EDUCATION

1981-1983  Ph.D., Physical Education:  Biomechanics Emphasis, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

1978-1981  M.A., Physical Education:  Biomechanics Emphasis, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

1971-1975  B.A., Physical Education and Health Education, Coaching Certification, Water Safety Instructor, St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN.

EMPLOYMENT 

5/01 to present - Associate Professor, University of St. Thomas, Health and Human Performance Department, St. Paul, MN.                               

9/95 to 5/01 - Assistant Professor, University of St. Thomas, Health and Human Performance Department, St. Paul, MN. 

9/94 to 8/95 - Lecturer, College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, MN, Exercise Science Department          

1/90 to 9/95 - Sports Medicine Consultant, Team Rehab, Institutefor Rehabilitation Services, Methodist Hospital, St. Louis Park, MN. 

9/93 to 2/94 - Adjunct Professor, Concordia College, St. Paul, MN, Health and Physical Education department

9/85-6/93 - Sports Medicine Coordinator, Rebound Athletic Care Center, Unity Hospital, Fridley, MN.

1985-1986 - Exercise Specialist, Northwest Racquet and Swim Clubs, St. Louis Park, MN.

1983-1984 - Instructor, Anoka Ramsey Community College, Coon Rapids, MN, Physical Education and Health, filled a one-year sabbatical position

1978-1983 - Teaching and Research Assistant, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN., Division of Physical Education 

COURSES TAUGHT 

THEORY:  Kinesiology; Mechanics of Movement; Theory and Practice of Exercise:  Activities and Techniques; Curriculum Organization and Administration; Teaching Physical Education; Student Teaching Supervision; Exercise Physiology; Tests and Measurements; First Aid and Personal Safety; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; Individual Sports Techniques; Health, Wellness and Lifestyle Issues; Theory and Techniques of Coaching Volleyball; Rhythms and Dance; Foundations and Skills for Majors; Principles of Aerobic Training; Supervised Independent Studies;  Curriculum and Assessment;  Anatomy;  Biomechanics; Motor Development; The Cultural of Physical Activity and Well-Being in Norway 

ACTIVITY:  Golf; Cross Country Skiing; Physical Conditioning; Ice Skating; Racquetball;  Beginning Swimming;  Intermediate Swimming;  Advanced Lifesaving;  Beginning Tennis;  Intermediate Tennis;  Beginning Volleyball;  Intermediate Volleyball;  Body Mechanics and Fitness;  Table Games;  Folk and Square Dance;  Badminton;  Weight Training;  Run/Walk/Jog;  Team Sports;  Outdoors Aerobics;  Pickle Ball; Outdoor Activities; Super Circuits/Jogging; Cross Country Skiing;  Aerobic Dance

AWARDS 

Presidential Award, Minnesota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD), MAHPERD Fall Conference, October 15-16, 1999, Duluth Convention Center, Duluth, MN.

GRANTS (Received)

UMAIE/Seminars International Faculty Travel Grant, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN.

The Culture of Physical Activity and Well-Being in Norway, April 18, 2007.

Young Scholars Grant, Bush Foundation Grant, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN., Kinematics of the Triple Jump, (2007), Haglund, Kevin. 

Research Assistance Grant (RAG), Faculty Development, awarded for spring ’08, University of St. Thomas, Fall 2007 

The Bush Foundation Program Grant, Other Course Grant, Biomechanics Research Methodology for the Undergraduate Major, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN., Fall 2006.

Young Scholars Grant, Bush Foundation Grant, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN., Muscle Activation in Straight and Bent Shaft Canoe Paddles, (2006), Scherer, Elizabeth.

Collaborative Inquiry Grant, Bush Foundation Grant, University of St. Thomas, Leg Strength and Pitch Velocity in Experienced Young Adult Baseball Players, (2006), Marcellus, Matthew.

Young Scholars Grant, Bush Foundation Grant, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN., Exercise Effects on Endothethial Function in Sedentary Postmenopausal Women, Hughes, J., (2005)

$81,163.00 National Science Foundation, CCLI, Motion Analysis in Undergraduate Kinesiology and Biomechanics, Fall 1999.

WebCampus Mentorship Grant, co-authored with Grochowski, J. and Derry, J., Fall 1999, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN.

PUBLICATIONS

Haglund, K. & Duoos, B. (2009).  Detecting overtraining in athletes with a finger tap test.  Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 80 (1), A18-A19.

