Chris Haukos brings Child Fitness to the Community!

Read on to see how St. Cloud MSB instructor Chris Haukos made a difference to both MSB students and a local elementary school!

Amy: Tell me about your HS 321 Principles of Child Fitness class.

Chris: I've been doing children's programming for years and I have some wonderful connections within the community.

Amy: Is that how you got the idea to work with a local elementary school?

Chris: Yes. I connected with BLEND (a childhood obesity coalition in St. Cloud) to seek out an audience and a venue that would allow us to design a program. I had three organizations with interest, but when I met with the principal at the Lincoln Elementary school, I knew it would be a perfect fit.

Amy: I imagine other MSB instructors teaching Principles of Child Fitness would like to emulate this wonderful idea! How did you approach the elementary school? Do you have any suggestions for instructors looking for similar opportunities?

Chris: I would recommend seeking out low-income organizations, calling supervisors and having a plan of action in mind prior to any meetings. I basically gave the principal a five-week plan and he was thrilled that we were willing to come into his school and offer this service at no cost. The only obstacle I encountered was background checks - students will need one before being able to work with children in any school setting.

Amy: I really like the hands-on approach this affords MSB students. Instead of only reading theory on youth fitness and activity, your students actually got in there and did it. What were your goals with this project?

Chris: I wanted to give students a "real life" experience that could be added to their resume. Additionally, my goal was to show the value in volunteering and contributing to the community. I also wanted the students to experience ownership of a program and to take pride in what they did.

Amy: Did you accomplish your goals?

Chris: This program turned out to be much more than I anticipated! The MSB students were amazing, the elementary school kids were incredible, and working with the teachers was wonderful. None of the MSB students had ever worked in this type of environment before, so this allowed them to gain the understanding of what truly goes into programming for youth.

Amy: Sedentary children, Type II diabetes, and childhood obesity pose significant problems to the well-being of children and the future of our health care system. I believe that there are currently 25 million overweight or obese children in the United States. Did the children you worked with have gym class? Recess?

Chris: We went to the elementary school twice a week for two hours. However, as one MSB student said, "The two hours of moving and having fun meant two fewer hours of television for many of these kids."

Amy: Is there anything else you'd like to share about this experience?

Chris: The school was ecstatic about our involvement and invited us back for future programs. Collaboration and building relationships in the community is so important. Finding time to seek out such opportunities takes effort, but it is worth it in the long run.

Amy: Sounds like a win-win situation to me! Thank you for all you do, Chris, and thanks to the MSB students who made such a difference in the lives of the children at Lincoln Elementary.

MSB instructor Chris Haukos

The Big Business of Sports

Plymouth instructor Carrie Rowell always finds engaging ways to integrate classroom material with getting out into the community. She believes it is a great way to introduce students to a variety of health fitness career paths as well as an invaluable opportunity to ask questions of industry experts.

Last week, Carrie Rowell took her students to the University of Minnesota where they toured the facilities and got to talk with a facilities manager about event preparation/management. Students got a copy of a game script for the announcements, video board, and promotional activities to be performed during a women's basketball event. They met the marketing director and the audio visual coordinator and learned about the various activities that need to be organized prior to any event.

Other aspects of event management include ticket takers, security, EMT/Police, concession stands, game officials, sport administrators, media room preparation, handicap entrance accessibility, scorekeeper, and other communication personnel.

The students were then treated to a women's basketball game at the Sport Pavilion, where the Gopher Women beat Boston University!

"Meeting all of these wonderful, helpful people at the university was a great way to show students how many careers exist in collegiate sports," said instructor Carrie Rowell. "Being treated to a behind-the-scenes tour of collegiate athletics was amazing. We all learned that university sports are indeed big business!"

HFS FIELD TRIP!

Today HFS instructor Dan Cohen took his students on a field trip to the Champions Center of General Mills. Students were treated to a lecture by Matt Arbeiter, physical therapist and head of corporate wellness at General Mills.

