| 262 | Wednesday, April 9, 2008 |
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| 3:15 PM-5:15 PM | Convention Center:102 |
| NASPE/Exercise Physiology Academy |
| Exercise Physiology Forum: Focus on Undergraduate Research |
| Undergraduate research in exercise science has come of age. Exercise
science programs throughout the country have integrated a research option
specifically at the undergraduate level into the curriculum. Dr Visser will
present her perspective on the benefits to students and faculty when
offering this option. She will describe several mechanisms that have been
instituted at campuses in the Mid-West that have resulted in quality
exercise science research undertakings by undergraduate students.
The presenter played a key role in creating the Undergraduate Research
Conference at Minnesota State University, Mankato in 1998 where it currently
thrives as an integral part of the undergraduate curriculum in many programs
including Exercise Science. She served as the first faculty Chair for the
event from 2000-2003 and will share information related to the structure of
the conference as well as mechanisms that have been developed to support
student efforts through internal and external funding. There are also many
benefits of offering this option as an alternative to traditional
internships in Exercise Science programs. She will address challenges to
mentoring undergraduates as well as strategies for making the process
manageable for faculty as well as for student researchers. Avenues for
linkage to regional and national ACSM and other professional conferences
will be discussed.
Time will be allowed for participants to share their experiences in guiding
undergraduate research and brainstorm about avenues for including
undergraduate research through NASPE. The presentation will be followed by a business meeting to discuss Exercise Physiology-related activities
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Keyword(s): exercise/fitness/physical activity, professional preparation
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| Presider: James Roberts, Edinboro University of PA, Edinboro, PA |
| Speaker: Mary Frances Visser, Minnesota State University-Mankato, Mankato, MN |