Schedule of Presentations

Thursday, April 1, 2004

8:00 a.m.- noon

EPC Written Examination

1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

EPC Practical Examination

2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

National Organization Networking Meeting

4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

National Licensure Committee

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

State Association Presidents

7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Board of Directors

Friday, April 2, 2004

7:30 – 8:00 a.m.

Registration

8:00 – 8:05 a.m.

Welcome

Matt Lehn, BS, MBA, EPC

Conference Chair

Exercise Physiology I

8:05 – 8:45 a.m.

Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Janet Wallace, PhD, FASCM

Indiana University

The prevalence of chronic diseases has reached epic proportion.  Risk factor management is gaining wide acceptance in the treatment of these diseases. This lecture will discuss the state of modern chronic diseases, including atherosclerosis, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, obesity and chronic obstructive lung disease.   It will include a close look at lifestyle factors that influence chronic disease and provide a detailed look at the true impact of risk factor modification on chronic diseases.

8:45 – 9:25 a.m.

Muscle Fatigue in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis

Alexander Ng, PhD, FACSM,

Marquette University

The purpose of this talk is to describe what is currently known about muscle fatigue in persons with multiple sclerosis (MS).  Multiple sclerosis is a central nervous system disease that can result in significant complaints of fatigue in many persons with MS.  Muscle fatigue in MS can result from central or peripheral nervous system impairment.  Cardiovascular alterations in MS could also affect muscle fatigue. It is likely that at least some of the peripheral alterations observed in MS may be secondary to muscle disuse or inactivity.   Because inactivity or muscle disuse could contribute to muscle fatigue in persons with MS, a strong rationale for exercise or rehabilitation to maintain or increase physical activity is indicated.  Such intervention could help to maintain health, independence and quality of life in persons with MS.

9:25 – 10:05 a.m.

Exercise and Cancer - The Nation's New Cardiac Rehab Program

Eric Durak, MSc,

Medical Health and Fitness, Santa Barbara, CA

Can exercise improve the odds for cancer survival?  Will exercise become the new "cardiac rehab"?  These two questions are rapidly becoming everyday nomenclature in the clinical exercise profession, as more than 200 cancer wellness programs now exist across the US.  Clinically - exercise may stimulate the immune system, encourage weight loss, improve quality of life, and increase social interaction for patients.  This is one reason they are so well accepted.  Starting relationships with oncology and health care professionals is the best way to receive third party financial assistance to pay for such programs.  This session will provide exact information from both aspects of delivering the highest quality wellness program for community cancer patients.

10:05 – 10:30 a.m.

Break

Professional I

10:30 – 11:15  a.m.

ASEP and the Future of Exercise Physiology

Steve Jungbauer, MA, MBA, EPC, FASEP, FAACVPR, President - ASEP

Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, IN

Looking through the eyes of the "grassroots exercise physiologist," this lecture reviews some historical perspectives and milestones on the direction, barriers, successes and failures related to past, present, and future attempts to build exercise physiology as a profession. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the professional needs of exercise physiology, market and economic trend analysis, and the future direction of ASEP as it continues to gain substantial "working-class" support.    In a simplistic form, the exercise physiologist should relate to where we have come from, where we are at, and where we need to go if grassroots exercise physiologists desire to redirect their current professional course through unification of the profession in an effort to improve career stability in a destabilized and hostile job market.

11:15 – 11:45 a.m.

The Licensing of Exercise Physiologists – From Dream to Reality

Matt Wattles, MA,

Goodwill Industries, Boise, ID

Over the past several decades, the unregulated use of the Exercise Physiologist’s Scope of Practice has encouraged the proliferation of worthless credentialing for economic gain. These credentials, most without academic preparation, place the public at great risk when seeking fitness advice and exercise training from ill prepared “exercise specialists and fitness professionals” who hold themselves out to be Exercise Physiologists.  Exercise Physiologists should be licensed because it regulates what services the professional provides and the standard of treatment the public will receive from the professional.   The scope of practice of the Exercise Physiologists is distinguishable from other licensed and unlicensed professions and requires a high degree of skill, knowledge, and training.

11:45 – 12:45 p.m.

ASEP Luncheon Lunch provided compliments of ASEP

Research I

12:45 – 1:05 p.m.

No Ergogenic Effect of Runner's Advantage Creatine Serum on Running Performance

Todd Astorino, PhD, EPC,

Salisbury University

No data has supported the use of creatine (Cr) in enhancing endurance performance; in fact, the majority of data state that Cr ingestion decreases endurance performance due to weight gain.  However, a new creatine serum, Runner’s Advantage™ (RA), has been marketed to increase running performance.  Therefore, the primary aim of this study was to test this claim in young cross-country runners using a double-blind, randomized design. 

1:05 – 1:25 p.m.

Reliability and Validity of Diagnostic Ultrasound in Estimating Body Density 

James Laskin, PhD, PT,

University of Montana

Due to technological advances, diagnostic ultrasound (DUS) may prove an effective method for the determination of adipose tissue thickness (ATT) and estimating body density (BD).  This project was designed to determine the reliability and validity of using DUS-ATT measurements in estimating BD

1:25 – 1:45 p.m

Using the Inversion Table to Improve Learning in the Undergraduate  Exercise Physiology Curriculum

Tommy Boone, PhD, MPH, FASEP, EPC,

College of St. Scholastica

The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of an unsupervised pre-season conditioning program on the fitness level of collegiate soccer players.  The conditioning program had components of strength, speed, and agility as well as soccer specific drills

1:45 – 2:05 p.m.

