• Tietjen-Smith, T., Dang, Q., & Stayton, J. (submitted, 2009). The role of the glycemic index, electrolytes and hydration on performance. Submitted to The Journal of Sports and Recreation. 

• Tietjen-Smith, T., Balkin, R., & Kimbrough, S. (submitted 2009). Knowledge and teaching confidence of current and future teachers concerning sexual health topics.  Submitted to the American Journal of Sexuality Education.

• Tietjen-Smith, T., Davis, C., Williams, A., Anderson, G., Balkin, R., & Waller, L.R. (in press, 2009). A national study of baccalaureate degree completions in the sciences: An overview of institutional success by public, private, and proprietary. Academic Leadership.

• Tietjen-Smith, T., Masters, S., Smith, H., & Waller, L. (2009). A national study of community college retention rates segmented by degree of urbanization. Academic Leadership, retrievable from http://www.academicleadership.org/student_research/611.shtml.

• Tietjen-Smith, T., Waller, L., Davis, J., & Copeland, M. (2008).  Urban versus rural community colleges: A national study of gender and ethnicity.  Academic Leadership, 6(4), retrievable from http://www.academicleadership.org/emprical_research/519.shtml

• von Duvillard, S. P., Arciero, P. J., Tietjen-Smith, T., & Alford, K. (2008). Sports drinks, exercise training, and competition. Current Sports Medicine Reports, 7(4), 1-7.

• Copeland, M., Tietjen-Smith, T., & Waller, L. R. (2008). Urban versus rural community colleges:  A national study of part-time enrollment. The Community College Enterprise:  A Journal of Research and Practice, 14(1), 67 – 78.

• Tietjen-Smith, T. & Mercer, J. (2008). The female athlete triad: A statement of the problem. Journal of Sports and Recreation Research & Education, 2(1), 1 – 6.

• Tietjen-Smith, T., Kimbrough, S., & Balkin R.S. (2008). Development and validation of the Sex Education Confidence Scale (SECS). Journal of Education and Human Development, 2(2).

• Balkin, R.S., Tietjen-Smith, T.M., Caldwell, C., & Shin, Y. P. (2007).The utilization of exercise to decrease depression in college students. Adultspan: Theory, Research, & Practice, 6(1), 30 – 35.

• Tietjen-Smith, T. & Ansel, D. (Spring 2007). Exercise and depression in the college student:  A statement of the problem. T (Texas) AHPERD Journal, 75(2), 8 – 11

• Tietjen-Smith, T.M. & Martin, A.J. (Summer 2007). Functional capacity in the oldest old.  Texas AHPERD Journal, 75(3), 12 – 15.

• Tietjen-Smith, T.M., Smith, S.W., Martin, M., Henry, R., Weeks, S., & Bryant, A. (2005). Grip strength in relation to overall strength and functional capacity in very old and oldest old females.  Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, 24(4), 63.

• Johnson, T.R., Tietjen-Smith, T.M., Smith, S.W, & McPhee, S. (Summer 2005). Effects of exercise on strength and mobility in residents of assisted living communities:  Pilot study trends.  Texas AHPERD Journal, 73 (2).

• Tietjen-Smith, T.M., Smith, S.W., Martin, M., Henry, R., Weeks, S., & Bryant, A. (2004). Grip strength in relationship to overall strength and functional capacity in oldest old females (Abstract). Journal of Measurement in Physical Education & Exercise Science.

• Johnson, T., McPhee, S., & Dietrich, M.S. (Tietjen-Smith, T., contributor) (2003). Effects of recumbent stepper exercise on blood pressure, strength and mobility in residents of assisted living communities, Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, 21 (2/3), 27 – 40.

• Tara Tietjen-Smith, T.M., McPhee, S.D., Johnson, T.R., Deitrich, M.S. (2003). Health & fitness for older adults in assisted living. Southern District Association for Health Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance (SDAHPERD) Conference Proceedings.

• Tietjen-Smith, T.M. (2000). The effects of exercise on the elderly. Tennessee AHPERD Journal, 38 (2), 18 – 22.

• Pujol, T., Hunt, B., & Tietjen-Smith, T. (1994). HIV/AIDS knowledge sources and
  preferred instructional formats for college athletes. Louisiana AHPERD Journal, 57 (2), 20 – 21.

• Hunt, B., Pujol, T., & Tietjen-Smith, T. (1994). HIV/AIDS perceptions and behaviors of college athletes in Louisiana (Abstract). Louisiana AHPERD Journal, 57 (2), 14 – 16.

