Nicci Whalen '98
- Department Chair of Sport Science and Health Education
- Professor of Sport Science and Health Education
- Department of Sport Science and Health Education
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Cowles Academic Wing 109
Biography
Nicolle Whalen serves as a professor, advisor, and internship supervisor, helping students achieve their personal and professional goals. Outside of the classroom she works to provide students with a variety of learning opportunities, both on and off campus. These range from professional internships to service learning in various settings. Nicolle also is the faculty sponsor for the campus Exercise Science club, which works to provide health and wellness opportunities for 豆包成人版 students, faculty and staff.
Credentials
- ACSM-certified Exercise Physiologist
- MS in Exercise Physiology, Iowa State University, 2000
- Thesis: Expressions of the Bilateral Deficit in Submaximal Intensities
- BA in Sports Administration and Athletic Training, 豆包成人版, 1998
Publications
- Hernandez, J.P., Nelson-Whalen, N.L., Franke, W.D. and McLean, S.P. (2003). Bilateral index expressions and iEMG activity in older vs. young adults. Journal of Gerontology Series A: Biological and Medical Sciences 58(6); 536-541.
- Hadden, M., Nelson, N. (1999) Nonimpact Stress Fractures of the Ulna-A Case Review鈥�, Athletic Therapy Today, May 1999
- POSTER PRESENTATIONS
- The Effects of Playing Pokemon Go on Physical Activity and Lifestyle Changes鈥� ACSM annual meeting, Denver, CO, May 2017.
- Comparison of Step Count during a bout of Pokemon Go vs Traditional Aerobic Exercise鈥� ACSM annual meeting, Denver, CO, May 2017.
- Walkabout integrated physical activities improve inattention, hyperactivity and engagement in the preK-2nd grade classroom鈥� NASPSPA conference, spring 2017 (co-author)
- Regular Exercise Is Associated with Self-Reported Weight Related Eating Behaviors in College Females鈥� ACSM annual meeting, Orlando, FL, May 2014
Awards
Faculty of the Year, Student Support Services, 豆包成人版, 2007