Tyler Martin
Professor of Exercise Science
Sports Medicine and Exercise Science

Part of Belhaven since 2024

Contact Info

Education

  • B.S., Mississippi State University
  • M.S., University of Southern Mississippi
  • Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi

Dr. Ty Martin earned a Ph.D. in Human Performance with an Exercise Physiology Emphasis from the University of Southern Mississippi (USM), a M.S. in Human Performance with an Exercise Science Emphasis from USM, and a B.S. in the field of Physical Education with an emphasis in Fitness Management from Mississippi State University. In addition, he holds the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Dr. Martin is beginning his career at Belhaven University (AY 2024/2025) and is currently in his 18th academic year (AY 2024/2025) as a teacher in higher education, with the past 16 years (AY 2008/2009 – AY 2023/2024) being at Troy University and prior to that, one year at the University of Southern Mississippi (AY 2005/2006). Throughout his teaching career, he has prepared 57 different course preparations with 324 different course sections taught in Exercise Science and related areas, including course delivery in face-to-face, hybrid, and online environments at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Additionally, he has contributed to the production of 70 (46 peer-reviewed) scholarly works including, but not limited to, 12 peer-reviewed publications, 23 peer-reviewed national/international published abstracts and/or presentations, 11 peer-reviewed regional or state published abstracts and/or presentations, 4 invited oral state presentations, and 2 Chair of Master’s Thesis Committees.

Before beginning his collegiate career, the Minnesota Twins selected Ty in the 1996 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft. He was a scholar-athlete in baseball at the University of Florida (1997-1998) and Mississippi State University (1999-2000). While a Gator, he competed in the 1998 College World Series. Following his career at Mississippi State University, the Texas Rangers selected and signed Ty in the 2000 MLB Draft. In July 2002, Martin was awarded Minor League Player of the Month from TOPP’s. Following voluntary retirement from his professional baseball career in 2003, Ty began his graduate career at the University of Southern Mississippi.

Areas of Expertise

  • Sport and exercise science with an emphasis on sport and exercise physiology
  • Sport and exercise nutrition
  • Strength and conditioning
  • Exercise testing and prescription
  • Sport-specific training

Teaching Focus

  • Exercise Physiology
  • Kinesiology
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Exercise Testing & Prescription

Professional Certification

  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), National Strength and Conditioning Association

Other Certifications

  • CPR/AED: Adult/Child/Infant, International CPR Institute
  • Certified Interscholastic Coach (CIC), The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS)

Professional Affiliations

  • American College of Sports Medicine
  • Southeast Regional Chapter, American College of Sports Medicine
  • National Strength and Conditioning Association

