Exercise Science Career Exploration Day Schedule of Events*

Time
9:00-9:10am

9:15-9:55am

Session, Presenter, Location

Ford Fieldhouse Stage: Welcome /
Overview

Calkins Science Building: Corporate

Wellness, Danielle Terpstra

Join us as we discuss what modern-day corporate health promotion is all about. Danielle Terpstra, MS
will discuss her journey into the corporate fitness and wellness world and lead into discussion on what it
is like to be charged with employee wellness today. You will leave with tools to prepare yourself for the
exciting field of corporate health promotion.

Calkins Science Building: Personal

Training, Charlie Williams

Personal Training 101: Hear from the director of personal training services at the David D. Hunting
YMCA on his road to obtaining his position. He will also share what he looks for when hiring personal
trainers as well as advice for entering the field.

Ford Fieldhouse Mat Activity Room:

Employment Essentials: Developing a
Strong Resume and Cover Letter, Luanne
Wedge

10:00-10:10am

Employment Essentials: Developing a Strong Resume and Cover Letter

Learn the foundations for building a strong resume and cover letter that will serve as an avenue
between you and an interview for the job youve been hoping for. In this training, you will learn the proper
formatting, wording, and layout of both a resume and a cover letter by participating in group activities that
will increase your understanding of these job market essentials.

Ford Fieldhouse Stage: Welcome /

Overview

Calkins Science Building, Jim Schulte 10:15am-10:55am Coaching

Calkins Science Building, Charlie Williams Personal Training
Ford Fieldhouse Mat Activity Room: Yoga
with Laura Houdeshell

11am-11:10am

Description

Coach Schulte will share his story and discuss coaching including specific requirements such as
education and intangibles like passion and knowledge. Coach will also give recommendations on getting
involved and how you can take the next step down this career path.
Personal Training 101: Hear from the director of personal training services at the David D. Hunting
YMCA on his road to obtaining his position. He will also share what he looks for when hiring personal
trainers as well as advice for entering the field.
Laura Houdeshell of Hot Twisted Yoga leads this activity session. Come find out how Yoga aims to
transform both body and mind with this physical, mental, and spiritual practice.

Ford Fieldhouse Stage: Welcome /

Overview

*This event is open house style. Plan on attending the sessions that you are interested in and staying for as long as your schedule allows.

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11:15-11:55am

Calkins Science Building Kenyuana

Rosemond - Spectrum Health Fit Kids 360

"FitKids360: an Overview
Description: FitKids360 is a community stage two obesity intervention program for kids
ages 5-16 with a BMI>85%. This presentation will describe the FitKids360 program
components and will provide information regarding evaluation measures and outcomes.

Calkins Science Building Christine Coon Human Resources New and Nontraditional
Interview Techniques
Ford Fieldhouse Mat Activity Room:
Personal Defense with Charles Wells

Emerging Trends in Job Applications and Interviews - applying and interviewing for jobs has changed in
the last ten years, this presentation will go over some of the new technology used by companies in their
hiring practices including; video interviews, online applications and social media.
Charles Wells, professor in the Exercise Science Department, will demonstrate and give the opportunity
to practice some basic personal defense techniques.
LUNCH BREAK

1:00-1:10pm

Ford Fieldhouse Stage: Welcome /

Overview

1:15pm-1:55pm

Calkins Science Building, Jim Schulte Coaching

Ford Fieldhouse Mat Activity Room:

Employment Essentials: Developing a
Strong Resume and Cover Letter, Luanne
Wedge
Ford Fieldhouse Mat Activity Room:
Zumba..a fun way to Exercise! - Beth
Damon

2:00pm-2:10pm

2:15pm-2:55pm

Coach Schulte will share his story and discuss coaching including specific requirements such as
education and intangibles like passion and knowledge. Coach will also give recommendations on getting
involved and how you can take the next step down this career path.
Employment Essentials: Developing a Strong Resume and Cover Letter
Learn the foundations for building a strong resume and cover letter that will serve as an avenue
between you and an interview for the job youve been hoping for. In this training, you will learn the proper
formatting, wording, and layout of both a resume and a cover letter by participating in group activities that
will increase your understanding of these job market essentials.

