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Winter 2005/6 American College of Sports Medicine
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ACSM Certi? cat ion exam format
changed for 2006
The ACSM Committee on Certi? cation and
Registry Boards (CCRB) announced that all ACSM
certi? cation exams will be delivered in a computer-
based testing (CBT) format in 2006. Previously,
the ACSM certi? ed Personal Trainer and ACSM
Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist exams were
available via CBT. The two remaining exams, ACSM
Health/Fitness Instructor (HFI) and ACSM Exercise
Specialist (ES), will have both the written and
practical sections of their current examination format
integrated into a single comprehensive assessment
instrument that will be delivered via CBT.
ACSM provides the following reasoning for their
decision:
Background
The function of the CCRB credentialing process
and certi? cation program is to identify and
recognize those individuals who have met the
CCRB requirements for exam eligibility and have
demonstrated a minimal level of knowledge and skill
in various health and ? tness occupations as de? ned
by CCRB sponsored Job Task Analyses (JTAs).
Foremost in every decision made by the CCRB is the
effect on public safety. As a credentialing entity, the
CCRB is committed, through its goals and objectives,
to serve the public by identifying health and ? tness
professionals through its examination program,
standards of practice, continuing education
opportunities, and code of professional conduct
for ACSM Certi? ed Professionals. The speci? c
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) resulting
from the JTAs for all four of the above certi? cations
can be found in Appendix F of ACSM?s Guidelines
for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 7th edition
(Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins). Of primary
importance to the CCRB are concerns relating
to travel time and costs for the candidate, costs
associated with administering the exam, exam
security and the reliance on volunteers for successful
exam delivery. It is with these concerns in mind
that the CCRB decided to convert its remaining
two exams to CBT format. There are currently
dozens of medical specialties and other allied health
professions that already successfully utilize CBT for
their examinations, and the Board of Certi? cation
for Athletic Training recently made the decision to
convert their Athletic Trainer exams to CBT format as
well.
Evidence
From a psychometric perspective, low correlations
exist between the written component and practical
components of both the HFI and ES examinations,
respectively. As a result, these two components are
measuring separate and unique KSAs (i.e., each
section of the exam measures different parts of the
entrylevel health and ? tness professionals? KSAs).
Furthermore, this pattern of examination results
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Contents
ACSM Certi? cation exam format
changed for 2006 ...................................................... 1
President's Message .................................................... 2
Upcoming Events
NWACSM Annual Meeting .................................... 3-5
ACSM Health & Fitness Summit ............................... 6
ACSM 53nd Annual Meeting .................................... 6
Candidates for nomination to the
NWACSM Board of Directors ........................... 9-13
ACSM Announcements ........................................ 13-14
NWACSM Announcements ................................. 15-17
A note from the Treasurer ......................................... 18
Announcements ............................................................ 19
Student Page ........................................................... 20-21
Theses and Dissertations ........................................... 22
2005/06 NWACSM Chapter Of? cers ........................ 23
2006 NWACSM Membership Form ......................... 24
Northwest Region Newsletter
NWACSM Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Northwest Chapter of the American Col-
lege of Sports Medicine to provide educational opportunities for
professional development in exercise science and sports medicine
and to be a resource for the general public regarding sports medi-
cine and health and ? tness issues.
Winter 2005/6
Newsletter Submission Deadlines
Issue Deadline
Spring March 13, 2006
Summer July 17, 2006
Winter Nov. 20, 2006
The ACSM Northwest Region Newsletter is produced by Henriette
Heiny, Ph.D., FACSM, Director of the International Institute for
Sport and Human Performance, University of Oregon. Members of
the ACSM Northwest Region are invited to submit contributions to
the newsletter.
NWACSM information can also be seen on the Internet,
URL:
President's Message
Hard Work, creativity, and
enthusiasm pay off for you and
NWACSM
Every year, the members of the NWACSM Board of
Directors meet at the site of the upcoming Annual
Meeting to outline, strategize, and prepare for the
upcoming year and to make decisions regarding the
future of the Chapter. In late October of this year, the
board met in Corvallis, Oregon. Most members were
present, and the meeting, by all accounts, was a great
success. I was truly impressed by the enthusiasm
each of them brought to the table for making
challenging decisions and setting us on course for
exciting changes. Everyone deserves a heart-felt
thanks from me, as each person?s dedication and
contribution to NWACSM makes my job much easier.
During the meeting, we were able to hear the
summary of the on-line survey that was put forth by
Janet Peterson. We were happy with the number of
people who responded and the insightful suggestions
offered. An overview of this summary is in on page X
in this newsletter. One of the most interesting aspects
of this survey was that a number of people expressed
that they did not receive enough information from
the board and the home of? ce about upcoming
events and deadlines. We have tried to limit the
number of e-mails and information sent out (as it
seems that everyone is overwhelmed with e-mails
these days). It has become clear, though, that the
majority of people want to receive more information.
This is great news in my opinion, as it shows that the
membership wants to be more involved.
We also heard a report from Dan Heil on the
upcoming (now current) elections. Despite the
number of people with strong suggestions in the
survey, we continue to have very few people run for
one of the elected positions. In a number of elections
(including this year) some candidates are unopposed
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Upcoming Events
NWACSM Annual Meeting
February 24 & 25, 2006
Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon
Nutrition & Physical Activity
Supplements for weight loss and exercise
performance
Jacqueline R. Berning, Ph.D., R.D.
University of Colorado--Colorado Springs
Behavior versus biology on weight regulation
Chris Melby, Dr.P.H.
Colorado State University
Physical activity interventions: what works; what
doesn?t; do we really know?
Stewart Trost, Ph.D.
Kansas State University
Bone Health Session
Alcohol effects on bone
Russ Turner, Ph.D.
Oregon State University
Building strong bones in children
Kathy Gunter, Ph.D.
Oregon State University
Ultraendurance exercise and oxidative stress
Angela Mastaloudis, Ph.D.
Pharmanex
Female Athlete Triad
Susan Verscheure, Ph.D.
University of Oregon
Testing of elite and easters athletes
Dan Heil, Ph.D. & Julie Downing, Ph.D.
Montana State University, Bozeman
Central Oregon Community College
There will also be a two hour free communication
session presenting original student research, and a
90-minute poster session for students and faculty
members to display research projects.
Conference Committee
Conference Committee
Anthony Wilcox, Ph.D., Conference Chair
Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
Melinda Manore, Ph.D., Conference Committee
Member
Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
Jeff Widrick, Ph.D., Conference Committee Member
Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
Wendy Repovich, Ph.D., Conference Committee
Member
Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA
John Halliwill, Ph.D., Conference Committee
Member
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
Stasinos Stavrianeas, Ph.D., Stud. Research Coord.
Willamette University, Salem, OR
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List of Invited Speakers
Upcoming EventsUpcoming Events
Jacqueline Berning, Ph.D., R.D.
Dr. Berning is the chair of the Biology Department
at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
She has served as the sports nutrition coordinator
for U.S. Swimming and as nutrition consultant for
professional baseball, basketball, and football teams.
Julie Downing, Ph.D.
Dr. Downing is on the faculty of the Health and
Human Performance Department of Central Oregon
Community College. She is also the director of their
Exercise Physiology Lab, with extensive experience
testing athletes of all abilities.
Kathy Gunter, Ph.D.
Dr. Gunter is a researcher in the Bone Research Lab
in the Department of Nutrition and Exercise Sciences
at Oregon State University. Her research focuses
on physical activity interventions that affect bone
density, as well as risk factors for falls.
Dan Heil, Ph.D.
Dr. Heil is on the faculty of the Department of
Health and Human Development at Montana State
University at Bozeman. His research focuses on
physical activity assessment, and evaluating and/or
predicting endurance performance in athletes.
Angela Mastaloudis, Ph.D.
Dr. Mastaloudis is an associate senior scientist
in New Product Research and Development for
Pharmanex in Provo, UT. Her research has focused
on the role of antioxidant supplements in attenuating
oxidative stress during ultramarathon events.
Chris Melby, Dr. P.H.
Dr. Melby is the head of the Department of Food
Science and Human Nutrition at Colorado State
University at Fort Collins. His research focuses
on diet, exercise, and energy metabolism and on
nutritional epidemiology.
Stewart Trost, Ph.D.