Interests

Family, Hunting, Fishing, Outdoors, Sports, Fitness

Scholarly Contributions

Peer-Reviewed Research - National/International Journal Publications

  • Barrett, K.B.*, Page, L.B.*, Szczyglowski, M.K., Martin, T.D., & Mouser, J.G. (2023). Comparison of Vascular Dopplers in Measuring Limb Occlusion Pressure for Blood Flow Restriction Therapy. Topics in Exercise Science and Kinesiology, 4(1), Article 7. (*Shared first authorship with equal contribution.) https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/scholarship_kin/vol4/iss1/7
  • Green, M.S., Kimmel, C.S., Martin, T.D., Mouser, J.G., & Brune, M.P. (2022). Effect of a carbohydrate mouth rinse on resistance training performance. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 36(7), 1916-1921. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000003755 
  • Martin, T.D., Green, M.S., Whitehead, M.T., Scheett, T.P., Webster, M.J., & Hudson, M. (2019). Six weeks of oral Echinacea purpurea supplementation does not enhance the production of serum erythropoietin or erythropoietic status in recreationally active males with above average aerobic fitness. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, 44(7), 791-795, dx.doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2018-0783.
  • Green, M.S., Benson, A.K., & Martin, T.D. (2018). Effect of Mouthguard Use on Metabolic and Cardiorespiratory Responses to Aerobic Exercise in Males. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 89(2), 183-189. 
  • Green, M.S., Martin, T.D., & Corona, B.T. (2018). Effect of Caffeine Supplementation on Quadriceps Performance Following Eccentric Exercise. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 32(10), 2863-2871.
  • Green, M.S., Esco, M.R., Martin, T.D., Pritchett, R.C, McHugh, A.N., & Williford, H.N. (2013). Crossvalidation of Two 20-M Shuttle-Run Tests for Predicting VO2max in Female Collegiate Soccer Players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 27(6), 1520-1528.
  • Whitehead, M.T., Martin, D., Scheett, T.P., & Webster, M.J. (2012). Running Economy and Maximal Oxygen Consumption After 4 Weeks of Oral Echinacea Supplementation. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 26(7), 1928-1933.
  • Whitehead, M.T, Martin, T.D., Scheett, T.P, & Webster, M.J. (2007). The Effect of 4 Wk of Oral Echinacea Supplementation on Serum Erythropoietin and Indices of Erythropoietic Status. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 17(4), 378-390.

Peer-Reviewed National Publications

  • Martin, T.D. (2010). Staff Health: Daily Hydration. Healthy Childcare®, 13(2), 14-15.
  • Miller, L.L., Martin, C.L.L., & Martin, T.D. (2009). Staff Health: The Activity Pyramid. Healthy Childcare®, 12(3), 14-15.
  • Martin, C.L., & Martin, T.D. (2009). Flexibility Exercise and the Childcare Provider. Healthy Childcare®, 12(2), 14-15.

Peer-Reviewed State Publications

  • Coppus, T., Delinsky, K., Martin, T., Green, M., Sluder, B., Basford, L., Moore, M., & Helm, J. (2023). Weight Training Injuries: Importance of Teaching Proper Technique in Secondary Schools and Athletics. Mississippi Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD) Journal, 10(1), 14-20. https://issuu.com/mahperdjournal/docs/mahperd_june23

Peer-Reviewed Research – National/International Published Abstracts, Poster Presentations and/or Free Communication

