Kinesiology Newsletter May 2020
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Department of Kinesiology News Department of Kinesiology Newsletter May 2020 Congratulations Spring 2020 Graduates! Congratulations to the students of the Department of Kinesiology graduating in May/July 2020. We want to wish the prospective graduates the best in their future endeavors! Graduating with their bachelors degrees: BA. Sport Management: Samuel Boeyen; Aren Boxleitner; Samuel Brice; Patrick Dillon; Zach Gadbury; Nathan Heller; Zachary Johnson; Jenna Laxton; Joshua Pestka; Tyler Phillips; & Matthew Wastyn. BS. Exercise Science: Anthony Ash, cum laude; Lauren Blake; Kayla Brady; Bryce Brooks, cum laude; Jacob Deeter, summa cum laude; Brady DeJong; Alex Donahue; Michael Fettkether, cum laude; Ethan Fink, magna cum laude; Erik Fit; Meghan Georgieff, cum laude; Jack Haugen; Kailie Hazer, magna cum laude; Derrick Henkenius, cum laude; Sara Hipsman, cum laude; Rachel Jennings, cum laude; Kegan Kallaher; Olivia Kline, magna cum laude; Gabrielle Koelker, cum laude; Marguerite Koons; Samuel Long, magna cum laude; Meghan Nolting, magna cum laude; Megan Platt; Brockton Reed; Elizabeth Schneider, summa cum laude; Abby Sears; Meagin Sichterman, summa cum laude; Gillian Sutton; Vince Vignali; Kelsey Weatherford, cum laude; and Mackenzie Woods. BS. Exercise Science and Human Performance and Fitness: Ally Buse; Kobie Hoover; and Hunter Pauley. BS. Exercise Science and BA. Psychology: Tiffani Fisher, cum laude; and Jessica Putzier, cum laude. BS. Exercise Science and BA. Spanish: Faith Boyd. BS. Human Performance and Fitness: Ashley Class; John Clem; Timothy Eldridge, Ryan Ingalls; and Hannah Promes, cum laude. Graduating with their Master of Science in Exercise Physiology: Ashley Andre; Jenna Coe; Mara Guse; Danielle Gutierrez; Abigail Hammer; Zackary Murphy; Anthony Peters; and Jordan Rowe. Dr. Seneli put together a wonderful video celebration for and of our graduates that you can view at this link: https://youtu.be/NkNqBkaYhO4 Go Bees! Master of Science in Exercise Physiology This summer will be our fourth cohort of our new Master of Science in Exercise Physiology Program! (www.sau.edu/MSEP) This is a 12-15 month (depending on thesis or comprehensive examination option) master of science pro- gram with a summer start, that is ideal for students looking for research experience, moving on to professional or Ph.D. programs, or advancing their knowledge in exercise science. Students who attended and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and/or Human Perfor- mance and Fitness from St. Ambrose University may be able to transfer up to 6 credit hours from their elective courses completed during their undergraduate program. The accepted courses are those which are cross-listed as 400/500 level courses in Kinesiology. Graduate courses completed at another accredited college or univer- sity will be considered on a course by course basis. Applications for this summer are still being considered as space allows. Students with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Human Performance and Fitness, or other science-related field from an accredited institu- tion may apply to the Masters of Exercise Physiology Program. Undergraduate coursework should have in- cluded courses in anatomy & physiology, as well as exercise physiology. Physics (4 cr hrs) is recommended. In addition, the following is required to be considered for admissions: 1) Official transcripts from each under- graduate and graduate school attended; 2) GRE or MCAT scores (waived for SAU students); 3) Two complet- ed recommendation forms (at least one must be from a college professor); 4) personal statement explaining reason(s) for wanting to pursue graduate education; 5) a minimum TOEFL score of 79 or 6.5 on the IELTS is required for any international students whose native language or undergraduate experience is not English. For more information, email [email protected] or check the website for on-line application. KIN 460/560 Altitude Physiology in the Andes Are you looking for your next adventure? Spring Break not work out as planned this year? Join us next year for study abroad in Peru—Spring Break 2021! Altitude Physiology in the Andes (KIN 460 or 560) is open to anyone who has completed BIOL 232 (Anatomy & Physiology II). This course counts as one of the 400-level required electives for Exercise Science and HPF majors. Class meets once a week during the regular semester where you will help to plan out your own research project and then collect data to study the physiological effects of altitude on the human body. Our adventures take us to Cusco, Peru, where we will learn about local culture and history. The highlight of the trip is a 3-day/2-night hik- ing trip through the ancient Inca trails to macho Picchu, one of the 7 Wonders of the World! Cost for undergraduate students is only $2900 and includes all lodging, airfare, insurance, excursion fees, and most meals. We hope you can join us on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Ap- plications are open now and due Oct 