jason.winchester@cuchicago.edu

Jason Winchester is an Associate Professor at Concordia University Chicago. He earned his Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology with a minor in Biomechanics in 2008. Since that time, he has worked as a professor at several different universities, most recently in a Doctor of Physical Therapy program, where he taught a variety of subjects to include Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Therapeutic Exercise, Pain Science, Motor Learning, Therapeutic Modalities, and Functional Anatomy. Prior to that he worked in Exercise Science, Strength and Conditioning, and Athletic Training programs. His scholarly focus has been on human performance and, in more recent years, injury prediction and prevention. Dr. Winchester is heavily involved in the NSCA as well as ACSM and has served in a number of capacities in those organizations, from moderating discussions at professional conferences to reviewing abstracts or grant proposals. He serves on the Editorial Review Board for a number of scientific journals and is a Senior Associate Editor for the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. His practical experience includes working in Strength and Conditioning, Sports Science, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Commercial Fitness, and Corporate Wellness. Dr. Winchester enjoys working with students as well as collaborating at the national and international level.

EDUCATION

  • Doctor of Philosophy – 2008
    Louisiana State University
    Major: Exercise Physiology
    Minor: Biomechanics

  • Master of Science – 2004
    University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
    Major: Human Performance

  • Bachelor of Science – 1999
    Northwest Missouri State University
    Major: Recreation
    Concentration: Exercise and Wellness

COURSES TAUGHT

  • HHP 7020 Exercise for Disease Prevention and Management

  • AES 6045 Biomechanics II

  • HHP 7090 Ethical Issues in Health and Human Performance

  • HHP 7000 Cardiovascular Adaptations to Exercise

PUBLICATIONS

Monteiro ER, OT Mendes de Carvalho, BA Alves da Silva, VGC Neto, JB Winchester, A Silva, A Oliveira, F Feitosa, and J Novaes (In review) Musculoskeletal injuries prevalence, pain perception, physical activity level, and body image satisfaction among Brazilian strength and Cross-Training practitioners. Physical Therapy in Sport

Makaruk H, M Starzak, M Plaszewski, and JB Winchester (2022) Internal validity in resistance training research. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine. 21, 308-331

Monteiro ER, LS Pescatello, JB Winchester, VGC Neto, AF Brown, H Budde, PH Marchetti, JG Silva, JM Vianna, and J Novaes (2021) Effects of manual therapies and resistance exercise on post-exercise hypotension in women with normal blood pressure. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 36(4):948–954

Miranda H, J Willardson, G Paz, V Lima, JB Winchester, M Maia, and L Mendes (2017) Myoelectric activity of the quadriceps during leg press exercise performed with differing techniques. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 31(2):422-429.

Gillen Z, F Wyatt, JB Winchester, DA Smith, and V Ghetia (2016). The relationship between aerobic and anaerobic performance in recreational runners. International Journal of Exercise Science. 9(5): 625-634

Scott C, F Wyatt, F, JB Winchester, K Williamson, AE Welter, and S Brown (2015) Physiological breakpoints and maximal steady state of cycling. Journal of Exercise Physiology. 18(3): 33-45

Marakuk HM, JB Winchester, A Czaplicki, T Sacewicz, T Zielinski, and J Sadowski (2014) Effects of assisted and traditional drop jumps on jumping performance. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching. 9(5): 1217-1225

Bastos CLB, H Miranda, RGD Vale, MD Portal, MT Gomes, JD Novaes, and JB Winchester (2013). Chronic effect of static stretching on strength performance and basal serum IGF-1 Levels. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 27(9): 2465-2472

Ambegaonkar JP, SV Caswell, JB Winchester, Y Shimokochi, N Cortes, and AA Caswell (2013) Balance between female dancers and active non-dancers. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 84:24-29

Nelson AG, J Kokkonen, JB Winchester, W Kalani, K Peterson, M Kenly, and DA Arnall (2012) A ten-week stretching program increases strength in the contralateral muscle. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 26(3):832-836

Ambegaonkar JP, SV Caswell, JB Winchester, AA Caswell, and MJ Andre (2012) Upper-body muscular endurance in female university-level modern dancers: a pilot study. Journal of Dance Medicine and Science. 16(1):3-7.

Makaruk, H. JB Winchester, J Sadowski, A Czaplicki, and T Sacewicz (2011) Effects of unilaterial and bilateral plyometric training on power and jumping ability in women. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 25(12):3311-3318

Daray, L. T Henagan, M Zanovec, C Earnest, L. Johnson, JB Winchester, G Tuuri, and LK Stewart (2011) Endurance and resistance training lowers C – Reactive protein in young healthy females. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism. 36(5):660-670

Snyder J, JP Ambegaonkar, and JB Winchester (2011) Efficacy of Cryotherapy in Treating Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness. International Journal of Athletic Therapy & Training. 16(4):28-32

McGuigan MR, JB Winchester, AG Nelson, and M Newton (2010) The relationship between isometric and dynamic strength in college aged males. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 24(9):2570-2573

Kokkonen J, AG Nelson, T Tarawhiti, P Buckingham, and JB Winchester (2010) Early phase resistance training strength gains in novice lifters are enhanced by doing static stretching. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 24(2):502-506

Winchester JB, AG Nelson, and J Kokkonen (2009) A single thirty-second stretch is sufficient to inhibit maximal voluntary strength. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 80(2):257-261

Winchester JB, JM Porter, and JM McBride (2009) Changes in bar path kinetics and kinematics through use of summary feedback in power snatch training. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 23(2):444–454.

Winchester JB, JM McBride, MA Maher, RP Mikat, BK Allen, DE Kline, and MR McGuigan (2008) Eight-weeks of ballistic resistance exercise improves power independent of changes in strength and muscle fiber type expression. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 22(6):1728-1734.

McGuigan MR, M Newton, and JB Winchester (2008) Use of isometric testing in soccer players. Australian Journal of Strength and Conditioning. 16(4):11-14.

Li L, JB Winchester, and MW Olson (2008) A proposed method for determining peak power in the jump squat exercise. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 22(2):326-331.

McGuigan MR and JB Winchester (2008) The relationship between isometric and dynamic strength in college football players. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine. 7(1):101-105.

Winchester JB, AG Nelson, MA Young, D Landin, and IC Schexnayder (2008) Static stretching impairs sprint performance in collegiate track and field athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 22(1):13-18.

Kokkonen J, AG Nelson, C Eldredge, and JB Winchester (2007) Chronic static stretching improves exercise performances. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise. 39(10):1825-31.

Egan AD, JB Winchester, C Foster, and MR McGuigan (2006) Using session RPE to monitor different methods of resistance exercise. Journal of Sport Science and Medicine. 5(2):289-295.

McGuigan MR, JB Winchester, and TM Erickson (2006) The importance of isometric maximum strength in collegiate wrestlers. Journal of Sport Science and Medicine. CSSI:108-113.

Wallace BJ, JB Winchester, and MR McGuigan (2006) Effects of elastic bands on force and power characteristics during the back squat exercise. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 20(2):268-272.

Neils CM, BE Udermann, GA Brice, JB Winchester, and MR McGuigan (2005) Influence of contraction velocity in untrained individuals over the initial early phase of resistance training. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 19(4):883-887.

Bazzett-Jones D, JB Winchester, and JM McBride (2005) The role of post-activation potentiation and stretching on peak force, rate of force development, and range of motion in collegiate athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

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Winchester JB, TM Erickson, JB Blaak, and JM McBride (2005) Changes in bar path kinetics and kinematics after power clean training. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 19(1):177-183.