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GORDON CHALMERS Updated Jan 2017
Department of Health and Human
Development
EDUCATION
1990 Ph.D., Kinesiology, University of California, Los Angeles.
Major area: Neuromuscular function and adaptation.
Minor area: Biomechanics.
1988 M.S., Kinesiology, University of California, Los Angeles.
1984 B.S., Kinesiology, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, B.C., Canada.
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Professor, Dept. of Physical Education, Health and Recreation, Western Washington University,
Bellingham, WA, 2006-present.
Associate Professor, Dept. of Physical Education, Health and Recreation, Western Washington
University, Bellingham, WA, 2000-2006.
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Physical Education, Health and Recreation, Western Washington
University, Bellingham, WA, 1996-2000.
Instructor, Dept. of Kinesiology & Human Kinetics, Capilano College, North Vancouver, B.C., Canada,
1994-1996.
Medical Research Council of Canada Post-Doctoral Fellow, Dept. of Kinesiology, Simon Fraser
University, Burnaby, Canada, 1994-1996.
Post-Doctoral Researcher, School of Medicine, Neurosciences Dept., University of California, San
Diego, 1991-1994.
Post-Doctoral Researcher, Dept. of Kinesiology, University of California, Los Angeles, 1990-1991.
Lab Instructor, Dept. of Kinesiology, University of California, Los Angeles, 1986-1990.
Research Assistant, Dept. of Kinesiology, University of California, Los Angeles, 1984-1990.
Teaching Associate, Dept. of Kinesiology, University of California, Los Angeles, 1984-1986.
Teaching Assistant, Dept. of Kinesiology, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada, 1983-1984.
SCHOLARSHIP
Work In Progress
Chalmers, G. Soleus Stretch Reflex Modulation by Standing Task Difficulty (Original Research),
Manuscript in Preparation.
Chalmers, G. Soleus Stretch and H-Reflex Differential Modulation During Standing Tasks of Varying
Difficulty (Original Research), Data Analysis of Collected data in progress.
Gilmore. S., Brilla, L.R., Suprak, D.N., and Chalmers, G.R. (Original Research) Effect of a high
intensity isometric potentiating warm-up on bat velocity. Manuscript in Preparation.
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Review Articles Published (Refereed)
Chalmers, G. R. & Row, B. S. Common Errors in Textbook Descriptions of Muscle Fiber Size in
Nontrained Humans. Sports Biomechanics. 10(3), 185-199, September 2011.
Chalmers, G. Can Fast Twitch Muscle Fibres Be Selectively Recruited During Lengthening
Contractions? Review and Applications to Sport Movements. Sports Biomechanics. 7(1), 137-157,
2008.
Chalmers, G. Exercise Information Resources on the World Wide Web. Medical Reference Services
Quarterly, 24(4):79-88, 2005.
Chalmers, G. Reexamination of the Possible Role of Golgi Tendon Organ and Muscle Spindle
Reflexes in Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Muscle Stretching. Sports Biomechanics,
3(1):159-183, 2004.
Chalmers, G. R. Do Golgi Tendon Organs Really Inhibit Muscle Activity at High Force Levels to Save
Muscles From Injury, and Adapt with Strength Training? Sports Biomechanics, 1:239-249, 2002.
Bawa, P, Chalmers, G, Jones, KE, Sogaard, K, and Walsh, M. Control of Wrist Joint in Humans.
European Journal of Applied Physiology. 83:116-127, 2000.
Original Research Articles Published (Refereed)
Skidmore, B., Keeler, L. A., Chalmers, G., & Russell, K. The “Squat-n-Swap”: A pilot exercise
intervention to promote increased physical activity among mothers of young children. Manuscript
submitted to the Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal, 24, 162-169. doi:
10.1123/wspaj.2015-0037
David Suprak, Jordan D Sahlberg,; Gordon R Chalmers, Wren Cunningham. Shoulder elevation
affects joint position sense and muscle activation differently in upright and supine body
orientations. Human Movement Science. In Press.
Aarseth, L., Suprack, D., Chalmers, GR, Lyon, L., Dahlquist, D. The Effects of Kinesio Tape on
Shoulder Joint Position Sense. Journal of Athletic Training. 2015 Aug;50(8):785-91. doi:
10.4085/1062-6050-50.7.03.
Camara Azevedo, D, Moraes Alves, Oliveira Barral, M, Fernando Vargas Diniz, M, Marques Melo, R,
Vidal Alves Corrêa, R, Chalmers, G. Uninvolved versus target muscle contraction during contract-
relax proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching. Physical Therapy in Sport, 12:117-121,
August 2011. doi:10.1016/j.ptsp.2011.04.003
Lynch, J., Chalmers, G. R., Knutzen, K. M., & Martin, L. T., Effect on performance of learning a
pilates skill with or without a mirror. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. 13(3): 283-
290, 2009.
Bawa, P, and Chalmers, G, Responses of human motoneurons to high frequency stimulation of Ia
afferents. Muscle & Nerve, 38(6), 1604-1615, 2008.
Martin, L. T., and Chalmers, G. The Relationship between Academic Achievement and Physical
Fitness. The Physical Educator. 64(4), 214-221, 2007.
Chalmers, G, and Knutzen, K. M. Recurrent inhibition in the soleus motor pool of elderly and young
adults. Electromyography and Clinical Neurophysiology, Oct-Nov;44(7):413-21, 2004.
Chalmers, G. R., and Knutzen, K. M. Soleus H-reflex gain in healthy elderly and young adults when
lying, standing and balancing. The Journal of Gerontology: Biological Sciences, 57A:B321-B329,
2002.
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Bawa, P., Chalmers, G. R., Stewart, H., and Eisen, A. A.. Responses of ankle extensor and flexor
muscles to transcranial magnetic stimulation. Journal of Neurophysiology, 88:124-132, 2002.
Knutzen, K.M., Brilla, L., Caine, D., Chalmers, G., Gunter, K. & Schot, P. Absolute vs relative
strength as predictors of function in older adults. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research,
16:628-640, 2002.
Chalmers, G. R., and Knutzen, K. M. Soleus H-reflex modulation during walking in healthy elderly
and young adults. The Journal of Gerontology: Biological Sciences, 55A:B570-B579, 2000.
Chalmers, G. R., and Knutzen, K. M. H-reflex size in young and elderly adults of varying physical
activity levels. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 8:20-32, 2000.
Chalmers, G. R., and Bawa, P. Synaptic connections from large afferents of wrist flexor and
extensor muscles to synergistic motoneurones in man. Experimental Brain Research, 116:351-
358, 1997.
Talmadge, R. J., Roy, R. R., Chalmers, G. R. and Edgerton, V. R. MHC and sarcoplasmic reticulum
protein isoforms in functionally overloaded cat plantaris muscle fibers. Journal of Applied
Physiology, 80:1296-1303, 1996.
Chalmers, G. R., Peterson, D. A. and Gage, F. H. Sprouting adult CNS cholinergic axons express
NILE and associate with astrocytic surfaces expressing NCAM. Journal of Comparative Neurology,
371:287-299, 1996.
Eagle, K. S., Chalmers, G. R., Clary, D. O. and Gage, F. H. Axonal regeneration and limited functional
recovery following hippocampal deafferentation. Journal of Comparative Neurology, 363:377-388,
1995.
Chalmers, G. R., Fisher, L. J., Niijima, K., Patterson, P. H. and Gage, F. H. Adrenal chromaffin cells
transdifferentiate in response to basic fibroblast growth factor and show directed outgrowth to a
nerve growth factor source in vivo. Experimental Neurology, 133:32-42, 1995.
*Niijima, K., Chalmers, G. R., Peterson, D. A., Fisher, L. J., Patterson, P. H. and Gage, F. H.
Enhanced survival and neuronal differentiation of adrenal chromaffin cells co-grafted into the
striatum with NGF-producing fibroblasts. Journal of Neuroscience, 15:1180-1194, 1995.
[*First two authors contributed equally to this paper.]
Chalmers, G. R., Roy, R. R. and Edgerton, V. R. Variation and limitations in fiber enzymatic and size
responses in hypertrophied muscle. Journal of Applied Physiology, 73:631-641, 1992.
Chalmers, G. R., Roy, R. R. and Edgerton, V. R. Adaptability of the oxidative capacity of
motoneurons. Brain Research, 570:1-10, 1992.
Chalmers, G. R., Roy, R. R. and Edgerton, V. R. Motoneuron and muscle fiber succinate
dehydrogenase activity in control and overloaded plantaris. Journal of Applied Physiology,
71:1589-1592, 1991.
Chalmers, G. R. and Edgerton, V. R. Marked and variable inhibition by chemical fixation of
cytochrome oxidase and succinate dehydrogenase in single motoneurons. Journal of
Histochemistry and Cytochemistry 37:899-901, 1989.
