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WILLIAM F. SIMPSON, FACSM
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
DIRECTOR, EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY
ACADEMIC PROGRAM DIRECTOR, HEALTH WELLNESS MANAGEMENT
University of Wisconsin - Superior
Department of Health Promotion/Human Performance
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
University of Toledo PhD Exercise Physiology /
Toledo, OH Public Health
August 24, 1991
Arizona State University Graduate Student / Exercise Physiology
Tempe, AZ August 1987 to May, 1988
Boston University Ed.M. Adaptive Physical Education /
School of Education Kinesiotherapy
Boston, MA May 20, 1979
Springfield College B.S. Physical Education / YMCA
Springfield, MA May 28, 1978
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
January, 2011 to present. Academic Program Director, Health and Wellness Management, UW-
Superior.
June, 2007 to present. Associate Professor and Director, Exercise Physiology Lab University of
Wisconsin – Superior, Superior, WI.
August, 2005 to June, 2007. Assistant Professor and Director, Exercise Physiology Laboratory.
University of Wisconsin – Superior, Superior, WI.
August, 2003 to August, 2005. College of Arts and Science. Associate Professor and Director,
Exercise Physiology Lab Shenandoah University, Department of Kinesiology, Winchester, VA.
August, 1997 to July, 2003. Associate Professor and Graduate Academic Coordinator Clinical
Education [ACCE]. The College of St. Scholastica, Division of Health Sciences, Department of
Exercise Physiology, Duluth, MN.
August, 1995 to June, 1997. Associate Professor and Director, Exercise Physiology Lab
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Professional Studies/Health Promotion, Stevens
Point, WI
September, 1991 to August, 1995. Assistant Professor and Director, Exercise Physiology Lab,
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Professional Studies/Health Promotion, Stevens
Point, WI.
July, 1991 to August, 1991. Exercise Physiologist, Toledo [OH] Hospital Phase One Cardiac
Rehabilitation Program.
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September, 1989 to August, 1991. Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Toledo, Department of
Health Promotion and Human Performance, Toledo, OH.
September, 1989 to August, 1991. Exercise Physiologist, Toledo Heart Institute, Toledo, OH.
Supervised exercise prescriptions and graded exercise tests.
September, 1988 to September, 1989, Graduate Assistant, Toledo Heart Institute, Toledo, OH.
Program Director Cardiac Rehabilitation and Exercise Testing Laboratory.
August, 1987 to December, 1987. Part Time Corrective Therapist, Phoenix Veterans Administration
Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ.
October, 1982 to August, 1987, Staff Corrective Therapist, Phoenix Veterans Administration
Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ.
January, 1981 to October, 1982, Staff Corrective Therapist, St. Louis Veterans Administration
Medical Center, St. Louis, MO.
August, 1980 to January, 1981, Interim Athletic Trainer, Southeastern Massachusetts University,
North Dartmouth, MA.
September, 1979 to July, 1980, Physical Director, Talbot County Y.M.C.A., Easton, MD.
September, 1978 to May, 1979, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Boston University, School of
Education, Boston, MA.
RELATED JOB ACTIVITIES
Presented routine orientation program involving backcare, injury prevention and body mechanics to
new staff members of nursing service, Phoenix V.A.M.C., Phoenix, AZ, 1983 to 1987.
CONSULTING
August, 1990 to August, 1991. Exercise Physiologist, Healthy Senior, Toledo, OH. Assisted in the
development of the exercise testing laboratory and supervised graded exercise tests.
March, 1997 to August, 1997. Access Medical Group/Merck Pharmaceuticals/Research and
Development.
HONORS AND AWARDS
Outstanding Job Performance, St. Louis V.A.M.C., 1982.
Outstanding Job Performance, Phoenix V.A.M.C., 1985, 1986, 1987.
Presidential Citation, American Corrective Therapy Association, 1984.
Associate Dean's Merit, School of HPERA, 1992, 1996.
Deans Merit Points, College of Professional Studies, UW-SP, 1993.
Vice Chancellor's Merit Points, UW-SP, 1993, 1996.
University Scholar Award, UW-SP Department of HPERA, 1994.
Fellow, American College of Sports Medicine, 1995.
Recognition Award, American Lung Association, MN. July, 2000
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Recognition Award, American Heart Association, Northland Affiliate, March, 2001
American Heart Association “Heart and Stroke Hero” recognition award, June, 2006.
PUBLICATIONS / JOURNALS [JURIED]:
Simpson W.F. and J.C. Probst. Cross-Sectional Descriptive Analysis Of Physical Fitness Assessments
Of Undergraduate Students. Sports Medicine, Training and Rehabilitation. Vol. 6. Page 241, 1995.
Simpson, William F. Developing A Physical Fitness Assessment Laboratory. Wellness Connections. Vol.
7 [1] pp 5-7 September/October, 1996.
Simpson, William F., Heather L. Hall2, Rebecca Coady3, James Ramsey4, Michelle Dresen4 and Monica
Huberty 4. A Survey Of Collegiate Women Athletes Regarding The Female Athlete Triad. [1College of
St. Scholastica, 4University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, 2Elmhurst [IL] College, and 3Carroll
College] Journal of Exercise Physiology. Vol 1 [1], April, 1998.
Simpson, WF. Thoughts on the preparation of the exercise physiologist: what to expect from today’s
health care. Professionalism of Exercise Physiology. Vol 4 [3] July, 2001.
Simpson, WF, R Coady E. Osolski, and D Bode. The Effect of Aromatherapy on Exercise Performance.
Kinesiology Online. September, 2001.
Simpson, WF . In Defense of Epidemiological Methods Including relative Risk. Professionalism of
Exercise Physiology. Vol 5 [3], July, 2002.
Simpson, W F., H.N. Brem, M.L. Rasmussen J.Ramsey and J. C. Probst. A Comparison of Undergraduate
Student's Demographics, Health Behaviors and Aerobic Fitness Profiles. Journal of Exercise
Physiology - On Line. Vol 5 No. 3, August, 2002.
Simpson, William F. Progress For The Exercise Physiology Profession. Health And Fitness Journal,
March/April, 2015.
Simpson, William F. Current Perspectives on Scope of Practice. Health And Fitness Journal.
July/August, 2015.
Simpson, William F. ACSM Health and Fitness Journal. Recent Changes in Certificaion
November/December, 2015.
