-matching task.
J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 2004 Dec;14(6):619-29.
Price TB, Kamen G, Damon BM, Knight CA, Applegate B, Gore JC, Eward K, Signorile JF.
Comparison of MRI with EMG to study muscle activity associated with dynamic plantar flexion.
Magn Reson Imaging. 2003 Oct;21(8):853-61.
Sayers SP, Knight CA, Clarkson PM. Neuromuscular variables affecting the magnitude of force loss after
eccentric exercise. J Sports Sci. 2003 May;21(5):403-10.
Sayers SP, Peters BT, Knight CA, Urso ML, Parkington J, Clarkson PM. Short-term immobilization after
eccentric exercise. Part I: contractile properties. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2003 May;35(5):753-61.
Knight CA, Kamen G. Adaptations in muscular activation of the knee extensor muscles with strength
training in young and olde r adults. J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 2001 Dec;11(6):405-12.
Sayers SP, Knight CA, Clarkson PM, Van Wegen EH, Kamen G. Effect of ketoprofen on muscle function and
sEMG activity after eccentric exercise. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2001 May;33(5):702-10.
Knight CA, Caldwell GE. Muscular and metabolic costs of uphill backpacking: are hiking poles beneficial?
Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2000 Dec;32(12):2093-101.
Knight, CA Applications of the H-Reflex and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. Athletic Therapy Today 2005
10(3):24-25.
C. Research Support.
Current Research Support
Motor Unit Discharge and Slowed Motor Output in Elderly
1
R03
AG026322-01.
Knight
(PI)
12/01/2006
-
11/30/2008
Funding Agency: NIH / NIA
This project is focused on how neural commands and muscle contractility are integrated in both young and
elderly adults.
Completed Research Support
Human Motor Unit Discharge Variability
1
F31
NS43069-01.
Knight
(PI)
5/12/2002
-
3/31/2003
Funding Agency: NIH / NINDS
These studies examined motor unit discharge behavior and the effects of aging. The focus was on the rate
coding mechanism, motor unit discharge variability, and the application of alternative meaures brought from a
dynamical systems perspective.
Specialized Exercise Training Protocols To Elicit Rapid Neural Adaptations And Improved Functional Mobility
In Older Adults.
Knight,
CA
Knight
(PI)
2002
-
2003
Funding Agency: University of Delaware, College of Health and Nursing Sciences, Center for Research
Development.
The goal of this project was to obtain pilot data on specialized training interventions for older adults. We
targeted protocols to elicit high levels of muscular stimulation at lower forces.
Coordination of External Force, Hand Grip Force and Motor Unit Activity in Unimanual and Bimanual Tasks.
Jaric,
S.
&
Knight,
CA
Knight
(CO-I)
2002
-
2003
Funding Agency: University of Delaware, College of Health and Nursing Sciences, Center for Research
Development.
The goal of this project was to develop a protocol for testing asymmetries in the coordination of hand grip
forces and external loads. Knight’s specific roles were: Hardware implementation and consultation on data
processing and statistical consulting. Software Development.
Quantitative Analysis Of Hand Function In Multiple Sclerosis: Development Of A Device For Clinical
Assessment.
Jaric, S, Scholz, JP and Knight, CA
Knight (CO-I)
2002-2003
Funding Agency: University of Delaware Research Foundation
The goal of this project was to test a new clinical protocol for the analysis hand grip coordination in people with
MS. Knight’s specific roles were: Hardware and software implementation and consultation on data processing
and statistics.
Motor Unit Discharge and Slowed Motor Output in Elderly
Knight,
CA
Knight
(PI)
2005
Funding Agency: University of Delaware Research Foundation
The goal of this project was to assimilate pilot data on motor unit discharge behavior in for competitive external
proposals. The specific focus was motor unit discharge and slowed motor output in the elderly.