Chalmers, G. R. and Edgerton, V. R. Single motoneuron succinate dehydrogenase activity. Journal
of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry 37:1107-1114, 1989.
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Book Chapters (Invited, Not Refereed)
Gage, F.H., Chalmers, G. R., Eagle, K. L., Tuszynski, M. H. and Kawaja, M. D. Functional recovery
following damage to the adult rat septohippocampal system. In: Spear, N. E., Spear, L. P. and
Woodruff, M. (Eds.) Neurobehavioral plasticity: Learning, development and response to brain
insults, pp. 205-217, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, New Jersey, 1995
Gage, F.H., Kawaja, M., Eagle, K., Chalmers, G., Ray, J. and Fisher, L. Somatic gene transfer to the
brain: A tool to study the necessary and sufficient structure/function requirements for learning and
memory. In: McGaugh, J. L., Bermúdez-Rattoni, F. and Prado-Alcalá, R. A. (Eds.) Plasticity in the
Central Nervous System: Learning and Memory, pp. 83-91, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, New
Jersey, 1995.
Fisher, L. J., Chalmers, G. R. and Gage, F. H. Use of genetically modified cells to deliver
neurotrophic factors and neurotransmitters to the brain. In: Flanagan, T. R., Emerich, D. F. and
Winn, S. R. (Eds.) Providing pharmacological access to the brain: Alternative approaches, Methods
in Neurosciences, 21:329-347, 1994.
Roy, R. R., Hodgson, J. A., Chalmers, G. R., Buxton, W. and Edgerton, V. R. Responsiveness of the
cat plantaris to functional overload. In: Sato, Y., Poortmans, J., Hashimoto, I., Oshida, Y. (Eds.)
Integration of medical and sports sciences, Vol. 37, pp. 43-51, Kerger, Basel, 1992.
Edgerton, V. R., Roy, R. R., Bodine-Fowler, S. C., Pierotti, D. J., Unguez, G. A., Martin, T. P., Jiang, B.
and Chalmers, G. R. Motoneurons - Muscle fiber connectivity and interdependence. In: Pette, D.
(Ed.) The Dynamic State of Muscle Fibers, pp. 217-231, Walter de Gruyter, New York, 1990.
Edgerton, V. R., Roy, R. R. and Chalmers, G. R. Does the size principle give insight into the energy
requirements of motoneurons? In: Binder, M. D. and Mendell, L. M. (Eds.) The Segmental Motor
System, pp. 150-164, Oxford, New York, 1990.
Presentations at International Professional Meetings (Refereed)
Lindsay M. Aarseth, David N. Suprak, Gordon R. Chalmers, and Lonnie Lyon, Kinesiotape
Application does not Improve Shoulder Joint Position Sense. World Congress of Biomechanics,
Summer 2014.
Chalmers, G. Soleus T-reflex amplitude modulation when standing humans adopt a challenging
stance. International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics (i-FAB) Congress, Seattle, WA, Poster # 3.2.28,
2010.
Parveen B, and Chalmers, G., Reliability of transmission from Ia afferents to homonymous
motoneurones in humans. 41st Congress of the Brazilian Society of Physiology & Joint Meeting of
The Physiological Society meeting (UK), Brazil, 2006.
Chalmers, G. R. and Knutzen, K. M. Soleus H-reflex gain in elderly and young adults when lying,
standing and balancing. IVth World Congress of Biomechanics, 2002.
Bawa, P, Chalmers, G, Jones, KE, Sogaard, K, and Walsh, M. Voluntary and reflexive control of
human forearm muscles. PROCID symposium "Muscular disorders in computer users: mechanisms
and models", Copenhagen 25-27 November 1999.
Chalmers, G. R. and Knutzen, K. M. Soleus H-reflex modulation during walking in old and young
adults. International Society of Biomechanics XVIIth Congress, 585, 1999.
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Presentations at International Professional Meetings (Not Refereed)
Patterson, P., Niijima, K., Chalmers, G. R., Peterson, D. A., Fisher, L. J. and Gage, F. H. Adrenal
chromaffin cell co-grafts with NGF-secreting fibroblasts. Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience,
4:192, 1992.
Chalmers, G. R., Roy, R. R. and Edgerton, V. R. Cytoplasmic volume, but not functional activity level,
influences motoneuronal succinate dehydrogenase activity. European Journal of Neuroscience
Supplement 3:1919, 1990.
Presentations at National Professional Meetings (Refereed)
Daniel L. Crisafulli, Harsh H. Buddhadev, L.R. Brilla, FACSM, Gordon R. Chalmers, Jun G. San Juan,
Dave N. Suprak. (2017) Sprint cycling performance improvement post creatine supplementation is
associated with increase in lean body mass. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, In
press.
Skidmore, B., Keeler, L. A., Chalmers, G., & Russell, K. The “Squat-n-Swap”: A pilot exercise
intervention to promote increased physical activity among mothers of young children. Paper to be
presented at the 2016 Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Denver, CO.
Gilmore, S., Brilla, L., Suprak, D.,& Chalmers, G. (2014) Effect Of A High-intensity Isometric
Potentiating Warm-up On Bat Velocity. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Volume
46(5S): S255-256
Garlatz, T.J., L.R. Brilla, K.M. Knutzen, and G. Chalmers. Physiological responses of elliptical and
treadmill exercise in collegiate distance runners. The FASEB Journal. 22:1175.2, 2008.
Knutzen, K.M., Lawson, A., Brilla, L.R., & Chalmers, G. Knee joint loads during exercise on the
elliptical trainer. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 39(5):S155, 2007.
Knutzen, K. M., Larson, A., N., Brilla, L. R., and Chalmers, G., Pedal Reaction Forces During Exercise
on the Elliptical Trainer, AAHPERD, 2007.
Knutzen, K. M., Frazier, B. A., Chalmers, G. R., Brilla, L. R., and Lindsey, B. Effect of high resistance
weight training on reported pain in older adults. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise,
37:S10, 2005.
Knutzen, K. M., Brilla, L. R., and Chalmers, G. Effect of baseline strength and improvement on older
adult performance. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 36:S359, 2004.
Knutzen, K. M., Brilla, L. R., and Chalmers, G. Effect of strength gain on functional performance of
older adults. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 35:S171, 2003.
Bulcroft, K., Casto, K., and Chalmers, G. Where innovation matters: Coordinating the change
agendas in a public comprehensive university. American Association for Higher Education National
Conference on Higher Education, 2001
Knutzen, K. M., Niemann-Carr, N., Brilla, L. R., and Chalmers, G. Effects of resistance training on
gait termination in older adults. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 33:S118, 2001.
Knutzen, K. M., Brilla, L., and Chalmers, G. Physical activity patterns and perceptions of older
adults who exercise. Society for Public Health Education Midyear Scientific Meeting, 2001.
Knutzen, K. M., Sargizi, M., Chalmers, G.R. and Brilla, L. R. Effects of high resistance training on sit
to stand ability of older adults. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 32:S245, 2000.
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Chalmers, G. R. and Knutzen, K. M. H-reflex size in weight trained old and young adults. Medicine
and Science in Sports and Exercise 31:S384, 1999.
Gort-Chylla, D., Brilla, L. R., Knutzen, K. M. and Chalmers, G. R. Effects of high resistance training
and medication on orthostatic hypotension in mature adults. Medicine and Science in Sports and
Exercise 31:S381, 1999.
Chalmers, G. R., and Bawa, P. Synaptic connections from wrist flexor and extensor muscle large
afferents to synergistic motoneurones in man. 21st Annual Meeting, American Society of
Biomechanics, September 1997.
Bawa, P. and Chalmers, G. R. Homonymous and heteronymous excitation among motoneurone
pools of the human forearm. Journal of Physiology 487:71P, 1995.
Chalmers, G. R., Roy, R. R. and Edgerton, V. R. Oxidative capacity and muscle fiber size of single
fibers in normal and adult spinalized cats. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 18:S22,
1986.
Presentations at National Professional Meetings (Not Refereed)
Bawa, P, and Chalmers, G. R Transmission of high frequency bursts along the monosynaptic reflex
arc in the upper and lower limb muscles in humans. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 32, 2006.
Bawa, P, Stewart, H., Chalmers, G. R. and Eisen, E. E. Responses of lower leg muscles to cortical
stimulation. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts 27: Program No. 936.11, 2001.
Chalmers, G. R. and Knutzen, K. M. Potentiated H-reflex (V1 reflex) is not elevated in elderly adults
following strength training. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts 26:149, 2000.
Chalmers, G. R. H-Reflex size in young and aged humans of similar physical activity levels. Society
for Neuroscience Abstracts 24:2101, 1998.