Simpson, William F. ACSM Health and Fitness Journal. A Look Ahead to 2016 for ACSM's Committee
on Certification and Registry Boards, March/April, 2016.
IN PREPARATION:.
PUBLICATIONS/ NON PEER REVIEWED:
Simpson, William, F. and Karen Christensen. Fitness Note, Tips on Physical Fitness and Exercise.
Phoenix V.A.M.C. Newsletter. , Phoenix, AZ, Spring, 1986.
Simpson, William, F. and Karen Christensen, Diane Kleir. Fitness Note, Diet, Exercise and Cholesterol.
Phoenix V.A.M.C. Newsletter, Phoenix, AZ Spring, 1987.
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Simpson W.F. and A. Knitter. How To Find A Personal Trainer. Association of Worksite Health
Promotion Midwest Newsletter, August, 1994.
PUBLICATIONS/BOOK CHAPTERS:
Nutrition For Fitness. In Primary Care For Sports and Fitness: A Lifespan Approach. [A text for
Nurse Practioners]. Brian Toy, AT-C/L, PhD, Karen Croteau, EdD, RN, William F. Simpson, PhD,
September, 2008.
PUBLICATIONS/TEXTBOOKS:
Prospective
Kemnitz, Christopher and William Simpson. Human Physiology For the Health Professions.
PRESENTATIONS [JURIED]:
Simpson, William, F, Earl S. Perrigo, Carolyn Umphery. Hyperadrenergic response to stress-"hot
responder". Abstract presented at Midwest chapter of American College of Sports Medicine. February, 1990.
Simpson, William, F. Earl S. Perrigo, Carolyn Umphery. Hyperadrenergic response to stress- "hot
responder". Abstract presented at Annual Meeting of American College of Sports Medicine, May,
1990.
Simpson, W.F., M.G. Flynn, F.X. Pizza. The effect of intensity on lactate clearance in competitive
swimmers. Abstract presented at Midwest chapter meeting of American College of Sports Medicine, February, 1991.
Simpson, W.F., F.F. Andres, J.H. Price, S.G. Jurs. Effects of caffeine on cholesterol and exercise
performance: A meta-analysis. Abstract presented at Mid-West chapter meeting of American College of Sports Medicine, Boyne Mountain, MI, 1992.
Simpson, W.F., F.F. Andres, J.H. Price, S.G. Jurs. Effects of caffeine on exercise performance: A
meta-analysis. Abstract presented at International Meeting On Physical Fitness and Activity, Toronto,
Canada, 1992.
Simpson, W.F., F.F. Andres, J.H. Price, S.G. Jurs. Effects of caffeine on cholesterol : A meta-analysis.
Abstract presented at American College of Sports Medicine, Southwest Chapter, 1992. Simpson W.F., C. Ritzer, R. Premeau, S. Frazier, C. Lensmire. A Comparison of Three Methods of
Estimating Body Composition. Abstract presented at American College of Sports Medicine, Annual Meeting, May, 1993.
Simpson W.F., J.C. Probst, and J. M. Leiser. A Cross Sectional Body Composition Profile of 18-21 Year
Old Male Students. Abstract presented at Midwest American College of Sports Medicine Winter Meeting, February, 1994.
Simpson W.F., J.C. Probst, and J. M. Leiser. A Descriptive Analysis of Health Assessments in Eighteen
to Twenty-One year Old Students. Abstract presented at American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, June, 1994.
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Simpson, W. F. An Update of Physical Fitness Assessments. Presentation at the National Wellness
Conference. Stevens Point, WI. July, 1994.
Simpson W.F. and J.C. Probst. A Cross-Sectional Descriptive Analysis Of Physical Fitness Assessments
Of Undergraduate Students. Abstract presented at American College of Sports Medicine Southwest Chapter Annual meeting, November, 1994.
Simpson, W.F. and J.C. Probst. Perceptions of Body Composition and Aerobic Fitness in 18 and 19 Year
Old Male Undergraduate Students. Abstract presented at Mid West American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. February, 1995.
Simpson, W.F. and J.C. Probst. Prevalence of Alcohol, Drug, Smoking Behaviors, and Physical Activity in
Undergraduate Males. Abstract presented at American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, June, 1995.
Simpson, W.F., H.N. Brehm and M.L. Rasmussen. A Comparison Of Undergraduate Student's
Demographics, Health Behaviors And Aerobic Fitness Profiles. Abstract presented at American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, May, 1997.
Simpson, WF. The Relationship of MBTI® and Coronary Heart Disease. Presented at ASEP national
meeting, September, 2001.
Simpson, W. F., D. LaBore and G. Lund. The Relationship of Personality Type and Coronary Heart
Disease Risk Factors. Abstract presented at American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting,
June, 2003.
Warpeha, Joseph, William Simpson and Jacob Herbst. The Effects of Caffeine on Repeated Lower-
Body Wingate Perfromance. Abstract presented at Southeast Chapter American College of Sports
Medicine Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, January, 2004. [primary presenter].
Simpson, WF, M Huska, D Sproat, D LaBore. Lifestyle Interventions vs Office Advice For Reducing
CAD Risk Factors In Adults. Abstract, American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, June,
2006.
Simpson, WF and B Thompason. Health and Fitness Profiles of University of Wisconsin-Superior
Undergraduate Students. Abstract, American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, May, 2008.
Simpson, William F. and Parask, Keegan, Performance Predictors of a Div. 3 Women’s Soccer Team.
Abstract submitted to, American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. May, 2017.
CO-AUTHOR PRESENTATIONS [JURIED]:
Brolinson, P. G., M.G. Flynn, G.E. Johnson, F. X. Pizza, M.J. Hancock, W.F. Simpson, E. H. Vogel. Fluid
and electrolyte balance during an international distance triathlon. Abstract presented at Midwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine, February, 1990.
Weideman, C.A., M.G. Flynn, F.X. Pizza, R. Coombs, J.B. Boone, E.R. Kubitz, W.F. Simpson. Effects of
increased protein intake on muscle hypertrophy and strength following 13 weeks of resistance training.
Abstract presented at Annual Meeting of American College of Sports Medicine. May, 1990.
