"If you refuse to accept anything less than a credible professional
organization of exercise physiologists, you can expect to get it.”
-- William T. Boone
News....
The first BIG news is the upcoming 6th
ASEP National Meeting. Get all the information you need about
registration, hotel, and agenda by clicking
here. The ASEP President Jungbauer and his staff have done
(and continue to do) a great job in bringing together all the pieces to
make this meeting the best yet. Get register and become part of the
professional development of exercise physiology. If want more information
about Steve Jungbauer, click
here.
The presentation
topics, presenters, and a brief statement of what each is can be
obtained by clicking on the blue. It is a very nice document developed
by Matt Lehn, MBA, EPC of Indiana. Also, keep in mind that the "Exercise
Physiologist Certified" (EPC) exam will take place on Thursday, the day
before the presentations get underway.
The Directory of Open Access Journals
(DOAJ) added 55 new journal titles during the last 30 days. The Professionalization
of Exercise Physiologyonline is one of
the 55. Please take a look by clicking
here. Note that the journal subject matter is medicine (general)
with keywords: physiology, exercise physiology. . This service covers
free, full text, quality controlled scientific and scholarly journals.
The aim is to cover all subjects and languages. There are now 739 journals
in the directory.
After months of work with a web designer, the American Society of
Exercise Physiologists has a new look Internet
presence. We hope that you like it and, where minor issues
pop up, please bear with us. There are still some web pages in the
total of some 1600 that still need some work. Developing new links
and re-organization are a bit of a challenge as you might understand.
Overall, the front door is complete.
Also, as time permits, you may want to review the ASEP sister organization,
The
Center for Exercise Physiologyonline. The
Center is an ASEP partner organization that is tasked with the accreditation
of Exercise Physiology programs and the board certification of Exercise
Physiologists degree holders. Note that ASEPNewletter
is
located in The Center along with the
ASEP
Public Forum and the new electronic journal, Journal
of Professional Exercise Physiology. Jesse Pittsley is the
Editor for the new journal. The National Office completed the application
for an ISSN number for JPEP with the Library of Congress several weeks
ago.
Regarding the ASEP electronic journals and newletter,
the following information might be interesting: (1) PEPonlinehad
over 1000 contacts last month (according to the new counter at the bottom
left of the page); and (2) JEPonline
is gaining major recognition not just in the United States, but throughout
the world. For those research-minded members, be sure to take a look
at the new research
articles published this month in JEPonline.
How about the new JEPonline
Internet
look? Impressive, right? Note also that the first contact
page is the archive of all the published research articles. Then,
at the top left of the page, you can click on the Latest
Issue.
Editorial...Matthew Lehn,
MBA, EPC
The ASEP National Meeting: Exercise Physiologists
Unite
Over the past seven years, the American Society of
Exercise Physiologists has worked to unify exercise physiologists and advance
their profession. ASEP’s rapid growth and success can be attributed to
the large number of exercise physiologists who practice their profession
with enthusiasm and professional commitment. At the centerpiece
of a national organization is the opportunity for professionals to come
together to unite, network and learn. A national meeting offers a great
opportunity to network with others in the field, learn of the professional
developments being made on behalf of exercise physiologists, and discover
the newest clinical and research aspects of exercise physiology.
The American Society of Exercise Physiologists 6th
Annual Meeting and Conference will take place on April 2&3,
2004 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Indiana is home to ASEP’s first
affiliated state society, the Indiana Association of Exercise Physiologists,
which has graciously agreed to plan and host the meeting. With their help,
this meeting will undoubtedly be the largest and most highly attended ASEP
meeting to date.
The theme of this year’s meeting “Building Opportunities
for an Emerging Profession” is reflected in the schedule. Topics
include our recent move towards state licensure, standardization of exercise
physiologists through accreditation and certification. In addition,
topics ranging from cancer, lipids and diabetes to the latest in research
prove to offer valuable information to exercise physiologists from all
settings. One of the major focuses is the work and support
that ASEP is providing for clinical exercise professionals.
This conference will provide an opportunity for exercise
physiologists to honor one of our professions great contributors, Dr.
David Costill. Dr. Costill was the founding director of the Human
Performance Laboratory and the Emeritus John and Janice Fisher Chair in
Exercise Science at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Dr.
Costill has authored more than 400 journal articles and numerous books.