Students got to experience a typical day in the life of a corporate wellness consultant, which can include opening the facility, stocking towels, assessing equipment, teaching classes, personal training clients, creating and enforcing policies, designing schedules and general club maintenance.

Students additionally got to see some of the equipment utilized for fitness assessments in the corporate populations.

Matt Arbeiter also discussed what makes TC Fit unique including some of the wellness specialties they offer employees and the level of service extended to all individuals. He additionally touched on some things that students may not consider when entering the field and questions they need to ask themselves throughout their education. Other topics like liability issues, legal questions, certifications and fitness specialties were also discussed.

Thank you Dan Cohen for arranging such a unique and exciting field trip for the HFS students!

Get even MORE out of your PTN membership!

Want to get even more out of your PTN Membership? PTontheNet is NOW holding 30-minute conference calls every Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. CST and 1:00 p.m. CST. Email questions to justin@ptonthenet.com

To join the conference call, dial 218-486-7200 and enter bridge 803201 five minutes prior to the above times. Have your PTontheNet.com login information ready prior to calling in! (All HFS students have a PTN login and password. Contact Amy Scott if you do not - ascott@globeuniversity.edu)

During the entire month of December, two callers each week will be eligible to win a FREE copy of Talking Function with Gary Gray and Michol Dalcourt!

Health Fitness Specialist Fun!

When: Friday November 21st
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Plymouth Campus

We have the DVDs from the 2008 Meeting of the Minds conference, so we are going to watch some industry experts talk about advances in the health and fitness field. We'll supply popcorn and drinks - but feel free to bring a bag lunch if you'd like!

2 Upcoming Lectures of Interest!

Date: Wednesday November 12

Where: Boutwell's Landing

Speaker: Bill Engeland, Department of Neuroscience

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Cost: $5

RSVP: Today! 11/10/08 Call Donabelle Hansen at 651-439-6918 or email at pthansen@aol.com

According to the Department of Neuroscience, stress-related illness in the U.S. accounts for over 2/3 of doctor visits annually and half the deeaths of individuals under 65 years of age. Although stress management is a useful strategy for improved health, the biological mechanisms that underlie stress reduction are poorly understood. The Department of Neuroscience's research is focused on characterizing a novel neural mechanism that can be mobilized to rapidly reduce responses to stress.


THURSDAY NOVEMBER 13

Diane Gill, PhD., will present from 1:00 - 2:00 pm as part of the Tucker Table 2008 lecture series. Her topic will be Social Psychology and Physical Activity: Toward positive health for girls and women.

Admission is free and the lecture will be located on the U of M campus in room 324 of the Coffman Memorial Union. No RSVP is necessary.

Hands-On Education!

Leave it to instructor Kathryn Kritta to creatively combine Kinesiology with the upcoming Halloween holiday. Drawing anatomically correct skeletons on the sidewalk outside the Woodbury campus of Globe University gave students an opportunity to prove their familiarity with the material while simultaneously making the concrete apron surrounding the campus entrance far more festive. Credit for the skeletons was determined immediately on account of the pending snowstorm.

Needed: Health Fitness Professional at HFIT

HealthFitness (HFIT) has an excellent opportunity for a full-time Health Fitness Professional at our nationally renowned client site near Minneapolis, MN. This 16,000 sq ft full-service facility is complete with a full-line of cardiovascular and strength equipment, two group exercise studios, and provides its members with a complete range of health and fitness programming including a variety of group exercise classes, massage therapy, personal training and weight management programs. This position offers the right candidate the opportunity to utilize and build upon their current fitness and wellness experiences, while working with a dynamic team in a progressive and positive work environment.

Responsibilities: This position is responsible for assisting in daily floor supervision and administration of the fitness center in accordance with HFC protocols. Additional responsibilities include personal training, fitness testing, exercise prescription, new member facility and equipment orientations, development and implementation of health and fitness promotion programs, design and instruction of group exercise classes and daily operational/administrative tasks.

