CURRICULUM VITAE
Heather R. Adams-Blair
EDUCATION
University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky Doctor of Education, 2000 Major: Kinesiology and Health Promotion
Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky Master of Arts in Education, 1996 Major: Allied Health
Transylvania University, Lexington, Kentucky Bachelor of Arts, 1995 Major: Human Movement Science
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS
Eastern Kentucky University, Department of Exercise & Sport Science
Professor and Graduate Coordinator 2001-present
Classes Taught:
HEA 281 – Personal and Community Health HEA 590/790 – Practical Living Academy HEA 875 – Seminar in Contemporary Health Problems HEA 807 – Coordinated School Health Institute HPR 282 – Aerobic Walking HPR 180 – Fitness and Wellness HPR 282 – Intermediate Tennis PHE 125 – Introduction to Physical Education PHE 305 – Individual and Dual Sports I PHE 306 – Individual and Dual Sports II PHE 322 – Legal Issues in Sport PHE 423 – Psychology of Coaching PHE 470 – Internship: Sport Management PHE 485 – Independent Study Project PHE 530/730 – Sports Information, Publicity and Promotion PHE 812 – Lifetime Wellness PHE 823 – Psychology of Sport and Exercise PHE 870 – Internship: Sports Administration PHE 875 – Assessment in Physical Education PHE 895 – Independent Study
Coordinator for General Education in Department of Exercise and Sport Science Graduate Education Coordinator Full Graduate Faculty Graduate Academic Advisor (approximately 85 graduate students)
Heather R. Adams-Blair
Eastern Kentucky University, Department of Health Promotion and Administration Visiting Assistant Professor 2000-2001 HEA 281 – Personal and Community Health HEA 875 – Seminar in Contemporary Health Problems
Transylvania University, Department of Exercise Science Part-time instructor 1999-2000 PE 1113 – Lifetime Fitness PE 13 – Tennis PE 34 – Outdoor Recreation
University of Kentucky, Department of Kinesiology & Health Promotion Part-time instructor 1996-2001 Tests and Measurements of Exercise Science (KHP 445), Workshop in Health Education: Current Issues in Health (KHP 509)
University of Kentucky, Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion Graduate Assistant 1996-2000
Eastern Kentucky University, Department of Health Education Graduate Assistant 1995-1996
Sayre School, Head Coach for Middle School Basketball Coaching Staff 1998
Transylvania University, Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach Coaching Staff 1995-1996
Transylvania University, Don Lane Basketball Camp Camp Instructor 1991-1996
PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS
Presentations
Adams, H.R., Fulks, D.L. The Incidence of Team Sport Activities Among Highly Successful U. S. Businesswomen. Kentucky Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Louisville, KY, 1998.
Adams-Blair, H.R. The importance of physical education in the lives of young girls. Kentucky Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Louisville, KY, 2000.
Adams-Blair, H.R. Why should females get physical? Guest Lecturer. Transylvania University. May 2000. Heather R. Adams-Blair
Adams-Blair, H.R. Nutrition, Exercise and Sleep for College Women. Presentation. Eastern Kentucky University. 2003.
Adams-Blair, H.R. Get Moving. Fayette County Extension Program. Lexington, KY. 2004.
Adams-Blair H.R. Pedometers, Exercise, Attitude, Commitment, Excuses. Hindman Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Service Sorority. Hindman, KY. 2004.
Adams-Blair, H.R., Shackelford, C. Archery Certification. Eastern Kentucky University. 2004.
Adams-Blair, H.R, Richardson, J. Still Feeling Stronger Everyday. KAHPERD Summer Workshop, Berea, KY. 2004.
Adams-Blair, H.R, Lee, A. Coaching Females: Self-esteem, Motivation, Eating Disorders and Other Psychological Issues. Kentucky Track and Cross Country Coaches Association. Richmond, KY. 2005.
Adams-Blair, H.R, Huffman, A. Assessment and Evaluation in Physical Education. Kentucky Physical Activity Conference. Lexington, KY. 2005.