Dr. Trost is on the faculty of the Kinesiology
Department at Kansas State University. His research
focuses on the psychosocial and environmental
determinants of physical activity behavior and the
prevention and treatment of childhood obesity.
Russell Turner, Ph.D.
Dr. Turner is the director of the Bone Research Lab in
the Department of Nutrition and Exercise Science at
Oregon State University. His research focuses on how
exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle interact to in? uence
life-long skeletal health.
Susan Verscheure, Ph.D., A.T.C.
Dr. Verscheure is director of the NATA-accredited
athletic training program in the Department of
Human Physiology at the University of Oregon. Her
research focuses on issues speci? c to athletic women,
such as sport bra design and the effect of estrogen
? uctuation on the anterior cruciate ligament.
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NWACSM Annual Meeting
February 24-25, 2006
Oregon State University ? Corvallis, Oregon
Registration Form
Please complete the form below for each individual attending. Please print or write clearly.
Advance registration postmarked by February 10th, 2006, after that date you will have to register on-site. On-site
registration will be available February 24 and 25, 2006.
Member of National ACSM? ____Yes ____No: ACSM ID #_______________________ FACSM? ___Yes ___No
First Name_____________________________ M.I.________ Last Name___________________________________
Professional Title:_____________________ Name you want on your conference badge:_____________________
Permanent Mailing Address:_______________________________________________________________________
City:_________________________________ State/Province________________ Zip Code____________________
Business Telephone:__________________________ Home Telephone:_______________________
Fax Number:________________________________ Email Address:_______________________________________
(PS: An e-mail address is needed for NWACSM to communicate with its members. Your email address will not be sold to other organizations.)
Special Needs for Annual Meeting:_________________________________________________________________
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Registration Fee: (please check the appropriate registration fee and indicate total enclosed)
2006 Early On-Site Early On-Site
NWACSM Member before 2/10/06 Registration Non-NWACSM Member before 2/10/06 Registration
Student ? $30 ? $40 (*Includes NWACSM Annual Membership for Jan.- Dec. 2006)
Professional ? $75 ? $85 Student ? $45 ? $55
(Member of ACSM) Professional ? $110 ? $120
Professional ? $90 ? $100 (Member of ACSM)
(Non-member of ACSM) Professional ? $140 ? $150
(Non-member of ACSM)
ACSM Continuing Education Credit
ACSM Member ? $15 Non-ACSM Member ? $20
? Check if you are a student speaker: (If you are a student speaker, your conference fee is waived. You must also pay
the $15.00 membership fee unless you are already a current NWACSM 2006 member. We won?t be able to process your
registration without the fee.)
? Check if you are an individual who has completed an ACSM certi? cation or workshop since the last NWACSM
conference in March 2005: (If you have completed an ACSM certi? cation or workshop, your conference fee is waived,
but you will still need to pay for continuing education fees. Also you must pay the membership fee unless you are
already a current NWACSM 2006 member. We won?t be able to process your registration without the fee(s).)
For NWACSM Membership Fees ONLY: (check category)
? $15.00 Student ? $35.00 Profession(member of ACSM) ? $50.00 Professional (non-member of ACSM)
Total fee(s) enclosed
Visit the NWACSM website at: http://northonline.sccd.ctc.edu/NWACSM for information on the sessions. Return
this completed registration form with a check or money order payable in U.S. funds to NWACSM to:
NWACSM Conference, c/o Wendy Repovich or Penny Rose
200 Physical Education Building, PEHR Department
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA 99004-2476
Sorry we can?t accept credit or debit cards. Cancellations must be in writing and received by the Nwacsm Executive Of? ce c/o
Wendy Repovich or Penny Rose by February 17, 2006. A $10.00 handling fee will be charged on all refunds.
If questions, please call Wendi at (509) 359-7960.
Advance registration postmarked by
but you will still need to pay for continuing education fees. Also you must pay the membership fee unless you are
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Upcoming EventsUpcoming Events
10th Annual Health &
Fitness Summit & Exposition
April 11-14, 2006
The Buena Vista Palace
Walt Disney World Resort
Orlando, Florida.
2006 Keynote line-up
? Lawrence A. Golding, Ph.D., FACSM
As Chair of the Summit Program Committee since
its inception, he will look at the early years of the
Summit, its growing pains and progress; then help us
to gauge what he sees as the future of the industry?s
leading health and ? tness meeting.
? Carolyn M. Kaelin, M.D. M.P.H., F.A.C.S.
As a physician dedicated to not only to women?s
health, breast cancer research and treatment, she will
inspire the group with her personal life experience
with the disease and provide insights about working
with clients facing challenging issues during their
lifespan.
? Barry Franklin, Ph.D., FACSM
As an ACSM Past president, leader in the ? eld of
cardiac rehabilitation, and passionate researcher in
exercise physiology, Barry will carve out a dynamic
lecture focusing on several ?hot? topics health and
? tness professionals face today.
? Jim Pawelczyk, Ph.D., FACSM
As the ? rst member of the Penn State faculty
to venture into space aboard the Space Shuttle
Columbia, Jim will bring his ?universal? experience to
the forefront of our health and ? tness attendees.
ACSM 53rd Annual Meeting
Denver, Colorado
May 31 ? June 3, 2006
Schedule
Tuesday, May 30
Registration opens at noon
RecTech Meeting
Wednesday, May 31
Joseph B.Wolffe Memorial Lecture
Scienti? c/Clinical Sessions
RecTech Meeting
Exhibit Hall opens (evening)
Student Colloquium (evening)
Interest Group Events (evening)
Welcome Party (evening)
Thursday, June 1
President?s Lectures
John R. Sutton Clinical Lecture
Scienti? c/Clinical Sessions
Exhibit Hall
Business Meeting
Regional Chapter Events (evening)
Interest Group Events (evening)
Friday, June 2
D.B. Dill Historical Lecture
Scienti? c/Clinical Sessions
North American Society for the Psychology of
Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA)
Meeting
Exhibit Hall
New Fellow Reception (evening ? invitation
only)
Awards Banquet (evening)
Saturday, June 3
President?s Lectures
Scienti? c/Clinical
Sessions
NASPSPA Meeting
Board Meeting (begins)
Sunday, June 4
Board Meeting (continuation)
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over time indicates that performance on the practical
component contributes less independent information
to the overall pass versus fail decision for each
candidate than does performance on the written
component. In other words, candidates who pass the
written component of the exams are highly likely to
pass the practical component.
Action
Based on positive results from both the ACSM
certi? ed Personal Trainer and ACSM Registered
Clinical Exercise Physiologist CBT exams, in
combination with a thorough review of CBT
technology capabilities, the CCRB decided to convert
the remaining two (HFI and ES) certi? cation exams
to a CBT format that will assess cognitive skills,
decision making and practical skill applications as
de? ned by the KSAs. The new CBT format will allow
the CCRB to assess the candidates knowledge with
regard to many skills and procedures required for
higher level critical thinking to a degree not currently
possible. Additionally, this method will allow the
CCRB to evaluate techniques that could potentially
cause serious harm to the population that the health
and ? tness professional serves. The new CBT format
will allow greater breadth of skill and knowledge
assessment because the constraints of equipment and
space will no longer be limiting factors in the exam
administration.
?What does this mean for candidates
taking the exam in 2005??
Candidates who are taking the exam during 2005
will continue to take the exams according to the
published schedule for both HFI and ES exams.
Keeping in mind that the timetable outlined below
is tentative, any candidate who has not successfully
completed either section of a CCRB HFI or ES
examination (written or practical) by the end of the
2005 examination year (December 31, 2005) will
have two options:
1. Participate in a ? nal re-test opportunity of either
the HFI or ES written and/or practical components, to
be held in January/February, 2006 (date and location
TBD);
2. Participate in the new CBT format examinations
for either HFI or ES to achieve certi? cation. These are
re-tests for this group of candidates, and as such, will
be provided a re-test discount to take the exams in the
new CBT format.
?What does this mean for candidates
who failed either the written or
practical component of the exam in
2004??
