Linda B. Rosskopf

Research Associate II
School of Applied Physiology
Email: linda.rosskopf@ap.gatech.edu
Phone: (404) 894-6273
Office: SST 102

Education

M.A., Physical Education, Exercise and Sport Science, Wake Forest University, 1985
B.S., Physical Education, Exercise Science, Georgia State University , 1981

Research Interests

Since coming to Georgia Tech in 1981, Ms. Rosskopf has played a key role in the development and organization of the required Health/Wellness course (HPS 1040) and the Human Anatomy course (APPH 4651). Her interests include the impact of the role of nutrition on optimal health and performance.

Select Publications

Millard-Stafford, M., P.B. Sparling, L.B. Rosskopf, T. K. Snow. Should carbohydrate concentration of a sports drink be less than 8% during exercise in the heat? International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 15:117-130, 2005.

M. A. Collins, M. Millard-Stafford, E.M. Evans, T.K. Snow, K. J. Cureton, and L. B. Rosskopf. Effect of race and musculoskeletal development on the accuracy of air plethysmography. Medicine and Science and Sports and Exercise, 36:1070-1077, 2004.

P.B. Sparling, A. Giuffrida, D. Piomelli, L.. Rosskopf, A. Dietrich. Exercise Activates the Endocannabinoid System. NeuroReport, V14, No. 15, 2003.

Millard-Stafford, M., M.A. Collins, C.M. Modlesky, T.K. Snow, and L.B. Rosskopf. Effect of Race and Musculoskeletal Development on the Density of the Fat-Free Mass and %Fat Estimates. Journal of Applied Physiology, 91:1259-1268, 2001.

Millard-Stafford, M.,M.A. Collins, E.M. Evans, T.K. Snow, L.B. Rosskopf, and K.J. Cureton. Use of Air Displacement Plethysmography for Estimating Body Fat in a Four-Component Model. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 33:1311-1317, 2001.

Sparling, P.B., T.K. Snow, L.B. Rosskopt, E.M. O'Donnel, P.S. Freedson, W.C. Byrnes. Bone mineral denisty and body composition of the United States Olympic women's field hockey team. British Journal of Sports Medicine 32:315-318, 1998.

Snow, T.K., M.L. Millard-Stafford and L.B. Rosskopf. Changes in Body Composition of Professional Football Players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 12:46-49, 1998.

Millard-Stafford, L.B. Rosskopf, T.K. Snow, and B.T. Hinson. Water Versus Carbohydrate-Electrolyte Ingestion Before and During a 15-km Run in the Heat. International Journal of Sport Nutrition, 7(1):26-38, 1997.

Modlesky, C.M., R.D. Lewis, K.A. Yetman, B. Rose, L.B. Rosskopf, T.K. Snow and P.B. Sparling. Comparison of Body Composition and Bone Mineral Measurements From Two DXA Instruments in Young Men. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 64:669-676, 1996.

DiCarlo, L.J., P. Sparling, B. Hinson, T. Snow, and L. Rosskopf. Cardiovascular Metabolic and Perceptual Responses to Hatha Yoga Standing Poses. Medicine, Exercise, Nutrition, and Health, 4:107-112, 1995.

Millard-Stafford, M., P. Sparling, L. Rosskopf, T. Snow, L. DiCarlo and B. Hinson. Responses of Male and Female Runners to Carbohydrate-Electrolyte Drinks in Humid Heat. Journal of Sports Science, 13:257-263, 1995.

Sparling, P.B., M.L. Millard-Stafford, L.B. Rosskopf, L.J. DiCarlo, and B.T. Hinson. Body Composition by Bioelectric Impedance and Densitometry in Black Women. American Journal of Human Biology, 5:111-117, 1993.

Millard-Stafford, M.L., P.B. Sparling, L.B. Rosskopf and L.J. DiCarlo. Carbohydrate-Electrolyte Replacement Improves Distance Running Performance in the Heat. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 24(8):934-940, 1992.

Millard-Stafford, M.L., P.B. Sparling, L.B. Rosskopf, and L.J. DiCarlo. Differences in Peak Physiological Responses During Running, Cycling, and Swimming. Journal of Applied Sport Science Research, 5(4):213-218, 1991.

Millard Stafford, M.L., P.B. Sparling, and L.B. Rosskopf. Fluid Balance in Men and Women During a 40 Km Run in the Heat. Abstracts of Research Papers, AAHPERD: Reston, VA, p. 153, 1991.

Sparling, P.B., M.L. Millard-Stafford, L.B. Rosskopf, L.J. DiCarlo, and B.T. Hinson. Bioelectric Impedance vs. Underwater Weighing in Black Women. Abstracts of Research Papers, AAHPERD: Reston, VA, p. 164, 1991.

Millard-Stafford, M.L., P.B. Sparling, L.B. Rosskopf, and L.J. DiCarlo. Performance improved with Carbohydrate-Electrolyte Replacement During a 40 Km Run in the Heat. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise (Abstract), 23(4):129, 1991.

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