1st. https://studyabroad.sau.edu/ index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=42379 . Questions? Email Dr. Rhiannon Seneli ([email protected]) or Dr. David Lantis ([email protected]) or talk to your advisor, and be sure to read about Abby Hammer’s experience on page 6. Dept. of Kinesiology Faculty News—Congratulations! Dr. Erica Thomas became President of the Iowa Society for Public Health Education in March 2020. Their mis- sion is promoting health in our communities through education, collaboration, and advocacy. www.iowasophe.org/ Dr. Kyle Bohnert and his wife, Amanda, celebrated the arrival of a son, Elias Cole, born Monday, February 17! Elias weighed 7 lbs. 6 oz. and joins his brother, Gibson. Dr. Rhiannon Seneli was promoted to Associate Professor of Kinesiology and granted tenure. Dr. Sarah Eikleberry's work, "Exploring Gender and Adult Possibilities in Iowa's Segregated Summer Camps, 1925-1950,” was accepted by the Conference for the North American Society of Sport History for their May con- ference in Chicago. The on-site conference has been canceled but a digital alternative is pending. Dr. Eikleberry submitted an application for a Research Grant for Authors through the State Historical Society of Iowa for her work on black girlhood in the Midwest. The grant is titled "Manicuring Midwestern Girlhood in Black Des Moines, 1915-1950." Dr. Eikleberry traveled to Des Moines to spend time examining the Iowa Bystander, an African American- owned weekly newspaper. Only available for review at the Central Library on microfilm, the delicate source is informing a new project related to the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps, a group of women who were trained at Fort Des Moines during World War II. Dr. David Lantis prepared to give a presentation at the American College for Sports Medicine (ACSM) Confer- ence in May on: "Body Composition in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis vs. Healthy Controls”. Sport Management Students Get Practical Experience Several Sport Management Practicum students in KIN 292 volunteered as game-day operations interns for the QC Storm at the Tax Slayer Arena. Students assisted with fan services, Ticketmaster distribution, supervised on- ice entertainment, and kept an eye on youngsters in the Kids Zone. Sport management students in KIN 190 and KIN 292 also spent time learn- ing about the industry on campus by working with Sports Information, the NAIA Cheer and Dance Championships Committee, and with game-day opera- tions for the Fighting Bees basketball teams. Sport management students also volunteered hours at the City of Davenport Department of Parks and Recreation and Oakwood Country Club in Coal Valley, IL. Zachary Johnson, Jared Sutton, and Noah Uf- heil traveled to Northwestern Sports and En- tertainment Career Fair to scope out regional opportunities for internship and employment. Zach followed up with two offers for summer work with the WNBA's Chicago Sky and the NPF's (National Pro Fastpitch) Chicago Ban- dits! Department of Kinesiology Awards—Graduates 2019-2020 We congratulate the graduating students receiving the 2019-2020 Department of Kinesiology Awards: Distinguished Service Award (Exceptional contribution to the department through work study, volunteerism, or club leadership) - AbbyHammer, MSEP; Joshua Pestka, Sport Management; Logan Norcross, Human Performance and Fitness; Faith Boyd, Exercise Science Distinguished Research Award (Design, results, or assistance in faculty research) - Lauren Blake Above and Beyond (Class performance) - MSEP: Zackary Murphy Above and Beyond (Class performance) - Exercise Science: Jacob Deeter and Amber Voss Above and Beyond (Class performance) - Human Performance & Fitness: Hunter Pauley Above and Beyond (Class performance) - Sport Management: Jenna Laxton COVID19 Semester: What it is like here on campus now Spring 2020 will go down in history as the year we went to only on-line classes the Thursday of spring break due to COVID19; and only a small number of students, mostly International students, were left on campus. At first, it seemed this might just be for a few weeks, but after the decision was made to continue only on-line for the whole semester, students came at designated times to move their belongings out. The challenge to faculty to completely redo their courses (especially courses with hands-on learning) in 4 days and learn new ways to deliver content, and to students who were now living at home, sharing wi-fi with other fam- ily members, and struggling with this new reality of learning, was strenuous. Here is Suzanne Wiese’s perspective from working in isolation at the deserted SAU campus, which I know is similar to many other staff and faculty members here: I miss the students—you are my reason for being here! Yes, I miss the faculty and staff I used to interact with daily, and though I am still happy because I am able to help any one of them because I am here, it is not the same. Mostly I miss running into students throughout my day, or when they stop by, or in the evenings when we get to have time together at clubs or events.