Candidates who failed either the written or practical
component of their respective exam in 2004 have a
2-year window from their original test date to sit for
a re-test. So, these re-test candidates may continue
to take the exams according to the published
schedule for both HFI and ES exams throughout the
remainder of 2005. Similar to 2005 candidates, any
candidate from a 2004 exam, that has not successfully
completed either section of a CCRB HFI or ES
examination (written or practical) by the end of the
2005 examination year (December 31, 2005), AND
is still eligible for a re-test opportunity in 2006, will
have two options:
1. Participate in a ? nal re-test opportunity of either
the HFI or ES written and/or practical components, to
be held in January/February, 2006 (date and location
TBD), only if they are still within the 2-year window
for a retest opportunity;
2. Participate in the new CBT format examinations for
either HFI or ES to achieve certi? cation, only if the
candidate is still within the 2-year window for a re-test
opportunity.
These are re-tests for this group of candidates,
and as such, will be provided a re-test discount to
take the exams in the new CBT format.
Updates will be published as additional information
becomes available. See ACSM website (www.acsm.
org) ? follow the links to Certi? cation.
Computer-based testing ? cont. from page 1
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and often the current board members are struggling
to ? nd new candidates. This is perplexing, and led
me to ask ? Why would anyone want to serve on the
Board anyway ??
It was suggested at the Board Meeting that the
board members be compensated in some fashion,
such as having a free registration or some coverage
of travel for the annual meeting, as this might get
people more interested in considering running for
a position. However, it was decided by the board
that this could be, in reality or perception, a con? ict
of interest. So, if it can?t be ? nancial, what must be
the motivator for people? Certainly in any discipline,
showing involvement in the ? eld is very important,
and can go a long way towards promotion within a
current job or position, and will always look good
on a resume or curriculum vitae. This is true for
all levels, from students, to those in the various
academic disciplines, to professionals in the ? tness,
nutrition, or medical ? elds. However, there is more
to be gained than a line or two on a resume.
Let?s face it, when you get down to what all jobs in
exercise science or sports medicine are really about,
it?s working with people. Communicating, building
relationships, working towards common goals,
being the leader of a team, or serving as a competent
and dynamic team-member. Unfortunately, people
skills are not often taught in university settings or
during training for jobs. Real-life experiences and
working with people on a multitude of problems
are what provides the development of people
skills. Joining the NWACSM Board of Directors
also broadens an individual?s perspective about the
challenges and problems others are facing in our
? eld. Understanding the concerns and challenges
of others while working as a team to overcome
problem helps to stimulate the creative process
and can lead to problem-solving skills that can be
applied in numerous other circumstances. As a board
member you become a representative of your ? eld
(particularly in one of the member-at-large positions)
and can work towards policy change or get more of
your colleagues involved to further develop their
own skills. You will also make numerous contacts
with people and learn how to create win-win
situations.
Concerned that you don?t have board experience? Serving
on the NWACSM Board of Directors is a fairly casual
way to learn the role of a board member. Not sure
about what each position actually involves? I didn?t
either when I was ? rst asked to run, and I think we
have made some real progress. One of my main
goals for the most recent board meeting was to have
each board member start a notebook to outline the
responsibilities for their position and to include a
set of action items that each of them can then work
towards. This notebook will have all the contacts
and a summary of the progress the person made
during his or her time of service and will be passed
from the outgoing to the incoming board member.
This will help the new person to understand the
expectations for the position and, importantly, will
provide them with a record of the contributions and
actions of the person before them. I have noticed
that NWACSM, throughout its history, had very
motivated people elected to the positions, but there
was little information transfer from the outgoing
to the incoming member. This forced each person
to start from the beginning, making the job harder
than necessary. Hopefully, in the future each position
will be better de? ned and there will be a history of
activities upon which new members can build and
expand.
So, hopefully I have convinced more of you to leave
your comfort zone and run for positions on the
Board of Directors. By the way, one of the past-
president?s action items is to organize and run the
elections. Hopefully, I have made my upcoming
job easier by convincing many of you to run for a
position on the board in next year ?s elections.
I wish everyone very Happy Holidays, and I hope to
see you in February!
?Christopher Minson, Ph.D.,
NWACSM Board President
President's Message?cont. from page 2
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Candidates for nomination
to the NWACSM Board of Directors
President-elect
Julie J. Downing, Ph.D., ACSM HFD. & cPT
Professor of Health & Human Performance
Exercise Physiology Lab Director
Mazama Hall, Central Oregon Community College
2600 NW College Way, Bend, OR 97701
Phone: 541-383-7764; Fax: 541-317-3061; E-mail:
jdowning@cocc.edu
Background: Julie Downing is a professor of health
and human performance and Director of the Exercise
Physiology Lab at Central Oregon Community
College in Bend. She received a B.S. in corporate
and community ? tness with a minor in coaching
from North Dakota State University in 1989. She
went on to obtain an M.S. in exercise physiology
from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota, 1991.
Her Ph.D. in human performance with a minor in
public health was completed in 2002 from Oregon
State University in Corvallis. Also, she is currently
certi? ed as an ACSM Health Fitness Director, ACSM
Personal Trainer, and American Heart Association
Basic Life Support Instructor. She was hired at
Central Oregon Community College in 1991 and has
been the Health/Human Performance Department
chairperson for the past ? ve years. Currently, besides
performing lab testing, interpreting test data, and
providing ? tness training plans for hundreds of
clients, she teaches both health and exercise science
courses. She is also Team Physiologist for XC
Oregon, a group of elite level cross country skiers
in Bend. She has been on the ACSM Committee
for Certi? cation and Registry for 6 years working
originally on the Group Exercise Leader certi? cation,
more recently on the Health Fitness Instructor and
now exclusively on the Certi? ed Personal Trainer
committee where she has been extremely involved
in item writing for the new cPT exam. Julie has been
a certi? cation director and/or examiner for several
ACSM certi? cations including Oregon, Japan, and
Portugal.
Campaign Statement: I have been very involved
for several years on ACSM national certi? cation
committees and look forward to bringing my
knowledge and experience from the national arena
to the regional level. I am very involved with
the local ? tness community as I am constantly
placing COCC exercise science students at ? tness
facilities for internship purposes. Several of my past
students now work in these facilities and I would
like to ? nd avenues to help them and all regional
? tness professionals realize the importance of: 1)
continued ACSM membership, 2) renewing ACSM
certi? cations, and 3) continuing health/? tness
education. I practice what I preach, am a true
believer in life-long learning, life-long physical
activity, and I sincerely welcome the opportunity to
serve the Northwest Chapter.
Secretary
Marisa Hastie, M.S.
Fitness Education Program Coordinator and
Instructor
Professional Fitness Training Program, Department
of Health, Physical Education and Athletics
Lane Community College, Eugene OR
Phone: 541-463-5552; E-mail: hastiem@lanecc.edu
Background: Marisa Hastie is the Fitness Education
Coordinator at Lane Community College in Eugene,
Oregon. She serves as program coordinator for
the Professional Fitness Training Program and the
? tness center and is an instructor as well. She teaches
classes in exercise testing and prescription, and
exercise physiology and also serves as the program
advisor for students in the Professional Fitness
Training Program. Lane Community College?s
Fitness Training Program is endorsed by ACSM. She
received her B.S. in Exercise Science from Gonzaga
University in Spokane, Washington and her M.S. in
Exercise and Movement Science from the University
of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon. While at Gonzaga
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University, Marisa served as the Regional Student
Representative for NWACSM.
Campaign Statement: I have a deep interest in the
development of young professionals in the exercise
science ? eld and see the Regional Chapters of ACSM
as a wonderful and accessible tool for professional
growth. As a student representative to the NWACSM
board, I was able to observe, ? rst-hand, the
opportunities that regional and national conferences
can offer students. Now as a professional in this
? eld, I am still enjoying the opportunities ACSM
offers. I am passionate about bringing continuing
education opportunities to professionals in the
northwest region, as well as providing networking
opportunities for students and professionals. I would
sincerely appreciate the opportunity to serve as
Secretary to the Northwest Chapter and look forward
to contributing to the continued excellence of this
board and this region.
Dori Babcock
Health and Wellness Consultant
Weyerhaeuser Company
I?m excited to have the opportunity to run for the
of? ce of Secretary of the Northwest American
College of Sports Medicine. I look forward to giving
back to my peers by serving at regional meetings,
acting as a resource for the regional chapter, and
representing NWACSM. I believe I will be an asset, in
that I am knowledgeable, well-organized, thorough,
and have a positive attitude.