Carey, D.G., Raymond, R.L. & Duoos, B.A. (2002).  Intra- and Inter-observer reliability in selection of the heart rate deflection point during incremental exercise:  comparison to a computer-generated deflection point.  Journal of Sports Science & Medicine, 4, 115-121.

Curriculum for Young Cross Country Skiers, Minnesota Youth Ski League, 1999.

Guidelines for the Health and Human Performance Student Teacher, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN., 1999.

Minnesota Youth Ski League Handbook, Minnesota Youth Ski League, 1996.

Effects of Fatigue on the Biomechanical Characteristics of the Diagonal Stride in Cross Country Skiing, Second International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports Proceedings, 1984.

Children and Physical Activity:  A Seminar Report, Melpomene Institute for Women’s Research, October, 1983.

PRESENTATIONS

Reach for the STARS—Does Your Program Meet the Standards?  How PETE Programs Use the STARS Criteria as Curriculum, Duoos, B. Ignico, A. and Patton, B., April 1, 2009, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) National Convention, Tampa, Florida, 2009.

Creating a “Program of Excellence” Portfolio:  Becoming a STARS Reviewer, Duoos, B., Ignico, A. and Patton, B., March 31, 2009, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) National Convention, Tampa, Florida, 2009.

Detecting overtraining in athletes with a finger tap test, Haglund, K. and Duoos, B., poster presentation, April 2, 2009, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) National Convention, Tampa, Florida, 2009.

Improving Relay Take Offs: A Comparison of Feedback Methods, Luedtke, D. and Duoos, B., American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) Central District Convention, Rochester, Minnesota, March 12-14, 2009.

Quality Physical Education Programs Meet the Standards, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) Central District Convention, Rochester, Minnesota, March 12-14, 2009.

Up, Up and Away!!! American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) Central District Convention, Rochester, Minnesota, March 12-14, 2009.

Stars Schools…Recognizing Excellent Physical Education Programs…Become One!  Minnesota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MN AHPERD) Fall Conference, Alexandria, Minnesota, October 26-27, 2008.

Ski-0!  Minnesota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MN AHPERD) Fall Conference, Alexandria, Minnesota, October 26-27, 2008.

Kick, Glide, Pole!  Teaching Young Skiers to Diagonal Stride, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) National Convention, Fort Worth, TX., April 11, 2008.

STARS PE Programs Meet the Standard:  How? Why?, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) National Convention, Fort Worth, Texas, April 10, 2008.

Quality PE Programs:  STARS Schools Take the Lead, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) Central District Convention, Omaha, NE,  March 7, 2008.

Hands-On Biomechanics:  Helping Your Students Understand Movement, Minnesota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD) 2007 Fall Conference, Alexandria, MN., October 29, 2007.

Ice Skating Fundamentals:  A Fun Teaching Progression, Minnesota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD) 2007 Fall Conference, Alexandria, MN., October 29, 2007.

Effects of Increased Physical Activity on Major Health Factors in Adult Females, Nathan, N. and

Duoos, B., Inquiry at UST, poster presentation, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN., September 27, 2007.

Flexibility and Strength of the Shoulder and Spike Velocity in Female Collegiate Volleyball Players, Reznecheck, A. and Duoos, B.,  Inquiry at UST, poster presentation, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN.,  May 1, 2007.

Pre-Disposing Factors Causing Anterior Cruciate Injuries in Collegiate Women, Schwartz, E. and Duoos, B.,  Inquiry at UST, poster presentation, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN.,  May 1, 2007.

Muscle Activity in Female Collegiate Basketball Player’s Stable and Unstable Ankles, Spencer, M. and Duoos, B., Inquiry at UST, poster presentation, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN.,  May 1, 2007.

Effect of Target Design on Throwing Kinematics, Choose Your Path, Central District American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), April 27, 2007, Overland Park, Kansas.

Kick, Glide, Pole!  Teaching the Biomechanics of the Diagonal Stride Cross Country Ski Technique, Choose Your Path, Central District American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), April 27, 2007, Overland Park, Kansas.

Creating a NASPE STARS “Program of Excellence” Portfolio, Choose Your Path, Central District American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), April 26, 2007, Overland Park, Kansas.

Leg Strength and Pitch Velocity in Experienced Young Adult Baseball Pitchers, Marcellus, M., Mathiasen, J.W. & Duoos, B. A Time to Grow! Spring Conference, Minnesota American Physical Therapy Association, April 21, 2007, Earle Brown Heritage Center, Brooklyn Center, MN.