  • Roca, G.M., Martin, T.D., Green, M.S., & Mouser, J.G. (2023). Comparison of Muscle Activity During the Judo/Jiu-Jitsu Specific Pull-Up and Neutral Pull-Up Grips. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 37(12): e719-e720. Poster presented at the 46th National Conference of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Las Vegas, NV, July 12-15, 2023.
  • Harrison, A., Martin, T., Garner, J., & Mouser, J. (2020). Reliability and Repeatability of Ultrasound Muscle Pennation Angle at Several Common Measurement Locations in the Quadriceps Femoris. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 35(4): e19-e20. ePoster presented virtually, July 8, 2020 due to the cancelation of the 43rd National Conference & Exhibition of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Las Vegas, NV, July 8-11, 2020.
  • Barrett, K.B., Page, L.B., Szczyglowski, M.K., Martin, T.D., & Mouser, J.G. (2020). Measuring Limb Occlusion Pressure Using Different Vascular Dopplers. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 52(7S), 889. Poster presented virtually, June 17, 2020 due to the cancelation of the 67th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, San Francisco, CA, May 26-30, 2020.
  • Martin, T.D., Green, M.S., Whitehead, M.T., Scheett, T.P., Webster, M.J., & Hudson, G.M. (2017). Effect of Six Weeks of Echinacea Purpurea Supplementation on White Blood Cell Count in Recreationally Active Males with Above Average Aerobic Fitness. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 31(Suppl1): S163-S240. Poster presented at the 40th National Conference & Exhibition of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Las Vegas, NV, July 12-15, 2017.
  • Esco, M.R., Green, M.S., Martin, T.D., Pritchett, R., McHugh, A.N., & Williford, H.N. (2012). Cross-validation of Two 20 Meter Shuttle Run Tests for Predicting VO2max in Female Collegiate Soccer Players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 27(Suppl4): S34-S35. Poster presented at the 35th National Conference & Exhibition of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Providence, RI, July 11-14, 2012.
  • Martin, T.D., Green. M.S., Whitehead, M.T., Scheett, T.P., Webster, M.J., & Hudson, G.M. (2012). Effect of Six Weeks of Oral Echinacea Purpurea Supplementation on Endurance Exercise Performance. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 27(Suppl4): S80. Poster presented at the 35th National Conference & Exhibition of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Providence, RI, July 11-14, 2012.
  • Martin, T.D., Green, M.S., Whitehead, M.T., Scheett, T.P., Webster, M.J., & Hudson, G.M. (2012). Effect of Six Weeks of Oral Echinacea Purpurea Supplementation on Nitric Oxide Production. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 9(Suppl1): P21. Poster presented at the 9th Annual Conference and Expo of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, Clearwater Beach, FL, June 22-23, 2012.
  • Green, M.S., Martin, T.D., Benson, A.K., Corona, B.T., & Ingalls, C.P. (2012). Ibuprofen Prolongs Functional Deficits After a Repeated Bout of Downhill Treadmill Running. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 44(5), S566. Poster presented at the 59th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, San Francisco, CA, May 29-June 2, 2012.
  • Martin, T.D., Green, M.S., Whitehead, M.T., Scheett, T.P., Webster, M.J, & *Hudson, G.M. (2012). Effect of Six Weeks of Oral Echinacea Purpurea Supplementation on Erythropoiesis. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 44(5), S181-S182. Poster presented at the 59th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, San Francisco, CA, May 29-June 2, 2012. (*poster co-authorship)
  • McHugh, A.N., Green, M.S., Esco, M.R., Williford, H.N., Martin, T.D., Bloomquist, B.E., & Pritchett, R. (2012). Cross-Validation of the 20-meter Multiple Shuttle Test for Predicting VO2max in Male and Female Collegiate Soccer Players. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 44(5), S554. Poster presented at the 59th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, San Francisco, CA, May 29-June 2, 2012.
  • Whitehead, M.T., Scheett, T.P., Martin, T.D., & Webster, M.J. (2012). Effect of 2 Weeks of Oral Echinacea Supplementation on Leukocyte Responses. Poster presented at the 3rd Annual Conference of the American Council for Medicinally Active Plants, Arkansas State University, State University, AR, May 22-25, 2012.
  • Scheett, T., Martin, T., Carr, B., & Webster, M. (2009). A Comparison of Hyperimmune Egg Protein and Placebo for Efficacy and Safety Among Healthy Young Adults. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 6(Suppl1): P8. Poster presented at the 6th International Society of Sports Nutrition Conference and Expo, New Orleans, LA, June 2009. 
  • Aartun, J.D., Martin, T.D., Carr, B.M., Webster, M.J., & Scheett, T.P. (2009). Effect Of The Hyperimmune Egg Supplement On Indices Of Mood State And Quality Of Life. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 41(5), 228. Poster presented at the 56th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Seattle, WA, May 2009.
  • Piland, S.G., Gould, T.E., Morris, D., & Martin, T.D. (2009). Effect Of Mandibular Orthopedic Repositioning Device On Neuropsychological Measures. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 41(5), 359. Poster presented at the 56th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Seattle, WA, May 2009.
  • Scheett, T.P., Boland, C.G., Rivera, L.E., Martin, T.D., Carr, B.M., & Webster, M.J. (2008). Hyperimmune Egg Protein Supplementation Stimulates the GH→IGH-1 Axis. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 22(6), 67. Poster presented at the 31st Annual Meeting of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Las Vegas, NV, July 2008.
  • Whitehead, M.T., Martin, T.D., Webster, M.J., & Scheett, T.P. (2007). Improved Running Economy and Maximal Oxygen Consumption after 4-weeks of oral Echinacea supplementation. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 39(5), S90. Free Communication/Slide presented at the 54th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, New Orleans, LA, June 1, 2007.
  • Scheett, T.P., Martin, T.D., Carr, B.M., Koster, C.A., Celmer, P.A., Whitener, J.A., & Webster, M.J. (2007). Hyperimmune Egg Protein Decreases Submaximal Heart Rate and Increases Peak Power. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 39(5), S365. Poster presented at the 54th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, New Orleans, LA, May 2007.
  • Scheett, T.P., Martin, T.D., Carr, B.M., Koster, C.A., Celmer, P.A., Whitener, J.A., & Webster, M.J. (2007). Increased Muscular Strength and Enhanced Muscle Repair with Hyperimmune Egg Protein Supplementation. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 21(4), e41. Poster presented at the 30th Annual Meeting of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Atlanta, GA, July 2007.
  • Scheett, T.P., Whitehead, M.T., Martin, T.D., & Webster, M.J. (2006). Effect of Oral Echinacea Supplementation on Resting Leukocytes. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(5), S405. Poster presented at the 53rd Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, CO, May 2006. 
  • Whitehead, M.T, *Martin, T.D., *Scheett, T.P., & Webster, M.J. (2006). The Effect of 4-Weeks of Oral Echinacea Supplementation on Serum Erythropoietin and Indices of Erythropoietic Status. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(5), S407. Poster presented at the 53rd Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, CO, May 2006. (*poster co-authorship)
  • Scheett, T.P., Whitehead, M.T., Martin, T.D., & Webster, M.J. (2005). Effect of Oral Echinacea Supplementation on Resting Cortisol and IgA Responses. Poster presented at the 2nd Annual Meeting of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, New Orleans, LA, June 2005.
  • Scheett, T.P., Whitehead, M.T., Martin, T.D., & Webster, M.J. (2005). Exercise, Immune Status and Stress Markers in College Students and College Student Athletes. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37(5), S375. Poster presented at the 52nd Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Nashville, TN, May 2005. 
  • Whitehead, M.T., Martin, T.D., Webster, M.J., & Scheett, T.P. (2005). Two Weeks of Oral Echinacea Supplementation Significantly Increases Circulating Erythropoietin. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37(5), S43. Poster presented at the 52nd Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Nashville, TN, May 2005.

