CURRICULUM VITAE
Brandon R. Rigby
29-April-2015 (10:20:18)
Education
Ph.D. Baylor University, Waco, TX, Kinesiology, Exercise, Nutrition and Health
Promotion, 2014
Title: Changes in Cardiorespiratory Responses and Pelvic Kinematics with Hippotherapy in Youth
with and without Cerebral Palsy
M.S. Baylor University, Waco, TX, Biomedical Engineering, 2009
Title: Human Pelvis Motions When Walking and When Riding a Therapeutic Horse
B.S. LeTourneau University, Longview, TX, Engineering (Biomedical Concentration), 2007
Professional Certifications & Licensures
National Strength and Conditioning Association - Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT),
2015-Current
American Red Cross - CPR/AED, 2014-Current
Academic Employment
Assistant Professor, Texas Woman's University (August, 2014 - Present), Denton, Texas.
Adjunct Professor, Baylor University (August, 2013 - May, 2014), Waco, Texas.
Student Athlete Tutor, Baylor University (August, 2010 - May, 2014), Waco, Texas.
Graduate Assistant, Health, Human Performance, and Recreation, Baylor University (August, 2009 August, 2013), Waco, Texas.
Graduate Assistant, Dean's Office, School of Engineering and Computer Science, Baylor University
(August, 2008 - August, 2009), Waco, Texas.
Graduate Assistant, Mechanical Engineering, Baylor University (August, 2007 - August, 2008),
Waco, Texas.
TEACHING
Courses Taught from Teaching Schedule at TWU
Doctoral:
Advanced Research in Kinesiology (KINS6811)
Bachelors:
Exercise Assessment and Program Development for Special Populations (KINS4823)
Scientific Foundations of Teaching and Coaching in Physical Education (KINS3613)
Teaching Activities
Doctoral Dissertation Student Committee - Member
2015 - Lower body mechanics and their association with maximum club head speed in skilled
golfers. [Kihoon Han]
Master's Thesis Student Committee - Co-Chair
2015 - Cardiorespiratory response during exercise on an aquatic treadmill and land treadmill in adults
with type 2 diabetes. [Janie Foreman]
Master's Professional Student Paper - Committee
2015 - Investigation of pitching arm joint kinematics and generated ball velocity of different
fastpitch softball pitches. [Brandi Decoux]
Capstone Student Paper/Project
2015 - The effects of whole-body vibration on balance and gait in an elderly individual with
idiopathic cerebellar degeneration: a case study. [Jacquelyn Allen]
2015 - A comparison of the cardiovascular and biomechanical changes with therapeutic horseback
riding and simulated horseback riding in youth with disabilities. [Dakota Chidester]
Development of New Course
2015 - KINS 5903: Special Topics: Applied Techniques in Biomechanics and Exercise Physiology.
2014 - KINS 3613: Scientific Foundations of Teaching/Coaching in Physical Education.
2014 - KINS 4823: Exercise Assessment and Program Development for Special Populations.
SCHOLARSHIP/CREATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS
Published Articles in Journals
Refereed
Rigby, B. R., Papadakis, Z., Bane, A., Park, J., & Grandjean, P. (2015). Cardiorespiratory and
biomechanical responses to simulated horseback riding in healthy children. Research Quarterly for
Exercise & Sport, 86 (1), 63-70.
Garner, B. A. & Rigby, B. R. (2015). Human pelvis motions when walking and when riding a
therapeutic horse. Human Movement Science, 39, 121-137.
Shim, J., van der Kamp, J., Rigby, B. R., Lutz, R., Poolton, J. M., Masters, R.S. (2014). Taking aim
at the Muller-Lyer goalkeeper illusion: an illusion bias in action that originates from the target not
being optically specified. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and
Performance, 40, 1274-1281.
Schwarz, N. A., Rigby, B. R., La Bounty, P., Shelmadine, B., & Bowden, R. G. (2011). A review of
weight control strategies and their effects on the regulation of hormonal balance. Journal of
Nutrition and Metabolism., doi: 10.1155/2011/237932.
Conference Presentations
Podium
Kelley, B. S., Unruh, B. R., Rigby, B. R., Vu, H. D., & Vo, T. V. (2012). Teaching modalities:
comparison of biomechanics course in Vietnam. Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting,
Atlanta, Georgia. [Status: Presented] [Refereed]
Rigby, B. R., Garner, B. A., & Skurla, C. P. (2011). Comparing the pelvis kinematics of able-bodied
children during normal gait and when riding a therapeutic horse. North American Society for the
Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, Burlington, Vermont. [Status: Presented] [Refereed]
Garner, B. A. & Rigby, B. R. (2009). Comparing the pelvis kinematics of able-bodied children
during normal gait and when riding a therapeutic horse. North American Riding for the
Handicapped Association National Conference, Fort Worth, Texas. [Status: Presented] [Refereed]
Rigby, B. R. & Garner, B. A. (2009). Comparing the trunk kinematics of able-bodied humans during
normal gait and when riding a therapeutic horse. Houston Society for Engineering in Medicine and
Biology, Houston, Texas. [Status: Presented] [Refereed]
Rigby, B. R. (2008). Simulating riding dynamics toward developing a kinematically-realistic
mechanical horse for hippotherapy research. Scholar's Day, Baylor University, Waco, Texas.