Chalmers, G. R., Fisher, L. J., Niijima, K., Patterson, P. H. and Gage, F. H. Outgrowth from
differentiated chromaffin cells induced by NGF-producing fibroblast grafts. Society for
Neuroscience Abstracts 19:1319, 1993.
Eagle, K. L., Chalmers, G. R., Tuzsynski, M. H., and Gage, F. H. NGF-producing grafts implanted into
unilaterally lesioned rat fimbria-fornix elicit hippocampal reinnervation and functional recovery.
Society for Neuroscience Abstracts 19:1514, 1993
Chalmers, G. R., Niijima, K., Patterson, P. H., Peterson, D. A., Fisher, L. J. and Gage, F. H.
Chromaffin cells cografted with NGF-producing fibroblasts exhibit neuronal features. Society for
Neuroscience Abstracts 18:782, 1992.
Eagle, K. L., Fisher, L. J., Chalmers, G. R. and Gage, F. H. Functional and morphological
characterization of NGF-producing grafts implanted into lesioned rat fimbria-fornix. Society for
Neuroscience Abstracts 18:1121, 1992.
Peterson, D. A., Takayama, H., Barba, D., Chalmers, G. R., Tuszynski, M. H. and Gage, F. H.
Unbiased quantitative stereological assessment of intracerebral graft survival. Society for
Neuroscience Abstracts 18:1324, 1992.
Jiang, B., Chalmers, G. R., Roy, R. R. and Edgerton, V. R. Differential response of cat muscle fibers
and extracellular connective tissue to increased and decreased neuromuscular activity. Society for
Neuroscience Abstracts 17:649, 1991.
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Chalmers, G. R., Roy, R. R. and Edgerton, V. R. Coordination of succinate dehydrogenase activity
between motoneurons and muscle fibers in the normal and functionally overloaded cat plantaris.
Society for Neuroscience Abstracts 16:119, 1990.
Chalmers, G. R., Roy, R. R. and Edgerton, V. R. Effect of quantity of action potentials on
motoneuron oxidative capacity. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts 15:919, 1989.
Chalmers, G. R. and Edgerton, V. R. Normal succinate dehydrogenase activity in motoneurons six
months after spinal transection. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts 14:689, 1988.
Chalmers, G. R. and Edgerton, V. R. Method for measuring SDH activity in single neurons. Society
for Neuroscience Abstracts 13:1416, 1987.
Presentations at State Professional Meetings (Refereed)
Harrison, A. P., Brilla, L. R., Chalmers, G., & Suprak, D. N. Postactivation potentiation: predictors in
NCAA division II varsity track and field power athletes. Northwest Biomechanics Symposium,
Vancouver, BC, 2011
Chalmers, G. R. Motor Unit Recruitment During Lengthening Contractions. WA State National
Strength and Conditioning Association Conference, Nov 18th, 2006, Redmond, WA.
Book Reviews (Published)
Review of book, Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning by Baechle & Earle, for the
journal Dance Medicine and Science, September 2002. Gigi Berardi Ph.D., book review editor.
Review of book, Proprioception and Neuromuscular Control in Joint Stability by Lephart & Fu, for
the journal Dance Medicine and Science, September 2002. Gigi Berardi Ph.D., book review editor.
Review of book, Structure and Function of the Musculokeletal System by J. Watkins, for the journal
Dance Medicine and Science, September 2000. Gigi Berardi Ph.D., book review editor.
Review of book, Physiology of Sport and Exercise by J. Wilmore & D. Costill, for the journal Dance
Medicine and Science, September 2000. Gigi Berardi Ph.D., book review editor.
Review of book, Skeletal Muscle by A. J. McComas, for the journal Dance Medicine and Science,
September 1999. Gigi Berardi Ph.D., book review editor.
Presentations at WWU
Chalmers, G. R. Influence of age and chronic physical activity on the H-Reflex in humans. BFR
Sigma – Xi Research Presentation, Spring 1998.
Research Grants (1998-Present)
WWU Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Mini Grant 2016, $1000 to purchase laboratory
equipment for research on reflex control during movement in humans.
WWU Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Grant-in-Aid 2009, $1970 to purchase
laboratory equipment for research on reflex control during movement in humans.
WWU Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Grant-in-Aid 2008, $1095 to purchase
laboratory equipment for research on reflex control during movement in humans.
WWU College of Humanities and Social Sciences Equipment Grant. Spring 2008, $3615 to
purchase laboratory equipment for research on reflex control during movement in humans.
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WWU Faculty Development Grant, Summer 2003, $796 to purchase a software update needed for
research on reflex control during movement in aged humans.
Co-investigator (External Program Evaluator role), three year, $490,000, U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funded research grant to the Bellingham Opportunity
Council. The study that will develop and evaluate cost effective methods for controlling housing-
based asthma stimuli in low income households that contain children with asthma, and provide
community education on the results found. This is a community service grant, not a research
grant. Accordingly, progress reports to HUD, and not peer reviewed publications will be generated.
Winter 2001-Winter 2004.
WWU BFR Faculty Grant-in-aid 2002, $1,020 to purchase a force transducer needed for research
on reflex control during movement in aged humans.
WWU BFR Faculty Mini Grant 2001, $379 to purchase a software update needed for research on
reflex control during movement in aged humans.
Group Health / Kaiser Permanente Community Foundation Grant, 1999/00, $10,000, with Drs.
Knutzen & Brilla (Principal Investigator: Dr. Knutzen) to study lifestyle and community factors that
influence participation by elderly adults in strength training programs.
WWU Faculty Development Grant, Summer 1999, $133.58 for funds to purchase recording cables
required for planned study.
WWU College of Arts and Sciences, Funds for travel to an international meeting, 1999, $300 to
support travel to present research results at the International Society for Biomechanics Meeting,
Calgary Canada.
WWU Faculty Development Grant, Summer 1998, $542.05 with Drs. Vernacchia, Caine, Brilla &
Knutzen for nQuery Advisor software to aid in teaching and research.
WWU Faculty Development Grant, Winter 1998, $700 for upgrade to Spike2 software used in
teaching and research.
WWU Summer Research Grant, Summer 1997, $5,000 for summer salary support.
ACADEMIC AWARDS
One quarter of professional leave awarded for Winter term 2012 by Western Washington University to
allow time for collecting data for a study on motor control during balancing tasks.
One quarter of professional leave awarded for Winter term 2009 by Western Washington University to
allow time for collecting data for a study on motor control during precision and force tasks.
Professional Performance and Development Review, for previous five years work at WWU, ranked as
“Superior” in the category of Teaching Effectiveness and in the category of Scholarship.
One quarter of professional leave awarded for winter term 2006 by Western Washington University to
allow time for the writing of a review article on motor unit recruitment.
One-half step award for outstanding productivity in the combination of teaching, research and service,
over the previous five years at Western Washington University, spring 2004.
One quarter of professional leave awarded for winter term 2004 by Western Washington University to
allow time for data analysis and manuscript preparation for research investigating reflex function
in the elderly.
One quarter of professional leave awarded for winter term 2003 by Western Washington University to
allow time for laboratory research investigating reflex function in the elderly.
One-half step merit award for outstanding research productivity over the previous three years at
Western Washington University, fall 1999.
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Medical Research Council of Canada post doctoral fellowship, 1993-96.
UCLA Ursula Mandel Scholarship for biomedical research, 1988-90.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada 1967 Science and Engineering
Scholarship, 1984-88.
HONORS
Governor General Gold Medal Award. Awarded to the top academic graduating student. Simon Fraser
University, Class of 1984.
Simon Fraser University Honor Roll, 1983.
TEACHER AND INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS TRAINING
WWU CII WORKSHOP - Teaching in the Round: Chalkboards, Whiteboards, Smartboards
February 9, 12 Noon - 1 PM, Miller Hall 038
“Join Kendra Douglas, Modern and Classical Languages/Linguistics, for a presentation and
workshop on strategic teaching techniques in which instructors utilize all four walls of the
classroom, via chalkboards, whiteboards, or Smartboards, for energizing student learning
activities.”
WWU CII workshop: Using Rubrics to Promote High-Level Student Outcomes. Dr. Kyla Macario,
University of Arizona Teaching Center. Sept. 21, 2006
WWU CII workshop: Weapons of mass instruction, Thursday, March 04, 2004
WWU CII workshop: Oh, THAT'S What I Was Doing! - This session takes a look at some Western
professors’ successful classroom practices, and links them to the underlying theory, Wednesday,
February 05, 2003
WWU CII workshop: Understanding Our Undergrads: The Perry Scheme of Intellectual Development,
Wednesday, January 08, 2003
WWU CII workshop: Looking Back, Looking Ahead - Teaching during the first and final days of a course,
Wednesday, December 04, 2002
WWU ATUS workshop on Developing Interactive Web Based Courses, February 2001
One and a half hour workshop lead to the incorporation of active server web technology into my
course web pages. This allowed students to submit information, sign up for projects, and submit
course project reports online, and Dr. Chalmers to provide feedback to distant students, via the
course web page.
