Curriculum Vitae Mary Ann Klooster 12196 Lake Medora Rd. Mohawk, MI 49950 906-487-1146 klooster@mtu.edu Education M.A. B.A. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan; Major: Exercise Science Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan; Major: Recreation Administration Teaching Experience Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan; August, 2007 present Lecturer, Internship Coordinator, Advisor Department of Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology EH 4200 Sport Nutrition Seminar (2 credits) EH 3820 Personal Training (2 credits) EH 3400 Modification of Health Behavior (2 credits) EH 3150 Health of Special Populations (2 credits) EH 3090 Fitness Operations (2 credits) EH 2800 Health Promotion and Wellness (3 credits) EH 2200 Human Reproductive Health and Development (3 credits) EH 2050 Sport and Fitness Leadership (2 credits) EH 2020 Introduction to Individual Sports (2 credits) EH 2010 Principles of Weight Training and Aerobics (2 credits) EH 1100 Introduction to Exercise Science (1 credit) Coordinate senior-level student internships. Advise approximately 100 undergraduate students in Exercise Science. Serve on several faculty/staff search committees. Serve on department council committee. Served on the AQUIP Advising Committee looking at improvements in student advising at all levels (2009-10). Senator on Faculty Senate (2008-2009). Served on a student presidential scholarship committee (2007-2008). Proficient in Powerpoint, Blackboard, Canvas, and Microsoft Office.
Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan; September, 2004 June, 2007 Assistant Professor; Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance, & Sport Department PE W60A Aerobic Exercise Leadership (3 credits). A leadership course for students desiring to become proficient in teaching a variety of group exercise classes. Students will learn the skills of cueing, transitions, music tempo, risk rating clients, public speaking, choreography, and monitoring exercise intensity. Teach core physical education activity classes including Folk & Square Dance, Aerobic Dance, Volleyball, Aerobic Cross-Training, Weight Training, Jogging, Cycling, New Games, Badminton, and Softball. These classes include skill development and lecture content involving health/fitness education, learning stages and motor development, and the effect of competition and sport in society. Serve on the Core P.E. Curriculum Committee in which the entire curriculum was analyzed, evaluated, and the lecture content rewritten. Serve on the Student Scholarship Committee which involves reading applications, interviewing, and selection of physical education majors for specific scholarships. Also instruct specialized fitness/recreational sessions and organize exercise incentive programs for faculty and staff in the campus wellness program., Grand Rapids, Michigan; August, 1998 August, 2004 Assistant Professor; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Department HE 250 Physiology of Exercise (4 credits) HE 156 Health Education Personal (3 credits) HE 146 Nutrition, Exercise, and Stress (3 credits) HE 361 Group Exercise Leadership (2 credits) HE 359 Outdoor Recreation (3 credits) HE 253 Community Recreation (3 credits) HE 284 Folk and Square Dance (2 credits Activity Courses: Aerobic Fitness, Volleyball, Aerobic and Strength Conditioning Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan; 1991-1993. Activity Courses: Aerobic Dance, Strength Training, Circuit Training Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Kalamazoo, Michigan; 1991-1993 Activity Courses: Running, Circuit Strength/Cardio Training Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana; 1990-1991 Activity Course: Aerobic Dance
Professional Experience Internship Coordinator Intramural Sports Director August, 1998 June, 2004 Grand Rapids, Michigan Responsible for placing and supervising interns in the Exercise Science and Recreation disciplines. This included site visits and follow-up reports. Organized and supervised all student sport programs including flag football, volleyball, basketball, and soccer. Responsible for budgeting, marketing, and policy development. Developed fitness programming that included fitness testing and group exercise classes. Exercise Physiologist October, 1993 August, 1998 Steelcase Wellness Center Grand Rapids, Michigan High-risk patient case management, sub-maximal exercise testing, exercise prescriptions and consultations, blood-pressure screenings, retiree programming, incentive program design, cardiac rehabilitation, injury prevention, staff development and training. Took referrals from in-house and local physicians, nutritionists, and counselors. Graduate Assistant August, 1991 May, 1993 Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, Michigan Undergraduate activity class instruction, fitness testing, nutrition counseling, wellness presentations, student employee training, and supervision of employee fitness center. Cardiology Intern January June, 1993 Westside Medical Center Kalamazoo, Michigan Assisted with graded exercise testing for diagnostic purposes and cardiac rehabilitation. Physical Education Instructor August, 1991 May, 1993 Kalamazoo Valley Community College Kalamazoo, Michigan Taught activity courses as an adjunct instructor. Health Enhancement Director April, 1984 August, 1991 Duneland YMCA Chesterton, Indiana Directed fitness programs, organized special events, organized and managed sports leagues, managed Nautilus strength training center, and taught aerobic dance classes.
Recreation Area Manager July, 1981 June, 1982 Valparaiso University Valparaiso, Indiana Indoor and outdoor recreation center management, recreation and trip programming, budget planning, and policy development. Ranger/Naturalist May, 1979 December, 1980 April, 1981 August, 1981 National Park Service Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Chesterton, Indiana Taught outdoor education workshops, designed and led outdoor recreation programs, developed a recreation program for disabled senior citizens, and organized a major community folk festival. Certifications Health/Fitness Specialist CPR/First Aid Group Exercise Instructor EKG Interpretation Blood Pressure Monitor Y s Way to Stress Management Y s Way to Weight Management Y s Way to Strength Training Fitness Leaders I and II American Red Cross Aerobics and Fitness Association of America Borgess Medical Center Western Michigan University Memberships
Continuing Education/Conferences Wellcoaches Workshop May, 2012 April, 2011 National Meeting May, 2009 National Convention April, 2008 April, 2006 Annual Meeting July, 2005 National Conference March, 2004 Annual Meeting May, 2003 Kickboxing Workshop January, 2003 April, 2002 National Conference March, 2001 April, 2000 ACSM Certification Workshop July, 1999 Sports Nutrition Workshop October, 1996 Allegiance Health Jackson, Michigan Anaheim, California Seattle, Washington American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Fort Worth, Texas Orlando, Florida National Wellness Association Stevens Point, Wisconsin American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance New Orleans, Louisiana San Francisco, California Aerobics and Fitness Association of America Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan Orlando, Florida American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Cincinnati, Ohio San Diego, California Indianapolis, Indiana Detroit, Michigan
Exercise Specialist Workshop July, 1995 Wellness in the Workplace Conference, March, 1995 Eugene, Oregon Health Management Research Center University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan Professional Service August, 2010 present Michigan Tech University August, 2008 present Michigan Tech University May, 2009 Sept., 2010 Michigan Tech University September, 2008 May, 2009 Michigan Tech. University September, 2004 June, 2007 Calvin College September, 1999 May, 2004 September, 2003 May, 2004 September, 2001 May, 2003 September, 1999 May, 2001 November, 2000 September, 1999 May, 2000 October, 1998 Academic Assessment Committee, Department of Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology Curriculum Committee, Department of Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology AQUIP University-wide Advising Committee Faculty Senate, Senate Elections Committee Healthy Habits Wellness Committee Faculty/Staff Wellness Programming Taught group exercise and conditioning classes for faculty, staff, sports teams, and students. Faculty Development Committee Responsible for approving grants and sabbaticals Board of Trustees Committee on Student and Religious Affairs Committee on Studies Responsible for evaluating curriculum proposals Lecture Series Title: Fight or Flight: Using Our Caveman Instincts to Combat Stress in the 21 st Century Programming Committee Fieldhouse Facility Renovation Weight Training Policy and Supervision Resident Assistants