Achieving Excellence: Barry University's Success at ACSM Event in New York

Nov 17, 2023

Barry University's Success at ACSM Event in New York Barry's ACSM Success: 2nd Place Winners!

Barry University's Sport & Exercise Sciences shone at the NYC ACSM event. Samuel Vilmeau and Vinicius Ribeiro claimed second place for their impactful rowing and firefighting research. Samuel’s study on obesity in firefighters and Vinicius' work on BMI and occupational readiness both secured 2nd place. These studies, building on Peter Beitia's earlier work, established crucial partnerships with fire departments, highlighting Barry's impactful research. 

The Sport & Exercise Sciences department recently attended a prestigious event hosted by the Greater New York chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine, held at the New York Langone Health Medical Center. Our team had the honor of showcasing four research posters and abstracts, a testament to the successful collaboration between Barry University, the University of Louisville, and the New York Institute of Technology. 

We are thrilled to announce that Samuel Vilmeau and Vinicius Ribeiro were awarded second-place honors for their exceptional research. Sam's study provided valuable insights into the assessment of mental toughness in competitive rowing, while Vini's research made significant contributions to understanding the impact of body composition on occupational readiness in firefighting. Their achievements reflect the high caliber of work and dedication inherent in our students and faculty. Their work will soon be published in International Journal of Exercise Science. 

List below are the comprehensive details and the titles associated with the research posters:

  • Authors: Shane Phillips (New York Institute of Technology), Peter Beitia (Barry University), Andreas Stamatis (University of Louisville), Zacharias Papadakis (Barry University), Amerigo Rossi (New York Institute of Technology)

  • Authors: Maya Caon (Barry University), Charlotte Armstrong (Barry University), Andreas Stamatis (University of Louisville), Claire Egret (Barry University), Tal Amasay (Barry University) 

  • Authors: Samuel R. Vilmeau (Barry University), Peter Beitia (Barry University), Andreas Stamatis (University of Louisville), Zacharias Papadakis (Barry University) 

    This abstract, by Samuel Vilmeau, earned 2nd place among 33 submissions after a rigorous peer-reviewed process. It critically addresses obesity levels among firefighters, evaluating the limitations of BMI in comparison to body fat percentage (BF%) and waist circumference (WC) measurements. 

  • Authors: Vinicius L Ribeiro (Barry University), Peter Beitia (Barry University), Andreas Stamatis (University of Louisville), Zacharias Papadakis (Barry University) 

    Vinicius Ribeiro's abstract garnered an impressive second-place finish in the President’s Cup Competition. While it narrowly missed the chance to represent the Regional Chapter at the National Competition in Boston, the study made a significant impact. It delves into the effects of BMI on occupational readiness, highlighting the crucial differences in BMI and body fat percentage categorization among both veteran and rookie individuals. 

    Additionally, it is worth noting that these studies on firefighters are a continuation of the work initiated by Peter Beitia, a Barry alumnus, who conducted his master's thesis with us a couple of years ago. Peter's efforts established valuable relationships with Hialeah and Coral Gables fire departments, contributing to the ongoing success of our research.

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