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HHPS: Featured Students
Wayne State College Department of Health, Human Performance and Sport Hosts Area Students for
‘PhUn’ in Physiology
Andre McIntyre [left], a WSC Exercise Science major, demonstrates taking a blood pressure to a PHUN participant.
Allen, Laurel-Concord, Wayne Middle and High School teachers teamed up with physiologists from Wayne State College to help students explore physiology during PhUn Day (Physiology Understanding) Open House on Friday afternoon, November 6, 2009. A total of 4 schools, 5 MS-HS Science teachers, 26 students, 3 physiologists and 8 undergraduate student assistants participated in the PhUn afternoon.
Dr. Donovan Conley led students in “The Ups and Downs of Blood Pressure” activity. Students monitored their heart rate and blood pressure responses to mild exercise in order to learn how the cardiovascular system works. Kris Hinnerichs had students exploring “The Ins and Outs of Knees” to examine the biomechanics of knee motion and why some people are at risk for ACL injuries. Dr. Barbara Engebretsen provided teachers with curriculum materials, resources and professional development opportunities available through the American Physiological Society website: http://www.the-aps.org/education/ . A “PhUn Physiology Phacts” Challenge, “where knowledge is worth prizes” capped off the day. Winner of the Middle School Division and proud new owner of an APS PhUn Cap and Certificate of Achievement was Bryce Sebade of Wayne Middle School. Tyler Surber of Allen Consolidated Schools captured the prize for the High School Division.
PhUn Week is the annual K-12 outreach program coordinated by The American Physiological Society, a scientific organization with 11,000 members founded in 1887. Physiology is the study of how molecules, cells, tissues and organs function in health and disease. The program gives students a chance to meet and learn from research scientists, learn about physiology in their daily lives, and explore physiology as a possible career. It also builds local partnerships between science teachers and scientists to provide new materials for teachers and give researchers a chance to reach out to the next generation of scientists. The American Physiological Society generously provides t-shirts for student assistants, backpacks with ‘stress hearts’ and key chains for every student and caps for prize winners. The WSC Foundation provided lunch.
For more information, contact the APS Education Office (above), or Dr. Barbara Engebretsen, 402-375-7044 or baengeb1@wsc.edu .
Cats Against Cancer
HHPS students in the Sport Management Public Relations and Communications course (PED 295) and instructor Chad Maas, participated in a service learning project whereby they helped organize and promote "Cats Against Cancer" on October 24, as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The day involved home soccer, football, and volleyball games at which fans had the opportunity to assist Wayne State College in their efforts to raise money for the Every Woman Matters Foundation. Over 2,000 fans and spectators attended the day’s activities and $765.00 was raised by from the event. All proceeds raised from the day’s activities will go to support the Every Woman Matters Foundation. EWM Spokesperson Jane Green stated that the foundation was “extremely pleased that a college would like to help fund something that is for the women of Nebraska.” Every Woman Matters (EWM) is a program funded through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. It is designed to pay for health checks, such as mammograms, for women who are unable to cover the cost themselves with the aim of diagnosing more cases at earlier stages. EWM also pays for follow-up tests, including biopsies and other tests, to diagnose breast and cervical cancer.
Majors of the Year for 2009-2010
Wayne State College
HHPS faculty recently announced the 2009-2010 recipients for "Major of
the Year" in Sport Management, Exercise Science, Applied Human and
Sport Physiology and K-12 Physical Education.
The four student honorees pictured are (from left to right): Silas Fluellen (Physical Education), Chad Pitkin (Sport Management), Deidra Artz (Applied Human and Sport Physiology), and Andre McIntyre (Exercise Science).
Silas Fluellen is a senior at Wayne State College majoring in Physical Education K–12. Dr. Kevin Hill, associate professor of Physical Education noted that “Silas approaches all aspects of physical education with dedication, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor. He demonstrates outstanding leadership qualities as well as a passion for teaching”. Silas is a member and team captain of the Wayne State College football team. He serves on the Student Athletic Advisory Committee and is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He is the son of Melvin and Ann Fluellen of Bellevue, NE.
