Education
- Post-Doctoral Fellowship, 1999
University of Jyvaskyla (Finland), Neuromuscular Research Center
Major field of study: Biomechanics
- Ph.D., Southern Cross University (Australia), 1999
School of Exercise Science and Sport Management
Major field of study: Human Movement Studies
- M.S., The Pennsylvania State University, 1995
Department of Exercise and Sport Science
Major field of study: Exercise Physiology
- B.S., West Virginia University, 1993
Department of Physical Education
Major field of study: Exercise Physiology
Teaching Specialties
- Biomechanics
Current Teaching
- KIN 3550 Introduction to Biomechanics
- KIN 5710 Biomechanics
Professional Affiliations / Organizations
- National Strength & Conditioning Association
Laboratory Affiliation
- Neuromuscular and Biomechanics (Director)
Research Interests
- Muscle Strength & Power, Athletic Performance, Stretch-Shortening Cycle
Recent Publications
Cleary, A., J.B. Winchester, K.C. Cochrane-Snyman, J.M. McBride. The relationship between the NBA draft combine tests, advanced performance metrics and perceived performance in NCAA division I men’s basketball. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, doi: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000005312, 2025.
Driggers, A.R., A.C. Fry, K.C. Cochrane-Snyman, J.P. Wagle, J.M. McBride. Effectiveness of single-leg isometric bridge and Nordic hamstring exercise testing for prediction of hamstring injury risk in professional baseball players. American Journal of Sports Medicine, doi: 10.1177/03635465251371789, volume 53, issue 12, pages 2924-2932, 2025.
McBride, J.M., E.C. Bauer, N.C. Kaufmann, N. Travis Triplett, R.A. Shanely. Handgrip strength associated with leg strength, power and muscle mass in 18-64-year-old males and females. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, doi: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000005089, volume 39, issue 5, 2025.
Watson, J., J.B. Winchester, J.M. McBride, V. Cazas-Moreno. The effect of differing potentiation modalities on acute performance in collegiate athletes. Journal of Exercise & Nutrition, doi: 10.53520/jen2025.103187, volume 8, issue 5, pages 1-10, 2025.
Kerns, J.A., A.S. Zwart, P.S. Perez, R.D. Gurchiek, J.M. McBride. Effect of IMU location on estimation of ground reaction force in jumping. Frontiers In Bioengineering and Biotechnology, doi: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1112866, volume 11, page 1-8, 2023.
Ottinger, C.R., J.J. Tufano, K.C. Snyman, R. Gheith, J.M. McBride. Offset loading in a bilateral squatting movement pattern influences ground reaction force and muscle activity in the dominant and non-dominant limb. International Journal of Sports Physiology & Performance, doi: 10.1123/ijspp.2022-0407, volume 18, issue 5, pages 523-529, 2023.
Stewart, J.A., E.K. Merritt, D.E. Lidstone, J.M. McBride, K.A. Zwetsloot. Prolonged cycling lowers subsequent running mechanical efficiency in collegiate triathletes. BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, volume 14, issue 149, pages 1-7, 2022.
McBride, J.M., M.J. Hackmann, S Nimphius, B. Cense. In vivo PS-OCT needle probe scan of human skeletal muscle. Biomedical Optics Express, volume 13, issue 3, pages 1386-1397, 2022. (8th most viewed paper in Biomedical Optics Express in 2022)
McBride, J.M. Muscle actuators, not springs, drive maximal effort human locomotive performance. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, volume 20, issue 4, pages 766-777, 2021.
McBride, J.M., S. Nimphius. Biological system algorithm reflected in sub-system joint work distribution movement strategies: influence of strength and eccentric loading. Scientific Reports, volume 10, issue 1, 12052, 2020.
Title: Professor, PhD, Human Movement Studies, Graduate Faculty
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Phone: (828) 262-6333
Fax: (828) 262-3138