Central and Peripheral Components of Oxygen Consumption Improvement via Aerobic Training in Premenopausal Women

Jesse Pittsley, MA, EPC,

University of Kentucky

Previous research suggests post-menopausal women improve oxygen consumption through increases in oxygen extraction (OE) with no improvement in cardiac output (CO). The objective is examine the relationship between age and increase in CO and OE induced by aerobic training in premenopausal women

2:05 – 2:25 p.m.

Magnetic Resonance Techniques in Skeletal Muscle Research

Lesley J. White, PhD,

University of Florida

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) have provided the medical and scientific community with powerful tools for medical diagnosis and research.  Magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy are gaining recognition by exercise scientists because of the power and wide applicability of this technique to the noninvasive study of muscle anatomy and metabolism and the ability to compliment data generated through more traditional biopsy techniques.

2:25 – 2:45 p.m

Break

Exercise Physiology II

2:45 – 3:25 p.m.

The Future of Diabetes Treatment: Is There Light at the End of the Tunnel?

Joe Brozinick, PhD,

Eli Lily, Indianapolis, IN

Diabetes is a major health concern in the world today. This lecture will review current state of the art therapy for diabetes, and outline potential future therapeutics. The goal of the lecture will be to inform people on the nature of the problems associated with diabetes, and on the future of diabetes treatment

3:25 – 4:05 p.m.

Emerging Cardiovascular Risk Factors:  Implications and Applications for the Exercise Physiologist.

Pat Dunn, MA, MBA,

Community Hospital, Munster, IN

Over the past several years there have been some new and very exciting developments in the area of cardiovascular risk and lipoprotein research.  These developments have led to a new series of diagnostic laboratory and imaging tests that have applications to the health care provider.  These new diagnostic tests, include LDL and HDL phenotyping, Lp(a), homocysteine, hs-CRP, coronary calcium imaging, carotid Intimal wall thickening, vasoreactivity, and the ankle brachial index.  When applied correctly, these tests can significantly increase the sensitivity for predicting who is at high risk for a cardiovascular event and can give the health care provider information on the best treatment strategies, both medical and lifestyle modification.  All of this information has a direct impact on strategies for exercise testing and prescription.  This presentation will highlight the effects that exercise has on each of these new tests

4:05 – 4:45 p.m.

Heart Failure – New Diagnostic Techniques

Joe Warphea, MA, EPC,

University of Minnesota

As heart disease continues to increase at an epidemic rate, so to does the demand for more accurate techniques to diagnose various conditions. Certainly, earlier and more conclusive identification of heart disease means earlier and possibly more effective intervention strategies. Heart failure is just one component of the multifaceted dilemma that is heart disease and is a particularly debilitating condition.  This lecture will take a closer look at advanced imaging techniques and research that offer promise for increasing the accuracy of diagnoses related to heart failure

Lifetime Achievement Award

6:30 – 7:15 p.m.

Dinner

7:15 – 7:30 p.m.

ASEP Recognition

7:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Award Presentation, Dr. David Costill

Saturday, April 3, 2004

Exercise Physiology III

8:00 – 8:30 a.m.

Why is an Understanding of Anatomy Important for Exercise Physiologists?

Tommy Boone, PhD, MPH, FASEP, EPC,

College of St. Scholastica

While anatomy is an important course for certain academic majors, its role in exercise physiology is less understood. Part of the reason stems from the emphasis on exercise physiology research involving metabolic equipment and assessment of oxygen consumption and other physiological measures.  In fact, many exercise physiologists are not prepared to teach anatomy and/or describe its application to fitness, athletics, and rehabilitation.  More emphasis should be placed on anatomy, especially at the doctorate level.  With increased information, the integration of anatomy and physiology should be easier for many different reasons

8:30 – 9:00 a.m.

Functional Training for General Fitness

Don Diboll, PhD, EPC,

California State University – Bakersfield

Functional training will be defined and explained, including fundamental concepts, training techniques, principles of training, and equipment. The rational for using this type of training will then be addressed. Finally, the presentation will conclude with a discussion of the application of functional training to various populations.

9:00 – 9:30 a.m.

Overtraining and Nutritional Support

Lonnie Lowery, PhD,

Kent State University

Although over-reaching is a common component of athletic programs, a larger-than-expected percentage of athletes experience staleness and/ or overtraining. This lecture covers the biological, psycho-physiological, anatomical, performance- and health-related aspects of overtraining – with a focus on recovery time frames and realistic expectations. As the greatest contributor to the athletic recovery process, nutrition will be addressed throughout. Programming suggestions and practical incorporation of recovery-tracking methodologies will be presented. 

9:30 – 10:00 a.m.

Break

Research II

10:00 – 10:20 a.m.

Evaluations of Fitness Characteristics of Collegiate Soccer Players Before and After a Pre-Season Strength and Conditioning Program

John Dargan, MA, EPC,

College of St. Scholastica