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Perrigo, E. S., W.F. Simpson, and C.A. Umphrey. Hyperadrenergic response to controlled stress:
Implications in hypertension, platelet aggregation, and ischemic heart disease. Abstract presented at 13th annual meeting of International Society of Hypertension. Montreal, Canada, June, 1990.
Umphrey, C.A., W.F. Simpson, E.S.Perrigo. A Public Education and Screening Program For Peripheral
Arterial Disease In Senior Citizens. Abstract presented at Annual Meeting of American College of Sports Medicine, May, 1991.
Probst, J.C., W.F. Simpson, and J.M. Leiser. A Cross Sectional Profile Assessment of Undergraduate
Female Students. Abstract presented at Midwest American College of Sports Medicine Winter Meeting, February, 1994.
Probst, J.C. and W.F. Simpson. Perceptions of Body Composition and Aerobic Fitness in 18 and 19 Year
Old Female Undergraduate Students. Abstract presented at Mid West American alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. February, 1995. Seehaver, J.I., W.F. Simpson, and J.C. Probst. Rate of Upper Respiratory Infections During A
Competitive Soccer Season. Abstract presented at American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, June, 1995.
Probst, J.C. and W.F. Simpson. Prevalence of Unhealthy Behaviors[Cigarette Smoking, Drug and
Alcohol] and Physical Activity Patterns in Undergraduate Females. Abstract presented at American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, June, 1995.
Brehm, Heather N, William F. Simpson and Mandy L. Rasmussen. Health Habits and Physical
Assessments Of 18 And 19 Undergraduate Females. Abstract presented at Mid-West American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, October, 1996.
Rasmussen, Mandy L., William F. Simpson and Heather N. Brehm. Health Habits, Physical Assessments
and Activity Patterns of 18 an d 19 Year Old Undergraduate Males. Abstract presented at Mid-West American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, October, 1996.
Brehm, Heather N, William F. Simpson and Mandy Rasmussen. Health Habits and Physical
Assessments Of 18 And 19 Undergraduate Females. Abstract presented at American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, May, 1997.
Rasmussen, Mandy L., William F. Simpson and Heather N. Brehm. Health Habits, Physical Assessments
and Activity Patterns of 18 an d 19 Year Old Undergraduate Males. Abstract presented at American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, May, 1997.
Toy, B.J., J.M. Rankin and W. F. Simpson. A Comparison Of Shoulder Muscle Group Strength Ratios Of
College-Aged Males and Females. Abstract presented, American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, June, 1998.
Rosene JM, TD Forarty, BL Mahaffey, BJ Toy and WF Simpson. Variables Affecting the HQ Ratio in
Collegiate Athleters as Determined By the Boidex Pro Isokinetic Device. Abstract presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, June, 1999.
Bloom, Natalie M Michelle M. McCrank William F.Simpson, FACSM. The Effects of Positive Feedback
On Cardiopulmonary Response. Abstract presented at Northland Chapter American College of Sports Medicine Spring Meeting. March, 1999.
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Bode Danielle, Erin Osowski, Matthew Christopherson, Angela Norgard, Mary Klevann and William
Simpson, FACSM. The Effects Of Aroma Treatment On Physiological Responses During Submaximal
Exercise. Abstract presented at Northland Chapter American College of Sports Medicine Spring
Meeting. March, 1999.
Fisher, Michelle and William F. Simpson. The Female Athlete Triad And Related Health Risks In
Female Collegiate Athletes. Research proposal presented at Northland Chapter American College of Sports Medicine Spring Meeting. April, 2001.
Debelak, MS and WF Simpson. The Physiological Effects of Static Magnets During A Non-Exercise
Condition. Abstract presented at American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, June, 2001.
Helmer, AL, LM Ballone and WF Simpson. The Variability if Ekectrocardiogaraphic Precordial Lead
Placement in V5 and V6. Abstract presented at Northland American College of Sports Medicine Spring Meeting. April, 2002.
Fischer, Michelle and William Simpson. The Knowledge and Attitudes of Disordered Eating and the
Female Athlete Triad on NCAA campuses. Abstract presented at ACSM National Meeting, St. Louis
June, 2002.
Warpeha, Joseph, William Simpson and Jacob Herbst. The Metabolic Effects of Caffeine on Repeated
Lower-Body Wingate Performance. Abstract presented at American College of Sports Medicine Annual
Meeting, Indianapolis, June, 2004.
Thompson, Brandon and William F. Simpson. Comparison of Physical Fitness Profiles of Undergraduate
Students. Abstract presented at American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, May, 2008.
Heibing, Nicole and William F. Simpson. Abstract presented at American College of Sports Medicine, Baltimore, MD, May, 2010.
Peterson, Amanda, J, William F. Simpson and Glenn Carlson, A Retrospective Analysis of Wellness and
Fitness Assessments In College Freshman. Abstract presented at American College of Sports Medicine, San Francisco, CA, May, 2012.
Granger, Stanly and William F. Simpson. Proprioception and Human Balance. Abstract presented at American College of Sports Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, May, 2013. Parask, Keegan, H and William F. Simpson. Performance Predictors of a Div. 3 Women’s Soccer Team.
Abstract presented to Northland Chapter, American College of Sports Medicine. April, 2016. Flattery, Kristin, Peter Ateimo, Hailey Kontney, Hannah Butchie and William Simpson. Comparison of
Resting Blood Pressure With Different Leg Positions. Abstract Presented at Northland Chapter, American College of Sports Medicine, April, 2017.
INVITED PRESENTATIONS:
Moderator, Annual Meeting of the American Corrective Therapy Association, Biloxi, MS, July, 1982.
Presentation to Y.M.C.A.. Aerobic Dance Instructors Recertification Workshop, Scottsdale Y.M.C.A..,
Scottsdale, AZ. Topic: Overview of Exercise Physiology November, 1987.
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Price James H., Susan K. Telljohann, Sharon M. Desmond, and Donna Todd. Parents perceptions of
cholesterol and it's effects on their children. Abstract presented in place of primary presenter at The Center for Disease Control Annual Meeting, Detroit, MI. October, 1990.
Simpson, W. F. Healthy People:2000, Exercise Prescription for Older Adults. Presentation to the
Lifestyle Assistants, Student Health Center, UW-SP, Sept., 1993.
Simpson, W.F. The Female Athlete Triad. Presentation to the Sports Medicine Department, University
of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, October, 1993.