Adams-Blair, H.R. Attitude, Excuses – No more! Inexpensive ways to exercise….Overcoming Obstacles…”U” – must make it a lifestyle! Fayette County Extension “Food, Flowers and Fun” Conference. Lexington, KY 2005.
Williams, S., Adams-Blair, H.R, Tackett, J. Integrating Physical Activity into Classrooms – an Interdisciplinary Approach. Kentucky Teaching and Learning Conference. Louisville, KY 2005.
Adams-Blair, H.R. Importance of Exercise, Proper Nutrition and Knowing the Body. Health Career Opportunities Program, Richmond, KY 2004 – 2005.
Oliver, G.D., Adams-Blair, H.R. Disc Golf, Ultimate Frisbee and other Frisbee Games for School Setting. Practical Living Academy, Richmond, KY 2005.
Adams-Blair, H.R., Oliver, G.D. Walking and Physical Activity Integration into the Classroom: Measurement and Evaluation through Pedometer Use. American College of Sport Medicine – Walking for Health: Measurement and Research Issues and Challenges Conference, Urbana-Champaign, IL 2005.
Adams-Blair, H.R. Importance of Physical Activity in the Lives of Young Females. Faculty Athletic Representative Association Forum , San Diego, CA 2005
Adams-Blair, H.R. & Oliver, G.D. Importance of Physical Activity and Sports Participation on Young Females. Presentation at the 4th Annual National Conference on Girls’ and Women’s Physical Activity and Sport Sponsored by LSU in Shreveport, Shreveport, LA 2006
Adams-Blair, H.R. & Oliver, G.D. Physical Activity and Nutrition Integration into the Regular Classroom - Pilot Program from Kentucky. Presentation at American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Conference, Salt Lake City, UT 2006 Heather R. Adams-Blair
Adams-Blair, H.R. She Shoots She Scores, She Scores She Soars. Presentation at Girls and Women Rock: Celebrating 35 Years of Sport and Title IX Symposium, Cleveland, OH 2007
Adams-Blair, H.R. & Oliver, G.D. Integration of Physical Activity Into the Daily Classroom Setting for Elementary Children. Presentation American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference. San Francisco, CA 2007. Oded Bar-Or Award Recipient.
Oliver, G.D. & Adams-Blair, H.R. Implementation of Effective Core Stability Activities for Elementary Children. Presentation American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference. San Francisco, CA 2007.
DiBrezzo, R., Fort, I., Oliver, G.D. & Adams-Blair, H.R. Bone Health and Exercise for Athletes of All Ages, Presentation AAHPERD Convention Fort Worth, TX April 8-12, 2008.
Oliver, G.D. & Adams-Blair. Core Strengthening: Playing a Major Role in Athletic Injury Prevention. Presentation National Coaching Educators’ Conference. Park City, UT June 5 – 7, 2008.
Oliver, G.D. & Adams-Blair, H. (2009). Athletic Injury Prevention Through Core Strengthening In Females. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Tampa FL.
Oliver, G.D. & Adams-Blair, H. (2009). Core Stability in School Aged Children. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Tampa FL.
Dwelly, P., Oliver, G.D., & Adams-Blair H.R., Keeley, D.W., & Hoffman, H. (2009). Improved muscle activation in performing a functional lunge compared to the traditional squat. XXVII International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference. Limerick, Ireland.
Dwelly, P. Oliver, G.D. & Adams-Blair. H.R. (2009). Improved Muscle Activation in Performing a Functional Lunge Versus a Traditional Squat. American College of Sports Medicine, Seattle, WA.
Adams-Blair HR, and Oliver GD. (2009) Implementation of a Core Stability Program in Physical Education Classes of Elementary School Children. Physical Education Teacher Education Conference. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Adams-Blair H.R., & Oliver, G.D. (2011). Physical Activity Integration into the Classroom: Movement in the Regular Classroom. International Health, Wellness and Society Conference, Berkeley, California.