It Spins, It Moves, It Curves! Why???  Together to Make a Difference for Healthy, Active Learners, Minnesota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD)/ North Dakota AHPERD Fall Conference, Moorhead, MN., October 13, 2006.

Muscle Activation in Straight and Bent Shaft Canoe Paddles, Scherer, E. and Duoos, B., Inquiry at UST, poster presentation, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN., September 28, 2006.

Hamstring Flexibility and Sprint Speed in Collegiate Hockey Players, Fritsch, A. and Duoos, B. Inquiry at UST, poster presentation, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN., May 11, 2006.

Vertical Jump Height and On-Ice Sprint Speed in Division III Female Hockey Players, Kilpatrick, R. and Duoos, B., Inquiry at UST, poster presentation, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN., May 11, 2006.            

Leg Strength and Pitch Velocity in Experienced Young Adult Baseball Players, Marcellus, M., Mathiasen, J.W. and Duoos, B., Inquiry at UST, poster presentation, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN., May 11, 2006.                

Surface Electromyography of Abdominal Muscles in Traditional Exercise Versus the Stability Ball, Flavin, M. and Duoos, B., Inquiry at UST, poster presentation, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN., May 11, 2006.                

The Effects of Two Warm-Up Techniques on the Volleyball Approach Jump and Block Jump,

Eibensteiner, A. and Duoos, B., Inquiry at UST, poster presentation, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN., May 11, 2006.                

Swing Velocities of Male and Female Division Three Collegiate Golfers, Bottoms, J. and Duoos, B., Inquiry at UST, poster presentation, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN., May 11, 2006.                

Hamstring Flexibility and Sprint Speed in Collegiate Hockey Players, Fritsch, A. and Duoos, B., Northland Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (NACSM), poster presentation, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN, April 7, 2006

Vertical Jump Height and On-Ice Sprint Speed in Division III Female Hockey Players, Kilpatrick, R. and Duoos, B., Northland Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (NACSM), poster presentation, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN, April 7, 2006

Leg Strength and Pitch Velocity in Experienced Young Adult Baseball Players, Marcellus, M., Mathesen, J.W. and Duoos, B., Northland Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (NACSM), poster presentation, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN, April 7, 2006

Surface Electromyography of Abdominal Muscles in Traditional Exercise Versus the Stability Ball, Flavin, M. and Duoos, B., Northland Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (NACSM), poster presentation, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN, April 7, 2006

The Effects of Two Warm-Up Techniques on the Volleyball Approach Jump and Block Jump, Eibensteiner, A. and Duoos, B., Northland Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (NACSM), poster presentation, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN, April 7, 2006

Freeze That Frame!, Minnesota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD) Fall Conference, oral presentation, Rochester, MN., October 14, 2005.

Be A STAR!  The NASPE STAR School Recognition Program, Minnesota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD)  Fall Conference, oral presentation, Rochester, MN., October 14, 2005.

Kinematics of the Sprint Start, Beckman, B. and Duoos, B., Inquiry at UST, poster presentation, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN, May 5, 2005.

Knee Flexion  and Maximal Vertical Jump Height in Experienced Volleyball Players, Bursey, D. and Duoos, B., Inquiry at UST, poster presentation, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN, May 5, 2005.

Exercise Effects on Endothethial Function in Sedentary Postmenopausal Women, Inquiry at UST, poster presentation, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN, May 5, 2005.

Knee Flexion  and Maximal Vertical Jump Height in Experienced Volleyball Players, Bursey, D. and Duoos, B., poster presentation, Northland Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (NACSM), St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN, April 1, 2005. 

Exercise Effects on Endothethial Function in Sedentary Postmenopausal Women, Hughes, J. and Duoos, B., poster presentation, Northland Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (NACSM), St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN, April 1, 2005.

Brennan, J., Hughes, J., Staiger, J. and Duoos, B.  The Accuracy of Body Mass Index in Predicting Percent Body Fat in Division Three College Football Players, poster presentation,                

Central District Association of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance 2004 Convention, “It’s All About the Kids!” Duluth, MN, February 6, 2004. 

The Biomechanics of The Diagonal Stride Ski Technique, MAHPERD Fall Conference, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN., October 15, 2004.

Functional Electromyography (EMG), EXSS Biomechanics, The College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, MN., March 9, 2004.