WWU workshop on Student Learning Styles, November 2000
One and a half hour workshop by Nidhi Mahendra of the Univ. of Arizona.
WWU workshop on Web site course enhancement, April 1999
Two hour public forum by P. Bergen on using the web to enhance courses.
WWU workshop on Critical Thinking, April 1999
Two hour workshop by G. Nosich: "Getting critical thinking into the classroom - Part II".
WWU colloquium on Critical Thinking, April 1999
One hour colloquium by G. Nosich on critical thinking skills in the classroom.
WWU workshop on Critical Thinking, 1998
Three hour workshop by G. Nosich discussing methods to implement critical thinking skills into
classroom curriculum.
WWU Symposium on Undergraduate Research, 1998
Two hour workshop discussing methods to involve undergraduate students in research.
WWU Symposium on Collaborative Learning, 1998
Five hour workshop on using collaborative learning in university classes.
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WWU ATUS & Center for Instructional Innovation Open Houses, 1998
Drop in workshops on instructional technology supported at WWU: On Line Discussion Groups,
Audio & Video on the Web, On Line Testing, Class Materials on the Web.
WWU Seminar: Curriculum Revision with Educational Technology. Improving Student Outcomes in
Large Classes, 1998
One hour presentation by Drs. Perrin & Reuter, Portland State University.
The Teacher as an Actor, 1997
Two hour lecture on teaching methodology by Dr. Robert Kieper, WWU
Technology in the Classroom, 1997
One hour lecture on using computers to facilitate instruction, by Dr. Randal Day, W.S.U.
Curriculum Development Workshop, 1996.
One day course on the DACUM process of curriculum development.
Increasing student participation in lecture based classes, 1996.
One day course on methods to increase student participation in college classes.
Cooperative Teaching Techniques, Level 2 British Columbia College Teachers Certification, 1996.
Three day course on cooperative teaching techniques useful to enhance student learning in college
classes.
Developing Critical Thinking Skills in College Students, 1995.
One day course on methods to promote the development of students’ critical thinking and problem
analysis skills in college classes.
Cooperative Teaching Techniques, Level 1 British Columbia College Teachers Certification, 1995.
Four day course on cooperative teaching techniques useful to enhance student learning in college
classes.
UCLA Instructor Training Program, 1984-5.
Educational theory, techniques and practice for teaching at the post secondary level.
SERVICE TO DEPARTMENT, UNIVERSITY, PROFESSION AND COMMUNITY
Service to the Department of Physical Education, Health & Recreation/Health
and Human Development
2016-2017 Department Service
1. Pre-physical therapy, Pre-Health Care Professions, and Movement Studies advisor for 100
undergraduate majors.
2. Program coordinator for the Kinesiology and Physical Education Program. Six credit course
release this year is provided to Dr. Chalmers with this service responsibility.
3. Chair of the search committee recruiting a TT Physical Education & Health faculty member.
2015-2016 Department Service
1. Pre-physical therapy, Pre-Health Care Professions, and Movement Studies advisor for 100
undergraduate majors. (Jan 5, 2016 data)
2. Program coordinator for the Kinesiology and Physical Education Program. 407 majors and
minors (Jan 5, 2016 data) (6 credit course release this year is provided to Dr. Chalmers
with this service responsibility).
3. Chair of the search committee recruiting a TT Kinesiology Exercise Physiology faculty
member.
4. Management of unexpected opening of Kinesiology major in winter and spring 2016 to
new majors (advertisement, screening of applicants, notification of applicants, and
answering all questions).
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5. Organized guest speaker for Kinesiology & Community Health program for students
interested in health care careers: Mikke J. Lindblom, Director of Human Resources, Mason
General Hospital & Family of Clinics, Shelton WA., Thurs Nov 19, 2015, 4:30 pm.
2014-2015 Department Service
1. Pre-physical therapy, Pre-Health Care Professions, and Movement Studies advisor for 163
undergraduate majors. (March 11, 2015 data)
2. Program coordinator for the Kinesiology and Physical Education Program. 514 majors and
minors (March 11, 2015 data) (3 credit course release per year is provided to Dr. Chalmers
with this service responsibility).
3. PEHR Transfer Advisor during summer transitions days, afternoon sessions, 4 days in July
& Sept., 2014.
4. Chair of the search committee recruiting a TT Kinesiology Neuromotor faculty member.
5. Organized guest speaker for kinesiology program: Katie Sharp, Clinical Biomechanist,
Naval Medical Center San Diego. May 21, 2015, 4 pm.
6. Western Preview presentation, Sat April 4, 2015
2013-2014 Department Service
1. Pre-physical therapy, Pre-Health Care Professions, and Movement Studies advisor for 221
undergraduate majors. (Jan 24, 2014 data)
2. Program coordinator for the Kinesiology and Physical Education Program. 589 majors and
minors (Jan 24, 2014 data) including leading the development and implementation of a
new pre-major and major declaration system for the Kinesiology major, the largest major in
the university (3 credit course release per year is provided to Dr. Chalmers with this service
responsibility).
3. PEHR Transfer Advisor during summer transitions days, afternoon sessions, 4 days in July
& Sept., 2013.
4. Organized guest speaker for kinesiology and physical education program: Bob McAtee,
Registered and Nationally Certified massage therapist. Monday, Oct 28, 2013, 3-5 pm.
5. Organized guest speaker for kinesiology and physical education program: Mike Bahn, US
Ski & Snowboard Team Strength and Conditioning Coordinator. Fri, May 16, 2014, 3 pm.
6. Head of the search recruiting NTT #1 Kinesiology faculty member for 2014-15.
7. Head of the search recruiting NTT #2 Kinesiology faculty member for 2014-15.
8. Co-leader (with Dr. Martin) for recruitment of three part time NTT faculty for the pedagogy
program for 2014-15.
2012-2013 Department Service
1. Pre-physical therapy, Pre-Health Care Professions, and Movement Studies advisor for 227
undergraduate majors. (April 17, 2013)
2. Program coordinator for the Kinesiology and Physical Education Program. 571 majors and
minors (April 17, 2013) (3 credit course release per year is provided to Dr. Chalmers with
this service responsibility)
3. Chair of the search committee recruiting a TT Kinesiology faculty member.
4. Head of the search recruiting NTT #1 Kinesiology faculty member for 2013-14.
5. Head of the search recruiting NTT #2 Kinesiology faculty member for 2013-14.
6. Chair Pro Tem for Charlie Sylvester’s Post Tenure Review.
7. PEHR Transfer Advisor during summer transitions days, afternoon sessions, 4 days in July
& Sept., 2012.
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8. Organized guest speaker for kinesiology and physical education program: Mike Bahn,
Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach for the US Ski & Snowboard Association. Friday,
February 8, 3-5 pm.
2011-2012 Department Service
1. Pre-physical therapy, Pre-Health Care Professions, and Movement Studies advisor for 171
undergraduate majors. (April 24, 2012)
2. Program coordinator for the Kinesiology and Physical Education Program. 463 majors (Feb
6, 2012) (3 credit course release per year is provided to Dr. Chalmers with this service
responsibility)
3. Chair of the search committee recruiting a TT Kinesiology Exercise Science faculty member.
4. Chair of the search committee recruiting a NTT Kinesiology Exercise Science faculty
member.
5. PEHR Transfer Advisor during summer transitions days, afternoon sessions, 4 days in July
& Sept., 2011.
2010-2011 Department Service
1. Pre-physical therapy, Pre-Health Care Professions, and Movement Studies advisor for
undergraduate majors. (n=127, Dec 2011)
2. Faculty mentor for new PEHR faculty member David Suprak
3. Program coordinator for the Kinesiology and Physical Education Program (3 credit course
release per year is provided to Dr. Chalmers with this service responsibility)
4. Chair of the search committee recruiting a NTT Sport Psychology faculty.
5. Chair of the search committee recruiting a NTT Kinesiology faculty.
6. PEHR Transfer Advisor during summer transitions days, afternoon sessions, 4 days in July
& Sept., 2010.
7. Organized guest speaker for graduate and undergraduate students in the kinesiology and
physical education program, Mike Bahn May 16, 2011.
8. Organized guest speaker and free clinic for graduate and undergraduate students in the
kinesiology and physical education program, Bob McAtee April 18, 2011.