Jackson, A., Adams-Blair, H.R., Oliver, G.D. (2011). When in Doubt Tell the Truth: Lying in Sports, American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, San Diego, California.
Publications
Calitri, DL, Adams-Blair, HR. The health related trends of students enrolled in personal And community health classes at Eastern Kentucky University. KAHPERD Journal. Spring 2001. Heather R. Adams-Blair
Adams-Blair, H.R. The importance of physical education and sport in the lives of young Females. International Journal of Sports. Winter, 2002.
Adams-Blair, HR. Throw Like a Girl: The Benefits of Physical Activity and Sports Involvement in the Lives of Young Females. Kentucky Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Journal. 2004.
Oliver, G.D., Adams-Blair, H.R., and Dwelly, P. (in review). Improved muscle activation in performing a functional lunge versus the traditional squat. Journal of Athletic Training.
Oliver, G.D., Adams-Blair, H.R., and Dougherty, C. (2010). Implementation of a core stability program for elementary school children. Athletic Training and Sports Health Care (in press).
Oliver, G.D. & Adams-Blair, H.R. (2010). Improving core strength to prevent injury. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance .
Adams-Blair, H.R. & Oliver, G. D. (2010). C-hildren O-riented R-eally fun E-xercises: A practical core strengthening program for elementary physical education, PELINKS4U- Promoting Active and Healthy Lifestyles.
Oliver, G.D. & Adams-Blair, H.R. (in review). Activations of two commonly performed strength exercises by female collegiate athletes. Journal of Sports Sciences.
Adams-Blair, H.R., Oliver, G.D. Rose, E.D. & Tipton, K (in press) Physical activity integration into the classroom. International Journal of Health, Wellness and Society.
Abstract Publications
Dwelly P, Oliver GD, Adams-Blair HR., Keeley DW, and Hoffman H. (2009). Improved muscle activation in performing a functional lunge compared to the traditional squat. The Scientific Proceedings of the XXVII International Conference on Biomechanics in Sports Conference (p 745-748). Limerick, Ireland.
Oliver, G.D. and Adams-Blair, H.R. (2009). Core stability in school aged children. Supplement to Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport ,89, 117.
Dwelly, P.D., Oliver, G.D. & Adams-Blair, H.R. (2009). Improved muscle activation in performing a functional lunge versus a traditional squat. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 41: 5 supplement.
GRANTS
Equipped 2 Play Gatorade Grant. Funded by The Women’s Sport Foundation ($1,000). July 2002.
Kentucky Department of Education Practical Living Academy Grant ($58,000). June 2003 – April 2004.
Centers of Disease Control ($20,000). Physical Activity and Nutrition Integration Pilot Program. 2004 – 2006.
Heather R. Adams-Blair
Kentucky Department of Education Practical Living Academy Grant ($58,000). June 2005 – April 2006.
Professional Educational Fellowship. ($3000 per year). January 2008 – January 2011.
Graduate School Presentation Travel Grant. ($500). 2008, 2009.
EKU Regional Stewardship ‘Movement in the Classroom’. ($33,945). April 2009.
GRANTS (Not Funded)
Kentucky Department of Education Practical Living Academy Grant ($58,000). 2004
Melpomene Institute Grant ($5,500). 2004.