Qualifications: Requirements for this position include a bachelor's degree in exercise science or related discipline, First Aid/CPR/AED certifications and ability to instruct a variety of group exercise classes required. Personal training certification from ACE, AFAA, NSCA, or NASM preferred. Additional industry certifications from ACSM or CHES a plus. The successful candidate will also be self-motivated, creative, possess strong interpersonal skills, and is always customer focused.
ABOUT HealthFitness

HealthFitness is the leading provider of employee health improvement services to Fortune 500 companies, the health care industry and individual customers. HFC serves more than 300 clients globally via on-site management and remotely via Web and telephonic services. HFC employs more than 3,000 health and fitness professionals in national and international locations who are committed to the company’s mission of “improving the health and well-being of the people we serve.” For more information on HFC, visit www.hfit.com

HOW TO CONTACT US

The success of HealthFitness is largely dependent on the quality and service provided by our employees. As such, HFC offers its employees a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are interested in a career opportunity with HFC, please forward your resume (including your position of interest and salary requirements) to jobs@hfit.com or fax to (952) 897-5096.


HealthFitness · 1650 West 82nd Street, Suite 1100 · Minneapolis, MN 55431
www.hfit.com
Equal Opportunity Employer

Part-Time Job at AdvantageHealth!

AdvantageHealth Position Opening
Fitness & Wellness Specialist
AdvantageHealth Corporation, the Midwest’s leader in worksite health promotion, is currently seeking to fill an opening for a part-time Fitness & Wellness Specialist at one of our corporate fitness center sites located in Oakdale, MN. The Fitness & Wellness Specialist will be responsible for daily supervision of the Fitness Center, developing wellness programming, conducting facility orientations, administering fitness assessments, instructing group exercise classes, prescribing exercise programs, performing preventative equipment maintenance and, most importantly, providing outstanding customer service to Fitness Center members. The candidate must hold at least a bachelors degree in exercise science, kinesiology, health promotion, recreation or other health-related field, or in their senior year of schooling towards the degree. Knowledge of exercise physiology, exercise testing and prescription and health promotion programming needed, with a minimum of 6 months experience. Professional certifications by nationally recognized health/fitness organizations such as ACE, ACSM, AFAA, NETA or NSCA preferred. This individual must hold a current certification in CPR/AED and First Aid (or be scheduled to receive this certification). A Yoga certification, or a desire to become certified in Yoga, is strongly desired.

Position includes a competitive salary, retirement plan and additional work opportunities
within AdvantageHealth.Schedule for the position (11 hours per week) is as follows:

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11:30am-5pm

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume by Friday, October 17th, 2008:

AdvantageHealth Corporation
Attn: Human Resources
7900 International Drive, Suite 200
Bloomington, MN 55425
hr@advantagehealth.com
612.823.4470 (phone)
952.883.3271 (fax)
http://www.advantagehealth.com/

AdvantageHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

Recruiter from HFIT - Needed: Temporary Screeners

I am a National Recruiter with HealthFitness. We are looking for students and health professionals (including nurses, nutritionists, fitness professionals, etc.) to fill "Temporary On-Call Screener" positions throughout the United States. Students are eligible to work as screeners of manual blood pressure, body composition using the hand held electrical impedance machine, height, weight, and body mass index. Health Professionals are eligible as screeners for the previously mentioned, with the added responsibilities of screening cholesterol and glucose (using the Cholestech Machine and finger stick protocols), circumferences, and giving post-screening consultations. Sporadically, fitness testing is also performed by screeners.
HealthFitness will train qualified health professionals in cholesterol & glucose screening protocols.

If interested and you live within a 3-hour driving distance of the event(s) of choice, please email Amy Scott at ascott@globeuniversity.edu for an application and forward your resume and application to karen.fisher@hfit.com.

