St. Bonaventure University

ST. BONAVENTURE FACULTY


Watson, Claire E.

Claire Watson, St. Bonaventure University

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT
Public Health
ACADEMIC SCHOOL
DePerro School of Health Professions

TITLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Founding Director, Public Health, Health Science
& Master of Public Health
Assistant Professor
CONTACT
Office Phone: (716) 375-2163
Send an email
OFFICE
Francis Hall 246
COURSES TAUGHT
  • HS 101. Introduction to Health Science
  • HS 102. Medical Terminology
  • HS 201. Research Methods in Health
  • HS 301. Epidemiology
  • HS 401. Seminar: Current Topics in Health Science
  • CE/EDUC 500. Research Methods 
  • PHED 101. Foundations of Physical Education
  • PHED 107. Health-related Fitness and Health Promotion 
  • PHED 209. Motor Learning 
  • HS 309. Nutrition   
  • PHED 312. Bio-Kinesiology 
  • HS 314. Exercise Physiology 
  • PHED 399. Special Topics in Human Movement 
  • HS 413. Directed Study – Internship  
ACADEMIC DEGREES
  • Ph.D., Public Health, Walden University, 2014
  • 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
  • American College of Sports Medicine Exercise is Medicine Credential
  • Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider
  • NESTA Sport Yoga Instructor
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
  • St. Bonaventure University, Assistant Professor,  2013-present
  • St. Bonaventure University, Physical Education Department Chair, 2013-2017
  • St. Bonaventure University, Lecturer, 2009-2013
  • Jamestown Community College, Adjunct Professor, 2009-2010
  • Kizzy Lish Designs, Owner & Consultant, 2008-Present
  • St. Bonaventure University, Adjunct Professor, 2003-2008 
  • Desert Southwest Fitness Inc, Course Reviewer, 2002-2011
  • 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 

  • "The Influence of Self-Perception, Gender and Grade Level on Nutrition and Physical Activity in Children in Rural Environments," presented at the National American Public Health Association Conference (2015).
  • 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).
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS/PROJECTS
  • The Influence of Self-Perception, Gender, and Grade Level on Nutrition and Physical Activity in Children in Rural Environments 
  • Maximal oxygen consumption of Division I Cross-Country Runners
  • Food Preferences, body composition and VO2max of Division I athletes
PERSONAL INTERESTS/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

SBU

  • Faculty Adviser for Honors Project
  • Faculty Admissions Ambassador

Activities/Involvement 

  • Clinical Health Promotion Director, Special Olympics New York and International
  • Member, American College of Sports Medicine
  • Member, American Heart Association-Scientific Council on Nutrition, Physical Activity & Metabolism
  • Member, American Public Health Association
  • Member, National Association of Professional Women
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