2009-2010 Department Service
1. Pre-physical therapy advisor for undergraduate majors (n=78, May 2010)
2. Faculty mentor for new PEHR faculty member David Suprak
3. Transfer Evaluation and Alumni Relation service position for PE Program
2008-2009 Department Service
1. Pre-physical therapy advisor for undergraduate majors (n=80, Feb. 2009)
2. Faculty mentor for new PEHR faculty member David Suprak
3. Transfer Evaluation and Alumni Relation service position for PE Program
2007-2008 Department Service
1. Pre-physical therapy advisor for undergraduate majors (n=60, 12/27/07
2. Program coordinator for the Kinesiology and Physical Education Program (3 credit course
release per year is provided to Dr. Chalmers with this service responsibility)
3. Chair of the search committee recruiting a PE program replacement faculty
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2006-2007 Department Service
1. Pre-physical therapy advisor for undergraduate majors (n=39, April 2007)
2. Program coordinator for the Kinesiology and Physical Education Program (3 credit course
release per year is provided to Dr. Chalmers with this service responsibility)
3. Faculty mentor for new PEHR faculty member Derrick Mears
4. Development of new faculty profile pages for PEHR Dept. web page
2005-2006 Department Service
1. Pre-physical therapy advisor for undergraduate majors (n=35, 4/25/06)
2. Program coordinator for the Kinesiology and Physical Education Program (3 credit course
release per year is provided to Dr. Chalmers with this service responsibility)
3. Faculty mentor for new PEHR faculty member Derrick Mears
2004-2005 Department Service
1. Pre-physical therapy advisor for undergraduate majors (n=34, 5/25/05
2. Program coordinator for the Kinesiology and Physical Education Program (3 credit course
release per year is provided to Dr. Chalmers with this service responsibility)
3. Chair of the search committee recruiting a PE program replacement faculty
4. Directed the revision and upgrade of the Physical Education program and PEHR
department web pages
5. Guest presentation in PE 301, Fall 2002
2003-2004 Department Service
1. Pre-physical therapy advisor for undergraduate majors (n=35, 4/16/04)
2. Responsible for public communications by the PE major program
3. Maintained Physical Education program web pages
4. Maintained advising web pages for Physical Education program
5. Guest presentation in PE 301, Fall 2002
2002-2003 Department Service
1. Served on the search committee for a new faculty member for the Health program
2. Served on departmental space committee
3. Pre-physical therapy advisor for undergraduate majors (n=38, 5/2/03)
4. Responsible for public communications by the PE major program
5. Maintained Physical Education program web pages
6. Maintained advising web pages for Physical Education program
7. Guest presentation in PE 301, Fall 2002
8. PE Majors Transfer Student Advisor (spring term only)
2001-2002 Department Service
1. Served on the search committee for a new faculty member for the Health program
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2. Developed a web based database to help Physical Education program graduates to stay in
contact with each other, and faculty to stay in contact with graduates.
3. Pre-physical therapy advisor for undergraduate majors (n=24, March 2002)
4. Responsible for public communications by the PE major program
5. Maintained Physical Education program web pages
6. Maintained advising web pages for Physical Education program
7. Guest presentation in PE 301, Fall 2001
8. Gave guest lectures on short notice in PE 201 when instructor was ill (January 28th &
30th).
2000-2001 Department Service
1. Pre-physical therapy advisor for undergraduate majors (n=18, Dec 27, 2000)
2. Responsible for public communications by the PE major program
3. Developed advising web pages for Physical Education program
4. Guest presentation in PE 301, Fall 2000
1999-2000 Department Service
1. PEHR Department Student Recognition Coordinator
2. PE Majors Transfer Student Advisor
3. Guest presentation in PE 203, Fall 1999
1998-1999 Department Service
1. PEHR Department Student Recognition Coordinator
2. PE Majors Transfer Student Advisor
3. Guest presentation in PE 203, Fall 1998
1997-1998 Department Service
1. PEHR Department Student Recognition Coordinator
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2. PE Majors Transfer Student Advisor
3. Guest presentation in PE 203, Fall 1997
1996-1997 Department Service
1. PEHR Department Student Recognition Coordinator
2. PE Majors Transfer Student Advisor
Service To The University And College
2016-2017 University and College Service
1. Chair of the WWU Institutional Review Board of the Human Subjects Review Committee.
2. Pre-Allied Health Care Professions advisor for undergraduate majors across campus.
3. Transitions and High Credit Summer Start Transfer Advisor for new students, morning
sessions, 4 days in July& Aug 2016.
2015-2016 University and College Service
1. Chair of the WWU Institutional Review Board of the Human Subjects Review Committee.
2. Pre-Allied Health Care Professions advisor for undergraduate majors across campus.
3. WWU Honors Program Senior Project supervisor for Adrielle Tobias.
2014-2015 University and College Service
1. Chair of the WWU Institutional Review Board of the Human Subjects Review Committee.
2. Transitions Transfer Advisor for new students, morning sessions, 3 days in July 2014.
3. Pre-Allied Health Care Professions advisor for undergraduate majors across campus.
4. Concentration Committee member for Fairhaven College student Mikhaila Thornton.
2013-2014 University and College Service
1. Chair of the WWU Institutional Review Board of the Human Subjects Review Committee.
2. Transitions Transfer Advisor for new students, morning sessions, 3 days in July 2013.
3. Pre-Allied Health Care Professions advisor for undergraduate majors across campus.
4. Concentration Committee member for Fairhaven College student Megan Argetsinger.
2012-2013 University and College Service
1. Chair of the WWU Institutional Review Board of the Human Subjects Review Committee.
2. Transitions Transfer Advisor for new students, morning sessions, 3 days in July 2012.
3. Faculty speaker welcoming new transfer students at transitions days.
Many Thanks…For your help with Transitions welcomes again this year. You do such a great job of illustrating the many things students can be doing outside the classroom and do it in a way that I believe is most memorable. Many thanks for the additional time and preparation in being a part of the program – I most certainly owe you one – Anna Carey Director of New Student Services/Family Outreach
4. Pre-Allied Health Care Professions advisor for undergraduate majors across campus.
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2011-2012 University and College Service
1. Chair of the WWU Institutional Review Board of the Human Subjects Review Committee.
2. Transitions Transfer Advisor for new students, morning sessions, 4 days in July & Sept.,
2011.
3. Pre-Allied Health Care Professions advisor for undergraduate majors across campus.
2010-2011 University and College Service
1. Chair of the WWU Institutional Review Board of the Human Subjects Review Committee.
2. Transitions Transfer Advisor for new students, morning sessions, 4 days in July & Sept.,
2010.
3. PEHR Transfer Advisor during summer transitions days, afternoon sessions, 4 days in July
& Sept., 2010.
4. Pre-Allied Health Care Professions advisor for undergraduate majors across campus.
2009-2010 University and College Service
1. Chair of the WWU Institutional Review Board of the Human Subjects Review Committee.
2. Member of the search committee for a half-time Compliance Coordinator for the Office of
Research and Sponsored Programs.
3. Transitions Transfer Advisor for new students, morning sessions, 4 days in July & Sept.,
2009.
4. PEHR Transfer Advisor during summer transitions days, afternoon sessions, 4 days in July
& Sept., 2009.
2008-2009 University and College Service
1. Chair of the WWU Institutional Review Board of the Human Subjects Review Committee.
2. Transitions Transfer Advisor for new students, morning sessions, 4 days in July & Sept.,
2008.
3. PEHR Transfer Advisor during summer transitions days, afternoon sessions, 4 days in July
& Sept., 2008.
2007-2008 University and College Service
4. Chair of the WWU Institutional Review Board of the Human Subjects Review Committee.
5. Served on the Honors Board.
6. Transitions Transfer Advisor for new students, morning sessions, July 6, 13, 20, Sept., 14,
2007.
7. PEHR Transfer Advisor during summer transitions days, afternoon sessions, July 6, 13, 20,
Sept., 14, 2007.
2006-2007 University and College Service
1. Chair of the WWU Institutional Review Board of the Human Subjects Review Committee.
2. Served on the Honors Board.
3. Transitions Transfer Advisor for new students, morning sessions, July 7, 12, 14, Sept., 15,
2006.
4. PEHR Transfer Advisor during summer transitions days, afternoon sessions, July 7, 12, 14,
Sept., 15, 2006.
2005-2006 University and College Service
1. Chair of the WWU Institutional Review Board of the Human Subjects Review Committee.
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2. Transitions Transfer Advisor for new students, morning sessions, July 8, 13, 15, Sept., 19,
2005.
3. PEHR Transfer Advisor during summer transitions days, afternoon sessions, July 8, 13, 15,
Sept., 19, 2005.