Chad Pitkin is a senior majoring in Sport Management with a minor in Public and Business Administration at Wayne State College. Cameron Geisert, assistant professor of Sport Management summed up Chad’s strengths with the following statement: "Besides doing great work in the classroom, Chad has been heavily involved with a wide variety of campus activities and organizations since he first started at WSC. He possesses a positive attitude and is well-respected by his peers." Chad is a member of Campus Crusade for Christ, SPORTS Club, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the Residence Hall Association, and the Navigators. He is the son of Ken and Jill Pitkin of Callaway, NE.
Diedra Artz is a junior Applied Human and Sport Physiology and Exercise Science major at Wayne State College. Kris Hinnerichs, assistant professor of AHSP stated that “Diedra is a bright young woman. She puts 100% into everything she does, and she does it with a smile. She always has a positive attitude and is quite dependable. Diedra is a role model for all students in this field.” She is captain of the WSC Volleyball team and a Student Athletic Advisory Committee representative. In addition, she is a member of the Northland Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine. She is the daughter of Dianne and Bob Artz of Mellette and Ashton, SD.
Andre McIntyre is a junior Exercise Science major and Coaching minor at Wayne State College. Donovan Conley, professor of Exercise Science said that “Andre is a good student and he is a very capable individual. He has a strong drive to learn, he is focused, and his work ethic in the classroom is contagious!” He is a member of the Wayne State College football team, the Presidential Council on Diversity, and Minorities in Accordance Coming Together. Andre is a presidential scholar athlete and plans to become a certified personal trainer and physical therapist after graduation. Andre is the son of Dana Gray of Omaha, NE.
We are very proud of all of these students and their accomplishments here at Wayne State College and look forward to hearing of their successful careers in the future.
Fall NACSM Meeting
Wayne
State College students from the Department of Health, Human
Performance, and Sport will be defending their national championship title at the Northland Chapter American College of
Sports Medicine 34th annual meeting
in Wayne, NE on October 8-9, 2009. Come and cheer on our students.
Wayne State College Students Win Student Quiz Bowl at National ACSM Meeting
Pictured (L-R) Darren Richter, Peter Ray, Kelly Brink, and Dr. Donovan Conley.
Kelly Brink, Peter Ray, and Darren Richter, Wayne State College students from the Department of Health, Human Performance, and Sport majoring in Exercise Science, won the 2nd Annual American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Student Bowl at the 56th annual ACSM meeting held in Seattle, Washington May 27-30, 2009. The team competed in a Jeopardy style contest against 6 other teams representing schools from throughout the United States that won their respective regional chapter competition. Wayne State won the Northland Chapter regional competition in Duluth, Minnesota on October 16, 2008 which earned them a place in the national competition. The other institutions and regional chapters represented in the national competition included: University of Oregon (Northwest Chapter), Florida State University and University of Western Florida (Southeast Chapter), University of Connecticut (New England Chapter), Eastern Michigan University (Midwest Chapter), Cal State San Bernadino (Southwest Chapter), and West Chester University and Edinboro University (Mid-Atlantic).
The Quiz Bowl competition involved answering open-ended short answer questions in 3 rounds of Jeopardy (single, double, final) during which questions became progressively more difficult as point values increased. Questions were devised by experts in their respective academic areas and covered a variety of topics commonly taught in undergraduate exercise science curriculums to include: anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, electrocardiogram interpretation, environmental physiology, exercise physiology, exercise prescription, metabolism, mixing chamber (variety of categories), nutrition, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and strength and conditioning.
After winning the ACSM Student Bowl Championship, Kelly, Peter, and Darren were awarded a permanent trophy which is on display in the trophy case in the north foyer of the newly renovated basement in Rice Auditorium. The trophy reads: “Champion, 2009 ACSM Student Bowl, ACSM 56th Annual Meeting, Seattle, Washington.” In addition to the trophy, each of them were awarded more than $500 in prizes that included a one year membership to the ACSM, a voucher for an ACSM certification, and an ACSM certification preparation textbook packet.
Kelly is the son of Brad and Jill Brink of Lyons, Nebraska; Peter is the son of Daniel and Peggy Ray of Spalding, Nebraska; and Darren is the son of Jeff and Sharon Richter of Fremont, Nebraska.
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