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