2004-2005 University & College Service
1. Chair of the WWU Institutional Review Board of the Human Subjects Review Committee.
2. Served on the Honors Board.
3. Transitions Transfer Advisor for new students, morning sessions, July 9, 14, 16, Sept., 13,
2004, Jan 3, March 28, June 20, 2005.
4. PEHR Transfer Advisor during summer transitions days, afternoon sessions, July 9, 14, 16,
Sept., 13, 2004.
2003-2004 University & College Service
1. Served on the Honors Board.
2. Chair of Professional Performance and Development Review Committee for the College of
Humanities and Social Sciences.
3. Served on the WWU Institutional Review Board of the Human Subjects Review Committee
(except during professional leave in winter term).
4. Transitions Transfer Advisor for new students, morning sessions, July 11, 16, 18, Sept., 15,
2003, Jan 5, March 29, June 1, 2004.
5. PEHR Transfer Advisor during summer transitions days, afternoon sessions, July 11, 16,
18, Sept., 15, 2003.
6. WWU Freshman Scholars Academy Mentor.
The Scholars Academy supplements the first-year experience by providing a variety of
opportunities for students to make connections with Western's campus community.
Students are invited to participate in this program where selection is based on high
school academic record and willingness to take the most challenging academic
schedule.
7. Faculty panel member for WWU Transfer Days, March 5, 2004.
The panel provides prospective transfer students with information, and answers to
questions, regarding the transfer process.
2002-2003 University & College Service
1. Served on the Honors Board
2. Served on Professional Performance and Development Review Committee for the College
of Arts and Sciences
3. Served on the WWU Institutional Review Board of the Human Subjects Review Committee
(except during professional leave in winter term)
4. Worked with Western Gallery director Sarah Clark-Langager to produce a short video on the
topic of laboratory research related to “walking”. The video served as a supplement to a
Western Gallery show titled “Walk Ways”. Technical production of the video was performed
by ATUS video services. The video accompanied the “Walk Ways” gallery show at the
following locations:
Western Gallery, Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington, January
6 – March 1, 2003
Dalhousie University Art Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, March 20 – May 11,
2003
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Oakville Galleries: Oakville Galleries in Gairloch Gardens, June 14 – August 17,
2003
Oakville Galleries at Centennial Square, June 21 – August 17, 2003, Oakville,
Ontario, Canada
Arthouse at the Jones Center, Austin, Texas, September 6 – November 1, 2003
Freedman Gallery , Albright College Center for the Arts, Reading, Pennsylvania,
February 6 – March 28, 2004
5. Transitions Transfer Advisor for new students, morning sessions, July 12, 17, 19, Sept., 16,
2002, Jan 6, March 31, June 23, 2003
6. PEHR Transfer Advisor during summer transitions days, afternoon sessions, July 12, 17,
19, Sept., 16, 2002
7. WWU Freshman Scholars Academy mentor for Allison Beima
The Scholars Academy supplements the first-year experience by providing a variety of
opportunities for students to make connections with Western's campus community.
Students are invited to participate in this program where selection is based on high
school academic record and willingness to take the most challenging academic
schedule.
8. Faculty panel member for WWU Transfer Days, Feb 28, 2003.
The panel provides prospective transfer students with information, and answers to
questions, regarding the transfer process.
2001-2002 University & College Service
1. Served on the Teaching and Learning Academy general education “Poised to be Experts”
dialogue group
2. Invited speaker for the Teaching and Learning Professional Development Series at WWU,
panel discussion on “Community Based Learning in Action” May 1, 2002.
3. Served on the Honors Board
4. Served on Professional Performance and Development Review Committee for the College
of Arts and Sciences
5. Served on the WWU Institutional Review Board of the Human Subjects Review Committee
6. Contributed to the maintenance of the content of a web based “Faculty Resource Guide For
Teaching Development And The Assessment Of Student Learning” at Western
(http://pandora.cii.wwu.edu/guide/)
7. Transitions Transfer Advisor for new students, morning sessions, July 13, 18, 20, Sept., 17,
2001
8. PEHR Transfer Advisor during summer transitions days, afternoon sessions, July 13, 18,
20, Sept., 17, 2001
9. Freshman Advisor for November 26th follow up to Summer Start Program.
10. Attended dinner to welcome new students to Western, and to talk with them and their
parents, Aug. 9, 2001
2000-2001 University & College Service
1. Academic Coordinating Commission, 2000-01
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2. Developed a web based “Faculty Resource Guide For Teaching Development And The
Assessment Of Student Learning” at Western (http://pandora.cii.wwu.edu/guide/)
(summer 2000, project funded by Provost’s office). I was responsible for the development
of most of the content, organized all content, and delivering all of the draft text based
versions of the web pages to the WWU Center For Instructional Innovation programmers
so they could produce graphical pages.
Through the school year I was responsible for organizing new material that was added to the
web based “Faculty Resource Guide For Teaching Development And The Assessment Of
Student Learning”, preparing new material when needed, and working with web
programmers at the WWU Center For Instructional Innovation to place the material on the
web site.
3. Represented the Department of Physical Education, Health & Recreation at Western Preview
2001, April 7th.
4. Served as a leader at the fall 2000 new faculty orientation day, Sept. 20th.
5. Transitions Transfer Advisor for new students, morning sessions, July 7, 12, 14, Sept., 18,
2000
6. PEHR Transfer Advisor during summer transitions days, afternoon sessions, July 7, 12, 14,
Sept., 18, 2000
1999-2000 University & College Service
1. Presentation of the Dept. of PEHR outcomes assessment program at WWU Board of
Trustees discussion on Learning Outcomes. June 9. 2000.
2. Presentation of the Dept. of PEHR outcomes assessment program at the Carnegie
Foundation's Campus Conversations Seminar Series, Forum on Student Assessment.
March 3. 2000.
3. Academic Coordinating Commission, 1999-00
4. Carnegie Foundation's Campus Conversations Project, Part II. One of 25 faculty members
to serve in a biweekly discussion group and invited guest speaker seminar series with the
goal of examining if and how the scholarship of teaching can be developed at Western.
5. Transitions Transfer Advisor for new students, morning sessions, summer 1999, 1999-00
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6. PEHR Transfer Advisor during summer transitions days, afternoon sessions, July 7, 9, 16,
Sept., 13, 1999
1998-1999 University & College Service
1. Academic Coordinating Commission, 1998-99
2. ACC representative to the Freshman Interest Group Task Force, 1998-99
3. Member of task force to assist in formulating the direction of the WWU Center for
Instructional Innovation, 1998-99
4. Service Learning Advisory Committee, 1998-99
5. Transitions Transfer Advisor for new students, Summer 1998, 1998-99
1997-1998 University & College Service
1. Academic Coordinating Commission, 1997-98
Service To The Profession
2015-2016 Service to Profession
1. Review of Manuscript ID JSR.2016-0003 entitled "Immediate Effects of PNF Stretching
Programs Compared to Passive Stretching Programs for Hamstring Flexibility: A Critically
Appraised Topic" for the Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. Carl G. Mattacola, PhD, ATC, Editor-
in-Chief. January 2016.
2014-2015 Service to Profession
1. External reviewer for a faculty job candidate in the Health and Human Development
Department at Montana State University. For: Lynda Ransdell (Ph.D.) Dean and Professor
of College of Education, Health and Human Development, Montana State University
2. Review of manuscript ID JSR.2014-0231 entitled "Applying PNF stretching: optimal
contraction intensity to attain maximum increase of range of motion" submitted to the
Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. Kellie Huxel Bliven, PhD, ATC, Editor. July 2014.
3. Review of manuscript ID JSR.2014-0292 entitled "Comparison of transcutaneous electrical
nerve stimulation and cryotherapy for increasing quadriceps activation in patients with
knee pathologies" submitted to the Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. Kellie Huxel Bliven,
PhD, ATC, Editor. August 2014.
2013-2014 Service to Profession
1. Review of book for publisher: Bob McAtee, Facilitated Stretching, Fourth Edition, Human
Kinetics.
2. Grant reviewer (June 2014) for the National Association for Sport and Physical Education
(NASPE) ING Run For Something Better School Awards Program.
2012-2013 Service to Profession
1. Review of manuscript ID JSR-2013-0025 entitled "Foam Rolling and Static Stretching on
Passive Hip Flexion Range of Motion" submitted to the Journal of Sport Rehabilitation.
Kellie Huxel Bliven, PhD, ATC, Editor. April 2013.
2. Grant reviewer (June 2013) for the National Association for Sport and Physical Education
(NASPE) ING Run For Something Better School Awards Program.
2011-2012 Service to Profession
1. Grant reviewer (July 2012) for the National Association for Sport and Physical Education
(NASPE) ING Run For Something Better School Awards Program.
