<p>Summer Cook, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of New Hampshire. Her research focuses on aging, athletic performance, neuromuscular function and resistance training, particularly blood flow restricted resistance training. She has received funding from National Institutes of Health and the American College of Sports Medicine. Her work has been widely published in top peer-reviewed journals, and she received the Outstanding New Investigator Research Award from the University New Hampshire College of Health and Human Services in 2014, the New Investigator Award from the American College of Sports Medicine in 2015, and the Hamel Center for Undergraduate Research Mentorship Award from the University of New Hampshire in 2025. Dr. Cook is actively involved in the New England regional chapter and national organization of the American College of Sports Medicine.</p>
Courses Taught
- EXSC 520: Cont Persp in Exercis Science
- EXSC 527: Hon/Sci Foundations Hlth Fit
- EXSC 621: Exercise Laboratory Technique
- EXSC 650A: Internship Exercise Science
- EXSC 693: Teaching Assistantship
- EXSC 696: Independent Study
- EXSC 696W: Independent Study
- EXSC 699H: Honors Project
- EXSC 705: Topics in Applied Physiology
- INCO 490A: Fundamentals of Research
- INCO 590: Student Research Experience
- KIN 896: Adv Research Exercise Science
- KIN 993: Teaching Practicum
Selected Publications
Frechette, M. L., Cook, S. B., Scott, B. R., Tan, J., & Vallence, A. -M. (2025). Post-exercise neural plasticity is augmented by adding blood flow restriction during low work rate arm cycling.. Exp Physiol. doi:10.1113/EP092113
Cook, S. B., Chaudhry, B. A., Petersen, C. L., Mackenzie, T. A., & Batsis, J. A. (2024). Relationship of Handgrip Strength and Asymmetry with Walking Ability in Older Adults with Excess Adiposity.. Adv Biol (Weinh), 8(10), e2400068. doi:10.1002/adbi.202400068
Rauseo, M. L., Feairheller, D. L., LaRoche, D. P., & Cook, S. B. (2024). Acute Effect of Dynamic and Gluteal Resistance Exercise Warm-up Protocols on Jump Landing Mechanics in College-Aged Females.. J Strength Cond Res, 38(2), 259-265. doi:10.1519/JSC.0000000000004618
Spangler, H. B., Lynch, D. H., Gross, D. C., Cook, S. B., & Batsis, J. A. (2024). Changes in Weight or Body Composition by Frailty Status: A Pilot Study.. J Nutr Gerontol Geriatr, 43(2), 83-94. doi:10.1080/21551197.2024.2326807
Batsis, J. A., Batchek, D. J., Petersen, C. L., Gross, D. C., Lynch, D. H., Spangler, H. B., & Cook, S. B. (2023). Protein Supplementation May Dampen Positive Effects of Exercise on Glucose Homeostasis: A Pilot Weight Loss Intervention.. Nutrients, 15(23). doi:10.3390/nu15234947
Cook, S. B., LaRoche, D. P., Villa, M. R., Barile, H., & Manini, T. M. (2017). Blood flow restricted resistance training in older adults at risk of mobility limitations. EXPERIMENTAL GERONTOLOGY, 99, 138-145. doi:10.1016/j.exger.2017.10.004
Cook, S. B., Murphy, B. G., & Labarbera, K. E. (2013). Neuromuscular Function after a Bout of Low-Load Blood Flow-Restricted Exercise. MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE, 45(1), 67-74. doi:10.1249/MSS.0b013e31826c6fa8
LaRoche, D. P., Cook, S. B., & Mackala, K. (2012). Strength Asymmetry Increases Gait Asymmetry and Variability in Older Women. MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE, 44(11), 2172-2181. doi:10.1249/MSS.0b013e31825e1d31
Cook, S. B., Clark, B. C., & Ploutz-Snyder, L. L. (2007). Effects of exercise load and blood-flow restriction on skeletal muscle function. MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE, 39(10), 1708-1713. doi:10.1249/mss.0b013e31812383d6
Clark, B. C., Cook, S. B., & Ploutz-Snyder, L. L. (2007). Reliability of techniques to assess human neuromuscular function in vivo. JOURNAL OF ELECTROMYOGRAPHY AND KINESIOLOGY, 17(1), 90-101. doi:10.1016/j.jelekin.2005.11.008
