Alison Ede Curriculum Vitae
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East Lansing, MI 48823
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EDUCATION
2011-present Michigan State University
Department of Kinesiology
Doctoral program in progress
Concentration in Psychosocial Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity
2007-2010 University of North Texas
Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation
M.S. in Kinesiology
Concentration in Sport Psychology
1998-2002 Carleton College
B.A. in Women’s Studies
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
2010-2011 University of Central Oklahoma
Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies
Instructor, Healthy Life Skills
2008-2009 University of North Texas, collaboration with Dallas Cooper Institute
Program Coordinator II
Texas Youth Fitness Project research study
Funded by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
2007-2009 University of North Texas
Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion, and Recreation
Teaching Fellow, Activities Program
2007-2009 University of North Texas
Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion, and Recreation
Teaching Assistant (Sport Sociology and Motor Behavior)
HONORS AND AWARDS
Professional Awards
2009 86th Annual TAHPERD Conference Best Graduate Student Poster Presentation
Michigan State University
2011-12 Michigan State University Distinguished Doctoral Fellowship
University of North Texas
2009-10 Toulouse School of Graduate Studies Thesis and Dissertation Fellow Award
2008-09 Jess E. Cearley Award in Kinesiology (Outstanding Graduate Student)
2008-09 Teaching Fellow of the Year, KHPR Department
2008-09 Peggy Richardson Scholarship, KHPR Department
2008-09 Kenneth Bahnsen Scholarship, KHPR Department
2007-08 Toulouse School of Graduate Studies Master’s Fellowship
Carleton College
2002 Graduated cum laude with Distinction in Women’s Studies
SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY
A. Manuscripts published/in press
Irwin, K., Ede, A., Buddhadev, H., & Driver, S. (2011). Physical activity and traumatic brain injury. Journal of Strength and Conditioning, 33(4), 43-47.
Martin, S.B., Ede, A., Morrow, J.R., & Jackson, A.W. (2010). Statewide physical fitness testing: Perspectives from the gym. Research Quarterly on Exercise and Sport, 81(Suppl. 3), S31-S41.
Morrow, J.R. & Ede, A. (2009). Statewide physical fitness testing: A big waist or a big waste? Research Quarterly on Exercise and Sport, 80(4), 696-701.
Driver, S., & Ede, A. (2009). Impact of physical activity on mood after TBI, Brain Injury, 23(3), 203-212.
B. Manuscripts under review
Ede, A., Buddhadev, H., Irwin, K., & Driver, S. Circuit training recommendations for individuals with a traumatic brain injury. Submitted to Journal of Strength and Conditioning, September 2010.
Driver, S., Ede, A., Dodd, Z., Stevens, L., & Warren, A.M. Physical activity barriers for individuals with a TBI. Submitted to Brain Injury, November 2010.
C. Presentations
Morrow, J.R., Meredith, M.D., Ede, A., & Martin, S.B. (December, 2009). Texas statewide fitness testing. Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (TAHPERD) Conference in Arlington, TX.
Ede, A., Driver, S., & Warren, A.M. (September, 2009). Teaching wheelchair tennis skills to an individual with a spinal cord injury. Congress on Spinal Cord Medicine & Rehabilitation, Dallas, TX.
Ede, A. & Greenleaf, C. (February, 2008). Gender differences in organized youth sports. Eighth Annual Educational Research Exchange, University of North Texas, Denton, TX.
D. Poster presentations
Ede, A., Martin, S.B., Morrow, J.R., & Jackson, A.W. (December, 2009). Reliability and validity of FITNESSGRAM® 20-Meter PACER and body composition measures. Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (TAHPERD) Conference in Arlington, TX (poster session).
Jackson, S., Kessler, K., Ede, A., Williams, K., Smeltzer, L., Greenleaf, C., & Martin, S.B. (December, 2009). Fitness facilities in the DFW metroplex: Are they size friendly? Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (TAHPERD) Conference in Arlington, TX (poster session).
Driver, S., Ede, A., Dodd, A., Warren, A.M., & Stevens, L. (July, 2009) Physical activity barriers, readiness, and participation among adults with traumatic brain injuries. National Consortium for Physical Education and Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities, Reston, VA (poster session).
Driver, S., Ede, A., Dodd, Z., Warren, A.M., & Stevens, L. (June, 2009). Barriers to physical activity faced by outpatients with a TBI. 17th International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity (ISAPA), Gavle, Sweden (poster session).
E. Invited Lectures
Ede, A. (March, 2010). Spinal cord injuries and exercise. Guest lecture for University of North Texas graduate course, KINE 5310: Exercise and Fitness for Special Populations.
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
2009-2011 Association for Applied Sport Psychology
2009-2012 American Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
2008-2010 Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
2007-2010 USA Track & Field, Level 1 USATF coaching certification
COACHING EXPERIENCE
2007 Lyons High School, Lyons, CO
St. Vrain Valley School District
Assistant track coach, hurdles and high jump
2004-06 Niwot High School, Niwot, CO
St. Vrain Valley School District
Assistant track coach, hurdles, high jump, sprints, relays
2004 CARA youth sports program
City of Broomfield, CO
Youth track coach for athletes ages 5-15
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
2010-11 QPR Trainer, University of Central Oklahoma
Trained UCO undergraduates in the QPR suicide prevention program
2010 Sitting Volleyball World Championships, Edmond, OK
General assistance
2006 Friday’s Kids Respite, Denton, TX
Volunteer child care and activities assistant for special needs youth
2003 Girls on the Run, Boulder, CO
Running coach for 3rd grade girls