Simpson, W.F. Women's Health Issues. Presentation to Lakeside "94" wellness conference for
Wisconsin educators, Mequon, WI, June, 1994.
Simpson, W.F. Presentations to the Rhinlander [WI] School District [faculty, staff, coaches, parents,
athletes and students]. Body Composition including assessments, Healthy People:2000, The Female
Athlete Triad, and Basic Sports Physiology. March through May, 1995.
Simpson, W.F. The Female Athlete Triad. Presentation to the Women's Track Team. University of
Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Spring, 1995.
Simpson, W.F. A Review of Health and Physical Fitness Assessment Techniques. National Wellness
Conference. Stevens Point, WI, July, 1995.
Simpson, W. F. Team Building with the MBTI. Park Point Manor Lifestyles Department. July, 1999.
Simpson, WF. Components Of A Physical Fitness Program. Duluth City Employees. May, 2000.
Simpson, WF. The Relationship of Myers - Briggs Type Indicator and Coronary Heart Disease.
Coronary Regional Update. Duluth MN. September, 2000.
Simpson, WF. Communicating in the workplace: How does your personality type affect your style?
Presentation to Shenandoah University Staff. March, 2004.
Simpson. WF. “Ask The Expert, Certification, Registration and Licensure in Exercise Physiology”.
Northland ACSM Spring Tutorial Meeting, St. Cloud, MN, April, 2006.
Simpson, WF. Update of ACSM Certification and Accreditation. Northland American College of Sports
Medicine Fall Meeting, Brookings, South Dakota. October, 2007.
Simpson, WF and David Labore. The Impact of Obesity on the Health of Children and Adults. St. Louis
County [MN] Health and Human Service Conference. October 6, 2009.
Simpson, WF. Workshop Speaker, American College of Sports Medicine and Japanese Fitness
Association. “Exercise and Cancer” and “Update on Current Training Practices”. Tokyo, Japan, October,
2012.
Simpson, WF. ACSM Certification and Accreditation. Northland American College of Sports Medicine
Fall Meeting, Mankato, MN. October, 2012.
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Simpson, WF. Is There A Future In The Exercise Professions:Challenges Ahead. Northland American
College of Sports Medicine Spring Meeting, St. Cloud, MN. March, 2014.
Simpson, WF. Invited Keynote Speaker on behalf of The American College of Sports Medicine. “The
Challenges of Clinical Exercise Physiology as a Profession’ and “Diabetes and the Clinical Exercise
Physiologist”. National Taiwan Sport University. Taiwan. June, 2014.
Simpson, WF and B Thompson. ACSM Certification: The Basics. Rocky Mountain American College of
Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Denver, CO. March 28, 2015.
Simpson William F. and Brad Roy. ACSM Certification and Scope of Practice. American College of
Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA May, 2015.
Simpson, William F., Allison Williams and Francis Neric. Updates in ACSM Certification and CoAES
Accreditation. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, June, 2017.
Simpson, William F. ACSM What You Need To Know About ACSM Clinical Certifications. Mid-West
American College of Sports Medicine Regional Meeting/Clinical Exercise Physiology Association Annual
Meeting. Grand Rapids, MI, November 10-11, 2017.
GRANT APPLICATIONS:
Simpson, William F. UDCP Faculty Grant to upgrade computer hardware and software for writing
purposes. May, 1992. Not Funded.
Abbott, Anne, R. NIOSH Training grant for Occupational Health and Safety / Health Protection
minor. Funded in fourth through sixth years.
Abbott, Anne R. and William F. Simpson. A Chance To Renew. Submitted to National Institutes of
Health Alternative Medicine Grant Program, June, 1993. Not Funded.
Simpson, William F. UDCP Teaching Improvement Grant, UW-SP. Funding to attend University of
Michigan School of Public Health Summer Sessions in Epidemiology, Summer, 1995. Funded. [$1750]
Simpson, William F, David LaBore, Mandy Rasmussen and Rebecca Feist. Whiteside Institute for
Clinical Research. The relationship of MBTI personality type, career choice and CHD. November, 1998.
Funded. [$3940]
Simpson, William F. Faculty Development Grant, College of St. Scholastica. Funding to attend "Aging
In The New Millennium", Minneapolis, MN. Spring, 2000. Funded [$489]
Simpson, William F. Faculty Development Grant. College of St. Scholastica. Funding to attend "Physical
Activity and the Aging Population". Indianapolis, IN. Fall, 2000. Funded [$1000]
Simpson, William F. Faculty Development Grant. College of St. Scholastica. Partial Funding to attend
ACSM annual meeting, Baltimore, MD. June, 2001 Funded [$250]
Simpson, William F. Faculty Development Grant. College of St. Scholastica. Funding to attend ACSM
annual meeting, St. Louis, MO. June, 2002 Funded [$1180]
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Simpson, William F. Lab Modernization Fund, UWS. Funding to purchase MicroFit Physical Fitness
Assessment System, Dietary Software and ECG Simulator for Exercise Physiology Laboratory., May,
2006. Funded [$11,471]
Simpson, William F. Lab Modernization Fund, UWS. Funding to purchase a second MicroFit Physical
Fitness Assessment System for Exercise Physiology Laboratory., May, 2007 Funded [$8600]
Simpson, William F. American Lung Association SPARK Grant. To Evaluate the Climate on Campus
Regarding Tobacco Free Campus, Fall, 2011. [$1000]
RESEARCH IN PROGRESS
Effects of chemotherapy and “chemobrain” during and after treatment. Is there a role for physical
activity as an intervention?. St. Lukes Cancer Care Center and Kallispel {MT} Regional Medical Center.
DOCTORAL DISSERTATION TOPIC
The effect of caffeine on cholesterol, heart dysrhythmias, and exercise performance: a meta analysis
MANUSCRIPT REVIEWS:
Mayfield Publishing Co. Reviewed a proposed manuscript addressing health promotion and the elderly
for first publication. Spring, 1994.
Brown and Benchmark. Reviewed a manuscript submitted for a revised edition of a current textbook in
Sports Physiology. December, 1994.
Prentice Hall. Manuscript review for Integrative Physiology. November, 1999.
American College of Sports Medicine. Handbook For Personal Trainers. 2005.
British Journal of Sports Medicine. Invited Reviewer, 2005-07.
International Journal of Sports Medicine, Invited Reviewer, 2006-08.
