RESUME

Carol L. Christensen, PhD, FACSM

Associate Dean
College of Applied Sciences and Arts
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA 95192-0049

Phone: 408.924.2900
Email: carollc@email.sjsu.edu

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SUMMARY

I have worked in secondary schools and universities for over 30 years. I currently am serving as Associate Dean of the College of Applied Sciences and Arts, San Jose State Unviersity. My professional experience includes administration (chair of Department of Human Performance), research (e.g., publications and presentations at professional conferences); teaching physical activity, general education, undergraduate and graduate theory courses; directing an employee fitness program; directing the Sport and Fitness Program of the Physical Performance Institute; consulting in fitness; professional presentations and publications; directing graduate thesis projects; directing the Human Performance Exercise Physiology Laboratory; and serving on committees at all levels (department, college, and university).

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

• Ph.D., Physical Education, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT; 1980
• M.A., Ergonomics, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA; 1976
• B.A., Physical Education, San Jose State College, San Jose, CA; 1963
  
• Fellow, American College Sports Medicine
• Fellow, American Alliance Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
• Certified Exercise Specialist, American College of Sports Medicine; 1981

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT (full-time)

• San Jose State University, San Jose, CA;
  • 2000 to present; Associate Dean, College of Applied Sciences and Arts
  • 1998 to 2000; Chair, Department of Human Performance
  • 1987 to 1989, Associate Dean, College of Applied Arts and Sciences
  • 1980 to1998; Faculty member in Department of Human Performance (promoted to full professor in 1988)
• University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT; 1976-1980; Research and/or teaching assistant
• Ventura, Marina, and La Serna High Schools; 1970-74, 1965-67, 1963-65, respectively; full-time Physical education teacher

CONSULTING

• Director of Sports and Fitness Evaluation Program, Physical Performance Institute; 1996 to 2000.
• Director of SJSU Employee Fitness Program; 1996 to 2000.
• Clinic Advisor for American Running & Fitness Association, Bethesda, MD; 1986-present
• Facility safety consultant for Sport/Fitness Risk Management, Inc., Denver, CO; 1992-94
• Curriculum and Exercise Physiology Specialist, San Jose-Evergreen Community College District, San Jose; September 1988 to March 1989
• Expert witness, in injury litigation, for: The Boccardo Law Firm and Arnold Laub Law Firm,1987-88
• Exercise physiology consultant for SJSU Women's Intercollegiate Athletics, 1982-86
• Exercise physiology consultant for Human Performance Institute (HPI), 1983-85

POST GRADUATE ACADEMIC HONORS, AWARDS AND GRANTS

• Phi Epsilon Kappa, National Physical Education Honor Society, 1994
• Phi Kappa Phi, National Honor Society, 1989
• CSU Meritorious Performance and Professional Promise Award, 1988 and 1986
• SJSU National Women's Week Award, 1985, Spring
• CSU Exceptional Merit Service Award, 1984

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

I have authored or co-authored 1 book (Fitness Survival Guide), 1 book chapter, 11 scholarly papers and 30 scholarly presentations (at local, national, and international professional conferences. And I have made 28 professional presentations. In addition, I have given talks to a variety of groups on several topics including fitness for women, nutrition for sport and exercise, and guidelines for conditioning. Selected examples of publications and presentations are given below.

SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS

• Christensen, Carol L., & Weber, Janet (1996). Fitness Survival Guide. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishers.
• Chen, G. & Christensen, C. (1994). Creative thinking ability of female and male physical education teacher education students. Perspectives, 14, 51-57.
• Kravitz, L., Cisar, C., Christensen, C. L., & Setterlund, S. S. (1003): The physiological effects of step training with and without hand weights. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 33 (4), 348-358.
• Christensen, Carol L.(1993). Basic exercise physiology: Myths and misconceptions. In Cohen, Greta L. (Ed), Women in sport: Issues and Controversies. Newbury Park, CA: Sage Publications, Inc.
• Evans, G. G., Christensen, C. L., & Brown, D. A. (1988). The correlation of performance ranking to body composition and hip flexibility of intermediate and elite synchronized swimmers. Perspectives, 8, 77-82.
• Christensen, Carol L. & Smith, Gordon W. (1987). Relationship of maximum sprint speed and maximal voluntary stroking force in swimming. Journal of Swim ing Research, 3 (2), 18 -20.
• Christensen, Carol L. (1987). Evaluating fitness programs. S an J ose Studies, 13 (2), 84-96.

SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS

• Ashworth, J., Christensen, C. L., & Cisar, C. J. (1996, November). The effects of caffeine on power output during intermittent high intensity leg ergometry exercise. Presented at Southwest District of ACSM, Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada.
• Wughalter, E. H., Christensen, C. L., and V.G. Payne (1995, April). Approaches to interdisciplinary research in human performance. Presented at AAHPERD national convention, Atlanta, GA.
• Love, B. & Christensen, C. L. (1995, November). Comparison of RPE and heart rates of females on a bench step and a treadmill. Presented at Southwest District of ACSM, Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA
• Christensen, Carol L. (1993, April). The Three R's: Reading, reacting, and responding to reviews. Presented in Tenure and Promotion Strategies for Women session at AAHPERD national convention, Washington, DC.
• Cisar, C., Kravitz, L., Christensen, C., & Setterlund (1991, November): The physiological effects of step training with and without hand weights. Presented at Presented at the SWACSM Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.
• Hicks, G. J., Hicks, S. N., Payne, F, & Christensen, C. (1990, April). Predicting caloric expenditure: The relative accuracy of three commonly used procedures. Presented at the Western Psychological Association 70th Annual Convention, San Bernardino, CA.

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS and PUBLICATIONS

• Christensen, Carol L. (1995, March). Don't let old age ruin you. Presented at CAHPERD State Fall conference, Santa Clara, CA.
• Christensen, Carol L. (1994, October). Don't let old age roll over you. Presented at CAHEPRD Bay District Fall conference, San Francisco, CA.
• Christensen, Carol L. (1994, September). What's the proper way to carbo-load? Women's Sports and Fitness, 30.
• Christensen, Carol L. (1993, October). Nutrition for the 90's. Presented at CAHPERD Bay District Fall Conference, Hayward, CA.
• Christensen, Carol L. (1992, October). Fueling your athletes: Sports nutrition basics. Presented at Bay District CAHPERD Conference, San Jose, CA.
• Christensen, Carol L., & Sullivan, Mary Ann (March, 1989). Energy for exercise: Where does it come from and how is it used? Presented at CAHPERD State Conference, Santa Clara, CA.
• Christensen, Carol L., & Sullivan, Mary Ann (March, 1989). Weight loss for athletes and physically active people. Presented at CAHPERD State Conference, Santa Clara, CA.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
  • AAALF
  • CUAC
  • NAGWS
  • NASPE
• American College of Sports Medicine
• Southwest District of American College of Sports Medicine
• California Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
• National Strength and Conditioning Association
• American Running and Fitness Association

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revised: October 2000 Carol L. Christensen, Ph.D. Department of Human Performance San Jose State University San Jose, CA 95192-0049 phone: 408-924-2900

carollc@email.sjsu.edu

The views and opinions expressed in this page are strictly those of Carol Christensen. The contents of this page have not been reviewed or approved by San Jose State University.