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2. Review of manuscript PONE-D-12-23363 “Cortical and spinal excitability during and after
lengthening contractions of the human plantar flexor muscles performed with maximal
voluntary effort” for PLOS ONE. Kelvin Jones, Editor. August 2012.
3. Review of manuscript “Quadriceps Strength and Corticospinal Excitability as Predictors of
Disability Following ACL Reconstruction” for Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. Kellie Huxel
Bliven, Editor. Nov 2011.
2010-2011 Service to Profession
1. Grant reviewer (July 2011) for the National Association for Sport and Physical Education
(NASPE) ING Run For Something Better School Awards Program.
2. Review of part of a revised Personal Health textbook, 12th edition of Connect Core
Concepts in Health by Paul M. Insel and Walton T. Roth, to advise authors on content. July
2010.
2009-2010 Service to Profession
1. Review of paper “Neuromuscular Origins of Adaptation do not Exist Following a Long-term
Stretching Program” for Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports. Dr. Taija
Finni, Editor.
2. Review of paper “Changes in motor unit characteristics after eccentric elbow flexor
exercise” for Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. Dr. Bruce Gladden, Associate Editor-
in-Chief for Basic Sciences.
3. Grant reviewer for the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) ING
Run For Something Better School Awards Program.
2008-2009 Service to Profession
1. Review of paper “The surface EMG-force relationship during isometric dorsiflexion in males
and females” for European Journal of Applied Physiology. Arnold de Haan, Ph.D., Editor.
2. Review of paper "The Effect of Plyometric Training on Peroneal Latency" for the Journal of
Sport Rehabilitation. Carl G. Mattacola, PhD, ATC Editor-in-Chief.
2007-2008 Service to Profession
1. Evaluation of Dr. Jeffery Ives for promotion to full professor, for Ithaca College, New York.
2. Review of part of a new Personal Health textbook in development by McGraw-Hill, 2008, to
advise the authors on revision needed.
2006-2007 Service to Profession
1. Review of paper “Cognitive Impairment and Effects on Upper-body Strength of Adults with
Dementia” for Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. Dr. Alan Batterham, Associate Editor.
2. Review of part of: Essential Concepts for Healthy Living (4th ed) by Sandra Alters, Wendy
Schiff, Jones & Bartlett, 2006, to advise the authors on revision needed for 5th edition.
2005-2006 Service to Profession
1. Volunteer at Bellingham School District PE teacher in-service training. To teach teachers
how to use the FitnessGram evaluation software that I wrote and gave to the Bellingham
School District. Meeting: March 23rd, 1:45 -5 at Shuksan Middle School Computer Lab.
2004-2005 Service to Profession
I have initiated and developed a project through which I am developing excel based evaluation
software for Physical Education professionals teaching in local schools. This project grew out of my
work with the Bellingham School District on a recent Fitness and Nutrition Task Force, and is
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detailed below. The task force recommendations included the school district develop alternatives
to the current fitness evaluation software being used.
The problem that needs a solution:
Physical education teachers in the Bellingham Public Schools evaluate the physical fitness of
students using a national standardized test, the FitnessGram. This test includes software to help
the teacher record and evaluate the student performances. The software, however, has many
problems. As a result, very few teachers use the evaluation software on a regular basis.
Consequently, most teachers have to manually do what well-designed software could much more
easily, quickly and accurately do for them. The problems identified with the software are:
Every student’s name and birthday must be manually entered (the import option is too
difficult for most teachers to master).
The software interface is awkward and not intuitive to use.
The software upgrades are expensive for the school district (especially considering that the
software is essentially unused).
The student records of fitness performance can not be integrated with the central
database of student records used by the school district to track other aspects of student
performance (e.g., reading, writing etc. scores).
In order for the software to run, it requires that the trunk lift test be one of the tests that
the teacher does on the students. The teachers, however, don’t like the trunk lift test and
would prefer to replace it with another of the physical tests they can choose from. But, in
order to ensure that all teachers have the option of using software to ease the evaluation
process, the school district has to require that all teachers include the trunk lift test.
The solution:
Develop excel based evaluation software for the FitnessGram test for Physical Education
professionals. See next table for specifics of development.
Goals for the developed software:
Phase I of development:
Progress as of Sept 22, 2005
Free. Convenient and easy to use. This software will look
and operate like the excel based class lists that are in
wide use by the teachers. Allow the teacher to pick any
combination of the available tests to run on the students.
Version 1 of software has been
developed with all these desired
features. See figure below.
Allow the students names and birthdays to be imported
from a class list generated by the school district central
database, so they do not need to be manually entered (as
is currently done for class lists used by teachers).
PE staff have verified with school
district computer support staff that
name, birthdate and sex can be
downloaded within a class list. Dr.
Chalmers will be meeting with school
district staff in October to allow this to
be added to the software.
Results of the evaluation can be manually entered into the
school district central database, as is currently done for
many student records, to allow year-to-year tracking of
students.
Operational now in software.
Phase II of development:
Results of the evaluation can be uploaded by file transfer
into the school district central database, to eliminate
manual re-entry.
For development in 2006
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Make adjustments in program and teacher training to
allow the program to run on a pocket-PC. This will allow
teachers on the gym floor to directly record student results
into the program, avoiding the steps of recording test
scores on paper, then manually copying the scores to the
excel based software on a desktop computer.
For development in 2006
Automatically generate evaluation reports to go with the
report cards.
For development in 2006
2003-2004 Service to Profession
3. Review of paper “Hidden higher stretch reflex excitability of the anti-gravity ankle extensor
muscle in elderly humans” for Acta Physiologica Scandinavica, Roland Johansson
Associate editor.
4. Review of a proposal for a new text book in my field (Motor Learning: Theory and Practice)
for Brooks/Cole Thomson Learning Publishing.
2002-2003 Service to Profession
1. Review of paper “Effects of joint loading and unloading of lower limb joints on the soleus H-
reflex in standing humans” for Clinical Neurophysiology, Mark Hallett editor.
2. Review of paper “H-Reflex Test-Retest Reliability in Five Standing Postures between
Healthy Individuals and Patients with Stroke” for Clinical Neurophysiology, Mark Hallett
editor.
2001-2002 Service to Profession
1. Review of paper “Time dependent structure in the discharge rate of human motor units” for
Clinical Neurophysiology, Mark Hallett editor.
2. Review of paper “Post-activation depression of the soleus H-reflex in the elderly” for
Clinical Neurophysiology, Mark Hallett editor.
1999-2000 Service to Profession
1. External reviewer for Ithaca College in the tenure and promotion evaluation of Dr. J. Ives.
2. Extensive review of the manuscript of new text book in my field (Introduction to Motor
Learning and Control) for Mayfield Publishing and author (author name not revealed to
me).
1997-1998 Service to Profession
1. Presentation to Northwest Physical Therapy Staff, May 1998.
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This talk, on research design and statistical analysis, was part of their professional
development program intended to help them understand the increasingly scientific
content of their professional journals.
Prior to 1997 Service to Profession
1. Review of paper for Brain Research, September 1994 (approximately). Dr. D. P. Purpura,
Editor
2. Review of paper for Brain Research, September 1991. Dr. D. P. Purpura, Editor
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Service To The Community
2014-2015 Community Service
1. Presentation on muscle fiber physiology to evening session of Sehome High School
Anatomy & Physiology classes. November 12, 2014.
2013-2014 Community Service
2. Presentation on muscle fiber physiology to evening session of Sehome High School
Anatomy & Physiology classes. November 19, 2013.
2012-2013 Community Service
1. Presentation on muscle fiber physiology to evening session of Sehome High School
Anatomy & Physiology classes. October 23, 2012.
2011-2012 Community Service
1. Presentation on muscle fiber physiology to two Sehome High School Anatomy & Physiology
classes. March 15, 2012.
2007-2008 Community Service
1. Presentation on spinal sensory processing to staff at Bellingham Physical therapy, May 6,
2008.
2004-2005 Community Service
1. Member of the Bellingham School District task force designing district implementation of a
Washington State Senate bill requiring school boards to meet new specific health, nutrition
and fitness standards for school children by August 1, 2005.
2. Member of Bellingham School District interview committee to select a nutritionist to lead
the school food service program.
3. Participant in the Bellingham School District focus group meeting, for the development of
the school district’s next 5-year long range strategic plan.
2003-2004 Community Service
1. Third year of three year collaboration with the Bellingham Opportunity Council on their
Healthy Homes Research Grant.
This 3 year, $490,902 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
funded project (starting winter 2001), will develop and evaluate cost effective methods
for controlling housing-based hazards in low income households that contain children
diagnosed with asthma, ages birth to four years. In year one, I was responsible for
developing an evaluation plan that assures that all necessary children’s health and
environmental sampling data is collected, and overseeing the analysis and the
interpretation of the data. During year two, I contributed to developing an evaluation
plan for the public information portion of the program. This is a community service
grant, not a research grant. Accordingly, progress reports to HUD, and not peer
reviewed publications will be generated.
