• 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  

• 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

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

• 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

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).

• 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

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