He acted as editor and chief of the International Journal of Sports Medicine.
He has served as a consultant to NASA, the United States Olympic Committee
and the National Institute of Health. He was President of the American
College of Sports Medicine and a member of their Board of Trustees for
10 years. Nearly every exercise physiologist has been influenced by Dr.
Costill’s research and publications, who will receive the Society’s Lifetime
Achievement Award.
Dr. Victor Katch will present the keynote address.
Dr. Katch is Professor of Movement Science, Division of Kinesiology; and
an Associate Professor of Pediatric Cardiology, School of Medicine, The
University of Michigan. Dr. Katch has done extensive research in the area
of body composition, nutrition, exercise and weight control, and is the
author of Exercise Physiology, the most widely used textbook in
the field. He also does research in the area of energy metabolism
and exercise in adults and adolescents. He holds an appointment in the
Section of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics and is associated
with the Pediatric Exercise Physiology Laboratory in that department.
Dr. Katch’s keynote topic will be overfatness with an emphasis on children.
The meeting will be held at the Radisson City Centre
Hotel in downtown Indianapolis. This meeting site, in the heart of
downtown Indianapolis, offers a variety of activities to support and enhance
your networking opportunities with exercise physiologists from across the
country. It is walking distance from museums, theaters, shopping,
restaurants and other points of interest.
In addition, the Certified Exercise Physiologist
Examination (EPC) will be held on April 1 in Indianapolis. Deadline
for registration is March 1, 2004. If you are not currently an EPC,
this is an excellent opportunity to take the exam. The EPC
exam will be conveniently located at the Radisson Hotel.
For a complete schedule of lectures and more information
on the ASEP 6th Annual Meeting and Conference and the Certified
Exercise Physiologist Examination, visit www.asep.org.
Make plans to attend today, and we look forward to seeing you in Indianapolis.
Editorial...Dr.
Tommy Boone
The ASEP Exercise Physiologist: Leadership, Shared Vision, and Expectations
“You have to believe in something yourself first, before you
can get others to believe.” -- Ashraf Seddeek, Oracle Corporation
Exercise physiologists were brought up to support sports medicine, not
exercise physiology. No matter how far they have come in the last
50 years, that one factor has been both positive and negative. The
positive is obvious. Doctorate prepared exercise physiologists have
done an excellent job at creating the exercise physiology scientific-based,
specialized body of knowledge. The negative is the nagging problems
that sports medicine has kept exercise physiology from maturing as an emerging
profession.
This doesn’t mean that exercise physiologists haven’t come a long way.
Today, the ASEP exercise physiologist is moving alongside with other healthcare
professionals. In all areas of healthcare, the ASEP board certified
exercise physiologist is recognized with professional competencies to nurture
change towards acceptable lifestyle ways. Increasingly, more exercise
physiologists are becoming aware of their unique and shared skills with
other healthcare professionals. Clearly, the founding of ASEP is
the transition point between the exercise science - sports medicine exercise
physiologists and the ASEP exercise physiologists.
The fundamental obstacle ASEP exercise physiologists continue to face
is their own inertia. The truth is that there is still a lot of work
to be done. The cards are nott stacked against change, but it is
a major uphill battle. Although it is unrealistic to think that ASEP
exercise physiologists are the only professionals working hard to change
their reality, at times it seems that everyone who is not a member of ASEP
is not in the same political arena. For many ASEP members, the ability
to get things done is the belief in the ASEP vision. It is the mental
and emotional power that is gained from a commitment to professionalism.
The purpose of this brief article is to help other exercise physiologists
understand and cultivate personal and professional qualities that will
enable them to play more powerful roles in shaping the ASEP future of exercise
physiology. While the concept of personal power is new, the importance
of leadership is well known. What determines leadership and power
versus the traditional emphasis on research per se is important
to know since both often give rise to confidence. Projecting confidence
is a matter of being in charge and sending the right signals. It
is about the beliefs leaders embrace to facilitate change based on ideas
that there is no going back to a sports medicine arrangement. The
ASEP leadership is about restoring hope, rebuilding a sense of community,
and seizing career opportunities.
Leadership is important in anyone’s career and, most certainly, within
one’s own organization. The most significant contribution any exercise
physiologist can make to the evolving profession is to speak out on behalf
of ASEP. In the end, it is a matter of time, vision, conviction,
and courage to create something better for all exercise physiologists.