Cross Country Skiing Pedagogy, PHED 304 Physical Education Teaching Methods for the Middle School, Como Park Golf Course and Ski Area, St. Paul, Minnesota, February 17 and 24, 2004.

Getting Started: On Snow Cross-Country Skiing Basics, Women and Their Bodies, Aquinas Scholars, Como Park Golf Course and Ski Area, St. Paul, Minnesota, February 24, 2004.

Going, Going, Gone???  The Future of the Health Education and Physical Education Teaching Majors in Higher Education, Central District/MN AHPERD District Convention, Duluth, Minnesota, February 6, 2004.

Cross Country Skiing Progressions and Lessons, Central District/MN AHPERD District Convention, Duluth, Minnesota, February 7, 2004. 

Advocacy:  Your Responsibility, E-Mail; Your Rep about Pep, Minnesota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Fall conference “Learning from the Past…Learning for the Future,” Wayzata High School, October 20, 2000.

Fitnessgram Computerized Reporting System, Minnesota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Fall conference “Learning from the Past…Learning for the Future,” Wayzata High School, October 20, 2000.

The New Physical Best, Minnesota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Fall conference “Learning from the Past…Learning for the Future,” Wayzata High School, October 20, 2000.

Advocacy:  Your Right, Your Responsibility, PHED 360 Curriculum Organization and Administration, University of St. Thomas, October 9, 2000.

Rhythms and Dance for the Elementary Teacher, graduate education class, University of St. Thomas, September 29, 2000.

Teaching Sport Skills to Children, Minnesota Youth Ski League Leader Training, Como Park, St. Paul, MN., December 11, 1997.

Cross-Country Skiing Safety Concerns, Minnesota Youth Ski League Fall Leader Training, Kenwood Neighborhood Center, Minneapolis, MN., October 14, 1995.

Leading Cross-Country Ski Games, Minnesota Youth Ski League On-Snow Leader Training, Como Park, St. Paul, MN., December 9, 1995.

Dressing for Activity, Target employees, Marriot Hotel, Minneapolis, MN., March 1989.

Preparing for your walk, Northtown Mallwalkers, Blaine, MN., November 22, 1988.

Running Shoe Selection, Stately Striders Running Club, Capitol Building, St. Paul, MN., November 15, 1988. 

Preparing for your walk, Brookdale Mallwalkers, Brooklyn Center, MN.,  November 1, 1988.

The use of high-speed filming in analyzing sports performance, Rotary Club, Edinburgh Golf Course, Brooklyn Center,  MN.,  October 10,  1988.

Walking Injuries, Apache Plaza Mallwalkers, St. Anthony Village, MN.,  June 18, 1987.

A look at you!  High-speed video filming of runners, U.S. Swim and Fitness Triathalon Training Seminar, Crown Plaza Hotel, Minneapolis, MN.,  June 10, 1987.

Effects of Fatigue on the Biomechanical Characteristics of the Diagonal Stride in Cross Country Skiing, Second International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports, Colorado Springs, CO.,  January 9, 1984.

Preventing Back Injuries, Schaper Manufacturing Company, Lakeville, MN.,  June 29, 1984.

Benefits of Exercise, SHAPE Seminar, Decathalon Athletic Club, Bloomington, MN.,  September 28, 1984.

Effects of Exercise on the Physical Growth of Children, Melpomene Seminar Series, Minneapolis, MN.,  September, 1983.

Diagonal Stride Cross-Country Ski Technique, Vasaloppet Training Seminar, Cambridge,  MN.,  January 24, 1983.

Body Fat Seminar, Rum River Runners Fall Race and Health Clinic, Memorial Hospital,  Cambridge, MN.  November 6, 1982.

Slip Sliding Away:  Tips for the Novice Cross-Country Skier, Continuing Education and Extension Lecture Series, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.  January 29, 1980.

Conditioning Exercises for Cross-Country Skiing, Country Day, Channel 5, Minneapolis, MN.  December 17, 1979.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/CONTINUING EDUCATION 

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) National Convention, Tampa, Florida, March 31-April 4, 2009

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) Central District Convention, Rochester, Minnesota, March 12-14, 2009.

Minnesota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD) Fall Conference, Fall Conference, Alexandria, MN., October 26-27, 2008

Dartfish Video Coaching Workshop, Park City, Utah, May 18-20, 2008

Minnesota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD) Fall Conference, Alexandria, MN., October 28-29, 2007

Central District American Alliance for Health, Physical  Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), Omaha, Nebraska, March 6-8, 2008.