A little bit about myself, I am the Health and
Wellness Consultant for the Weyerhaeuser Company
and serve 53,000 employees, primarily in the United
States and Canada through the Excel Wellness
Program. I have a diverse background in patient-
care, health education, health administration, and
con? ict resolution and worksite wellness. I have
conducted research on access to preventive health
services that was published by the American Journal
of Health Promotion . I enjoy sharing and instilling a
passion for health and a joy for living in others.
I am amultiple aluma of Eastern Washington
University in Cheney, Washington. My educational
background includes Bachelor of Science degrees in
sports medicine and health education, promotion
and wellness, and a Master ?s of Science in exercise
science. I became a certi? ed Health Fitness
Instructor SM through the American College of Sports
Medicine in 2002. I look forward to the opportunity
to serve you.
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Member-at-Large (? tness)
Stephen B. Conant M.S., H/FI, CSCS
President/CEO, Exercise Physiologist/Strength and
Conditioning Coach
Advanced Training & Sport Conditioning, Inc.
1446 Juniper Ct., Bozeman, MT 59715
Phone: (406) 581-5545; Email: sbconant@
advsportconditioning.com
Website: http://www.advsportconditioning.com/
Background: Steve Conant is President and founding
partner of Advanced Training & Sport Conditioning,
which operates out of Bozeman, MT, and Canmore,
AB. Conant earned his B.S. (exercise science) in 2001
and M.S. (exercise physiology) in 2004 from MSU-
Bozeman. As a capstone to his academic career he
passed two nationally recognized certi? cation exams
(ACSM H/FI & NSCA CSCS). Conant served the
ACSM and NWACSM in a number of different roles.
He acted as an H/FI test examiner for two years
and presented ?alternatives to traditional resistance
training? during another H/FI workshop. For the
past two years he sat on the board of the NWACSM
as the regional student representative. This past year,
when the Member At Large-Fitness stepped member
down mid-term, Conant was assigned the vacated
position by the President of the board.
Campaign Statement: The board of the NWACSM is
largely made up of academicians; I bring a shrewd
business sense and pure experience in the ? tness
realm. Through my service on the board I have
gained a thorough understanding of the mission of
the NWACSM and I have become a key player in
the current strategic plan. I am currently working
to increase sponsorship and reach out to the ? tness
professionals and clinicians in the Northwest. As
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a student, I was empowered by what I gained at
national and regional meetings. Part of my vision
includes vast improvements at our regional meeting,
so those interested ? tness and clinical careers will
gain practical knowledge, skills and abilities.
James J. Laskin, PT, PhD
Associate Professor
Director, New Directions Wellness Center
The School of Phys. Therapy & Rehab. Science
The University of Montana, Skaggs Building,
Missoula, MT 59812
Phone: 406.243.4757; FAX: 406.243.2795
E-mail: james.laskin@umontana.edu
Background: James Laskin is an associate professor
in the UM School of Physical Therapy. He received
a B.S (human performance) from the University of
Victoria, a B.S. (physical therapy), an M.S. (exercise
physiology) from the University of Saskatchewan,
and a Ph.D. (exercise physiology) from the
University of Alberta. James is the Director of the
Applied Exercise Physiology Laboratory and New
Directions Wellness Center (NDWC). James has been
involved with sport and recreation for people with
physical disabilities since 1987. He has authored or
co-authored 20 articles, book chapters, in the area of
exercise and people with physical disabilities. The
NDWC serves over 100 regular exercising clients
with physical disabilities from the community.
Besides James? own work, he supervises a number
of student projects all directly related to physical
activity, exercise prescription/interventions, and the
prevention of secondary conditions.
Campaign Statement: I have been involved both
programmatically and academically with ? tness
and health promotion since I ? rst started my
undergraduate studies most notable: 1) designed and
directed the F.I.T.T program (student ? tness center)
at the OU Health Sciences Center and 2) developed
and directed the NDWC (? tness/wellness programs
for people with physical limitations). I have been
involved with ACSM (1994) over the years (News
Letter editor for the Central States Chapter, and
authored/coauthored several chapters for ACSM).
I have a diverse background on which to draw as a
Member-at-Large and would like to apply my skills
and energy, serving the interests of the Northwest
Chapter.
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Regional Student Representative
Stephen D. Aquino, B.A., ACSM-HFI, CSCS
1101 S. Westcliff Pl. #G-89
Spokane, WA 99224
E-mail: saquino21@hotmail.com
Background: Stephen Aquino is a post-baccalaureate
student at Eastern Washington University in the
Exercise Science program. He received his ? rst
degree from the University of Washington in
Psychology. He is also currently certi? ed through
ACSM-HFI, as well as NSCA-CSCS. Stephen's career
goal is to become a physical therapist. As such, he
has extensive work experience in numerous local
Washington state practices including lengthy stints
with the Veterans of Affairs Hospital in Seattle, as
a PT Aide, and as a student athletic trainer for the
University of Washington's athletic department.
Stephen is the current interim-student representative
and has also been a member of ACSM as both a
professional and a student, since 2003.
Campaign Statement: My mission as student
representative will be to increase the overall student
member population, as well as the student member
participation at NWACSM events. I will try to
accomplish this goal by creating better awareness
within the student population about the bene? ts of
being a NWACSM member and/or being certi? ed
through ACSM. It is also my goal to bring a renewed
enthusiasm for the conferences by incorporating fun
and exciting events to boost student participation. If
possible, I would also like to help in bringing more
of a practical/application aspect to our NWACSM
events. I believe very strongly in the opportunities
and the general bene? ts that are included with being
a NWACSM member; student or professional. I
believe this is an area that must be delivered more
adequately and frequently to our student population.
It is my hope that my attitude about NWACSM and
the passion I have to help further the growth of
this chapter will also give students, members and
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non-members alike, the ability to discern what the
identity of NWACSM is, and how it can help their
futures. I'm eager to work with the board on the
items I've mentioned above and look to achieve great
success at each one of these goals with the help from
my peers.
Edward R. Flamand
Student, Exercise Science
Department of Health & Human Development
Montana State University
923 Saxon #D, Bozeman, MT 59718
Phone: 406-490-6414
E-mail: mountainvelo@hotmail.com
Background: Edward Flamand is a junior in exercise
science at Montana State University, He has plans
of continuing his education with a ? nal goal of
becoming a physical therapist. While at MSU,
Edward has been involved with many activities
associated with exercise science including conducting
a study to establish an energy expenditure equation
using a treadmill climbing wall, Edward is currently
conducting a study to determine the accuracy
degradation of electronic step counters based on
mounting positon on the body of a subject. Edward
served as the vice president for the MSU exercise
science club for the spring 2005 semester and is
currently the acting president for the group that in
addition to raising awareness about the ACSM to
students has promoted exercise to the community
through an annual 5K running race. Edward
attended the 2005 regional ACSM conference and is
currently a regional member.
Campaign Statement: I attended my ? rst regional
NWASM meeting in 2005 and became inspired
to continue my education in this ? eld. I would
like to help share the inspiration I felt with new
student members who otherwise would not get the
opportunity to be exposed to professionals in their
particular ? elds. I felt somewhat overwhelmed at
my ? rst conference and did not really know what to
expect, this is why I would like to see an orientation
for ? rst time conference attendees to become
acquainted with proceedings of the meetings. I
would also like to see the student members of the
organization come together with one another and
with professionals from the Northwest chapter to
share ideas and information.
Jessica Meendering, M.S., ATC
Doctoral Candidate
Department of Human Physiology
University of Oregon
122 C Esslinger Hall; 1240 University of Oregon,
Eugene, OR 97403
Phone: 541-346-4295; Email: jgee@uoregon.edu
Background: I received my bachelor ?s degree from
South Dakota State University in 2002 with a double
major in athletic training and health promotion. I
then made a move to the Northwest to start graduate
school in the Department of Human Physiology
at the University of Oregon. I earned my master's
degree in human physiology in 2004, and I am
currently working towards my Ph.D. My education
at the UO has allowed me many great opportunities,
such as: gaining extensive teaching and research
experience, publishing manuscripts, and presenting
at regional and national meetings in our ? eld.
