Education

Dr. Karen A. Croteau

Department of Exercise, Health, and Sport Sciences

219 Costello Complex

Gorham, ME 04038

(207)780-4653 (office)

(207)780-4745 (fax)

kcroteau@usm.maine.edu

Education
Educational Experience
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Education

1998

Ed.D., Human Movement (concentration: health fitness)
Boston University, Boston, MA
Dissertation: Factors influencing the effectiveness of a Navy remedial exercise program

1989

M.Ed., Health & Physical Education (concentration: health)

McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA

1983

B.S., Health & Physical Education (concentration: exercise science, minor: health science)

Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA

Educational Experience

2004-Present	Associate Professor of Sports Medicine University of Southern Maine, Gorham, ME Courses taught: * Lifetime Physical Fitness & Wellness * Exercise Leadership * Group Exercise Instruction * Methods of Resistance Training & Conditioning * Health Promotion Programs * Fitness Facility Management * Exercise for Special Populations * Independent Study in Health Fitness * Clinical Internship in Health Fitness
1998-2004	Assistant Professor of Sports Medicine University of Southern Maine, Gorham, ME
1991-1998	Lecturer, Adult Fitness Instructor Certificate Program Lifeline Center , University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME Courses taught: * Kinesiology * Exercise Physiology * Principles & Practices of Teaching Adult Fitness
1994-1996	Lecturer, Department of Physical Education St. Joseph’s College, Windham, ME Courses taught: * Exercise Physiology * Management of P.E., Athletics & Fitness Programs
1991-1992	Physical Education Teacher Mt. Ararat High School, Topsham, ME Courses taught: * Lifetime Physical Fitness, Aerobics, Weight Training * Tennis, Golf, Basketball, Volleyball
1987-1989	Graduate Teaching Assistant McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA Courses taught: * Lifetime Physical Fitness & Wellness * Methods of Elementary Health * Weight Training & Conditioning * Methods of Teaching: Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Archery

Other Employment Experience

2005-Present	Research Associate, Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, NZ
1996-1998	Fitness/Wellness Coordinator Brunswick Naval Air Station, Brunswick, ME
1995-1998	Head Field Hockey Coach St. Joseph’s College, Standish, ME
1992-1996	Exercise Physiologist Dennis Chiropractic/Midcoast Rehabilitation Center, Bath, ME
1989-1990	Exercise Physiologist The Bay Club, Portland, ME
1985-1987	Fitness Instructor Seattle YMCA, Seattle, WA
1984-1985	Youth Recreation Director Coast Guard Support Station, Kodiak, AK
1983-1984	Manager Nautilus at Porter Square, Cambridge, MA
1983	Assistant Field Hockey Coach Holy Cross College, Worcester, MA

Awards/Certifications/Professional Memberships

Maine Games Female Athlete of the Year (2006)
Maine Games Most Valuable Player - Field Hockey (2006)

Fellow (2005), Member (1998-2004)

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

Member (1998-present)
New England chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (NEACSM)

Faculty Senate Award for Teaching (2001)

University of Southern Maine

Personal Trainer/Physical Fitness Specialist
Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research (CIAR)

Navy Exercise Leader Course Facilitator
United States Navy

First Aid and CPR

American Red Cross

Fresh Start Facilitator (smoking cessation program)
American Cancer Society

Athletics Hall of Fame (1993)
Bridgewater State College

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This page last updated: November 27, 2006