Metabolism, Invited Reviewer, 2008 – present.
Chapter Reviewer for the ACSM Certification Review, 3rd edition, Fall 2007.
Chapter Reviewer for the ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons with Chronic Diseases and
Disabilities, July, 2008.
Chapter Reviewer for the ACSM’s Personal Trainer Manual, Third Edition. [Biomechanics Chapter],
Fall, 2012.
Chapter Reviewer for Exercise ECG Interpretation and Exercise Testing [Pathophysiology Chapter],
Summer, 2013.
Chapter editor, Physical Activity and Screening, ACSM's Practice Guidelines for Spec Populations.
[new book, revision of ACSM Resource Manual]. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins. [Winter, 2017].
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PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS
Midwest American College of Sports Medicine / Ohio Chapter American Alliance of Health, Physical
Education, Recreation, and Dance Fall Meetings. Toledo, OH, October, 1991.
Midwest American College of Sports Medicine Winter Meeting. Boyne, MI, February, 1992.
International Conference on Physical Activity and Fitness. Toronto, Canada, May, 1992.
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Dallas, TX May, 1992.
National Wellness Conference, Stevens Point, WI, July, 1992.
Midwest American College of Sports Medicine Fall Meeting. Miami, OH, October, 1992.
Southwest American College of Sports Medicine Fall Meeting. San Diego, CA, November, 1992.
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Seattle, WA May, 1993.
National Wellness Conference, Stevens Point, WI, July, 1993.
Midwest American College of Sports Medicine Fall Meeting. Grand Rapids, MI, November, 1993.
Midwest American College of Sports Medicine Winter Meeting. Boyne, MI, February, 1994.
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Indianapolis, IN June, 1994.
National Wellness Conference, Stevens Point, WI, July, 1994.
Midwest American College of Sports Medicine Fall Meeting. Dayton, OH, November, 1994.
Southwest American College of Sports Medicine Fall Meeting. San Diego, CA, November, 1994.
Midwest American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance. Chicago, IL Feb. 1995
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Minneapolis, MN June, 1995.
National Wellness Conference, Stevens Point, WI, July, 1995.
Midwest American College of Sports Medicine Fall Meeting, St. Charles, IL, October, 1995.
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Cinncinatti, OH, June, 1996.
National Wellness Conference, Stevens Point, WI, July, 1996.
Midwest American College of Sports Medicine Fall Meeting, St. Charles, IL, October, 1996.
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Denver, CO, May, 1997.
National Wellness Conference, Stevens Point, WI, July, 1997.
Northland American College of Sports Medicine Spring Meeting. St. Cloud, MN. March, 1998.
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL, June, 1998.
American Society of Exercise Physiologists Annual Meeting. Duluth, MN, Oct., 1998.
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Seattle, WA, June, 1999.
Northland American College of Sports Medicine Spring Meeting. St. Cloud, MN. March, 2000.
Aging In The New Millennium. Minneapolis, MN. April, 2000.
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Indianapolis, IN, June, 2000.
Northland American College of Sports Medicine Fall Meeting, Minneapolis, MN. September, 2000.
Specialty Conference, Physical Activity in the Aged. Indianapolis, IN, October, 2000.
Northland American College of Sports Medicine Spring Meeting, Minneapolis, MN. April, 2001.
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Baltimore, MD, June, 2001.
American Society of Exercise Physiologists Annual Meeting. Memphis, TN, Sept 2001.
Northland American College of Sports Medicine Spring Meeting, St. Cloud, MN, April, 2002
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. St. Louis, MO, June, 2002.
Northland American College of Sports Medicine Fall Meeting, Duluth, MN, October, 2002
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA, June, 2003.
Southeast Chapter, American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Atlanta. January, 2004.
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Indianapolis, IN, June, 2004.
Southeast Chapter, American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Charlotte. January, 2005.
American Society of Exercise Physiologists Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, April, 2005.
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN, June, 2005.
Northland American College of Sports Medicine, Spring Meeting, St. Cloud, April, 2006.
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, June, 2006.
Northland American College of Sports Medicine, Fall Meeting, Mankato, MN, October, 2006.
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Northland American College of Sports Medicine, Spring Meeting, St. Cloud, March, 2007.
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, June, 2007.
Northland American College of Sports Medicine, Fall Meeting, Brookings, SD, October, 2007.
Northland American College of Sports Medicine, Spring Meeting, St. Cloud, March, 2008.
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, June, 2008.
Northland American College of Sports Medicine, Fall Meeting, Duluth, MN, October, 2008.
Northland American College of Sports Medicine, Spring Meeting, St. Cloud, MN, March, 2009.
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, May, 2009
Mid-West American College of Sports Medicine Fall Meeting, St. Charles, IL, October, 2009
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD. May, 2010
Northland American College of Sports Medicine, Fall Meeting, Duluth, MN , October, 2010.
Northland American College of Sports Medicine, Spring Meeting, St. Cloud, MN, March, 2011.
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, May, 2011
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, May, 2012
Northland American College of Sports Medicine, Fall Meeting, Mankoto, MN, October, 2010.
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, May, 2013
UW Extension, UW Assessment Conference, Madison, WI, October, 2013.
Northland American College of Sports Medicine, Spring Meeting, St. Cloud, MN, March, 2014.
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, May, 2014
Northland American College of Sports Medicine, Fall Meeting, Mankoto, MN, October, 2014
Institute on Credentialing Excellence. Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX. November, 2014
Northland American College of Sports Medicine, Spring Meeting, St. Cloud, MN, April, 2015
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, May, 2015
Northland American College of Sports Medicine, Fall Meeting, Mankoto, MN, October, 2015
Institute on Credentialing Excellence. Annual Meeting. Portland, OR. October, 2015
Northland American College of Sports Medicine, Fall Meeting, Mankoto, MN, October, 2016
American College of Sports Medicine Health and Fitness Summit. San Diego, CA, April, 2017
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, June, 2017.
Mid-West American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Grand Rapids, MI, November, 2017.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Washington University, St. Louis, MO. Abnormal Psychology [3 credits]. Summer, 1981.
University of Michigan, School of Public Health. Graduate summer session in epidemiology.
"Fundamentals of Epidemiology" [3 credits] and "Fundamentals of Biostatistics" [3 credits]. July,
1995.