Peer-Reviewed Research – Regional Published Abstracts, Poster Presentations and/or Free Communication

  • Barrett, K.B., Page, L.B., Szczyglowski, M.K., Martin, T.D., & Mouser, J.G. (2020). Measuring Limb Occlusion Pressure Using Different Vascular Dopplers. In D. Torok (Ed.), Proceedings of the 48th Annual Meeting of the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, P1. Free Communication Poster presented at the 48th Annual Meeting of the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, Jacksonville, FL, February 13-15, 2020.
  • Green, M.S., Kimmel, C.S., Martin, T.D., Mouser, J.G., & Brune, M.P. (2020). Effect of a carbohydrate mouth rinse on resistance training performance. In D. Torok (Ed.), Proceedings of the 48th Annual Meeting of the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, TP32. Free Communication Poster presented at the 48th Annual Meeting of the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, Jacksonville, FL, February 13-15, 2020.
  • Barrett, K.B., Page, L.B., Szczyglowski, M.K., Martin, T.D., & Mouser, J.G. (2019). Comparison of Vascular Dopplers in Measuring Arterial Occlusion Pressure. Free Communication/Slide presented at the 3rd conference of the Journal of Trainology, Oxford, MS, July 12, 2019.
  • Green, M.S., Allen, C.R., Hatchett, A., Esco, M.R., Fedewa, M.V., & Martin, T.D. (2019). Association Between Push-Ups and Anthropometric Variables and Upper Body Strength in Women. In D. Torok (Ed.), Proceedings of the 47th Annual Meeting of the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, O28. Free Communication/Slide presented at the 47th Annual Meeting of the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, Greenville, SC, February 14, 2019.
  • Green, M.S., Martin, T.D., Ito, R., & Seale, B.D. (2011). Comparison of Two Field-Based Tests to Predict Maximal Oxygen Uptake in Soccer and Cross-Country Athletes. In D. Torok (Ed.), Proceedings of the 39th Annual Meeting of the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, P50. Poster presented at the 39th Annual Meeting of the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, Greenville, SC, February 2011.
  • Green, M.S., Corona, B.T., & *Martin, T.D. (2010). Effect of Caffeine Following Exercise-Induced Muscle Injury. In D. Torok (Ed.), Proceedings of the 38th Annual Meeting of the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, P15. Poster presented at the 38th Annual Meeting of the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, Greenville, SC, February 2010. (*poster co-authorship)
  • Scheett, T.P., Whitehead, M.T., Martin, T.D., & Webster, M.J. (2006). Effect of Oral Echinacea Supplementation on Resting IL-4 and IL-10 Responses. In D. Torok (Ed.), Proceedings of the 34th Meeting the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, P52. Poster presented at the 34th Annual Meeting of the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine, Charlotte, NC, February, 2006.