October 13 11:30 - 5:00, Center City, MN

October 14 8:00 - 11:00, Minneapolis, MN

October 14 2:00 - 5:00, St. Paul, MN

October 15 7:30 - 1:00, Center City, MN

October 16, 9:00 - 2:00, Plymouth, MN

October 21, 7:00 - 12:00, Savage, MN

October 22, 7:00 - 1:00, Plymouth

I also invite you to visit our website at http://www.hfit.com/ to view additional full-time and part-time opportunities with our company.

Karen Fisher

FREE LECTURES!

The Tucker Table Fall 2008 Free Lecture Schedule

Thursday, October 30th (110 Cooke Hall, University of Minnesota)
Mary Jo Kane, Ph.D., and Heather Maxwell, Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Expanding the boundaries of sport media research: Consumer responses to representations of women’s sports
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.


Thursday, November 13 (140 Nolte Center, University of Minnesota)
Diane Gill, Ph.D., University of North Carolina – Greensboro
Social psychology and physical activity: Toward positive health for girls and women
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.


Thursday, December 11 (110 Cooke Hall, University of Minnesota)
Maureen Weiss, Ph.D., Jennifer Bhalla, M.S., and Nicole Bolter, M.Ed., University of Minnesota
Positive youth development through sport: The First Tee as an exemplar program
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Welcome Brooke! GU/MSB Instructor and Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Please welcome Brooke Darst Rice who will be teaching HS 285, Management of Musculoskeletal Injuries at Globe University/MSB at the Woodbury campus fall quarter. In June 2008, Brooke received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Minnesota.
Since 2003, Brooke has worked full-time in the health and fitness industry. Her experience includes fitness administration at the YWCA, personal training at The Sweatshop in St. Paul, and community intervention with the University of Minnesota Department of Epidemiology. We are thrilled to have Brooke on campus!

Welcome Chris Dixon: Entrepreneur, Instructor, Coach, Athlete

Globe/MSB Plymouth campus welcomes Chris Dixon! Chris received his master's degree in Education in Applied Kinesiology with an emphasis in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of Minnesota. He additionally has a B.S. in Sport Management with a coaching minor from the University of Minnesota.

While at the U of M, Chris spent 5 years as a triple/long jumper on the Men's Track & Field team winning a Big Ten Championship and NCAA Midwest Regional Championship in 2003. In 2002-03 he posted a triple jump of 51'6" thereby ranking him 20th in the nation at that time and 3rd all-time at the University of Minnesota. Chris was also a strength and conditioning intern and speed coordinator for the football team under head coach Glen Mason.

Currently, Chris owns Insider Training, Inc. - an in-home personal training company. Prior to starting his own company, he worked at Bally's, Northwest Athletic Club, and Life Time Fitness.

Chris will be teaching HS 325 Methods in Sports Training and looks forward to not only teaching, but learning as well while at MSB/Globe College.

Welcome Pro-Triathlete Dan Cohen!

Dan Cohen will be teaching two classes for the Shakopee campus (HS 265 Exercise Physiology and HS 325 Methods of Sports Training) and HS 405 Online Coaching and Personal Training Skills at the Plymouth campus. Dan received his BA from St. Mary's University and his M.Ed from the University of Minnesota. Dan was the 2003 head coach for the Leukemia Society's Team in Training. He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS), an A.C.E. certified personal trainer, and a Level II USA Triathlon certified coach. Dan has gained invaluable triathlon training and racing experience competing as one of Minnesota's top 10 triathletes for the past 6 years. He was nominated 2000 “Rookie of the Year” and 2006 “Most Improved Triathlete” by Midwest Events Magazine. He has completed six Ironman races and has many podium finishes as well as several overall victories. He turned professional in 2007. He is the co-owner of SCS Multisport LLC (http://www.scsmultisport.com) where he is a professional endurance coach and consultant. We are thrilled to have Dan on our staff and look forward to his many contributions!