It takes courage to make a difference when indifference is so common.
This means standing up for what you believe and sharing your values regarding
the ASEP organization. Leadership is about “Going the Extra Mile”.
Exercise science is one thing. Exercise physiology is something altogether
different.
Sometimes a person has to choose a side. To effectively model
the ASEP behavior, one must be a committed member. Then, the dream
of exercise physiologists as healthcare professionals sets the stage for
the future. This image of the future is what drives the ASEP exercise
physiologist. It is the dream of a shared vision whereby the exercise
science status quo is changed forever. The ASEP leadership is about
challenging the status quo at every level to ensure the unlocking of opportunities
to serve the public. It is about a finding a sense of purpose and
communicating the ASEP vision; all of which is legitimate on behalf of
exercise physiologists throughout the United States.
During the 21st century, exercise physiologists are being brought up
to be proud of “their” organization. They are encouraged to
talk about it, shared personal values about it, and explain to others why
they are committed to the ASEP organization. Their sense of ownership
is making a difference. The ASEP leadership has made a difference
in how the public sees exercise physiology. They “walk the talk”
and, therefore, their actions are consistent with their promises.
Just this past month (January, 2004), the ASEP Board of Directors and the
ASEP Board of Licensure completed the final draft of the Minnesota Licensure
Bill for Exercise Physiologists. ASEP is doing what its leadership
said it would do. This is the definition of credibility.
Securing licensure for exercise physiologists as healthcare professionals
is an important and serious foundation for building productive and genuine
career opportunities. Imagine the power in “doing what ASEP said
it would do”. It demonstrates that the commitment to a shared vision
that exercise physiology is a profession of healthcare professionals is
constantly affirming publicly that ASEP is also the professional
organization of exercise physiologists. Doing what ASEP leadership
said it would do has helped exercise physiology escape from its traditional
paradigm trap. Stopping the past exploitation of exercise physiology
is an important beginning to a sense of meaning and purpose. It is
the building process that results from an internal desire to inspire others
to get involved.
Unfortunately, finding a vision, expressing a vision, and maintaining
a vision is not always an intuitive, emotional process. Part of the
human response is very likely life itself. As if work at the office
is not enough, the challenges that associate with raising a family, war
and terrorism, and other concerns such the weather, taxes, paying bills,
the human race is living a mix of feelings. And, frankly, everyone
is stretched so thin, it is reasonable to expect any change at all to be
hard won. But, what is important is simply this: “Regardless
of what others may say, a single person can make a difference.” That
person can help others make sense of why any struggle worth fighting for
is worth suffering for. That one person can write about exercise
physiology, talk about career opportunities, embrace others who have similar
views, and “stand his or her ground” passionately on behalf of the American
Society of Exercise Physiologists.
The willingness to stand for something and to be something is intimately
connected. Members of ASEP ought to read about professionalism and
professional development issues and concerns. They should talk with
others who are living the change in professionalism within exercise physiology
and, where possible and time permits, visit with members of the Board of
Directors, Board of Accreditation, Board of Certification, and Board of
Licensure. There is a lot to talk about and the implications are
important, given that they define the future of possibilities for the common
good of exercise physiologists.
The ASEP leadership knows that working on behalf of an organization
just for exercise physiologists is worth doing. ASEP is making a
difference, and it is having an important impact on the meaning and purpose
of many students who are immersed in exercise physiology. The organization
is about the projecting into the future, building a shared vision, and
keeping its members’ energy focused on becoming what they want to be.
As a member of ASEP Board of Directors, it is inspiring to know that the
members are committed to a “Shared Expectation” of exercise physiology.
In spite of the difficulties and tensions that surround the ASEP perspective
of exercise physiology, they have a shared expectation. It is a shared
expectation that is fundamental to the rights of every evolving profession.
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They expect that exercise physiologists (whether they have the doctorate
degree or not) are equal to other healthcare professionals; that all professionals
should be treated with respect and equal in every way possible.
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They expect that not too far in the future the students of diverse academic
programs will be able to say that they graduated from an accredited exercise
physiology college or university.
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They expect that at some point in the future the leadership of other organizations
will recognize the transformations led by the ASEP leadership and support
the ASEP initiatives to professionalize exercise physiology.
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They expect that the founders of the ASEP organization and its leadership
will be judged by their integrity and convictions to improve the conditions
of exercise physiology.
