Watson, Claire E.
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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