About SBU

Watson, Claire E.

Name:
Claire Watson
Claire E. Watson

Academic School:
School of Education

Academic Department:
Physical Education

Titles/Responsibilities:

Department Chair

Lecturer

Contact Information:
 

Office Location/Hours:
Butler Gym, 1B

Courses Taught:

Academic Degrees:
  • ABD, Public Health, Walden University
  • M.S., Public Health, Walden University, 2007
  • M.S., Exercise Science, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, 1998
  • B.A., Psychology, Geneseo State University, 1996

Other Education:

Certifications 

  • American College of Sports Medicine Clinical Exercise Specialist
  • Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider
  • NESTA Sport Yoga Instructor

Professional Background:
  • St. Bonaventure University, Department Chair, 2013-Present
  •  St. Bonaventure University, Lecturer, 2009-Present
  • Jamestown Community College, Adjunct Professor, 2009-Present
  • Kizzy Lish Designs, Owner & Consultant, 2008-Present
  • St. Bonaventure University, Adjunct Professor, 2003-2008 
  • Desert Southwest Fitness Inc, Course Reviewer, 2002-Present
  • C&K Preventive Health, Partner/Exercise Physiologist, 2002-2008
  • INTERxVENTUSA, Cardiac Rehabilitation Coordinator. 2000-2002
  • Cardiovascular Fitness Associates, Clinical Exercise Physiologist, 1998-2000

Accomplishments:

National Presentations 

  • Watson, CE, Salmon, RD, Arabatzis, K, English, CD, Mitchell, BS, Faircloth, CG et al. (2002). Clinical Effectiveness of a comprehensive cardiovascular risk reduction program: On-site versus Telephone/Internet delivery. National Conference-American College of Sports Medicine, St. Louis, MO.
  • Bonzheim, K, Watson, C, Franklin, B, Sperling, L, Badenhop, D, Digenio, A, et al. (2001). Need for continued cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk reduction intervention after completion of a contemporary phase 2 cardiac rehabilitation program. National Conference-AACVPR, Minneapolis, MN.
  • Watson, CE, Rundell, KW, Szmedra, L. (1999). Pulmonary function and ventilatory threshold in individuals with ischemic heart disease following short-term training. National Conference-American College of Sports Medicine, Seattle, WA.
  • Watson, CE, Rundell, & Szmedra, L. (1998). Pulmonary function and ventilatory threshold in individuals with ischemic heart disease following short-term training. Mid-Atlantic Conference-American College of Sports Medicine, Hidden Valley, PA.
  • Watson, CE, Szmedra, L, Rundell, KW, McConnell, TR. (1998). The effects of short-term training on oxygen consumption and anaerobic threshold in individuals with ischemic heart disease. National Conference-American College of Sports Medicine, Orlando, FL.
  • Watson, CE, Szmedra, L, & McConnell, TR. (1997). The effects of short-term training on oxygen consumption and anaerobic threshold in individuals with ischemic heart disease. Mid-Atlantic Conference-American College of Sports Medicine, Penn State University, University Park, PA.
  • Baranoski, H., Yochim, S, Watson, C, Im, J, Felix, G, & Szmedra, L. (1997). Effects of music on exercise tolerance, mood and anxiety during cardiac rehabilitation. Mid-Atlantic Conference-American College of Sports Medicine, Penn State University, University Park, PA.

 

Published Abstracts    

  • Watson, CE, Rundell, & Szmedra, L. (1998). Pulmonary function and ventilatory threshold in individuals with ischemic heart disease following short-term training. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 31(5).
  • Bashore, JA, Watson, CE, & Szmedra, L. (1998). The effects of Tai Chi, treadmill walking, and reading on indices of stress. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 31(5).
  • Watson, CE, Szmedra, L, Rundell, KW, & McConnell, TR. (1998). The effects of short-term training on oxygen consumption and anaerobic threshold in individuals with ischemic heart disease.  Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 30(5).
  • Felix, GD, Rundell, KW, Im, J, Nioka, S, Watson, CE, & Szmedra, L. (1998). Blood volume and HB/MB desaturation in the vastus lateralis of volleyball players following training. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 30(5).
  • Bickhart, H, Szmedra, L, Simon, J, & Watson, C. (1997). Resistance training and activities of daily living in older adults.  Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 29(5).

Other Interests/Community Involvement:

Memberships 

  • American College of Sports Medicine
  • American Heart Association-Scientific Council on Nutrition, Physical Activity & Metabolism
  • American Public Health Association
  • National Association of Professional Women