Early Sign Up - NSCA - CPT Exam! Woodbury Campus October 11, 2008

Don't forget to sign up for the NSCA Certified Personal Trainer exam on October 11, 2008. It will be held at the Woodbury campus. There is a discount with early registration, so sign up today!

Here is the link on our web site for where you can register, http://www.nsca-cc.org/nsca-cpt/schedule.html. Simply scroll down to your exam date and then have them select the "Click to Register" button.

Best Buy Fall 2008 Externship Opportunity

Best Buy's Wellness Zone is seeking two interns for the fall term. Associate's degree or bachelor's degree candidates interested in corporate fitness/wellness should send a resume via email to the program manager Jennifer Cabitto.

Jennifer.Cabitto@BestBuy.com

As you can imagine, this is a competitive internship, so the sooner you contact Jennifer the better!

L.A.Fitness is Hiring!

Mark Little, a student here at Globe/MSB, currently works at the L.A. Fitness in New Brighton. He emailed to let me know that they have five clubs open in the Twin Cities right now and by the end of this summer they will have four more clubs opening.

He is looking for recent or soon-to-be graduates interested in a career in personal training. Several full-and part-time positions exist for personal trainers. Interested individuals can contact Mark directly at 320-761-0242 or email him at mark.little@students.msbcollege.edu or his hotmail account. littlemark83@hotmail.com.

Insider Training is Hiring!

In-home personal training company searching for personal trainers. Must have reliable vehicle and valid driver's license.

Insider Training offers:
Flexible Scheduling
Competitive Pay
Gas Mileage Reimbursement

Contact Chris Dixon at 612-432-1021 oe chrisd@insidertrainingfitness.com

Youth Fitness Program Part Time Job Opportunity

Youth Fitness Program Part Time Job Opportunity starting June 24th


When: Camps Run June 24th- August 7th
9am-10am Monday-Thursday
Where: Mondays, Wednesdays-Edina Minnesota
Tuesdays, Thursdays – Lakeville, Minnesota

What:
You will be teaching and leading youth exercise with kids in community education program utilizing medicine balls, bodyweight, speed ladders, and physioballs. Payout is $18/hour with possibility of 4 hours/week and great experience for your professional resume.

Who:
We are looking for a motivated and responsible exercise science or related field student that would be interested in gaining some valuable experience in the fitness field with flexible schedules. Must have a CPR certification.

If you are interested in finding out more you may contact Erik Peacock of Puravida Fitness at 952-220-2448. Please email or send resumes to Info@puravidafitness.com

Internship Opportunity with New Leaf Fitness

Hello HFS Students!

Here is a brief overview of our internship responsibilities at New Leaf Fitness. Overall, a good mixture of some business training, sales training, research, and practical application.

· administrative duties - updating spreadsheets, organizing files and magazines
· Validation of New Leaf Software/hardware
· Scientific Research on Exercise Prescription and Exercise Program Accountability
· Market Research on what motivates people outside the health club to exercise
· Market Research on New Leaf products in the Corporate Wellness environment
· Putting together PowerPoint sales presentations for TRUcal, etc.
· Handling incoming inquiries
· Contacting Accounts for Supply sales opportunities
· Training DVD project

Interested candidates should contact Jessica Christiansen at jchristiansen@newleaffitness.com

HEALTH FITNESS PROFESSIONAL NEEDED! RICHFIELD, MN

HealthFitness has an excellent opportunity for a full-time Health Fitness Professional at our nationally renowned client site near Minneapolis, MN. This 16,000 sq ft full-service facility is complete with a full-line of cardiovascular and strength equipment, two group exercise studios, and provides its members with a complete range of health and fitness programming including a variety of group exercise classes, massage therapy, personal training and weight management programs. This position offers the right candidate the opportunity to utilize and build upon their current fitness and wellness experiences, while working with a dynamic team in a progressive and positive work environment.