My research is focused around gaining a better
understanding of how female sex hormones affect
vascular health in young women.
Campaign Statement: I am excited to serve as the
regional student representative NWACSM. Students
are an integral part of this organization, and it is
my goal to get more undergraduate and graduate
students involved and excited about the learning
experiences and opportunities available to them
through ACSM. Although many of us have different
backgrounds, there is so much that we can learn from
each other about being successful students, teachers,
researchers, and?eventually?professionals in
our ? eld. I would love the opportunity to facilitate
a healthy interaction between the students and
the board of NWACSM, and between students
from different institutions within our chapter. My
diverse background as an athletic trainer, cardiac
rehabilitation intern, student, teacher, and researcher
would allow me to be a valuable resource to the
student members of NWACSM. I would greatly
appreciate your vote to allow me to be the next
regional student representative for NWACSM.
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ACSM Announcements
ACSM members receive publication
discount
Exercise: Regulation and Integration of Multiple System ,
published by Oxford University Press is available to
ACSM members at a 35% discount. The promotion
code is available in the September/October 2004
issue of Sports Medicine Bulletin (SMB). SMB may
be accessed by member via the ?Login? section of the
ACSM Web Site (www.acsm.org).
Make a difference on Capitol Hill
ACSM?s Advocacy site allows members to be more
active on Capitol Hill. In order to harness ACSM?s
full power and in? uence, we need members to join
this volunteer grassroots effort. Use the ACSM
Advocacy site to connect with your congressional
representatives or to weigh in on important
legislation. As new issues arise, ACSM will assist
you in contacting legislatures in the most appropriate
and useful ways. To play a key role in ACSM?s
grassroots policy network, visit the ACSM Advocacy
site by logging into the ?Login? page of www.acsm.
org and clicking on ?Advocacy.?
ACSM endorses ?Physical Activity
Recommendations for School-age
Youth?
Evidence-based physical activity recommendations
for school-age youth recently developed by an expert
panel, which included several ACSM members,
were published in the June issue of The Journal of
Pediatrics. Under a contract with the Division of
Nutrition and Physical Activity and the Division of
Adolescent and School Health of the U.S. Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention and the Constella
Group, Inc., the panel convened in January 2004
to review and evaluate available evidence on the
in? uence of physical activity on several health and
behavioral outcomes in youth 6-18 years of age. The
W. Matthew Silvers, M.S.
Division of Health, Physical Education,
Recreation, and Dance
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID 83844-2401
Phone: 208-310-9369; Fax: 208-885-5929
E-mail: msilvers@uidaho.edu
Background: Matt Silvers is a doctoral student in
exercise physiology at the University of Idaho in
Moscow, Idaho. He received his B.S. (kinesiology)
from Washington State University and his M.S. (sport
science) from the University of Idaho. Currently,
Matt teaches undergraduate courses related to
sport and ? tness concepts, and physical activity
instruction. He also assists with the instruction of
undergraduate exercise physiology labs and serves
as a co-advisor for the division?s student majors
club, PESSHA. Matt?s research pursuits include the
comparison of cardiovascular and neuromuscular
responses between various modalities of overground
and aquatic running, integration of on-line
interaction with physical activity instruction and
? tness training, and the promotion of professional
development in undergraduate and graduate
students.
Campaign Statement: I am committed to the
growth of student involvement and professional
development opportunities at the regional and
national levels of ACSM. The increased emphasis
on student research presentations at the NWACSM
annual meeting represents an excellent initiative
that has been put forth by current leadership of
the regional organization. I would appreciate the
opportunity to further this initiative by encouraging
the current avenues of student participation and
professional development, as well as exploring new
opportunities for student contribution at the regional
and national levels.
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ACSM Announcements
panelists systematically evaluated relevant articles
in the speci? c areas of adiposity, cardiovascular
health, asthma, several domains of mental health,
academic achievement, injury, and musculoskeletal
health. Results concluded that school-age youth
should participate in 60 minutes or more of
moderate to vigorous physical activity every day
through a variety of enjoyable and developmentally
appropriate activities. These recommendations re? ect
presently available scienti? c evidence and are in
general agreement with recommendations promoted
by governmental agencies and professional
organizations.
Build your sports medicine practice
at the ACSM Team Physician SM
Course, Part I
If you are a clinical practitioner who cares for or
manages athletic teams as part of your total practice,
save the date for the ACSM Team Physician SM
Course, Part I. To be held February 1-5, 2006 in
Orlando, Florida. The course will address the
delivery of medical care for athletes, the organization
of medical care for a team, how to provide coverage
for athletic events and more! Information is available
on the ACSM web site.
Novus Sport works to protect Student
athletes from harmful drugs
Elite athletes and steroid abuse continue to make
national headlines. But the problem isn?t isolated
to elite athletes. A 2003 survey by the U.S. Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention reveals that
steroid use among high school students more than
doubled from 1991 to 2003. Motivated in part by
this trend, Novus Sport, the sports-centered life
science collaboration between BioCrossroads and
ACSM, is pursuing its ? rst major project to develop
tools to enhance high school and college drug
testing programs. Novus Sport anticipates creating
a National Center for Anti-Doping Education and
Prevention. The goal: to increase a high school or
college program?s ability to test for the use of steroids
and other drugs. Current estimates indicate that
3.5 percent, or nearly 250,000, of the more than 7
million high school students who participate in extra
curricular activities have admitted to using steroids.
Novus Sport and its partners hope that by providing
solutions for schools, they can help protect student
athletes from harmful drugs ? and also protect school
athletic programs from the broader effects of student
drug use. To receive information and updates about
Novus Sport, visit .
ACSM Fit Society Page? Newsletter
Available Online
This quarterly electronic newsletter is written for
the general public on a variety of popular health
and ? tness topics. Expert commentary and features
on exercise, nutrition, sports, and health offer tips
and techniques for maintaining a physically ? t
lifestyle. Download your FREE copy to get the latest
information from ACSM?s leading authorities. Be
sure to share these newsletters with your patients,
clients, family and friends! The newest issue of the
ACSM Fit Society Page? Newsletter is available on
the ACSM Web Site.
Find your next job on ACSM?s Online
Job Center
The ACSM Job Center is a comprehensive Web Site
which allows job seekers to post resumes/CVs and
search sports medicine and exercise science jobs,
internships and assistantships based on a number
of criteria. Seekers may also save searches, research
companies and request e-mail notices when new
jobs are posted. Employers may post notices and
search from a pool of quali? ed candidates. To view
the job site, visit .
For more information on posting online or print job
advertisements, contact Carol Miranda
< miranda@ad-rep.com>.
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NWACSM News and Announcements
Draft wording for
constitutional change to add
emeritus status to chapter
This fall, the NWACSM Chapter received a request
to consider recognizing emeritus status, which is
conferred by National ACSM. The reason for the
request is an effort to retain emeritus fellows and
members involved in college activities, both at
the national and chapter level. In considering this
request, one might ask ?who are these individuals??
To be eligible to apply for emeritus status, a person
must have been an ACSM member for 5 years prior
to retirement. Some of these individuals are from
the northwest area, others may have moved into
our region in retirement. Currently, there are 13
individuals with this distinction in our region. They
have been vetted by ACSM in receiving this status.
By recognizing their status within our chapter, we
would be asking them to share their accumulated
wisdom with the next generation of NWACSM
members and fellows. If they take up this request,
we have much to gain; if not, it has cost us nothing.
In the spirit of reaching out to these individuals,
I ask you to consider the following additions to
the NWACSM Chapter Constitution. This is draft
wording for the changes; the ? nalized wording will
be presented at the Annual Meeting in Corvallis, and
will be voted on during the Chapter Meeting.
Existing Constitution Wording:
ARTICLE IV - The Executive Board shall maintain a
roll of the members. All members shall be eligible to
vote. Membership categories and criteria are listed
and described as follows:
Professional National Membership is open to anyone
holding non-student membership in the national
organization (ACSM).
Professional Non-National Membership is open to
any non-student who is not a member of ACSM.
Student Membership is open to anyone who is
enrolled in any institution of higher education.
Draft for additional wording:
Emeritus Fellow and Emeritus Member are open to
anyone holding these memberships in the national
organization (ACSM).
