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Exercise Science Program

Welcome to the Exercise Science Program Website. Please use the links on the left hand side to navigate this site. This page will be updated with news throughout the year.

Important Dates/Deadlines

Feb. 18 - Registration begins for Summer I & II
Feb. 29 - 25% refund for complete withdrawal

News/Announcements

April 09, 2008
Employment Opportunity: The U.S. Air Force Academy has posted two job opening in their Human Performance Laboratory. Please click here to view the posting (PDF).

March 24, 2008

Since so many students use the social networking site Facebook, the Exercise Science Program has created two Facebook groups which will hopefully facilitate communication between students, build a sense of community within the program, and aid in the delivery of information from the program to students and alumni.

The first group is for current students of the Exercise Science Program. The address to join the group is:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=9657922364&ref=mf

The second group is for alumni of the undergraduate and graduate Exercise Science/Physiology programs. The address to join the group is:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=25082865912&ref=mf

March 14, 2008
The new "Exercise Physiology Graduate Program Handbook" is now available. This handbook contains useful information for both currently enrolled students and prospective students who are interested in application to the program. Click here to download the manual (PDF) or go to the "Graduate Program" page on this website.

February 11, 2008
Internship Opportunity: Presbyterian Villages of Michigan is looking for a Health and Wellness Intern. Please see the position announcement (PDF) for more details.

Feburary 08, 2008
Employment Opportunity: MVP Metro in Grand Rapids, MI is looking for a fitness/personal trainer. Please see the position announcement for more details. If interested, please contact Kathryn Kapuscinski at (616) 254-8616 or kkapuscinski@mvpmetroclub.com.

January 31, 2008
Research Volunteers Needed: Dr. Cheatham is currently seeking volunteers for a research study entitled "Nicotine and Thermoregulation During Acute Heat Exposure". In order to be eligible to participate, volunteers must be males between the ages of 18 and 35 yrs and be current smokers or chewing tobacco users. Volunteers can earn up to $100.
Click here to view the recruitment flyer.

January 30, 2008
Internship Opportunity: The Heart Center for Excellence (HCE) Exercise Physiologist Internship program is a full-time (40hrs/week) 12 week program. It is offered to undergraduate students pursuing a degree in exercise science or a related field. The Heart Center is a large, multifaceted cardiology practice with nationally recognized physicians and facilities throughout Southwest Michigan. Our services include physician office visits, comprehensive diagnostic testing, and a pacemaker/defibrillator clinic. The primary goal of the HCE internship program is to provide a high-quality, hands on experience in clinical/diagnostic testing. This will be achieved through observation, participation, and eventual performance of diagnostic tests (with supervision). Diagnostic testing will include exercise and pharmacological nuclear perfusion imaging, stress and pharmacological echocardiography, and holter/event monitoring. All testing is conducted in accordance with ACSM guidelines. Interns should have a basic knowledge of these guidelines prior to the beginning of the program. In addition to diagnostic testing, interns will have exposure to the pacemaker and defibrillator clinic as well as Phase I and Phase II cardiac rehabilitation. Opportunities may be presented to observe cardiac catherizations, pacemaker/defibrillator implantation, transesophageal echocardiograms and cardioversions. A basic understanding of the business aspect of healthcare will be incorporated into the everyday activities of the program. Applicants should have a basic knowledge of EKG’s, blood pressures, and ACSM guidelines. All applicants need to have a current BLS certification. If interested, please contact Heidi Riker, internship coordinator, at 567-2411 or email at hriker@hotmail.com.

January 17, 2008
Internship Opportunity: The National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) is a not-for profit organization in Indianapolis, Indiana. Established in 1985, we are committed to enhancing human health, physical fitness, and athletic performance through research, education, and service for people of all ages and abilities. NIFS staff is a diverse blend of health educators and exercise professionals with accredited degrees, health and fitness certifications, and broad experiences preparing them to work with all segments of the population. The mission of NIFS is carried out through six centers, each working together as an integrated team. These centers include: Corporate Fitness Management, Educational Services, Athletic Performance, Youth Development, the Fitness Center, and IU Medical Group at NIFS. Each semester NIFS selects students from around the country to enter our internship program. Interns become an integral part of our many fitness, nutrition, wellness, and medically based programs housed at NIFS and within the Indianapolis community. Our internship program gives students unparalleled experience in applying classroom knowledge in a professional setting. Selection of interns is based on the applicants' interests, experiences, academic standing and career goals. As an intern within our organization, the student will receive a monthly stipend. Our website, http://www.nifs.org/node/61 is available for more information regarding NIFS, our internship program, and internship application guidelines.

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WMU Exercise Science Newsletter

The March 2008 edition of "The WMU Exercise Science Insider" newsletter (produced by the students of HPER 4440 Professional Development in Exercise Science) is now available. Click on the icon below to view the newsletter.