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) National Convention, Fort Worth, Texas, April 8-12, 2008.

30 Minutes to Greater Scholarly Productivity, Sue Chaplin and Jill Manske, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN.,  March 13, 2008 

Kinesiology, Sports and Exercise Science Presentation, DartFish, Webinair, June 14, 2007

Start with A Story, Cleide Herried, Faculty Development/Bush Grant sponsored, August 1-2, 2007

Minnesota Youth Ski League Leader Training, Saturday, December 8, 2007, Dresser, Wisconsin.

NASPE STARS Reviewer Training Workshop, Saturday, October 6, 2007, University of St. Thomas, St Paul, MN, Hosted and participated 

Choose Your Path, Central District American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), April 26-28, 2007, Overland Park, Kansas. 

A Time to Grow! Spring Conference, Minnesota American Physical Therapy Association, April 21, 2007, Earle Brown Heritage Center, Brooklyn Center, MN.

Northland Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (NACSM) Spring Meeting, March 30, 2007, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN.

15th Annual Hubbs Children’s Literature Conference, University of St. Thomas, February 24, 2007, St. Paul, MN.

Together to Make a Difference for Healthy, Active Learners, Minnesota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD)/ North Dakota AHPERD Fall Conference, Moorhead, MN., October 13, 2006. 

Spring Tutorial, Northland Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN., April 7, 2006.

Primitive Nordic Ski Design:  History to Construction, Mark Hansen, North House Folk School, Grand Marais, MN, January 5-8, 2006.

Getting Students to Participate in Discussion, Stephen Brookfield, Center for Faculty Development, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN, November 17, 2005.

Getting Inside Students’ Heads:  Using the Critical Incident Questionnaire to Find Out What’s Happening in Our Classrooms, Stephen Brookfield, Center for Faculty Development, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN., October 24, 2005.

Advancing Your Scholarly Agenda, Faculty Development Summer Seminar, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN, June 3-5, October 17, 2005.

Minnesota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD) Fall Conference, Rochester, MN., October 14, 2005.

STAR School Reviewer, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), July – August, 2005.

Best Practices of Our Best Professors, Summer Seminar, Faculty Development, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN.,  July 18-22, 2005.

Advancing Your Scholarly Agenda, Faculty Development Summer Seminar, University of St. Thomas, June 3-5, 2005.

Classrooms of the Future, The College of St. Catherine, May 25, 2005.

The Present is Our Future, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) National Convention and Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, April 12-16, 2005.

Back Health:  Injury Prevention and Performance, 2005 Spring Tutorial Meeting, Northland Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN., April 1, 2005.

Health on the Move Activity Workshop:  Secondary,  Minnesota State Department of Education and MAHPERD, Concordia University, St. Paul, MN., January 19, 2005.

Health on the Move Activity Workshop:  Elementary, Minnesota State Department of Education and MAHPERD, Concordia University, St. Paul, MN., January 18, 2005.

It’s All About the Kids, Minnesota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD) State Conference, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN., October 15, 2004.

“It’s All in Our Heads,”  Dr. Darlene V. Habanek, Bush grant sponsored workshop, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN.,  August 11, 2004.

“New” Tools for Assessment,” Dr. Darlene V. Habanek, Bush grant sponsored workshop, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN., August 11, 2004.

American College of Sports Medicine 51st Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana, June 2-5, 2004.

National Physical Education Conference, Brainerd X, “Walking the Talk,”, Brainerd, MN., June 23-25, 2004.

Day on the Hill, American Heart Association and Minnesota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD), March 4, 2004.

Department of Education, State of Minnesota, Best Practices Quality Teaching Network, St. Cloud, Minnesota, February 25-26, 2004.

It’s All About the Kids, Central District Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Convention, Duluth, Minnesota, February 5-7, 2004.

Vice-President Higher Education Division, Minnesota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD), 2004.

Soar with Your Strengths, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) National Convention & Exposition, April 1-5, 2003, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

American College of Sports Medicine Northland Chapter Spring Tutorial, March 28, 2003, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A Minnesota Sampler, 11th Annual Hubbs Children’s Literature Conference, February 22, 2003, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN. 

Getting to the Heart of the Matter, 2002 Midwest Worksite Health Promotion Conference, Minneapolis Marriott Hotel, November 7, 2002, Bloomington, MN.