Zumba combines Latin and International music with a fun and effective workout system. Come join Beth
Damon for a basic Zumba presentation. Energy and Smiles required!

Ford Fieldhouse Stage: Welcome /

Overview

Calkins Science Building Kenyuana

Rosemond - Spectrum Health Fit Kids 360

Title of Presentation: "FitKids360: an Overview

Description: FitKids360 is a community stage two obesity intervention program for kids
ages 5-16 with a BMI>85%. This presentation will describe the FitKids360 program
components and will provide information regarding evaluation measures and outcomes.

*This event is open house style. Plan on attending the sessions that you are interested in and staying for as long as your schedule allows.

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2:15pm-2:55pm

Accreditation, Planning, and Public Health OH MY!

The past decade has been transformational for public health. Public health professionals have learned
tobe creative and more resourceful than ever, working to maintain a sufficient level of service with
evershrinking
national, state, and local budgets. For the first time, standards and benchmarks for public health practice
have been developed and administered nationally through a national accreditation program created
specifically for public health. These standards and benchmarks have led to systems level
change and quality improvement efforts across the board in public health, as well as a shift toward
systems alignment and expanded community collaboration. This presentation will share how Kent
County Health Department has adapted to the changing landscape of public health and how the
Department succeeded in becoming one of the first 54 health
departments in the country to achieve national accreditation. The presentation will also touch on public
Calkins Science Building Chelsey Chmelar - health career options at the health department and how these different types of positions contribute to
Kent County Health Department
the new and improved way Kent County Health Department does business.

2:15pm-2:55pm

Lifelong LIVING! I Can, I Will, age well!

How well are you aging? Health and Wellness are possible for
everyone to achieve no matter the stage of life. Learn from a panel of
Older Adults on their journeys and success throughout their lives. The
presentation will also touch on the aging body and mind and include a
Ford Fieldhouse, Mat Activity Room Lannie demonstration of Range of Motion exercises that are critical to the
Collard, GRCC Older Learner Center
aging body.

3:00-3:10pm

Ford Fieldhouse Stage: Welcome /

Overview

*This event is open house style. Plan on attending the sessions that you are interested in and staying for as long as your schedule allows.

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Exercise Science Career Exploration Day Schedule of Events*

Calkins Science Building Chelsey - Kent

County Health Department

Accreditation, Planning, and Public Health OH MY!

The past decade has been transformational for public health. Public health professionals have learned
tobe creative and more resourceful than ever, working to maintain a sufficient level of service with
evershrinking
national, state, and local budgets. For the first time, standards and benchmarks for public health practice
have been developed and administered nationally through a national accreditation program created
specifically for public health. These standards and benchmarks have led to systems level
change and quality improvement efforts across the board in public health, as well as a shift toward
systems alignment and expanded community collaboration. This presentation will share how Kent
County Health Department has adapted to the changing landscape of public health and how the
Department succeeded in becoming one of the first 54 health
departments in the country to achieve national accreditation. The presentation will also touch on public
health career options at the health department and how these different types of positions contribute to
the new and improved way Kent County Health Department does business.

3:15-3:55pm

Calkins Science Building, The Well Being

LLC: Exercise and Psychological Health

Exercise: The 3rd Valid Option for Mental Health Treatment

Description
Dr. John Ratey of Harvard Medical School and author of the book Spark, states that cardiovascular
exercise is simply one of the best treatments we have for most psychiatric problems. During this
presentation, attendees will learn how and why exercise such an effective form of mental health and
substance abuse treatment, and why it's truly the best mental health medication around!

3:15-3:55pm

Christine Coon - Human Resources New

and Nontraditional Interview Techniques

Emerging Trends in Job Applications and Interviews - applying and interviewing for jobs has changed in
the last ten years, this presentation will go over some of the new technology used by companies in their
hiring practices including; video interviews, online applications and social media.

3:15-3:55pm

*This event is open house style. Plan on attending the sessions that you are interested in and staying for as long as your schedule allows.

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