Kristen Neisler began as a part-time adjunct professor in the College of Education in 2000, and as a full time visiting professor in 2005. She accepted a full time position as clinical assistant faculty for the Physical Education and Exercise Science/Pre-PT and MSFRL programs. Kristen also practices as a licensed physical therapist and athletic trainer.
Education
- BS in Physical Therapy, Bradley University
- Curriculum Studies Master's Degree, DePaul University
- Athletic Trainer Certification, DePaul University
- American Council on Exercise Personal Training Certification
- AHA Instructor Certification for HeartSaver and BLS First Aid, CPR, AED: Adult, Child & Infant
Courses Taught
- PE 066 Intro to Weight lifting
- PE 071 Fitness and conditioning
- PE 121 Intro to Swimming
- PE 151 Intro to Gymnastics
- PE 187 Intro to Basketball
- PE 206 Personal/Community Health (ftf and online)
- PE 273 Health and Nutrition (ftf and online)
- PE 302 First Aid and CPR
- PE 346 PE and Sports Management
- PE 380 Sport and Fitness Management Internship
- PE 387 Capstone Exercise Science
- PE 390 Psychosocial Aspects of Sport and Exercise
- PE 393 Therapeutic Exercise
- PE 430 Advanced Health Concepts (online)
- PE 435 Advanced Athletic Injuries (online)
Research Interests
Fitness, sports, exercise, wellness, nutrition, impact of exercise on cognitive health