Physical Activity and Bone Health, American College of Sports Medicine Northland Chapter, Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center, October 10-11, 2002, Duluth, MN.

Blackboard Project-Based Workshop, August 15, 2002, University of St.Thomas.

Blackboard 3:  Question Pools, Assessments & Gradebook, August 9, 2002, University of St. Thomas.

Blackboard 1:  Introduction to Blackboard, August 6, 2002, University of St. Thomas.

Facilitating Small Group Interaction, Bush Grant sponsored, July 31, 2002, University of St. Thomas.

Inquiry Based Learning, Bush Grant sponsored, July 24, 2002, University of St. Thomas.

Is Teaching Outdated?  2002 Faculty Development Summer Seminar, July 15-19, 2002, University of St. Thomas.

U.S. Department of Education grant reader, Physical Education for Progress (PEP) grants, July 8-19, 2002.

Fitness and Technology Seminar, Minnesota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD), June 13, 2002, Ramada Northwest Inn, Brooklyn Park, MN.

Blackboard In-Depth Overview, June 11, 2002, University of St. Thomas.

Ninth Annual Hubbs Children’s Literature Conference, February 24, 2001, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Board of Directors, Minnesota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD), 2000-2001.

Dream Weaver Basics, St. Thomas Education Program (STEP), LL102 Binz,  December 13, 2000, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN.

Motion Analysis Equipment Training, Peak Performance Industries, Oct. 30-Nov.2, 2000, Scott Winnier instructor, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN.

Introduction to Photoshop 5.5, St. Thomas Education Program (STEP), Oct. 24, 2000, OEC 18, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN.

Leadership Development Conference (LDC), Minnesota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD), October 21, 2000, Kelly Inn, Plymouth, MN.

Minnesota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD) Fall Conference, October 20, 2000, Wayzata High School, Wayzata, MN.

Improving PowerPoint Presentations, Oct.19, 2000, St. Thomas Education Program (STEP), OEC 18, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN.

Heart Saver AED Provider Course, American Heart Association, October 9, 2000, Beth Rabenck instructor, certified AED and CPR, 211 PHY, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN.

Northland Chapter American College of Sports Medicine Fall Tutorial, “Cardiovascular Disease:  Prevention, Rehabilitation and Treatment,” Hubert Humphrey Center, Minneapolis, MN., Oct. 5-6, 2000 .

Image Composer, Oct. 3, 2000, St. Thomas Education Program (STEP), OEC 18, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN.

Resources for Enhanced Curriculum and Instruction for Pre-Service Educators (RECIPE), June 12-23, 2000, Minneapolis Campus, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN.

Organized and hosted a state-wide Physical Best Specialist Certification Workshop (AAHPERD program) at St. Thomas, April 9, 2000.  Passed written test and received Physical Best Specialist workshop.

President-elect, Physical Education Council, Minnesota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD), 2000-2001.

Delegate from Minnesota to the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) Alliance Assembly, AAHPERD National Physical Education Conference, March 22-26, 2000, Orlando, FL.

National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) Alternate Delegate, AAHPERD National Physical Education Conference, March 22-26, 2000, Orlando, FL.

Volunteer room monitor for “Teaching Strategies in Higher Education” presentation, March 23, 2000, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) National Physical Education Conference, Orlando, FL.

Advisor to Student President of Minnesota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD), Casey Curson, 2001-2002.

Exhibits Chairperson, Minnesota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance ( MAHPERD) Fall Conference, October 20, 2000, Wayzata Senior High School, Wayzata, MN.

Minnesota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD) 2000 Fall Conference Planning Committee.

State representative to American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) Physical Education for Progress Act (PEP) Rally, Washington, D.C., May 15-17, 2000.  Lobbied Minnesota senators and representatives.

Human Performance Leadership Conference, Minnesota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD), Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN., January 21, 2000.

“Physical Education: The Future is Now”, workshop, Hamline University, March 3-4, 2000, St. Paul, MN.

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) National Conference, Orlando, FL., March 22-26, 2000.

Northland Chapter American College of Sports Medicine Spring Tutorial: Children and Adolescents in Physical Activity and Sport, March 31, 2000, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN.

Board of Directors, Minnesota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD), 1999-2000.

Exhibits Chairperson, Minnesota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD) Fall Conference, October 15-16, 1999, Duluth, MN.

President-elect, Physical Education Committee, Minnesota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD), 1999-2000.

