Faculty Profiles

Dr. Kevin W McCurdy

PhD in Kinesiology

Univ of Arkansas Main Campus, 1997

MS in Health, Physical Education and Leisure

Oklahoma State University, 1992

BS in Physical Education- Health

Oklahoma State University, 1988

McCurdy, Kevin W (Principal), Mettler, Joni A (Supporting), McAllister, Matthew J (Supporting). Comparison of skeletal muscle glycogen replacement on a carbohydrate-restricted and high-carbohydrate diet in resistance-trained males, Texas State University, $12000. (Submitted: October 6, 2025). Grant.
McAllister, Matthew J, McCurdy, Kevin W. Impact of Moderate and High Intensity Resistance Exercise on Postprandial Oxidative Stress, $14080. (Submitted: October 2018, Funded: January 2019 - Present). Grant.
McCurdy, Kevin (Principal). Effects of High Volume, Low Intensity, Multi-set Squat Protocol on Power Outputs, COE, Texas State University, $500. (Submitted: November 1, 2016). Grant.
McCurdy, Kevin (Principal). Comparison of hamstring and gluteal muscle activation patterns during resistance exercises, College of Education, Institutional (Higher Ed), $6000. (Submitted: December 1, 2015, Funded: January 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016). Grant.
Pankey, R.B. (Co-Principal), McCurdy, Kevin (Co-Principal), Knudson, D. (Co-Principal). Computer Technology Upgrades for Biomechanics/Sports Medicine Laboratory in the Department of HHP, Internal Student Computing Resources (SCR) grant for the purchase of hardware and software, Institutional (Higher Ed), $10244. (Submitted: January 1, 2011). Grant.

McCurdy, K. W., & Musal, R. M. (2026). Prediction of Maximal Vertical Jumps during the Entire Season in NCAA Division 1 Women Basketball Players. International Journal of Strength and Conditioning, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.47206/ijsc.v6i1.509
Harris, J., McCurdy, K. W., Liu, T., Mettler, J. A., Walker, J., & Farrell III, J. W. (2026). Comparison of Repeat Power Ability During a High-Volume Squat Exercise in Resistance-Trained Males and Females. Biomechanics, 6(1), 5–19. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomechanics6010005
McCurdy, K. W., Walker, J. L., Powell, A. M., & Arellano, A. E. (2025). A comparison of practice and game demands and jump performance across a season in NCAA Division 1 women basketball players. Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning, 33(5), 5182.
McCurdy, K. W., & Koldenhoven, R. M. (2025). Comparison of Muscle Activation and Range of Motion between the Traditional and Landmine Romanian Deadlift. International Journal of Strength and Conditioning, (5), 1–10.
McCurdy, K. W., & Koldenhoven, R. M. (n.d.). Comparison of hip muscle activation and range of motion between the traditional and landmine Romanian deadlift.

Award / Honor Nominee: Dean Nominee for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Scholarly / Creative Activities 2012. January 1, 2012
Award / Honor Nominee: Dean Nominee for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Scholarly / Creative Activities. January 1, 2011
Award / Honor Recipient: Bronze Award, Hosting the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification Exam, National Strength and Conditioning Association. January 1, 2009
Award / Honor Nominee: COE nomination for the Presidential Excellence Award in Scholarly / Creative Activities. January 1, 2009
Award / Honor Recipient: Graduating Student Recognition of Campus Support program, Nominated by 8 students as a teacher that made a contribution to their academic career. January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009