Proposed additions to NWACSM Chapter
Constitution
Individuals with ACSM National Emeritus Fellow or
Emeritus Member status will be eligible for Emeritus
status membership in the NWACSM Chapter by
completing the Northwest ACSM Membership Form.
The categories of Emeritus Fellow and Emeritus
Member would be added to the Northwest ACSM
Membership Form.
In line with national ACSM?s example of recognizing
a lifelong commitment to the ? eld, and in an effort
to keep emeriti involved in College activities,
Emeritus Fellows and Emeritus Members receive
complimentary membership in the chapter and
complimentary registration at the chapter annual
meeting.
?John Halliwill, Ph.D., President-Elec
Summary of the NWACSM
member survey results
During October 2005, an electronic survey was sent
to all members of the NW Chapter of ACSM as well
as all ACSM certi? ed individuals who are currently
residing in the Paci? c Northwest. The purpose of the
survey was to better understand the membership
and identify several areas for improvement within
the NWACSM and to provide feed back on areas
that are going well. The following is summary of the
results of this survey.
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The survey was presented in three categories:
Demographics, membership/certi? cation, and
annual meeting. A total of 117 surveys were
completed.
Demographics
Gender: Female: 64% Male: 37.6%
Age: < 30 years: 42.8% 30-40 years: 17.9% > 40 years: 39.3%
Education: Highschool degree, non student 0.9%
Student: Undergraduate: 24.0%
BS Degree earned, non student: 29.1%
Student: Master's degree 4.0%
M.S. earned, non student 19.7%
Student: Doctoral degree 0.9%
PhD (or equiv.) 17.1%
Medical professional 4.3%
Professional area of interest (all that apply)
Basic science 12.1%
Applied science 31%
Education (K-12) 7.8%
Medicine 19.8%
Allied health (PT, OT, or AT) 30.2%
Allied health, other 6.9%
Clinical-incl. cardiac rehabilitation 18.1%
Health education 26.7%
Fitness and wellness 66.4%
Preventive care 35.5%
Higher education 23.3%
Other (please specify): 10.3%
Those who selected other indicated
cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, mental health,
chiropractic, dentistry, special populations, well
coaching, sports nutrition, occupational safety,
message therapy, electromolecular medicine and
community based rehabilitation exercise.
Membership
A total of 52.1% and 55.6% reported that they
were members of NWACSM and National ACSM,
respectively. Fifty two percent indicated that they
were currently certi? ed as follows:
Personal trainer 1.7%
H/FI 78%
Exercise specialist 18.6%
RCEP 3.4%
Other 11.9%
Other certi? cations included: Health/Fitness
Director, Exercise Test Technologist, Group Fitness
Instructor and Exercise Leader.
Annual Meeting
The 2006 Annual meeting will be held on the Oregon
State University Campus in Corvallis, February 24th
and 25th. Forty-Five percent of respondents indicated
that they would be attending the NWACSM annual
conference this year. Of those who indicated that they
would not be attending, 24.6% indicated that it was
too expensive and 18.5% indicated that it was too far
to travel. Fifty-four percent indicated other reasons
for not attending the meeting including: ? rst time
they have heard about the meeting, haven?t received
any information on the meeting, and would depend
on the content.
Conference Focus
Thirty-seven percent of respondents reported that
they prefer to have the conference focus on several
topics that are related and 32.7% would prefer a
broad focus with a wide variety of topics. Over half
of those surveyed indicated that they would prefer
the focus for the seminars, lectures, and colloquium
to be applied in nature with presentations that focus
on prevention and rehabilitation (n=54). Ranked 2nd
highest were both clinical lectures (n=42) and paper
presentations (n=42) with basic science ranking the
lowest (n=39). Suggestions for areas to focus lectures
or symposia include: practical, hands on work
shops, health and ? tness colloquia, nutrition, sport
physiology, wellness, workplace health promotion,
and ? tness summit type activities.
Conference Mechanics
and 54% indicated that starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday
was not too early. A few individuals indicated that
they would prefer to have the meeting on Saturday
and Sunday. Most indicated that time for formal
networking is essential and should be built into the
agenda. When asked about time for networking
between sessions, most indicated that 15-20 minutes
between sessions would suf? ce. There were a few
suggestions to include some sort of physical activity
prior to the meeting on Saturday (such as yoga or an
organized run).
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Students
Twenty-? ve percent of respondents reported
attending the student meeting at a NWACSM
conference. Of these, many reported the student
meeting to be informative and useful. Speci? c
activities for students included: certi? cation, job and
internship opportunities, meeting faculty at other
institutions, research opportunities, discussion tables,
opportunities for oral presentations (as opposed to
mostly poster presentations), and opportunities to
?meet the experts?.
Overall satisfaction with the
NWACSM
Satisfaction was rated as follows: Very satis? ed
(13.8%), satis? ed (40.4%), neutral (43.1%) and
not satis? ed (2.8%). The following comments/
suggestions were made in order to improve the
service to the membership: more workshops, include
a broader range of interests, meetings should be
offered in major cities through out the PNW, more
involvement of the ? tness industry, send out more
information, and increased advertising,
The NWACSM Board would like to thank all of
you who took the time to complete this survey.
This information will be useful during planning
of the annual meeting and to improve service the
membership.
?Janet Petersen, Assistant Professor
Health, Human Performance and Athletics
Lin? eld College
News from the State of Washington
St. Joseph Hospital (Bellingham) Cardiac Rehab
Staff are certi? ed! All ? ve members of the Cardiac
Rehab staff at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham,
Washington?Shenelle Higbee, Misty Parris,
Sharon Sheremeta, Holly Timmer, and Mandy
VanHofwege? have achieved the gold standard
in their profession. They are all certi? ed by the
American College of Sports Medicine as Certi? ed
Exercise Specialists. This rigorous credential
included both a written and a practical exam, and
focused on skills needed to treat patients with
cardiac, pulmonary, and other chronic diseases.
Congratulations to them all!
News from the State of Oregon
Oregon State University announces the new struc-
ture of its Department of Nutrition and Exercise
Sciences.
The department has 13 faculty members; 856 under-
graduate Students , and 79 graduate students. B.S.
majors may choose from exercise science, athletic
training, applied exercise sports science, physical
education teacher education, pre-therapy, and al-
lied health. M.S./Ph.D majors graduate in exercise
physiology, movement studies in disabilities, biome-
chanics, sport medicine, sport pedagogy, or sport and
exercise psychology.
Research and graduate student focus on the
application of the biological, physical, social and
behavioral sciences in the study of physical activity
and sport and their effect on the health, ? tness, and
quality of life of people of all ages and abilities.
Faculty conduct basic and applied research in the
following areas of inquiry:
? developing exercise programs across the life
span to promote bone health
? the impact and importance of physical
activity for persons with disabilities
? the cellular and molecular mechanisms
underlying muscle contraction
? understanding sport and exercise behaviors
in a social setting
? understanding effective teaching practices in
physical activity settings
? measuring and modeling human motion
? understanding the pathomechanics of sport-
related orthopedic injuries, for the purpose
of more effective clinical treatment and
prevention practices
The department webpage is: . Contact Information: Oregon
State University, 214 Langton, Corvallis, OR 97331,
Phone: (541) 737-2643.
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Dear friends,
I hope this newsletter ? nds you all in good health
and great spirits. This is a busy time for our chapter
as we are gearing up for the 2006 Annual Meeting to
be help in Corvallis, Oregon, on February 24-25. This
promises to be yet another excellent conference with
an outstanding program.
From a ? nancial standpoint our chapter continues
to grow steadily. The table below summarizes our
? nancial resources and obligations for the year, and
includes projected payments to staff.
Income Amount
Membership Dues 5885
ACSM administrative support 3250
VIASYS gift 10000
2004 Annual Meeting balance 1836
Gatorade Annual Meeting support 1000
ACSM student scholarship 500
TOTAL 22471
Expenses Amount
Home Of? ce & salaries 4600
Board Meetings 2357
Student Grants & student trips 1250
Social during National ACSM 0
Miscellaneous 425
TOTAL 8632
The next table lists all our ? nancial assets at the end
of June 2005 (approximate values).
