An Interview with Dr. E.! (Uncovering the Education Behind Exercise)

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Not to miss! In this interview with Dr. James Eldridge, EdD - Professor and Chair of the Kinesiology Department at  Angelo State University (part of Texas Tech system)- Dr. E.  will enlighten you about many topics regarding exercise physiology and the basis for a solid exercise program. This is the REAL background of what you see and hear in mainstream media about exercise!

0:00 - Introduction
2:00 - Dr. E's background - some fun tidbits (like too much dancing) all the way to two undergrad degrees, Masters, Doctorate and beyond!
8:25 - Stages of Change - psychological readiness for change- click HERE
9:30 - What Dr. E does as the Chair of the Kinesiology department to prepare students for the world - making a living and truly making an impact in people's lives
The university has set up different learning tracks for excellence.
13:00 - Athletic training needs to change and the knowledge of the coach needs to be upgraded in this field for more personal service.
19:15 - Sports psychology importance
20:20 - The class assignment that formed Michele's business! Magazine article critique!
27:45 - Terms that are used incorrectly and a discussion about what strength is and HOW to attain it!
35:50 - Protect your heart when weight training
38:15 - How to navigate through what you are reading and seeing in mainstream media about exercise and fitness - (the gym scam business model back in the day! - YIKES!)
41:50 - How you are going to benefit from people that have studied Kinesiology and how that student body will have a positive impact on our society
48:10 - Final comments about how to navigate mainstream media messages with regards to exercise
49:20 - How to get more information about studying Kinesiology at  Angelo State University

Dr. James Eldridge, EdD
San Angelo State University - member, Texas Tech University System
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Email: [e-mail]


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