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They expect that their shared vision will inspire others to mobilize the
ASEP movement.
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They expect that next month, next year, or even five years from now those
who fail to understand the ASEP leadership will be transformed into thinking
about and supporting the ASEP organization so that exercise physiology
students will be given the same respect, career opportunities, credibility,
and trust as other healthcare professionals.
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They expect members of the ASEP organization and others to share in the
ASEP vision that is realistic, full of hope, and straight from the heart.
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They expect that exercise physiology will rise to status of a profession,
and that the seeds for success are being planted day-after-day.
American Society of Exercise
Physiologists
6th ASEP National Meeting & Conference
“Building Opportunities for an Emerging Profession”
Schedule of Presentations
Radisson Hotel –Center City
Indianapolis, IN
April 2-3, 2004
Friday, April 2, 2004
7:30 – 8:00 a.m.
Registration
8:00 – 8:05 a.m.
Welcome
Matt Lehn, BS, MBA, EPC
Conference Chair
Exercise Physiology I
8:05 – 8:45 a.m.
Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Janet Wallace, PhD, FASCM, Indiana University
The prevalence of chronic diseases has reached epic proportion.
Risk factor management is gaining wide acceptance in the treatment of these
diseases. This lecture will discuss the state of modern chronic diseases,
including atherosclerosis, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, obesity
and chronic obstructive lung disease. It will include a close
look at lifestyle factors that influence chronic disease and provide a
detailed look at the true impact of risk factor modification on chronic
diseases.
8:45 – 9:25 a.m.
Muscle Fatigue in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis
Alexander Ng, PhD, FACSM, Marquette University
The purpose of this talk is to describe what is currently known about
muscle fatigue in persons with multiple sclerosis (MS). Multiple
sclerosis is a central nervous system disease that can result in significant
complaints of fatigue in many persons with MS. Muscle fatigue in
MS can result from central or peripheral nervous system impairment.
Cardiovascular alterations in MS could also affect muscle fatigue. It is
likely that at least some of the peripheral alterations observed in MS
may be secondary to muscle disuse or inactivity. Because inactivity
or muscle disuse could contribute to muscle fatigue in persons with MS,
a strong rationale for exercise or rehabilitation to maintain or increase
physical activity is indicated. Such intervention could help to maintain
health, independence and quality of life in persons with MS.
9:25 – 10:05 a.m.
Exercise and Cancer - The Nation's New Cardiac Rehab Program
Eric Durak, MSc, Medical Health and Fitness, Santa Barbara, CA
Can exercise improve the odds for cancer survival? Will exercise
become the new "cardiac rehab"? These two questions are rapidly becoming
everyday nomenclature in the clinical exercise profession, as more than
200 cancer wellness programs now exist across the US. Clinically
- exercise may stimulate the immune system, encourage weight loss, improve
quality of life, and increase social interaction for patients. This
is one reason they are so well accepted. Starting relationships with
oncology and health care professionals is the best way to receive third
party financial assistance to pay for such programs. This session
will provide exact information from both aspects of delivering the highest
quality wellness program for community cancer patients.
10:05 – 10:30 a.m. Break
Professional I
10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
ASEP and the Future of Exercise Physiology
Steve Jungbauer, MA, MBA, EPC, FASEP, FAACVPR, President - ASEP
Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, IN
Looking through the eyes of the "grassroots exercise physiologist,"
this lecture reviews some historical perspectives and milestones on the
direction, barriers, successes and failures related to past, present, and
future attempts to build exercise physiology as a profession. Special emphasis
is placed on understanding the professional needs of exercise physiology,
market and economic trend analysis, and the future direction of ASEP as
it continues to gain substantial "working-class" support.
In a simplistic form, the exercise physiologist should relate to where
we have come from, where we are at, and where we need to go if grassroots
exercise physiologists desire to redirect their current professional course
through unification of the profession in an effort to improve career stability
in a destabilized and hostile job market.
11:15 – 11:45 a.m.
