Emily L. Klamm
Doctoral Student

A. CONTACT INFORMATION

Emily L. Klamm
Department of Kinesiology and Community Health
Louise Freer Hall #340
906 S. Goodwin Avenue
Urbana, IL 61801
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Tel: 217-244-4510
Email: eklamm@uiuc.edu


B. EDUCATION

Graduate

Doctoral Student, Department of Kinesiology, emphasis in Exercise Psychology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Master of Science, Department of Physical Education, emphasis in Sport & Exercise Psychology
Ball State University, July 2007

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Arts, Exercise Science and Psychology
St. Olaf College, May 2005


C. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2007-Present, University of Illinois

Research Assistant: Primary responsibilities include data collection and analysis, maximal graded exercise testing, study coordination and training personnel. Additional responsibilities include exercise group leadership, functional fitness testing, participant recruitment, and physical activity counseling.

Research projects include:
Healthy, Active, Lifestyle Trial (HALT). A 12-month randomized controlled exercise intervention funded by NIA examining the effects of aerobic activity on cognitive function, immunological markers, and psychosocial factors in older adults.

Internet Physical Activity for College Students (IPACS). A randomized controlled trial examining the effects of an internet-delivered physical activity program on psychosocial outcomes, academic performance, and social involvement in students seeking mental health services.

Peer education, Exercising, and Eating Right (Project PEER). A randomized controlled trial investigating the effectiveness of a peer-delivered self-efficacy based behavioral intervention to enhance nutrition and physical activity behaviors and subsequently weight management success in female university freshman.


Teaching Assistant: Social and Psychological Aspects of Physical Activity. Responsibilities include lecturing, leading discussions, tutoring, grading, and administering exams.

2006-2007, Ball State University

Research Assistant: Primary responsibilities included collaboration with faculty researchers, coding, data entry, and assisting faculty with teaching responsibilities.

Instructor: Physical Conditioning and Fitness Walking. Responsibilities included leading fitness classes and evaluating student performance.


D. SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY: REFEREED PRESENTATIONS

Klamm, E. L. Impact of a physical activity program on at-risk female adolescents' enjoyment of physical activity. Paper presented at the annual Midwest Sport and Exercise Psychology Symposium, West Lafayette, IN, February 2007.

Klamm, E. L., White, S. M., Morris, K. S., Wojcicki, T. R., & McAuley, E. Predicting cardiorespiratory fitness without maximal exercise testing in older adults. To be presented at the annual meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, San Diego, CA, March 2008.

Vidoni, C., Morrissey, J. L., & Klamm, E. L. Analysis of fair play instruction on physical education students. To be presented at the annual AAHPERD National Convention, Fort Worth, TX, April 2008.


E. HONORS AND AWARDS

Member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, 2005-Present


F. ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

Society of Behavioral Medicine

Association for Applied Sport Psychology


G. REFERENCES

Edward McAuley
Shahid Ann Carlson Khan Professor in Applied Health Sciences
Department of Kinesiology and Community Health
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Louise Freer Hall
906 S. Goodwin Ave.
Urbana, IL 61801
Phone: (217) 333-6487
Fax: (217) 244-7322
Email: emcauley@uiuc.edu