Responsibilities: This position is responsible for assisting in daily floor supervision and administration of the fitness center in accordance with HFC protocols. Additional responsibilities include personal training, fitness testing, exercise prescription, new member facility and equipment orientations, development and implementation of health and fitness promotion programs, design and instruction of group exercise classes and daily operational/administrative tasks.

Qualifications: Requirements for this position include a bachelor's degree in exercise science or related discipline, First Aid/CPR/AED certifications and ability to instruct a variety of group exercise classes required. Personal training certification from ACE, AFAA, NSCA, or NASM preferred. Additional industry certifications from ACSM or CHES a plus. The successful candidate will also be self-motivated, creative, possess strong interpersonal skills, and is always customer focused.
ABOUT HealthFitness

HealthFitness is the leading provider of employee health improvement services to Fortune 500 companies, the health care industry and individual customers. HFC serves more than 300 clients globally via on-site management and remotely via Web and telephonic services. HFC employs more than 3,000 health and fitness professionals in national and international locations who are committed to the company’s mission of “improving the health and well-being of the people we serve.” For more information on HFC, visit www.hfit.com

HOW TO CONTACT US

The success of HealthFitness is largely dependent on the quality and service provided by our employees. As such, HFC offers its employees a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are interested in a career opportunity with HFC, please forward your resume (including your position of interest and salary requirements) to jobs@hfit.com or fax to (952) 897-5096.


HealthFitness · 1650 West 82nd Street, Suite 1100 · Minneapolis, MN 55431
www.hfit.com
Equal Opportunity Employer

New Externship Site!

FHIT Announces Internship positions/opportunities for 2008 training season!

We are currently accepting applications and conducting interviews for several internship positions beginning June 9th and running throughout the summer, ending November 1st.

Company Background: FHIT (Pronounced Fit) is a player advancement and development company for hockey players. FHIT is a learning institution for hockey players who have a passion to develop their overall game. The FHIT facilities are set up for players/members to attend on a flexible schedule which allows them to participate in other sports, enjoy the off season and avoid burnout. FHIT has created a unique off-season training program (both on and off ice) that allows players to work on their individual skills without the pressures of team hockey. The FHIT staff is highly energetic and motivates its members/players to train at their highest potential


If you would like to be considered for an internship, please e-mail your resume’ to josh@fhitplayers.com Once we receive your resume, we will contact to arrange interview. Read below for more detailed information about FHIT, or visit www.fhitplayers.com. Please e-mail Josh Oien at josh@fhitplayers.com with any questions.

Membership program (FHIT's signature program that makes it the leader in player development and advancement). Membership benefits include:
· On-Ice Development
· Off-Ice Development
· Continuous Training
· Family Guidance
· Player Testing
· Goal Setting
· Video Analysis
· Player Advancement
· Minnesota Scouting Report
· Minnesota Advancement Program

Unlike camps, clinics and exposure events the membership program takes a long term approach. It was created to develop close relationships with players and families which allows us to help players reach their highest playing potential.

Locations: FHIT currently offers training at 3 locations:
· Saint Thomas Ice Arena (Mendota Heights, MN)
· Fogerty Ice Arena (Blaine, MN)
· Herb Brooks Training Center @ Schwan’s Super Rink (Blaine, MN)

Congratulations - Globe has an HFS student club!

Congratulations to the following students who were elected to the following positions by their peers:

HFS Club President: Mark Foslien
HFS Club Vice President: Justin Hallen
HFS Club Treasurer: Michelle Wermager
HFS Club Secretary: Beth Laffoon
HFS Club Education Liaison Chair: Tim Moore
HFS Club Games and Sports Chair: Gerardo Aguirre
HFS Club Public Relations Chair: Michelle Wermager
HFS Club Newsletter Editor: Beth Laffoon

We look forward to your contributions!