Description Amount
Balance for FY 2005 13839
Balance on 12/31/2004 10400
Home Of? ce Balance 1200
2006 Annual Meeting Account 4000
Bank Deposit (CD) 11697
TOTAL ASSETS NOV. 2005 41136
There are a few additional items I wish to share with
you regarding our ? nancial activities. First, VIASYS
Healthcare added another $5,000 to its generous
gift of $10,000 announced during the 2005 Annual
Meeting. Our Member-at-large for Research, Dr.
Frank Stanek, has been instrumental in securing
these grants for the chapter, and I hope you will join
me in thanking him for his leadership and vision.
The Executive Board is engaged in discussions on
how best to utilize these funds for the bene? t of the
membership. You will hear more about our progress
as our discussions continue.
Second, membership fees will be adjusted to $35 in
2006. This change was instituted by National ACSM
and applies to all regional chapters. Finally, National
ACSM ceased negotiations with Pharmacia-P? zer, so
the regional chapters lost this source of support.
As always, I welcome your questions and comments
regarding our chapter ?s ? nances. I thank each of you
for your constant support of our chapter, and wish
you all a most wonderful holiday season and best
wishes for your family and friends.
?Stasinos Stavrianeas, Ph.D.
NWACSM Treasurer
stas@willamette.edu
(503) 370-6392
Regional News
A note from the Treasurer
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Employment opportunity
Assistant Professor
Colorado State University
Colorado State University is seeking a quali? ed candidate
for professor?tenure track? nine-month appointment,
starting date, August 2006.
Quali? cations: Completed Doctorate in Exercise Science,
Applied Physiology, Exercise/Health Psychology, or
related ? eld required; post-doctoral experience required;
evidence of quality publication record required; evidence
of successful or potential for external grant funding
required; university-level teaching experience desired.
Applicants are sought who would compliment current
departmental research strengths. Primary expertise areas
within which candidates will be considered include: use
of behavioral, clinical, basic, or other research approaches
to examine the role of healthy lifestyles in the etiology,
prevention, rehabilitation and/or treatment of chronic/
lifespan diseases (cardiovascular, obesity, type II diabetes,
or cancer) and/or the aging process.
Responsibilities: Conduct independent and collaborative
research; aggressively seek extramural funding; direct
master ?s and doctoral student research; participate in
implementing a new doctoral program; teach relevant
undergraduate and graduate courses; participate in
student advisement; and perform relevant university and
professional service.
Expectations: The successful candidate is expected to
develop and maintain a nationally recognized funded
research program, and to integrate their research into
current and new academic courses. The successful
candidate will have outstanding departmental support,
strong research infrastructure, outstanding departmental
colleagues, and potential for collaborative opportunities
with relevant units on and off campus.
Salary and Rank: Salary: competitive and commensurate
with quali? cations. Rank: Assistant professor, tenure-track.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the department at:
http://www.cahs.colostate.edu/hes/
Application Process: : Submit: 1) a letter of application
addressing this position and a curriculum vita, 2) three
letters of reference speci? c to this position, and 3) of? cial
transcripts supporting all graduate degrees to: Robert
Gotshall, Ph.D., Professor, Health and Exercise Science,
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1582;
(970) 491-6374; gotshall@cahs.colostate.edu .
Applications must be postmarked by January 31, 2006
for full consideration. The search will remain open until
suitable candidates are identi? ed.
Colorado State is an equal opportunity/af? rmative action employer
and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations and
executive orders regarding af? rmative action requirements.
Announcements
PRO SPORT CLUB
2006 Continuing Education Training Schedule till April
Call Carl Swedberg at: (425) 861-6211x 7451 for more details and to register
Saturday Jan. 14 11am-3pm Metabolic Diseases (Obesity & Blood Lipid Disorders) (0.4)
Instructor: James Krieger, M.S.
Tuesday, Jan. 24 1pm-3pm Current Trends of Nutrition for Weight Management (0.2)
Instructor: Stephanie Larson, M.S., R.D.
Tuesday, Feb. 7 1pm-3pm Foot Biomechanics and Rehab PrinciplesPart 1 (0.2)
Instructor: J. Mari Adad, D.P.M.
Tuesday, Feb. 9 1pm-3pm Foot Biomechanics and Rehab Principles Part 1 (0.2)
Instructor: J. Mari Adad, D.P.M.
Thursday, Feb. 21 1pm-3pm Pulmonary Disease: Asthma and COPD (0.2)
Instructor: Carl C. Swedberg, C.S.C.S.
Tuesday, March 7 1pm-3pm Gait Mechanics (0.2)
Instructor: J. Mari Adad, D.P.M.
Tuesday, March 14 1pm-3pm Current Trends in Behavior Modification (0.2)
Instructor: Bill Cooper, LICSW
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Student Page
Applications now accepted for the
2006 Lawrence A. Golding Student
Health/Fitness Scholarship
The scholarship is designed to publicly recognize
and honor undergraduate students who have
made signi? cant outstanding contributions to their
communities in health, ? tness and/or education.
The award is given in honor of Lawrence A. Golding,
Ph.D., FACSM. Dr. Golding is the current chair of
the Health and Fitness Summit program planning
committee and the immediate past editor of ACSM?s
Health and Fitness Journal ?. Healthy Learning?,
the award underwriter, will grant two awards
per year (one for a female and one for a male).
Applicants must be in their sophomore or junior
years majoring in exercise and health or a related
? eld, be a current member of ACSM, have a faculty
sponsor, and be an exceptional leader at school or
in the community. Award recipients will receive a
$1,000 award, complimentary registration to the 2006
Summit in Orlando (April 11-14), and recognition in
a feature story in ACSM?s Health and Fitness Journal
?. The application deadline is February 10, 2006.
Download the application from ACSM?s Web Site at
.
Scroll down the page and upload the application
PDF.
Student meeting and social scheduled
at the NWACSM Annual Meeting
Students, this session is just for you! The student
meeting and social will be held an hour before the
NWACSM annual meeting starts, Friday, February
24th, 2006. The exact time will be announced in
January but it is estimated that the student meeting
will start between 12:00 -12:30 pm. Please plan ahead
to get yourself or your students to Corvallis early
enough for this meeting.
? Learn what is happening and you can bene? t
from the NWACSM Annual meeting
? Free lunch
? Trivia game with prizes!
? Meet undergraduate, masters, and doctoral
students from across the region
? Learn why you should and can go to the
National ACSM meeting in Denver
Meet other students in the region and have fun!
Be on the look out for more information on the
NWACSM website and an email coming your way.
Did you know?
Did you know that the National ACSM website has
articles written just for YOU? Check out the Student
Affairs Committee editorials section at . Just scroll down the
webpage and you will ? nd a wealth of knowledge
on topics directed towards you! Topics include: How
to get the most out of scienti? c meetings, what is the
ACSM all about, what do other student groups do in
their regions, how to get into graduate school, how to
survive in school, and many more.
Did you know the NWACSM elections are here? This
current newsletter has all the bios of the executive
board candidates. Take a stand and vote for who you
think would best bene? t the NWACSM chapter ?s
main stakeholders (YOU, the STUDENTS!!). Be on
the lookout for an email to all members of NWACSM
to participate in voting for the new executive board
members. Maybe next year you will run for one of
the student representative positions!
?Jenni L. McCord, MS, Human Physiology PhD Candidate,
University of Oregon, 151 Esslinger Hal
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Get experienced with experience
Why do so many academic programs require
internships and why do employers prefer applicants
with internship experience? Well, I don?t have all the
answers, but I can share with you how I made my
internship a valuable career enhancing experience.
Finding the right internship started with a mountain
of papers and hours at the computer searching
internship sites for ? tness industry related
internships that fell into the league I was interested
in. All my searching paid off after I accepted a 12-
week summer internship with Green Mountain at
Fox Run in Vermont, a women?s ? tness and health
retreat promoting healthy lifestyle change. This was
a perfect match to complement my exercise science
major and psychology minor. My internship was
primarily focused on physical ? tness education and
? tness instruction along with a touch of nutrition,
eating behavior, and stress management training so
I would have a basic understanding of all the areas
Green Mountain?s program offers. My internship
offered tremendous hands-on experience where I
learned how to instruct a wide variety of aerobic and
physical activity classes. By the end of my internship,
I was very competent in my skills, and I was working
at the same level as the main ? tness staff.