 Peer-Reviewed Research - State Poster Presentations

  • Green, M.S., Simpson, A.M., Leach, R.N., Chapman, C.A., Pridgen, S.N., Gilheart, B.J., Waters, J.K., Jamison, K.A., Sluder, J.B., & Martin, T.D. (2017). Effect of Carbohydrate Mouth Rinse on High Intensity Rowing Performance. Poster presented at the 2017 Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (ASAHPERD) Spring Conference, Orange Beach, AL, April 21, 2017.
  • Grantham, E.K., Smith, B.D., Lee, K., Stoner, G., Huett, C.A., Edwards, D.D., Leurinda, E., Green M.S., & Martin, T.D. (2016). The Effects of Low and Moderate Doses of Caffeine on Blood Lactate During Repeated Wingate Tests. Poster presented at the 2016 Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (ASAHPERD) Spring Conference, Orange Beach, AL, April 15-16, 2016.
  • Green, M.S., Schuler, B., Welch, M., & Martin, T.D. (2011). Effect of Sports Beverage Composition on Resting Blood Glucose Levels. Poster presented at the 2011 Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (ASAHPERD) Fall Conference, Birmingham, AL, November 2011.
  • Patil, N.D., Green, M.S., Martin, T.D., & Howard-Shaughnessy, C. (2011). Validity of a Hand-Held Indirect Calorimeter for Estimating Resting Metabolic Rate. Poster presented at the 2011 Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (ASAHPERD) Fall Conference, Birmingham, AL, November 2011.

Invited Oral State Presentations

  • Martin, T.D. (2013). You Are What You Eat: Nutrition Guidelines for the Active Individual. Invited presentation at the Fall 2013 Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (ASAHPERD) Conference. Birmingham, AL. November 18, 2013.
  • Martin, T.D. (2013). Effect of Echinacea Purpurea Supplementation on Serum Erythropoietin and Erythropoietic Status in Recreationally Active Males with Above Average Aerobic Fitness. Invited presentation at the Research Forum for The Second International Symposium on Alabama-China Education and Culture. Confucius Institute at Troy University. October 9, 2013.
  • Martin, T.D. (2013). Common Exercise Nutrition Practices of the Physically Active: Nutrition, Dietary Supplements and Ergogenic Aids. Invited presentation at the Spring 2013 Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (ASAHPERD) Conference. Orange Beach, AL. April 12-13, 2013.
  • Martin, C.L.L. & Martin, T.D. (2010). Flexibility Exercise and the Childcare Provider. Invited presentation at the 2010 Sensational Saturday Childcare Conference hosted by the Family Guidance Center of Alabama. Montgomery, AL. February 20, 2010.