The PCPFS is proud to announce three new Science Board members, Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko, Ph.D., Patty Freedson, Ph.D., and Tom McKenzie, Ph.D. Dr. Chodzko-Zajko is a professor and Department Head of Kinesiology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His primary research interest is in the area of aging and physical activity. Dr. Freedson is professor and Chair of Kinesiology at the University of Massachusetts/Amherst and an Adjunct Professor of Medicine in the Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine at UMASS Medical Center. Her focus is on exercise physiology, assessment of fitness and physical activity, pediatric exercise physiology, and physical activity and health among population groups. Dr. McKenzie is a professor in the Department of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences at San Diego State University. His areas of expertise are pedagogy, physical activity, exercise, sport and sport psychology.
Members whose terms are expiring this month are Drs. Robert Karch, Amelia Lee, Robert Pangrazi, and Russell Pate. They have made major contributions to the Board’s success since its inception in 2003 and have dedicated much of their time to improving or enhancing the programs and materials of the Council and the President’s Challenge program. We extend a special thank you to Dr. Pangrazi who served for many years as a co-editor of the PCPFS Research Digest.
We truly appreciate the contributions these individuals have made and wish them continued success!
Honor Award Update: William Haskell, Ph.D. was selected as the winner of the 2007 PCPFS Honor Award. Dr. Haskell has played a major role in the development and understanding of exercise testing and prescription and the role of physical activity in health. Congratulations to Dr. Haskell and thank you to all the individuals who submitted nominations this year.
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