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Laura A. Fonzi
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2425 Dewey StreetUniversity of Pittsburgh
Munhall, PA15120140 Trees Hall
412-225-3275Pittsburgh, PA 15261
I. EDUCATION
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Doctor of Education in Higher Education Management. Expected graduation: April 2013.
Department of Administrative and Policy Studies.
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Masters of Science in Exercise Physiology, August, 2008GPA: 3.80
Department of Health and Physical Activity, School of Education
Master’s Thesis: The Effect of Home-Based Resistance Exercise in Overweight and Obese Adults.
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Science inMovement Sciencewith specialization in Exercise Science, August, 2005GPA: 3.30
Department of Health and Physical Activity, School of Education
II. EMPLOYMENT
Clinical Instructor / Aerobic Minor Coordinator
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA (2007-present)
Department of Health and Physical Activity, School of Education
Teaching Responsibilities:
Fitness for Instructors
Course Description: The purpose of this course is to supply students with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities that are required to become a health-fitness professional. The knowledge, skills and abilities include: a basic understanding of human physiology, anatomy and biomechanics, recognizing risk factors and signs or symptoms of disease, evaluating health behaviors, providing fitness assessments for all components of fitness, creating and implementing exercise programs for apparently healthy individuals and instructing others in diverse cardiorespiratory, resistance and flexibility exercises. This course was designed at the University of Pittsburgh to prepare students to take the American College of Sports Medicine Health Fitness Instructor Certification.
Nutrition in Sports and Exercise
Course Description:The purpose of this course is to provide students with basic knowledge of nutrition and its role in exercise and sport performance. The course provides an overview of topics including, but not limited to, the following: Macronutrients, Micronutrients, Disordered Eating, Sports Nutrition, Nutrition for Strength and Endurance Athletes, and Ergogenic Aids.
Introduction to Anatomy and Exercise Science
Course Description: This course aims to provide the students with a fundamental knowledge of human anatomy as it relates to exercise as well as a basic understanding of exercise physiology.
Aerobics for Instructors
Course Description: The purpose of this course is to supply students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to become competent group exercise instructors in classes such as step aerobics, sculpting and hi-lo aerobics. This course is designed to prepare students to become certified group exercise instructors through a professional certifying body, which is necessary in order to obtain a position as an instructor at a health club, wellness center or university.
Advising Responsibilities:
-Advise undergraduate students in the Aerobic-Fitness Minors
-Place students in university as well as outside fitness internships
-Meet with perspective students into the Minor programs to field questions
-Work with students to complete the Minor
Coordinating Responsibilities:
-Manage and continually evaluate/update the Aerobic-Fitness Minor curriculum
-Create syllabi for all Basic Instruction courses
-Faculty liaison for Exercise Science Club
-Manage the Basic Instruction Group Exercise Program
-Evaluate, manage and hire instructors
-Respond to and mitigate facility issues and participant complaints
-Evaluate facility needs including equipment for three facilities
-Place equipment orders
Workshop Presenter for Certified Personal Trainer
AmericanCollege of Sports Medicine (2007-present)
Description: The purpose of this workshop is to provide individuals with the knowledge, skill and ability requirements in order to pass the Certified Personal Trainer Examination. The workshop consists of 3 days and totals approximately 20 hours of both lecture and practical portions.
Lecture Topics:
-Kinesiology and Human Movement
-Energy Systems
-Substrates and the Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
-Musculoskeletal System
-Psychological Theories Influencing Behavior
-Exercise Programming Methods
-Resistance Training Principles
-Health Consequences of Obesity
-Nutritional Dietary Guidelines
Practical Skills:
-Assessment of Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Muscular Endurance and Flexibility
-Proper Spotting Techniques
-Assessment of Body Composition through Skinfold Measurements
Teaching Assistant
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA (2005 – 2007)
Department of Health and Physical Activity, School of Education
Teaching Responsibilities:
Professional Classes:
-Fitness for Instructors – responsible for teaching the lab section of the course as well as grading student work and final practical examination.
Course Description:See above for description.
-Nutrition in Sport and Exercise – responsible for teaching the laboratory section of this graduate level course.
Laboratory Description: The purpose of the laboratory section of this course is to provide students with the skills necessary to assess metabolic rate using an open circuit spirometry metabolic cart, administer a maximal treadmill exercise test in order to assess substrate utilization and evaluate body composition using skinfolds, bioelectrical impedance analysis and hydrostatic weighing.
Research Assistant and Wellness Staff
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA (2006 – present)
Department of Health and Physical Activity, School of Education
Human Energy Laboratory
Research Responsibilities and Skills:
-Developing and implementing research designs
-Administering testing
-Conducting and presenting literature reviews for research projects
-Collecting and reducing data
Co-Director of University Wellness Program
Description –the University wellness program is staffed with 8 research assistants and a faculty professor. The purpose of this program is to provide faculty and employees of the University of Pittsburgh with a battery of health and fitness assessments, group exercise classes, personal training, nutritional information, annual wellness fairs and wellness seminars.
Staff Responsibilities – Members of the staff are required to obtain and practice the following skills during weekly wellness evaluations: 12 lead ECG placement, operation of the Schiller ECG machine, exercise blood pressure measurements, blood draw, skinfold and BIA measurements and anchoring of the OMNI and the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale. In addition, members of the staff are required to instruct and supervise fellow graduate students in the above skills.
III. UNIVERSITY SERVICE
Secretary of Faculty Assembly
2010-present
Faculty Liaison for Board of Trustees Student Affairs Committee
2010-present
School of Education Faculty and Student Research Committee
2010-present
Student Affairs Committee Member
2009-2010
IV. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Mid-Atlantic Regional Chapter of the AmericanCollege of Sports Medicine
2006 – present
Aerobics and Fitness Association of America
2003 – present
V. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Aerobics and Fitness Association of America – Primary Group Exercise Instructor
2003 – present
Aerobics and Fitness Association of America – Personal Trainer
2004 – present
National Exercise Trainers Association – Pilates Mat Instructor
2005-present
American Red Cross – Professional Rescuer Instructor
2003 – present
VI. CONTINUING EDUCATION
2007 ACSM National Conference, New Orleans, LA
2006 Mid-Atlantic Regional Chapter of ACSM Annual Meeting. Harrisburg, PA
2004 Mid-Atlantic Regional Chapter of ACSM Annual Meeting.Bushkill, PA
2003 Mid-Atlantic Regional Chapter of ACSM Annual Meeting.Bushkill, PA
2002 Mid-Atlantic Regional Chapter of ACSM Annual Meeting. Bushkill, PA
VII. SCHOLARSHIP
Non-refereed Invited Presentations
Fonzi, L.F. Body Composition and Weight Management. American College of Sports Medicine Health Fitness Instructor Certification Workshop, Pittsburgh, PA. 2007.
Fonzi, L.F. Body Composition. American College of Sports Medicine Health Fitness Instructor Certification Workshop, Pittsburgh, PA. 2006.
Refereed Presentations
Fonzi, L.F. Anticipation Bias during a Cycle Ergometer Perceptual Production Protocol. ACSM National Conference, New Orleans, LA. June, 2007.
Fonzi, L.F. Anticipation Bias during a Cycle Ergometer Perceptual Production Protocol.Mid-Atlantic Regional Chapter of ACSMAnnual Conference, Harrisburg, PA. November, 2006.