Another opportunity I had during my internship
was completing a project. I constructed an outdoor
adventure guide for the retreat center. Other projects
I could have picked from were designing an exercise
class or lecture. The project I chose allowed me to
demonstrate my own creativity while giving me
experience designing a worksite promotion project.
Going into this internship, I had a good amount of
knowledge about the physiology and scienti? c aspect
of ? tness and exercise, but I was lacking the practical
hands-on experience that ? tness professionals use
every day. Throughout my internship, I worked with
a wide variety of clients?women of all ages and
various cultures. I also had an opportunity to work
with very skilled and motivating staff members.
Working with real clients in this setting helped
me realize that everyone is very different, and this
requires individualizing attention to each client.
Everyone doesn?t embrace exercise as I do, and it
takes special care and attention to help people enjoy
being active. Working in this dynamic environment
helped me gain experience teaching and tailoring to
many different types of individuals. My internship
was valuable in that I was able to take the knowledge
I?ve acquired in the classroom and apply it in a real
world situation.
One ? ne line I learned to walk was the line between
professionalism and being casual. I stayed all
summer at the retreat, so I was in constant contact
with the clients. I had to learn how to keep my
professional appearance so I would be respected
while allowing myself to show through as a friend.
These types of skills can?t be learned out of a
textbook; rather, they must be learned through
experience.
After completing this internship I feel like a more
con? dent person. I now have the practical experience
needed to pursue a job in the ? tness industry and
have a more directed focus for future studies. This
experience really spoke to me in that I can now really
see the importance of physical activity and good
nutrition. Seeing the change I saw in people just
after one week of working with them inspires me
to continue to be an advocate for balanced, healthy
lifestyles.
A few things I learned:
? When your internship is physically demanding
make sure you get proper nutrition and stay
rested.
? Make sure you have a contract specifying the
hours you are responsible for
? Set personal goals before starting your
internship. Be ? exible, these might change
throughout the internship.
? Keep in regular contact with your supervisor
and ask questions. Remember this is a learning
experience
? Get career advice from staff members. Keep in
contact with supervisor(s) for future reference.
? Have con? dence in the work you are doing
? Be enthusiastic and have fun.
?Sydney Osborne
Exercise Science Major at Lin? eld CollegeHealth
Human Performance and Athletics, Lin? eld College
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Theses and Dissertations
Below is a list of in-progress or completed doctoral
dissertations and master?s theses in the Northwest region
of which we learned since the 2005 summer newsletter.
Graduate advisors, please contact us about a study
in preparation as soon as the work takes ? nal shape.
Please send an E-mail notice to Henriette Heiny,
.
Eastern Washington University
Master ?s theses
Body image, self-concepts, and self-esteem in male and
female adolescent cross-country runners . Jayne M.
McLaughlin. Adviser: Wendy Repovich (Summer
2003)
Comparison of RPE monitoring with and without
instructions in step aerobics. Pamela H. Burke. Adviser:
Wendy Repovich (Spring 2004)
Montana State University
Master ?s thesis
Role of Upper Body Power in Classical Cross-Country
Skiing Performance. Nathan Alsobrook. Adviser: Dan
Heil (August 2005)
Oregon State University
Doctoral Dissertations
Evaluation of outcomes following thermal, open and
arthroscopic glenohumeral capsulorrhaphy for recurrent
anterior instability. Jeff A. Sullivan. Advisor: Rod A.
Harter (April 2005)
Exploring the physical activity levels of students with
mental retardation and students without disabilities in
both school and after-school environments. John T. Foley.
Adviser: Jeffrey A. McCubbin. (June 2005)
The neuromuscular effects of a long-term static stretching
program on the human soleus. Bradley T. Hayes.
Adviser: Mark A. Hoffman (July 2005)
Master ?s Thesis
Sex differences in vertebral bone characteristics, loading
patterns, and the factor of risk in prepubertal children .
Arwen A. Fuller. Adviser: Christine Snow (March
2004)
University of Oregon
Ph.D. Dissertation
The in? uence of handedness on cortical plasticity. Jeanne
Langan. Adviser: Paul van Donkelaar (Winter 2005)
Graduate Students,
preserve your thesis or dissertation
with
Kinesiology Publications
University of Oregon
Kinesiology Publications (KinPubs) will
preserve your thesis or dissertation in electronic
format and on micro? che. This is a free service.
KinPubs will create a PDF ? le of your study
for speedy electronic distribution to academic
libraries and scholars who would like to
know about your research. Your study will
be accessible and will more likely remain a
discussion point in the area of your research. It
will also be included in the SportDiscus index.
Please check
for more information.
Graduate students should contact Dr. Michael
Powell at , (541) 346-
0932, to inquire about the submission process.
Graduate advisors of academic departments
are encouraged to establish a submissions
procedure for inclusion of student work into the
Kinpubs collection. Please contact Dr. Henriette
Heiny , or Dr. Michael
Powell at , (541) 346-
0932 to learn more about the bene? ts of this free
service.
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2005/06 NWACSM Chapter Of? cers
Member-at-Large (2004-07 Clinical)
Janet T. Peterson, DrPH, RCEP, CHES
Excercise Science, Health, Human Performance & Athletics,
Lin? eld College
Portland, OR 97128
Phone: 503-883-2255
Email: japeters@lin? eld.edu
Regional Student Representative (2004-06)
Stephen B. Conant, M.S., H/FI, CSCS
Montana State University
1530 South Grand Ave
Bozeman, MT 59715
Phone: (406) 581-5545
Email: steveconant@hotmail.com
National Student Representative (05-07)
Jenni Lockwood, M.S.
Department of Human Physiology
University of Oregon
122 Esslinger Hall
Eugene, OR 97403
Email: jlockwoo@uoregon.edu
Regional Chapter Committee Representative
Tom Wells, PED, FACSM,
Email: ward_w@comcast.net
2006 Annual Meeting Coordinator
Tony Wilcox, Ph.D., FACSM
Chair, Associate Professor, Exercise and Sport Science
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
Phone: (541) 737-2643
Email: Anthony.Wilcox@oregonstate.edu
__________________________________________________________
NWACSM Home Of? ce Director
Wendy Repovich, Ph.D. , FACSM,
PEHR Dept., PEB 200
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA 99004-2476
Ph. (509) 359-7960; Fax: (509) 359-4833
E-mail: wrepovich@ewu.edu
http://northonline.sccd.ctc.edu/nwacsm/
Newsletter Editor
Henriette Heiny, Ph.D., FACSM
Int?l Institute for Sport and Human Performance
1243 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1243
Ph. (541) 346-4114; Fax (541) 346-0935
E-mail: hheiny@uoregon.edu
Christopher Minson, Ph.D., President-Elect (2005-06)
Department of Human Physiology
1240 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1240
Ph. (541) 346-4105
minson@uoregon.edu
Dan Heil, Ph.D., Immediate Past President (2005-06)
Department of Health & Human Development
Hoseaus 101
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT 59717-3360
Ph. (406) 994-6324
E-mail: dheil@montana.edu
John Halliwill, Ph.D., President-Elect (2005-06)
Department of Human Physiology
1240 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1240
Ph. (541) 346-5425
halliwil@uoregon.edu
Stasinos Stavrianeas, Ph.D., Treasurer (2004-07)
Department of Exercise Science
Willamette University
900 State St.
Salem, OR 97301
Ph. (503) 370-6392; Fax (503) 370-6379
E-mail: stas@willamette.edu
Trish Root, M.S., Secretary (2004-07)
Coordinator, Physical Education Department
North Seattle Community College
9600 College Way North
Seattle, WA 98103
Ph. (206) 528-4593; Fax (206) 527-3715
E-mail: troot@sccd.ctc.edu
Member-at-Large, (2003-06 Fitness)
Michael Porter, M.S.
7680 DSW Gearhart Dr.
Beaverton, OR 97007
Ph. ( 503) 350-3915
E-mail: michejp@msn.com
Member-at-Large, (2005-08 Research)
Frank Stanek, Ph.D.
Exercise Physiologist
Sales Consultant, VIASYS Healthcare
23010 SE 247th Court
Maple Valley, WA 98038
Phone: (206) 849-9262
Email: skimax? i@comcast.net
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