During this year I specifically:
i. Contributed to writing progress reports on the data I am involved in
analyzing, and a final report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development on program accomplishments.
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2. Member of the public education committee of the North Puget Sound Branch of the
Arthritis Foundation, Washington/Alaska Chapter.
This group furthers the mission of the Arthritis Foundation by planning and conducting
events that raise public awareness about arthritis, its impacts, and treatments, and
organizing events to raise funds for research and community programs. In this year I
have worked to initiate the local community delivery of the National Arthritis
Foundation’s “Play-It-Safe” program
<http://www.arthritis.org/resources/sip/intro.asp> to promote sport injury prevention
and proper injury treatment, with the goal of reducing later life sport injury related
osteoarthritis.
2002-2003 Community Service
1. End of second year and start of third year of three year collaboration with the Bellingham
Opportunity Council on their Healthy Homes Research Grant.
This 3 year, $490,902 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
funded project (starting winter 2001), will develop and evaluate cost effective methods
for controlling housing-based hazards in low income households that contain children
diagnosed with asthma, ages birth to four years. In year one, I was responsible for
developing an evaluation plan that assures that all necessary children’s health and
environmental sampling data is collected, and overseeing the analysis and the
interpretation of the data. During year two, I contributed to developing an evaluation
plan for the public information portion of the program. During the three year grant
period I will contribute to writing progress reports on the data I am involved in
analyzing, and a final report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development on program accomplishments. This is a community service grant, not a
research grant. Accordingly, progress reports to HUD, and not peer reviewed
publications will be generated.
During this year I specifically:
ii. Assisted grant coordinator with the organization of the data analysis for the
data collected on the modified homes, pre and post modification.
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2. Member of the public education committee of the North Puget Sound Branch of the
Arthritis Foundation, Washington/Alaska Chapter.
This group furthers the mission of the Arthritis Foundation by planning and conducting
events that raise public awareness about arthritis, its impacts, and treatments, and
organizing events to raise funds for research and community programs. In this year I
have worked to initiate the local delivery of the National Arthritis Foundation’s “Play-It-
Safe” program < http://www.arthritis.org/resources/sip/intro.asp> to promote sport
injury prevention and proper injury treatment, with the goal of reducing later life sport
injury related osteoarthritis.
During this year I specifically:
iii. Supervised a Master in Education student, Dorianne Chapman (Fall 2002,
4 credit independent study). Together we developed curriculum material
for the “Play-It-Safe” program to be a supplement to the “Great Body Shop”
curriculum used in local schools, while also contributing to meeting state
defined essential learning requirements.
2001-2002 Community Service
1. End of first year and start of second year of three year collaboration with the Bellingham
Opportunity Council on their Healthy Homes Research Grant.
This 3 year, $490,902 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
funded project (starting winter 2001), will develop and evaluate cost effective methods
for controlling housing-based hazards in low income households that contain children
diagnosed with asthma, ages birth to four years. In year one, I was responsible for
developing an evaluation plan that assures that all necessary children’s health and
environmental sampling data is collected, and overseeing the analysis and the
interpretation of the data. During year two, I will contribute to developing an evaluation
plan for the public information portion of the program. During the three year grant
period I will contribute to writing progress reports on the data I am involved in
analyzing, and a final report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development on program accomplishments. This is a community service grant, not a
research grant. Accordingly, progress reports to HUD, and not peer reviewed
publications will be generated.
During this year I specifically:
iv. Assisted grant coordinator with the development of a questionnaire to be
used to assess asthma related health knowledge and behaviors around the
house, to be used for pre and post program assessments of participants.
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2. Member of the public education committee of the North Puget Sound Branch of the
Arthritis Foundation, Washington/Alaska Chapter.
This group furthers the mission of the Arthritis Foundation by planning and conducting
events that raise public awareness about arthritis, its impacts, and treatments, and
organizing events to raise funds for research and community programs. In this year I
have worked to initiate the local delivery of the National Arthritis Foundation’s “Play-It-
Safe” program < http://www.arthritis.org/resources/sip/intro.asp> to promote sport
injury prevention and proper injury treatment, with the goal of reducing later life sport
injury related osteoarthritis.
During this year I specifically:
v. Discussed with the Bellingham School Board curriculum coordinator way to
integrate the “Play-It-Safe” program into the school district’s “Great Body
Shop” curriculum.
vi. Worked with the Whatcom County soccer league coordinator to distribute
“Play-It-Safe” program material to parents and athletes in the soccer
league.
2000-2001 Community Service
1. Collaboration with the Bellingham Opportunity Council on their Healthy Homes Research
Grant.
This 3 year, $490,902 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
funded project (starting winter 2001), will develop and evaluate cost effective methods
for controlling housing-based hazards in low income households that contain children
diagnosed with asthma, ages birth to four years. In year one, I will be responsible for
developing an evaluation plan that assures that all necessary children’s health and
environmental sampling data is collected, and overseeing the analysis and the
interpretation of the data. During year two, I will contribute to developing a community
education program on home environmental health and safety hazards and a
corresponding data collection and analysis strategy to evaluate the public information
program. During the three year grant period I will contribute to writing progress reports
on the data I am involved in analyzing, and a final report to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development on program accomplishments. This is a community
service grant, not a research grant. Accordingly, progress reports to HUD, and not peer
reviewed publications will be generated.
1997-1998 Community Service
1. Science Olympiad, Science of Fitness Event Supervisor, Western Washington University
State Championship Tournament, April 11, 1998
1996-1997 Community Service
1. Science of Fitness Event Supervisor, Western Washington University, Science Olympiad,
Regional Tournament. March 15, 1997
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WORK WITH GRADUATE STUDENTS
On the thesis committee of the following students, thesis chair for students identified:
Student Dates (school year) Status
Arianna Martignetti 2016-17 In Progress
Daniel Crisafulli 2015-16 In Progress
Mitch Dropp 2015 defense Degree Completed
Brooke Skidmore 2012-13, 2014-15 Degree Completed
Jordan Sahlberg 2012-2014 Degree Completed
Sheryl Gilmore 2011-2013 Degree Completed
Lindsay Aarseth 2011/12, 2012/13 Degree Completed
Alex Harrison 2010/11 Degree Completed
Catherine Rasnack 2009/10, 10/11 Degree Completed
Kevin Cronin 2009/10 Degree Completed
Rahmin Buckman 2008/09, 09/10, 10/11 Degree Completed
Leah Eberle 2006/07
Susan Huang 2006/07 Degree Completed
Andrew Lawson 2006/07 Degree Completed
TJ Garlatz 2005/06, 07/08 Degree Completed
Aaron Barlond 2004/05, 05/06 Degree Completed
Mike Lynch 2004/05, 05/06, 06/07 Degree Completed
Joe Mathias 2004/05
Robbie Victor 2004/05
Jennifer Christler (Chair) 2003/04, 2004/05,
2005/06
Degree Completed
Corbett Hansen 2000 (approx.) to 2005 Degree Completed
Melissa Hardin 2002/03, 2003/04 Degree Completed
April Kaiser 2001/02, 2002/03 Degree Completed
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Shenelle Pratt 2001/02, 2002/03 Degree Completed
Debbie Heinrichs 2001/02, 2004/05 Degree Completed
Jen Letia 2001/02, 2002/03 Degree Completed
Bethany Frazier 2001/02 Degree Completed
Rachael Ramirez 2001/02, 2002/03 Degree Completed
Mandy Brandt 2000/01
Mark Pearson 1999/00, 2000/01 Degree Completed
Dave Suprack 2000/01 Degree Completed
Jennifer Torgerson 1999/00, 2000/01 Degree Completed
Ben Stern 1999/00, 2000/01 Degree Completed
Mike Bahn 1999/00, 2000/01,
2001/02
Degree Completed
Siri McElliot 1999/00 Degree Completed
Nicole Niemann-Carr 1998/99, 1999/00 Degree Completed
Lynn Settergren 1998/99, 1999/00 Degree Completed
Dan Jones 1998/99, 1999/00 Degree Completed
Katrina Vogel 1998/99, 2002/03 Degree Completed
Chris Hansen 1998/99, 1999/00 Degree Completed
Christina Marshall 1997/98, 1998/99 Degree Completed
Movakel Sargizi 1997/98, 1998/99 Degree Completed
Lynn Courage 1997/98, 1998/99 Degree Completed
Jill Johnson 1997/98, 1998/99 Degree Completed
Diane (Annie) Chylla 1996/97, 1997/98 Degree Completed
Stephanie Barss 1996/97, 1997/98 Degree Completed