The Licensing of Exercise Physiologists – From Dream to Reality
Matt Wattles, MA, Goodwill Industries, Boise, ID
Over the past several decades, the unregulated use of the Exercise Physiologist’s
Scope of Practice has encouraged the proliferation of worthless credentialing
for economic gain. These credentials, most without academic preparation,
place the public at great risk when seeking fitness advice and exercise
training from ill prepared “exercise specialists and fitness professionals”
who hold themselves out to be Exercise Physiologists. Exercise Physiologists
should be licensed because it regulates what services the professional
provides and the standard of treatment the public will receive from the
professional. The scope of practice of the Exercise Physiologists
is distinguishable from other licensed and unlicensed professions and requires
a high degree of skill, knowledge, and training.
ASEP Luncheon
11:45 – 12:45 p.m.
Lunch provided compliments of ASEP
Research I
12:45 – 1:05 p.m.
No Ergogenic Effect of Runner's Advantage Creatine Serum on Running
Performance
Todd Astorino, PhD, EPC, Salisbury University
No data has supported the use of creatine (Cr) in enhancing endurance
performance; in fact, the majority of data state that Cr ingestion decreases
endurance performance due to weight gain. However, a new creatine
serum, Runner’s Advantage™ (RA), has been marketed to increase running
performance. Therefore, the primary aim of this study was to test
this claim in young cross-country runners using a double-blind, randomized
design.
1:05 – 1:25 p.m.
Reliability and Validity of Diagnostic Ultrasound in Estimating
Body Density
James Laskin, PhD, PT, University of Montana
Due to technological advances, diagnostic ultrasound (DUS) may prove
an effective method for the determination of adipose tissue thickness (ATT)
and estimating body density (BD). This project was designed to determine
the reliability and validity of using DUS-ATT measurements in estimating
BD.
1:25 – 1:45 p.m.
Using the Inversion Table to Improve Learning in the Undergraduate
Exercise Physiology Curriculum
Tommy Boone, PhD, MPH, FASEP, EPC, College of St. Scholastica
Educational research has demonstrated that the use an inversion table
in the classroom and/or laboratory enhances problem-solving skills and
conceptual learning. With the ability to manipulate physiological
responses to different body positions, students have the opportunity to
compare the responses with rest and/or graded exercise and, therefore,
enhance learning in the exercise physiology curriculum. The demonstration
and hands-on learning also sets the stage for better understanding of manipulative-based
activities in teaching exercise physiology concepts and ideas.
1:45 – 2:05 p.m.
Central and Peripheral Components of Oxygen Consumption Improvement
via Aerobic Training in Premenopausal Women
Jesse Pittsley, MA, EPC, University of Kentucky
Previous research suggest post-menopausal women improve oxygen consumption
through increases in oxygen extraction (OE) with no improvement in cardiac
output (CO). The objective is examine the relationship between age and
increase in CO and OE induced by aerobic training in premenopausal women.
2:05 – 2:25 p.m.
Magnetic Resonance Techniques in Skeletal Muscle Research
Lesley J. White, PhD, University of Florida
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance spectroscopy
(MRS) have provided the medical and scientific community with powerful
tools for medical diagnosis and research. Magnetic resonance imaging
and spectroscopy are gaining recognition by exercise scientists because
of the power and wide applicability of this technique to the noninvasive
study of muscle anatomy and metabolism and the ability to compliment data
generated through more traditional biopsy techniques.
2:25 – 2:45 p.m Break
Exercise Physiology II
2:45 – 3:25 p.m.
The Future of Diabetes Treatment: Is There Light at the End of the
Tunnel?
Joe Brozinick, PhD, Eli Lily, Indianapolis, IN
Diabetes is a major health concern in the world today. This lecture
will review current state of the art therapy for diabetes, and outline
potential future therapeutics. The goal of the lecture will be to inform
people on the nature of the problems associated with diabetes, and on the
future of diabetes treatment.
3:25 – 4:05 p.m.
Emerging Cardiovascular Risk Factors: Implications and Applications
for the Exercise Physiologist.
Pat Dunn, MA, MBA, Community Hospital, Munster, IN
Over the past several years there have been some new and very exciting
developments in the area of cardiovascular risk and lipoprotein research.
These developments have led to a new series of diagnostic laboratory and
imaging tests that have applications to the health care provider.
These new diagnostic tests, include LDL and HDL phenotyping, Lp(a), homocysteine,
hs-CRP, coronary calcium imaging, carotid Intimal wall thickening, vasoreactivity,
and the ankle brachial index. When applied correctly, these tests
can significantly increase the sensitivity for predicting who is at high
risk for a cardiovascular event and can give the health care provider information
on the best treatment strategies, both medical and lifestyle modification.
