I strongly believe that people need to be qualified to be a "Wellness Professional" and not just some fly by night charlatan with a life story, unproven methods and are using it to cash in on this new industry we call wellness.
JOHN SCOTT UHALT
EDUCATION:
Ph.D. Health Education - Texas A&M University, 1999.
M. S. Education - emphasis Health Education, Baylor University, 1992.
B. S. Exercise & Sport Science - emphasis Corporate Fitness, Colorado State University, 1989.
United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School – One-year academic, athletic, and military curriculum. Graduated 1984.
EXPERIENCE:
2002 to present: Worksite Health Promotion Director, Phil Long Automobile Dealerships; Implementation and administration of the Healthy Habits Worksite Wellness Health Promotion Program, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
2004 to 2012 Adjunct Professor of EXHPR, Colorado State University – Pueblo. Pueblo Colorado. Courses taught: Introduction to Health Promotion.
2000 to 2002: Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Health Studies, University of Central Oklahoma, Courses taught: Health Assessment, Health Values, Consumer Health, Substance Prevention Education, Prevention of Diseases, Concepts of Strength & Conditioning, Legal & Ethical Principals of Wellness, Problems in Health P.E. and Recreation, Wellness & Positive Lifestyles and Beginning Golf, Edmond Oklahoma.
1997 to 2000: Health Instructor, Windham School District (academic department of the Texas Corrections System), Courses taught: Healthy Lifestyles, Drug Use and Abuse. Navasota, Texas.
1995 to 2000: Kinesiology instructor, Blinn College, Courses taught: Personal Health, Weight Training, Drug Use and Abuse, Bryan, Texas.
1994 to 2000: Personal Trainer, Aerofit Health Center, Bryan, Texas.
1992 to 1997: Graduate Teaching Assistant, Texas A&M University, Courses taught: Consumer Health, Exercise & Health, Healthy Lifestyles, and research assistant, College Station, Texas.
1991 to 1992: Fitness Director at Waco Athletic & Racquet Club, Waco, Texas.
1990 to 1992: Graduate Teaching Assistant Baylor University, Courses taught: Health & Human Behavior, Fitness Theory & Practicum, Waco, Texas.
1988 to 1990: Cardiovascular technician, Memorial Hospital, performed diagnostic stress test, EKG operation, Holter monitor assessment, Phase II & III Cardiac Rehabilitation, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Personal Fitness Trainer, U.S. Swim and Fitness, Colorado Springs Colorado.
PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS
Dissertation: Uhalt, J.S. (1999). A comparison of two psychosocial models’ prediction of physical activity by age and sex. (University Microfilms No. 99-34504).
Refereed Journal Manuscripts:
Uhalt, J.S., Bowden, R.G., Brizzolara, J., & Corbett, B. (1996). Evening & weekend use of university fitness facilities by employees: Evidence of unmet needs for worksite health promotion. Journal of Wellness Perspectives,12, (3), 149 - 154.
Refereed Conference Proceedings:
Uhalt, J.S., Green, J.S., & Hill, Kathy,L. (2000). Age, self-efficacy and reasoned action theory as predictors of physical activity. 2000 Refereed Proceedings of the Academy of Business Administration Global Trends Conference. Yipsilanti, MI.
Policy Research Reports:
Uhalt, J.S., Termolin, J.L., Pope, P.E., Silvo, S.S., & McNamara, M. (1995). Healthsmart 1995 School Survey. A Gallup Poll survey and chart essay on findings of tobacco use and beliefs among fourth and eighth graders presented to the HEALTHSmart coalition by the Survey Research Group, Department of Educational Psychology, Texas A&M University in conference on May 23, 1995 in College Station, TX.
Non-refereed Publications:
If Fitness Were a Little Blue Pill: Gold’s Gym Quarterly Newsletter, Edmond, Oklahoma, April, 2001.
Non-published Research:
Uhalt, J.S., Brown, J.A., Bounds, R.G., & Montgomery R.R. (1994). The influence of the valsalva maneuver in selected cardiovascular responses during resistance exercise. Unpublished manuscript, Texas A&M University, Department of Health & Kinesiology.
State or Regional Conferences:
1. “Reducing the Incidence of Cardiovascular Disease,” 71st TAPHERD Convention, Austin, Texas, 1994. TAHPERD Convention, Dallas, Texas, 1995.
3. “Drugs & Substance Abuse.” 2000 OAHPERD Convention, Edmond, Oklahoma, 2000.
4. “Drug’s in today’s society and suggestions for solutions from Texas Offenders.” 2002 SD/EDAAHPERD Convention, Baltimore, MD. February 13 - 17, 2002.
Professional Activities:
1. Departmental Representative for the United Way Fund Drive 2001
2. Department of KHS club supporter 2000
3. UCO Technology Committee 2000
4. UCO Awards and Recognition Committee 2001
5. Member of the EEDA – Edmond Economic Development Association 2001
6. The BIG Event departmental representative (Philanthropy event) 2002
7. Company Representative - American Heart Association Heart Walk 2005 - 12
Professional Committees:
1. SDAAHPERD Health Division Representative Member at large 2002
2. SDAAHPERD Chair of the Worksite Health Council 2002
3. SDAAHPERD Human Resource Committee 2002
4. American Diabetes Association Colorado Regional committee member 2012 - current
5. El Paso County: Healthy Community Collaborative – Obesity strategy for Co. 2012 - current
Media Presentations:
Professional Endorsements and Affiliations:
1. American College of Sports Medicine Health/Fitness Instructor (certification #4384) inactive
2. American Heart Association: Basic Life Support & CPR
3. Certified Health Education Specialist (certification #4333) inactive
4. Member -American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance - (AAHPERD) inactive
Political Associations and Presentations
- President of the Colorado Society of Wellness and Prevention, 2010 - 12
- Guest speaker on Colorado HB-1160, February 8th Capitol Building, Denver CO, 2010
- Guest speaker on Colorado HB-1160, March 24th Capitol Building, Denver, CO, 2010
REFERENCES – Available upon request