Recent Selected Presentations:

• “Challenged Horsemen Competition: A Proposed Study of Health Impact.” Palomino Horse Breeders of America (PHBA) National Convention,
  Tulsa, OK - March 2009

• “Bullying and Teens:  Cyber and Real-Life” TAHPERD Convention,
  Corpus Christi, Texas - December 2008

• “Let’s Talk About Sex and Teens” with Lisa Alastuey. TAHPERD Convention,
  Corpus Christi, Texas - December 2008

• “Minors Facing Major Health Issues I” expert panel (presider). TAHPERD Convention,
  Corpus Christi, Texas - December 2008

• “Minors Facing Major Health Issues II” teen panel (presider). TAHPERD Convention,
  Corpus Christi, Texas - December 2008

• “Let’s Talk About Sex Education!” American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance,
  Fort Worth, TX - April 2008

• “A national study of community college retention rates segmented by degree of urbanization.” with Masters, S., Smith, H., & Waller, L. A poster presentation at the 6th Annual Texas A&M University System Student Research Symposium,
  Commerce, Texas - November 2008

•  “How Comfortable Are We?  Health & Physical Educators Views on Teaching Sexual Health Topics.”  SDAHPERD Regional Conference,
  Chattanooga, TN - Febuary 2007

• “The Real Deal: Using Nutrition to Improve Athletic Performance”, TAHPERD Convention,
  Galveston Texas - November 2007

• “Using a Straw to Mimic an Asthma Attack” Health Poster Presentation, TAHPERD Convention,
  Galveston Texas - November 2007

• Various health poster presentations presented by students in my health classes at TAHPERD Convention,
  Galveston Texas - November 2007

• “Research in Equine-Assisted Activities: Quantifying the Effects and Identifying the Cause.” Round Table Discussion (panel member), North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) National Convention,
  Indianapolis, Indiana - November 2006

• “Using Exercise as a Treatment for Depression: Aerobic versus Anaerobic.” Research Poster, Art & Science of Health Promotion Conference,
  Las Vegas, NV - March 2006

• “Exercise and Depression in College Students: Strength versus Aerobic Training.” Lamar University Excellence in Education Regional Conference,
  Beaumont, TX - March 2006

• “Knowledge and Attitudes about Teaching Sexual Health Topics Among Health and Physical Education Professionals.” with Sandy Kimbrough. Lamar University Excellence in Education Regional Conference,
  Beaumont, TX - March 2006

• “The Rising Prevalence of Eating Disorders: What Is Our Role?” with Lisa Alastuey, Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (TAHPERD) Convention.
  Fort Worth, TX - December 2006

• “Stress and the College Student.” with Henry Ross. TAHPERD Convention.
  Fort Worth, TX - December 2006

• “The Utilization of Exercise to Decrease Depression in College Students.” (Research Poster). TAHPERD Convention.
  Fort Worth, TX - December 2006

• “Health Teaching Ideas.” (14 Posters). with various undergraduate students. TAHPERD Convention.
  Fort Worth, TX - December 2006

• “Consumer Health Strategies.” With Lisa Alastuey. Texas AHPERD Conference,
  Corpus Christi, TX - December 2005

• “Eating Habits and Disorders among Pre-Adolescent and Adolescent Students – Facts and Strategies for Educators.” with Lisa Alastuey TAMU-Commerce/TEA Summer Institute for School Leaders Proposal for Instructional Excellence Project.
  Arlington, TX - Summer 2005

• “Don’t Be a Quack!” with Lisa Alastuey. SDAHPERD Regional Conference,
  Little Rock, AR - February

• “Reality Check.” with Jency Holbert and Lisa Alastuey. Texas AHPERD Conference,
  Arlington, TX - December 2004

• “Current Research in Aging: The Very Old” Texas AHPERD Conference,
  Arlington, TX - December 2004

• “Let’s Get Real About Health.” with Jency Holbert and Lisa Alastuey. Professional Development Day, Texas A&M University - Commerce,
  Commerce, TX - Spring 2004

• “Women and Diabetes.” Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority – Diabetes Awareness Campaign
  Spring 2004

• “Grip Strength in Relationship to Overall Strength and Functional Capacity in Very Old and Oldest Old Females.” Research Poster, AAHPERD National Conference,
  New Orleans, LA - March 2004

• “Improving Functional Capacity in the Very Old and Oldest Old” AAHPERD National Conference,
  New Orleans, LA - March 2004

• “Health & Fitness for Older Adults in Assisted Living.” with Tim Johnson, SDAHPERD Regional Conference,
  Savannah, GA - February 2003

• “Grip Strength in Relationship to Overall Strength and Functional Capacity in Oldest Old Females.” The 10th Measurement and Evaluation Symposium: Measurement Issues and Challenges in Aging Research,
  Champaign-Urbana, IL - November 2003

Certifications:

• National Strength & Conditioning Association Certification
• CSCS - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (2003)
• Bossier Community College - Medical Terminology (1997)
• CPR Instructor Certification:  Vanderbilt Resuscitation Program (1996-2004)
• Cardiac Dysrhythmia Course (1996)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider Course (1996)
• American Cancer Society Fresh Start Smoking Cessation Instructor Course (1996)
• Aerobics and Fitness Association of America Certifications
• Primary/Aerobics (1992)
• Personal Trainer/Fitness Counselor (1994)
• Step Reebok Certification (1996)
• International Fitness Professionals Association Certifications
• Personal Trainer (1995)
• Sports Nutrition (1995)

Hobbies:

Showing palomino quarter horses; reading fiction; running