All of this information has a direct impact on strategies for exercise
testing and prescription. This presentation will highlight the effects
that exercise has on each of these new tests.
4:05 – 4:45 p.m.
Heart Failure – New Diagnostic Techniques
Joe Warphea, MA, EPC, University of Minnesota
As heart disease continues to increase at an epidemic rate, so to does
the demand for more accurate techniques to diagnose various conditions.
Certainly, earlier and more conclusive identification of heart disease
means earlier and possibly more effective intervention strategies. Heart
failure is just one component of the multifaceted dilemma that is heart
disease and is a particularly debilitating condition. This lecture
will take a closer look at advanced imaging techniques and research that
offer promise for increasing the accuracy of diagnoses related to heart
failure.
Lifetime Achievement Award
6:30 – 7:15 p.m.
Dinner
7:15 – 7:30 p.m.
ASEP Recognition
7:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Award Presentation, Dr. David Costill
Saturday, April 3, 2004
Exercise Physiology III
8:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Why is an Understanding of Anatomy Important for Exercise Physiologists?
Tommy Boone, PhD, MPH, FASEP, EPC, College of St. Scholastica
While anatomy is an important course for certain academic majors, its
role in exercise physiology is less understood. Part of the reason stems
from the emphasis on exercise physiology research involving metabolic equipment
and assessment of oxygen consumption and other physiological measures.
In fact, many exercise physiologists are not prepared to teach anatomy
and/or describe its application to fitness, athletics, and rehabilitation.
More emphasis should be placed on anatomy, especially at the doctorate
level. With increased information, the integration of anatomy and
physiology should be easier for many different reasons.
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Functional Training for General Fitness
Don Diboll, PhD, EPC, California State University – Bakersfield
Functional training will be defined and explained, including fundamental
concepts, training techniques, principles of training, and equipment. The
rational for using this type of training will then be addressed. Finally,
the presentation will conclude with a discussion of the application of
functional training to various populations.
9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Overtraining and Nutritional Support
Lonnie Lowery, PhD, Kent State University
Although over-reaching is a common component of athletic programs, a
larger-than-expected percentage of athletes experience staleness and/ or
overtraining. This lecture covers the biological, psycho-physiological,
anatomical, performance- and health-related aspects of overtraining – with
a focus on recovery time frames and realistic expectations. As the greatest
contributor to the athletic recovery process, nutrition will be addressed
throughout. Programming suggestions and practical incorporation of recovery-tracking
methodologies will be presented.
9:30 – 10:00 a.m. Break
Research II
10:00 – 10:20 a.m.
Evaluations of Fitness Characteristics of Collegiate Soccer Players
Before and After a Pre-Season Strength and Conditioning Program
John Dargan, MA, EPC, College of St. Scholastica
The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of an unsupervised
pre-season conditioning program on the fitness level of collegiate soccer
players. The conditioning program had components of strength, speed,
and agility as well as soccer specific drills.
10:20 – 10:40 a.m.
The Validaity of Cadence Based Sub-Maximal Fitness Fields Test for
Wheelchair Users
James Laskin, PhD, PT, University of Montana
Individuals with physical disabilities adopt a sedentary lifestyle and
therefore are at risk for secondary chronic conditions. Valid exercise
assessments are needed to provide an appropriate exercise prescription.
The purpose of the pilot study was to design a valid sub-maximal field
test for wheelchair users that is easy to administer, requires minimal
equipment, and is time efficient.
10:40 – 11:00 a.m.
Physiologic Response to Hot Water Immersion
Larry Birnbaun, PhD, EPC, College of St. Scholastica
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the physiological responses
to a 15 minute hot tub immersion at 39°C. Measurements were made
while sitting in a chair for 15 minutes at room temperature, then during
the 15 minutes of hot tub immersion. Oxygen consumption, cardiac
output, heart rate, double product, systemic vascular resistance, and blood
pressure responses were studied.
Professional II
11:00 – 11:20 a.m.
Devoloping State Associations
Jason Young, MA, EPC, LAT, Lakeview Medical Center, Rice Lake, WI
This presentation will include a step by step approach to building a
state association. In addition, it will include other important issues
in respect to creating and sustaining a strong state association.
There are many positive aspects into having a state organization, without
one there can be no future for Board Certified Exercise Physiologists within
that state. Please take a strong look at the state of your Exercise
Physiology profession within your state.