NIOSH Approved Course on Spirometry. [16.0 CEU], Chicago, IL. August, 1996.
Association of Psychological Type. Myers Briggs Qualifying Workshop, Minneapolis, MN March, 1999.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Kinesiotherapist, American Kinesiotherapy Association, # 860.[Expired]
Certified Exercise Physiologist, American College of Sports Medicine, # 1280. Current through
December 31, 2019
CERTIFICATIONS
Physical Fitness Specialist, Young Men's Christian Association.
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, American Red Cross.
Certificate, Principles of Epidemiology, Center of Disease Control.
Certificate, NIOSH course # 027, Screening Spirometry Training Course.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
Qualified user/interpreter of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Consulting Psychologists Press, Inc.
Qualification # 309432.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American College of Sports Medicine [1982- present]
American College of Sports Medicine, Southwest Chapter [1985-1993]
American College of Sports Medicine Mid-west Chapter [1991 – 1997, 2006 - present]
American College of Sports Medicine Northland Chapter [1997-2003, 2006 - present]
American College of Sports Medicine Southeast Chapter [2004 – 2005]
American Public Health Association [1992-1998, 2003- 2010]
American Heart Association, Minnesota [1998-present]
American Kinesiotherapy Association [1981-1994]
American Society of Exercise Physiologists [1997-2000]
Association of Psychological Type [1999 –2003]
American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation [1991-1995]
POSITIONS HELD IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Delegate, New Mexico-Southwest Chapter, American Corrective Therapy Association to Board of
Governors, 1984, 1985, 1986.
Liaison, American Kinesiotherapy Association to American College of Sports Medicine, 1983 to 1992.
Member, Ad Hoc Committee for Long range planning of chapter meetings, Mid-West Chapter of
American College of Sports Medicine, 1990-1991.
Abstract reviewer, American College of Sports Medicine Mid-West Chapter, 1991-1992.
Member, American College of Sports Medicine Registration and Licensure Ad Hoc Committee, 1992-
1994.
Member, American College of Sports Medicine Healthy People:2000 Ad Hoc Committee, 1993-1995.
Member, American College of Sports Medicine Practice of Exercise Physiology Committee, 1994-1995.
Member at Large, Board of Trustees, American College of Sports Medicine Midwest chapter, 1994-
1997.
Reviewer, Grant Applications, American College of Sports Medicine Healthy People:2000 Committee,
1995.
Reviewer, American College of Sports Medicine Healthy People:2000 Award, 1995.
Abstract reviewer, American College of Sports Medicine Midwest Chapter, 1995, 1996
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Abstract reviewer, National Wellness Institute, 1992-1996.
Program Planning Committee Member [Coordinator-Student Forum], American College of Sports
Medicine Midwest Chapter, 1995, 1996.
Member, American College of Sports Medicine Strategic Health Initiative for Women, Sport and
Physical Activity Committee, 1996-1999. [Chair, Speaker's Bureau Sub-Committee].
Member, American College of Sports Medicine Strategic Health Initiative for National Health
Objectives/Healthy People 2010, 1999-2002.
Minnesota State Representative of the Executive Board, Northland Chapter of American College of
Sports Medicine, 2001-2003.
Abstract reviewer, American College of Sports Medicine Northland Chapter, 2001-2003.
State Representative [Minnesota] American College of Sports Medicine. SHARES Project, 2001-
2003.
Member, American College of Sports Medicine CCRB Exercise Specialist Credential Committee. 2004-
2007.
Chair, American College of Sports Medicine CCRB Exercise Specialist Credential Committee, 2007-
2011.
Member, ACSM CCRB Executive Council, 2007-2014.
Member and or Chair, numerous ad hoc committees during tenure on executive committee
Chair, ACSM Committee on Certification and Registry Boards [CCRB], 2014-2017.
Member, Clinical Exercise Physiology Association, Board of Directors, Ex-Officio, 2014-2017.
Member, ACSM Certification and Registry Board, Executive Committee. 2017-2018.
EDITORIAL BOARDS:
Member, Editorial Board, ACSM Health and Fitness Journal. 2001- 2011. 2014-present.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Boston University:
Adaptive Physical Education/Corrective Therapy. Assisted faculty member in undergraduate
preparatory course in corrective physical education.
Tests and Measurement in Physical Education. Assisted faculty member with introductory course in
basic measurement and statistics.
University of Toledo:
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Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory. Laboratory instructor for introductory undergraduate course.
Adaptive Physical Education 2. Junior/Senior level academic course for Kinesiotherapy majors. Topics
included disease pathologies and implications for prescribing therapeutic exercise programs.
Exercise and Health Lecture and Laboratory. An introduction to physical fitness to undergraduate
students.
Applied Exercise Physiology. Undergraduate introductory course to exercise physiology.
Personal Conditioning. Activity course.
Fitness through Weight Training. Activity course.
Jogging. Activity course.
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point:
Exercise Physiology. Lecture and Laboratory / Undergraduate and Graduate.
Introduction To Teaching Skills-Physical Assessments.
Epidemiology/Pathophysiology of Disease.
Exercise Programming and Cardiac Rehabilitation Practicums.
Exercise and Recreation for the Elderly.
Workshop In Advanced Exercise Physiology.
Continuing Education- Sports Physiology.
The College of St. Scholastica
Undergraduate
Exercise Electrocardiography and Exercise Testing [lecture and lab]
Exercise Physiology Research I [lecture and lab]
Sports Nutrition
Exercise Prescription
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Seminar in Exercise Physiology
Exercise Physiology [lecture and lab]
Advanced Laboratory Research [lecture and lab]
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Graduate
Seminar In Exercise Physiology
Applied Exercise Physiology [lecture and lab]
Exercise Testing / ECG [lecture and lab]
Biochemistry of Nutrition/Exercise
Exercise Prescription/Cardiac Rehabilitation
Graduate Internship
Academic Coordinator of Graduate Clinical Internships
Gerontology Minor
Health And Functioning In Later Life
Shenandoah University
History of Physical Education
Principles of Weight Management
Fitness Concepts and Exercise Prescription
Safety and First Aid
Administration of Physical Education
Principles of Sport Nutrition
Exercise Physiology
Practicum in Exercise Science
Adapted Physical Education
Internship in Exercise Science
Measurement and Evaluation
Current Courses in Development for Exercise Physiology Curriculum: Exercise Electrocardiography and Exercise Testing [lecture and lab] Sports Nutrition
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Exercise Biochemistry Clinical Exercise Physiology I and II University of Wisconsin – Superior
Exercise Physiology
Principles of Nutrition
Community Health
Pathophysiology of Disease [Also On-Line version]
Introduction to Physical Assessments
Measurement And Evaluation/Research
Sports Physiology
Exercise Biochemistry
Exercise Testing and Prescription
Human Biology [Wisconsin in Scotland]
Environmental Science [Wisconsin in Scotland]
Health and Wellness [Wisconsin in Scotland]
Health and Medical Terminology [HWM on-line]
Exercise Testing and Prescription
TEACHING ABROAD
Faculty Participant, Wisconsin In Scotland, Dalkeith, Scotland, UK, Spring Semesters, 2010, 2013
UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE COMMITTEES:
UWSP
Department of HPERA:
Member, Search committee, Athletic Trainer/Teaching position, 1992.
