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Exercise Science Program

Archived News

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

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.

December 14, 2007
Milos Galecic, a graduate student in exercise science, received a Graduate Student Research Grant from the Graduate College to support his thesis project "Effects of Different Intensity Bouts of Resistance Exercise But Equal Work on Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption.”

December 14, 2007
Employment Opportunity: The Village of East Harbor, a Continuing Care Retirement Community located in Chesterfield, is looking for a motivated individual to join their team as the Health and Wellness Assistant. This is a full-time position with a competitive starting wage and an excellent benefit package upon completion of the 90 day introductory period. Interested candidates may contact Michelle Steffen, Human Resources Manager at 586-716-7421, msteffen@pvm.org or visit their website to gain further information on the services they provide at www.pvm.org. Click here to view additional information (PDF).

November 30, 2007
The NSCA has published the most recent edition of the their "Performance Training" journal. This issue focuses on nutrition. Click here to view the issue.

October 21, 2007
Two graduates of the Exercise Science Program were mentioned in the October 14th edition of the Kalamazoo Gazette. Marie Hutchins (BS) was mentioned in the "Healthcare Careers" section (Click here to view article (PDF)) and Jeremy Wheaton (BS, MA) was mentioned in the "Healthy Living" section ( Click here to view article (PDF)).

August 28, 2007
We are working on an "Alumni Information" section for the website and would like alumni to submit information for inclusion in the Alumni section. Click here or on the "Alumni Info" link on the left-hand side for details.

June 14, 2007
The Exercise Science Program is pleased to announce that the name of the graduate degree in exercise science has been changed from a "Master of Arts in Physical Education with an emphasis in Exercise Science" to a "Master of Science in Exercise and Sports Medicine (Exercise Physiology Track)." This change will become effective at the beginning of the Fall 2007 semester.

April 13, 2007
Dr. Cheatham and Graduate Assistants Steve Ball and Ryo Tahara were featured on Fox 17 News (WXMI) during the Thursday evening 10PM news. Click here to view the video.

April 13, 2007
Dr. Michael is involved in research on childhood and adolescent obesity in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Click here to read about this research in the recent edition of the Inquiry Newsletter (Office of the Vice-President of Research) (PDF).

April 12, 2007
Three students from the Athletic Training Program (Jessica Groth, Andrew Doyle, Monica Lininger (MA '06)) along with faculty from the Athletic Training, Exercise Science, and Pedagogy programs presented their research at the Kalamazoo Community Medical and Health Sciences Research Day. Click here to view pictures.

April 4, 2007
Ladies Workout Express in Battle Creek is looking for a personal trainer. If interested, please call (269) 964-9340 or send an e-mail to lwebc@sbcglobal.net.

March 23, 2007
A news article was posted on the WMU website about the new environmental physiology laboratory funded by the Department of Defense Army Research Office. Click here to read the article.

January 26, 2007
We have posted pictures of the Exercise Physiology Laboratory after the renovations that have recently been completed. Click here to view the photo album.

January 23, 2007
ACSM is accepting applications for the 2007 Lawrence A. Golding Undergraduate Student Health/Fitness Scholarship. The application deadline is January 27. Click here to view the application (DOC).

January 22, 2007
Deadline Notice: The last day to apply for Summer I or Summer II graduation is February 1st. See the registrar's page for more details.

October 27, 2006
It has been confirmed that WMU will be hosting the National Strength and Conditioning Assocation's (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS) certification exam on December 09, 2006.
Click here to view the flyer (PDF)
You may also contact Dr. Miller for more information.

October 18, 2006
The NSCA has published the October edition of their "Performance Training Journal." Click here to view (PDF).

October 16, 2006
Dr. Cheatham's article on "The effects of nicotine on the metabolic and hormonal responses during acute cold exposure" was recently published in the journal "Wilderness and Environmental Medicine". Click here to view the paper (PDF).

September 05, 2006
The NSCA has published a special edition of their "Performance Training Journal" entitled "Steroids: Special Report". Click here to view (PDF).

June 06, 2006
Drs. Cheatham, Liu, and Michael along with former graduate students Amy Gyorkos and Christopher Gregory were involved in presentations at the 2006 ACSM Annual Meeting in Denver. Click the links below to view the abstracts of the presentations (PDF).
Gregory, C.M., C.C. Cheatham, T.J. Michael (Plasma Volume Expansion)
Gyorkos, A.M., T.J. Michael, C.C. Cheatham, M.D. Ricard (Glycemic Index)
Liu, Y. (Statistics)

April 12, 2006
Dr. Cheatham and Dr. Michael were recently awarded a $190,200 grant from the Department of Defense to build an Environmental Physiology Laboratory within the Exercise Science Laboratory. The new lab will be functional sometime during the Fall 2006 semester. Click here for a press release from the DoD.

July 14, 2006
Exercise Science graduate student Joe Tofferi will be defending his thesis entitled "The Effects of Pitching Cords on Speed and Accuracy in Female Collegiate Softball Pitchers" on Wednesday, July 19, 3PM, in room SRC 1035.
All are welcome to attend.

March 09, 2006
Former faculty member Dr. Ricard along with Dr. Miller, Dr. Michael, and former graduate student Patrick Hills-Meyer recently published a research paper on bicycle frame geometry and muscle activatation during Wingate Tests.
Click here to view the paper (PDF).

February 13, 2006
Former graduate student Chris Gregory and current instructor/former graduate student Amy Gyorkos recently had their Master's theses accepted for presentation at the 2006 National ACSM Conference in Denver, CO.

February 13, 2006
Another interesting podcast from NPR's Science Friday about "Low-Fat Diets and Health". (iTunes Podcast) (MP3)

January 31, 2006
National Public Radio's Science Friday has had some interesting episodes
relating to exercise science. They are available as Podcasts:
Type 2 Diabetes and Genetics (iTunes Podcast) (MP3)
Exercise and Dementia (iTunes Podcast) (MP3)

August 31, 2005
PODCAST: Science Friday (National Public Radio) recently had a radio show about the careers of women in science. Click here to go to the Podcast at iTunes website. (Must have Apple's iTunes installed on computer and you will have to get the specific episode). Or download the MP3 file here which can be played on most any computer or MP3 player.

August 17, 2005
We would like to welcome Amy Gyorkos to the Exercise Science Program. Amy is a recent graduate of WMU (M.A. Exercise Science) and will be teaching Biomechanics, Cardiovascular Health, and Cardiovascular Endurance: Aerobic Conditioning this Fall.

July 27, 2005
PODCAST: Science Friday (National Public Radio) recently had a radio show about the science behind Lance Armstrong's victory in the Tour de France. Click here to go to the Podcast at iTunes website. (Must have Apple's iTunes installed on computer and you will have to get the specific episode). Or download the MP3 file here which can be played on most any computer or MP3 player.

June 20, 2005
Dr. Cheatham and Dr. Liu were involved in presentations at the 2005 ACSM National Conference. Click here to view the abstract of Dr. Liu's presentation. Click here to view the abstracts of the presentations involving Dr. Cheatham.

April 7, 2005
An article with Dr. Cheatham serving as a co-author was recently published in the March 2005 issue of the journal Nutrition. The paper was titled "Effects of creatine on thermoregulatory responses while exercising in the heat."
Click here to view the abstract.

March 11, 2005
An article with Dr. Cheatham serving as a co-author was recently published in the December 2004 issue of the Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness. The paper was titled "Running performance in middle-school runners"
Click here to view the abstract.

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