Eastern Kentucky University Student Government Technology Grant ($18,566). 2006.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Active Living Research Building Evidence to Prevent Childhood Obesity ($30,000). 2010
PROFESSIONAL, UNIVERSITY, & NON-UNIVERSITY SERVICE
Professional Membership
2007- Present North American Society for Sport Management 2000- Present American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance 1998- Present Kentucky Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance 2000- Present National Association for Sport and Physical Education 2000- Present National Association for Girls and Women in Sport 2000- Present Women’s Sports Foundation Member
University and Professional Service
2008-Present Graduate Education Coordinator 2008-2011 Administrative Assistant; Athletic Training Faculty; Sport Management Faculty Search Committee 2005-2008 University General Education Committee Member 2005-Present Sport Management Curriculum Co-chair 2007-2008, 2010 Honors Thesis Mentor 2005-2007 “Dare to Compare” EKU Co-coordinator 2005 & 2008, 2009 Athletic Training Position Search Committee 2004-Present Exercise & Sport Science Awards Committee 2004-Present Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) Consultant 2004-2006 University Academic Advising Committee 2004-2006 University Advisor 2004 Kentucky Special Olympics State Judge 2004-Present University Faculty Fellow Heather R. Adams-Blair
2003 Thesis Chairperson, Jill Day 2003-Present Exercise & Sport Science General Education Committee Chair 2003-Present Exercise & Sport Science Undergraduate Curriculum Committee 2003-Present Exercise & Sport Science Graduate Curriculum Committee Chair 2003-Present Madison County Fitness Coalition – Committee Member 2002-Present Professional Growth and Faculty Welfare (College of H.S.) 2002-Present Professional Growth and Faculty Welfare Committee 2002-Present Coordinated School State Health Institute – Board Member 2002-Present Practical Living Academy – Board Member 2002-Present Editorial Board – KAHPERD Journal 2002-2003 Awards Committee Member – KAHPERD 2002-2003, 2009 Vice President Elect (General) – KAHPERD 2001-2004 Exercise and Sport Science Association (ESSA) Undergraduate Club Faculty Advisor 2001-Present Undergraduate Curriculum Committee 2001-Present Recruitment Committee 2001-2002 Governor’s Task Force of Economic Status of Kentucky’s Women Volunteer Member 2001, 2003, 2009 Vice President (General)—KAHPERD 2000-2001 Academic Practices Committee—Undergraduates Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky 2000-2001 Academic Practices Committee—Graduate Students Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky 2000-2001 Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky 2000-2001 Graduate Curriculum Committee Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky 2000-2001 Committee for a Combined Major/Minor in Physical Education/Health Education for Teachers 1998-2000 Student Ambassador for Graduate Students University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 1998 Intercollegiate Advisory Committee Transylvania University, Lexington, Kentucky 1999 Madison County Teen Pregnancy Coalition Richmond, Kentucky 1996 Student Advisory Committee, University of Kentucky
Non-University (Community Service)
1996- 2004 Fellowship of Christian Athletes National Member & Huddle Leader 1995- Present Transylvania University Alumni Committee Member 1991- Present Chi Omega Chi Chapter 2000- Present Lexington Area Komen Race for the Cure 2003- Present Multiple Sclerosis Area Committee Volunteer 2008-Present KAHPERD 100th Celebration Committee 2005 Relay for Life – Department Captain 2004-Present Komen Dressage for the Cure Committee Member 2004-Present Physical Activity and Nutrition Integration Pilot Consultant 2004-Present Fayette County “Get Moving” Program Member 2004-Present Co-Chair Reunion Committee – Transylvania University 2002-Present Komen Foundation Race for the Cure Committee Volunteer
Heather R. Adams-Blair
AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS
2011 EKU International Alumni Association Award for Excellence in Teaching 2010 Golden Apple Award 2009 Presidential Award KAHPERD 2007 Oded Bar-Or Award from American Academy of Pediatrics 2005 KAHPERD Outstanding Physical Educator - College 1999-2000 Hackensmith Award for Outstanding Graduate Student University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 1999-2000 Student Ambassador for College of Education University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 1999 Graduate School Dissertation Grant, University of Kentucky 1998-1999 Hackensmith Award for Outstanding Graduate Student University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 1995 Chi Omega Service Award Transylvania University, Lexington, Kentucky 1995 Graduated with Honors in Physical Education Transylvania University, Lexington, Kentucky 1995 GPA Scholarship Award, Captain’s Award, Three Point Field Goal Percentage Award for Women’s Basketball Transylvania University, Lexington, Kentucky 1991-1995 Athletic Association Varsity Letter Winner Transylvania University, Lexington, Kentucky