Planning committee, proposal for institution of a graduate program in HPERA, 1993-1994.
Chair, Student Evaluation Committee, 1993.
Chair, Search and Screen committee for Assistant Athletic Trainer position, Spring, 1994.
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Member, Review committee for Physical Education majors, Fall, 1995.
Member, Retention Committee for Dr. Rori Suomi, 1996.
Chair, Retention Committee for Dr. James Rasmay, 1996.
Chair, Merit Review Committee for HPERA Faculty, 1996.
University Wide:
Scientific Advisory Research Committee, 1992-93.
Library subcommittee, 1992-93.
Macintosh computer laboratory development committee, 1992.
Member, General Degree Requirement ad hoc committee, 1992-1996.
College of Professional Studies Computer advisory committee, 1992-1993.
Member, Teaching Partners, Spring, 1994, and 1994-1995.
Member, Student and Alumni Survey Committee, Spring, 1995.
Member, Academic Affairs, Spring, 1995.
Member, Faculty Senate, 1996-1997.
CSS
Member, Health Science Division Task Force, 1998 – 2001.
Member, Parking Committee, 1998-2003.
Member, Health Science Division Clinical Coordinators Committee, 1999 – 2003.
Member, Health Science Interdisciplinary Planning Committee. 1999 – 2002.
Member, Evaluation Sub-Committee. 1999-2003 [Bush Grant].
Member, Gerontology Advisory Committee. 2000- 2003.
Member, Health Science Division Curriculum Task Force, 2001-2002.
Shenandoah University
Member, Planning Committee for new Student Center, 2003-2005.
Member, Faculty Workshop Week Planning Committee, 2004
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Member, Criminal Background Check Policy Committee, 2004 - 2005
Member, Faculty Development Committee, 2004-2005
University of Wisconsin – Superior
Member, Student Tobacco Coalition, 2005-2006
Member, Ad Hoc Committee on HP 2010 Student Health Issues, 2006-present.
Member, New Faculty Orientation Planning Committee, Spring, 2006.
Member, Class Scheduling Task Force, 2006.
Member, Writing Across the Curriculum Task Force, 2006-2007.
Member, Faculty Senate, 2007-2010, 2010-2013, 2013-2016, 2016-2019.
Member, Institutional Review Board, 2007-2010, 2011-2013.
Member, Ad Hoc Committee on Senior Experience, 2008-2009.
Member, Search And Screen For Chancellor, UWS, 2010-11.
Member, Executive Committee, Faculty Senate, 2010-11[at large], 2011-12 [pro-tem], 2012-13 [pro-
tem], 2013-14 [pro-tem].
Member, Ad hoc committee on Academic Calendar, 2011-2102.
Member, Search and Screen for Health Educator, UWS Counseling Center, Summer, 2012.
Member, Search and Screen for Undergraduate Research Coordinator, UWS, Fall, 2013.
Member, Search and Screen for Dean of Faculty, UWS, 2015-16.
Member, Search and Screen for Provost, UWS, 2017.
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM COMMITTEES
Member, Wisconsin in Scotland Advisory Board, 2010-2014.
Member, Health and Wellness Management on line major development Committee, UW-Extension,
2010-present. [Currently Academic Program Director, UWS].
HONORS AND AWARDS OF STUDENTS
UW-SP
Aimee Knitter - Wisconsin Governor's Council Scholarship Runner-Up, February, 1993
Jill Seehaver - Who's Who in Undergraduate Students, Fall, 1994
Gail VerVoot - Who's Who in Undergraduate Students, Fall, 1994
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Bonnie Holl - University Leadership Award, Spring, 1994
Janie Probst - University Leadership Award, Spring, 1994
Jodi Burns - Association Worksite Health Promotion Student of the Year runner-up, September, 1994
Bonnie Holl - Chancellor's Award, 1995
Mandy Rasmussen - Chancellor's Award and Albertson Medal, 1995
Janie Probst - Who's Who in Undergraduate Students, Fall, 1995
Mark Manz - University Leadership Award, Spring, 1996
Heather Brehm - Mid West American College of Sports Medicine Outstanding Undergraduate Award,
Spring, 1997
CSS
Paula Snyder - Who's Who in Undergraduate Students, Fall, 1999.
Marjorie Debelak - Who's Who in Undergraduate Students, Fall, 1999.
Gina Lund – Who’s Who in Undergraduate Students, Fall, 2004.
STUDENT GRANT APPLICATIONS:
Probst, Janie C. A Cross Sectional Profile Assessment of Undergraduate Female Students. Submitted
to University Graduate School, April, 1994. Not funded.
Seehaver, Jill C. A Survey Of Exercise And Their Immune System Submitted to University Graduate
School, October, 1994, Funded.
Probst, Janie. Prevalence of Unhealthy Behaviors [Cigarette Smoking, Drug and Alcohol] and Physical
Activity Patterns in Undergraduate Females. April, 1995. Funded.
Brehm, Heather N. Health Habits and Physical Assessments Of 18 And 19 Undergraduate Females.
April, 1997. Funded.
Rasmussen, Mandy, L. Health Habits and Physical Assessments Of 18 And 19 Undergraduate Males.
April, 1997. Funded.
MCNAIRS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
College of St. Scholastica
Fischer, Michelle. McNairs Scholar, 2000-2001, Cohort 6.