Minnesota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD), 1999 Fall Conference Planning Committee.

Undergraduate Research Summer Symposium, Friday afternoons, 1999, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN.

Planning committee, Brainerd IX Minnesota National Physical Education Conference, June 20-26, 1999, Cragun’s Resort, Brainerd, MN.

Exhibit’s Chairperson, Brainerd IX Minnesota National Physical Education Conference, June 20-26, 1999, Cragun’s Resort, Brainerd, MN.

Gender Communication, Part I and II, St. Thomas Education Program (STEP) June 15, 1999, Binz LL02, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN.

Designing Instruction for the Web, Part I, St. Thomas Education Program (STEP), October 5, 1999, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN.

Designing Instruction for the Web, Part II, St. Thomas Education Program (STEP),October 12, 1999, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN.

Minnesota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD) Fall Conference, October 14-15, 1999, Duluth Exhibits and Convention Center (DECC), Duluth, MN.

Education Minnesota, October 21-22, 1999, RiverCentre, St. Paul, MN.

Riding the Arts Education Wave:  Teaching and Learning Like Your Life Depends On It!,  Minnesota Center for Arts Education,  Golden Valley,  MN.,  July 7, 1998.

Change is the Only Constant, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) National Conference, Reno, Nevada, April 5-9, 1998.

Fourth National Symposium on Teaching Biomechanics:  Biomechanics Moves Me, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), Denton, Texas, June 25-29, 1997.

XV International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sport, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), Denton, Texas, June 21-24, 1997.

Teaching Learners to Think on Their Feet, Minnesota Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD), Fall Conference, Thunderbird Hotel, Bloomington, MN.,  October 5-7, 1997.

Weaving Myths into Dance, National Dance Association National Conference, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), Minneapolis, MN.,  October 4-6,  1996.

11th International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), Amherst, Massachusetts, June 22-26, 1993.

The Role of Exercise in the Care of the Spine, American College of Sports Medicine, Northland Chapter, St. Cloud,  MN.  March 26, 1993.

Classic/Freestyle Cross-Country Skiing:  Technique and Skill, Finn Sisu Ski Shop, Lake Phalen,  MN.  December 26-28, 1992.

Classic/Freestyle Cross-Country Skiing:  Technique and Skill, Minneapolis Ski Club, Giants Ridge,  Biwabik,  MN.,  November 27-29, 1992.

1992 International Sports Medicine Conference, Methodist Hospital,  St. Louis Park,  MN.,  September 12, 1992.

Momentum for the Future, 9th International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), Des Moines, Iowa,   June 29-July 3, 1991.

Research in Progress, Biomechanics Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology,  University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.,  May 14, 1991.

Validating Instrumentation for Biomechanics Research, Dr. David Winter, University of Minnesota,  Minneapolis,  MN.,  March 5, 1991.

Knowledge Base for Gait Assessment:  Dr. James Gage, University of Minnesota,  Minneapolis,  MN.  February 12, 1991.

Foot Biomechanics and Orthotic Therapy:  Dr. Aharon Bar, Orthofeet and Samaritan Hospital,  West Palm Springs,  Florida,  December 7-8, 1990.

Biomechanical Issues in Running Shoe Design:  Dr. Arthur Erdman, University of Minnesota,  Minneapolis,  MN.,  October 2, 1990.

CERTIFICATIONS

Minnesota State Teaching License

Minnesota State Coaching Certification

MEMBERSHIPS

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)

Minnesota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD)

International Society of Biomechanics in Sport

Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS)

North Star Ski Club

Team Birke Ski Education Foundation

American College of Sport Medicine (ACSM), Northland Chapter and National

Minnesota Youth Ski League

SERVICE

Health and Fitness Core Curriculum Committee              

Library Liaison                                                                                                                                               

Teacher Education Partnership Committee (TEPC)          

Family Studies Committee (FAST)                                     

Undergraduate Graduation Marshal (winter & spring)        

Tommie Days                                                                      

Phonathon

Honors Convocation                                                            

Membership Committee, Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD), Central District 

Minnesota Youth Ski League (MYSL) Coach                    

Sponsored an American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) STARS national training session on campus

Summa committee member for Laura Pepparella, Social Work major, April 16, 2008                                     

Chair, Summa committee for Dana Ashley,Community Health Education major, April 21, 2008         

Advocacy Committee, Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD), Central District

National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) STARS Steering Committee