11:20 – 11:40 a.m.
Board Certification for Exercise Physiologist
Tommy Boone, PhD, MPH, FASEP, EPC, College of St. Scholastica
Attendees will be updated regarding the ASEP Board Certification for
Exercise Physiologists (EPC). The update will include changes in
the members of the Board of Certification and recommendation for sub-specialty
certifications that fall under the "Exercise Physiologist Certified" status.
Such specialty areas might include (a) general healthcare practitioner;
(b) anatomy specialist; (c) health promotion entrepreneur; (d) educator;
(e) research; (f) cardiac rehab; (g)exercise nutrition; (h) fitness development;
and (i) gerontologist. Information about new sites to sit for the
exam as well as the overall handling of the exam process and evaluators
will be presented.
11:40 – 12:00 p.m.
ASEP Academic Accreditation
Rob Robergs, PhD, FASEP, EPC, University of New Mexico
Academic accreditation is an important and essential component to any
profession. The Accreditation Committee of ASEP desires to work with
academic program to ensure that standards are met and graduating students
are worthy of the title "exercise physiologist”. Accreditation was
established to develop academic standards, certify credibility, integrity
and quality of academic programs that prepare students for professional
work in exercise physiology. An update will be given on the progress
of ASEP accreditation.
Lunch
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch – not provided
(Indiana Association of Exercise Physiologists Business Meeting)
Roundtable Discussions
Choose one:
1:30 – 2:15 p.m
Licensure
Moderators: Matt Wattles, Steve Jungbauer
The American Society of Exercise Physiologist is presently working with
legislators to enact state licensure bills. This roundtable discussion
will offer an opportunity for participants to offer their input in the
process of licensure of exercise physiologists.
1:30 – 2:15 p.m
New Trends in Research
Moderators: Rob Robergs, Don Diboll
This discussion will offer an opportunity for participants to confer
the many recent developments in the area of exercise physiology research,
clinical studies, and new perspectives in exercise physiology.
1:30 – 2:15 p.m
Growth of ASEP
Moderators: Tommy Boone, Lonnie Lowery
This roundtable discussion will give participates the opportunity to
discuss the recent success and growth of ASEP. Participants will
have the chance to provide input and suggestions in the future direction
of ASEP’s vision is unify and professionalize exercise physiology.
Choose one:
2:15 – 3:00 p.m.
Licensure
Moderators: Matt Wattles, Steve Jungbauer
The American Society of Exercise Physiologist is presently working with
legislators to enact state licensure bills. This roundtable discussion
will offer an opportunity for participants to offer their input in the
process of licensure of exercise physiologists.
2:15 – 3:00 p.m.
New Trends in Research
Moderators: Rob Robergs, Don Diboll
This discussion will offer an opportunity for participants to confer
the many recent developments in the area of exercise physiology research,
clinical studies, and new perspectives in exercise physiology.
2:15 – 3:00 p.m.
Growth of ASEP
Moderators: Tommy Boone, Lonnie Lowery
This roundtable discussion will give participates the opportunity to
discuss the recent success and growth of ASEP. Participants will
have the chance to provide input and suggestions in the future direction
of ASEP’s vision is unify and professionalize exercise physiology.
3:00 – 3:15 p.m. Break
Keynote Address
3:15 – 4:15 p.m
Overfatness and Children
Victor Katch Ed.D. Professor of Movement Science, Division of
Kinesiology; Associate Professor of Pediatric Cardiology, School of Medicine,
The University of Michigan
Dr. Katch has done extensive research in the area of body composition,
nutrition, exercise and weight control, and is the author of Exercise Physiology,
the most widely used textbook in the field. He holds an appointment
in the Section of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics and is
associated with the Pediatric Exercise Physiology Laboratory in that department.
Rates of overfatness have increased in the past decade to alarming proportions.
Estimates suggest between 40 and 60 percent of the U.S. adult population
and perhaps 30 percent of children and adolescents are overfat. Coincident
with the growing level of fatness are increases in the incidence of chronic
diseases (type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemias, heart disease and different cancers.)
This lecture will center on a discussion of the root causes of increased
fatness in children and adults and the growing body of evidence linking
physical inactivity, various nutritional practices and genetics as causative
factors.
4:15 – 4:30 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Steve Jungbauer
President - ASEP