University of Wisconsin – Superior
Thompson, Brandon, 2006-2007
Ryan Howes, 2006-2007
Stanly Granger, 2012-13
THESIS COMMITTEES:
Member, Gryvach, Joseph, CPS, Master of Education. 1993-1994. [UW-SP]
Co-Chair, Warpeha, Joseph. Masters of Arts. 2002-2003 [CSS]
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COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE:
PRESENTATIONS AND PARTICIPATION:
Member, Health and Physical Education Committee, Christown Y.M.C.A., Phoenix, AZ, 1985 to 1987.
Participant, Capitol Fund Drive, Christown, Y.M.C.A., Phoenix, AZ, 1986, 1987.
Served as "outside observer", ACSM Exercise Specialist Workshop, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal
Oak, MI, August 14 to 18, 1989.
September, 1989 to June, 1990. Coordinator, Current Topics In Exercise Science [Journal Club],
University of Toledo, Toledo, OH.
"Basic Facts of Physical Fitness", Presentation to members of the Ottawa High School Student Body,
Overview of health and fitness and exercise science, October 12, 1989.
Instructor, "College Days For Kids", UW-SP, Stevens Point, WI, 1992.
Physiological Differences of Women during Exercise and Athletics. Presentation at Wellness Day,
Stevens Point Area High School, December, 1992.
Anabolic Steroids and Ergogenic Aids In Athletics. Presentation at Wellness Day, Stevens Point Area
High School, December, 1992.
An Introduction To Wellness. Bell Tower Residence, Merrill, WI, May, 1993. Jodi Burns assisting
An Introduction To Body Composition. Presentation to Girl's Soccer Camp participants, UW-SP, July,
1993. Janie Probst assisting.
Keynote speaker, Stevens Point Area High School Girl's Basketball Awards Banquet, March, 1994.
Presentation to Association of Professional and Business Women of Central Wisconsin, Healthy
People:2000, Guidelines for Exercise Training, March, 1994.
An Introduction To The Female Athlete Triad. Presentation to Girl's Soccer Camp participants, UW-
SP, June, 1994. Janie Probst assisting.
An Introduction To The Female Athlete Triad and Basic Sports Nutrition. Presentation to Girl's
Soccer Camp participants, UW-SP. June, 1995.
An Introduction To The Female Athlete Triad and Basic Sports Nutrition. Presentation to Girl's
Soccer Camp participants, UW-SP. June, 1996.
Co-Presenter, Promoting Learning among Underrepresented in Science [PLUS] to 5th- 8th grade girls.
Topic: Careers for Women in Exercise Physiology. November, 1997.
Volunteer, Heartwalk on the lake for the American Heart Association, 1998
Co-Chair / refreshment subcommittee, Heartwalk on the lake for the American Heart Association,
1999-2003.
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Testified to Duluth City Council at numerous meetings encouraging a favorable vote towards the
Duluth indoor smoking ban.
Member, Expert Panel. Lessons learned regarding smoking bans. Hennipan Public Health Department.
Minneapolis, MN. May, 2001.
Delegate to Lobby on the Hill at the MN State House for American Heart Association. February 11,
2002.
Delegate from Minnesota to Federal Lobby Day, Washington, DC for American Heart Association,
April 29-30. 2002
Delegate to Lobby on the Hill at the MN State House for American Heart Association. February 10,
2003.
Delegate from Minnesota to Federal Lobby Day, Washington, DC for American Heart Association,
April 28-30. 2003.
Guest, American Heart Association Federal Lobby Day, Washington, DC. April 29-30, 2004.
Delegate from Mid – Atlantic Affiliate to Federal Lobby Day, Washington, DC for American Heart
Association, April 11-12. 2005.
Delegate to Lobby on the Hill at the MN State House for American Heart Association. March 16,
2006.
Testified to the St. Louis County Commissioners on Behalf of the American Heart Association
regarding the proposed County wide smoking ban, March 14, 2006.
MBTI workshop at Happy Time Pre – School, Duluth, MN, March 20, 2006.
Noontime Seminar Series, UWS. Reduction of Cardiovascular Risk Factors. April 27, 2006.
Delegate from Minnesota to Federal Lobby Day, Washington, DC for American Heart Association, May
15-16, 2006.
Presentation to Carlton County Board of Public Health. “The Obesity Epidemic”. October 30, 2006.
Delegate to Lobby on the Hill at the MN State House for American Heart Association. February 1,
2007.
Noontime Seminar Series, UWS. Cross Sectional Analysis of UWS Student Health and Fitness
Profiles. March 27, 2008.
MEMBERSHIPS:
Member, planning committee for Lakeside Wellness retreat for teachers, State of Wisconsin, 1993-
1997.
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Member, ad hoc committee on Emergency Cardiac Care, Duluth Chapter of the American Heart
Association 1998.
Member, Board of Directors/Leadership Council. Greater Duluth Chapter American Heart Association
1999 - present.
Member, Twin Ports Youth and Tobacco Coalition, Duluth, 2000 – 2003.
Member, Youth Health Day at the DECC Planning Committee, 2001, 2002.
Member, PFLAG, Frederick County/Shenandoah Valley, VA. 2003- 2005.
Member, American Heart Association Heart and Stroke Network, Duluth, MN, 2005 – present.
Member, St. Louis [MN] County Smoke Free Coalition, 2005 – present.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITY:
Member, Central Wisconsin Pro-Choice Coalition, 1993-1997.
Board of Directors, Robert Burns Society of Portage [WI] County, 1995-1997.
Member, Care and Fellowship Committee. Peace [UCC] Church, Duluth, MN, 1999-2000.
Member, Coordinating Council, Peace [UCC] Church, 2000-2002.
Member, Open and Affirming Task Force. Peace [UCC] Church, 2001-2002.
Member, Open and Affirming Committee, Peace [UCC] Church, 2006- - 2007.
Member, Health and Wellness Committee, Peace [UCC] Church, 2005 – 2011, 2015- present.
Volunteer, American Lung Association of Greater Duluth. 2007-present.
STUDENT CLUBS:
Faculty Advisor, American Society of Exercise Physiologists CSS Student Chapter. 1998- 2002.
Faculty Coordinator, Exercise Physiology Journal Club. 1998-2003. [CSS]
Faculty Co-Advisor, Kinesiology Club, Shenandoah University, 2003-2005.