[Status: Presented] [Refereed]
Poster
Allen, J. P., Rigby, B. R., & Davis, R. (2015). The effects of whole-body vibration on balance and
gait in an elderly individual with idiopathic cerebellar degeneration: a case study. TWU Student
Creative Arts and Research Symposium, Denton, Texas. [Status: Presented] [Non-Refereed]
Chidester, D., Silliman-French, L., & Rigby, B. R. (2015). A comparison of the cardiovascular and
biomechanical changes with therapeutic horseback riding and simulated horseback riding in youth
with disabilities. TWU Student Creative Arts and Research Symposium, Denton, Texas. [Status:
Presented] [Non-Refereed]
Rigby, B. R., Papadakis, Z., Bane, A., Park, J., Bird, A., Gloeckner, A., Willard, T., Grandjean, P.
(2014). Cardiorespiratory and biomechanical responses to simulated horseback riding in healthy
children. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida. [Status:
Presented] [Refereed]
Rigby, B. R., Gloeckner, A., Papadakis, Z., Bane, A., Forsee, J., Bird, A., Willard, T., Bullinger, D.,
Rogers, R., Biggerstaff, K., Grandjean, P. (2014). Cardiorespiratory and biomechanical changes
with hippotherapy in youth with and without cerebral palsy. Texas Chapter of the American
College of Sports Medicine (TACSM) Conference, Fort Worth, Texas. [Status: Presented]
[Refereed]
Boucher, T., La Bounty, P. M., Rigby, B. R., & Arnold, E. (2013). Reliability and validity of M-mode
ultrasound measurements of quadriceps femoris contractile time. National Athletic Trainer's
Meeting and Symposium, Las Vegas, Nevada. [Status: Presented] [Refereed]
Rigby, B. R., Papadakis, Z., Bane, A., Park, J., & Grandjean, P. (2013). Cardiorespiratory and
biomechanical responses to simulated horseback riding in healthy children. Texas Chapter of the
American College of Sports Medicine (TACSM) Conference, Austin, Texas. [Status: Presented]
[Refereed]
Shim, J., Lutz, R., van der Kamp, J., & Rigby, B. R. (2011). The perceived height of a goal keeper
adopting Muller-Lyer postures. North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical
Activity, Burlington, Vermont. [Status: Presented] [Refereed]
Rigby, B. R., Garner, B. A., & Skurla, C. P. (2010). Comparing the pelvis kinematics of able-bodied
children during normal gait and when riding a therapeutic horse. American Society of Mechanical
Engineers Summer Bioengineering Conference, Naples, Florida. [Status: Presented] [Refereed]
Rigby, B. R. (2009). Teaching engineering biomechanics in Vietnam: the methods & challenges of
incorporating Western Education in the Far East. Scholar's Day, Baylor University, Waco, Texas.
[Status: Presented] [Refereed]
Scholarly Works in Progress
Rigby, B. R., Gloeckner, A., Sessums, S., Lanning, B., & Grandjean, P. (2015). "Changes in pelvic
kinematics and cardiorespiratory responses with hippotherapy in youth with and without cerebral
palsy," Initial submission to Journal is not in list - being petitioned.
Rigby, B. R. & Grandjean, P. (2015). "The efficacy of equine therapy: a qualitative and quantitative
review," Revised and resubmitted to Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine.
Honors/Awards
Received
2014: Undergraduate Research Microgrant Program. Texas Woman's University. $3000
2014: Small Grant Request. Texas Woman's University. $750
2012: Full Tuition and Stipend. Baylor University.
2011: Full Tuition and Stipend. Baylor University.
2010: Full Tuition and Stipend. Baylor University.
2009: Full Tuition and Stipend. Baylor University.
2008: Full Tuition and Stipend. Baylor University.
2007: Full Tuition and Stipend. Baylor University.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Service Activities for the Component, College, University
Texas Woman's University
Department Assignments
Faculty Sponsor:
2014-2015: Phi Epsilon Kappa
College Assignments
Volunteer: Institutional Service:
2014-2015: College of Health Sciences Awards Committee
Service to the Profession
Academic Conference: Judge
2015: Texas Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine, Austin, Texas.
Reviewer: Article / Manuscript
2015: Brain Impairment.
Professional Memberships
National Strength and Conditioning Association, 2015-Current
Sigma Xi, 2015-Current
American College of Sports Medicine, 2011-Current
OTHER