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Kathryn Berlin

Dr. Kathryn Berlin

Kathryn Berlin, Ph. D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Applied Health Sciences
Arena B-58
Phone: 812.237.3070
E-Mail: Kathryn.Berlin@indstate.edu

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Education

Ph.D. (Dual title) in Health Promotion--Disease Prevention and Gerontology, Purdue University, 2012
M.S. in Physical Education/Exercise Science, Indiana University, 2008
B.S. in Kinesiology with K-12 teaching certification in Physical Education, Texas Women’s University, 1999

Experience

2012 – present: Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Health Sciences, College of Nursing, Health, and Human Services,
Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana

2008 – 2012: Teaching Assistant, Department of Health and Kinesiology, College of Health and Human Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
 
2007 – 2008: American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Indianapolis, Indiana
 
2002 – 2007: Athletes Edge Athletic Performance Facility, Owner, Director, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Indianapolis, Indiana
 
2001 – 2002: Personal Trainer, Assistant Softball Coach, IUPUI, Indianapolis, Indiana
 
1999 – 2000: Physical Education Teacher, Highland Village Elementary, Highland Village, Texas

Graduate Courses

Indiana State University
AHS 602: Intro to Public Health

Undergraduate courses

Indiana State University
AHS 340: Health Biostatistics
AHS 391: Methods of Teaching

Purdue University
HK 215 Basic Health Studies Distance Learning
HK 219 Personal & Community Health
HK 225 Human Sexuality and Health
HK 226 Contemporary Women’s Health

Research

My research interests are on distinct, but interrelated areas: intrinsic motivations or reasons for continued physical activity; decisions underlying a particular activity choice; the influence of physician and health risk appraisals on physical activity adherence and health outcomes; and interventions to increase activity across the lifespan.

Publications and Presentations

November 2011: Gerontological Society of America, 64th Annual Scientific Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts

Berlin, K.L. & Klenosky, D.B. Using means-end theory and the laddering technique to explore older women’s reasons for engaging in leisure time physical activities.

November, 2012: Gerontological Society of America, 65th Annual Scientific Meeting, San Diego, California

Berlin, K.L. & Klenosky, D.B. Why Exercise when Sport is Fun? Emphasizing Play may be Key to Improving Activity in Older Adults

Awards

Spring 2011 Committee for the Education of Teaching Assistants (CETA) - Teaching Award, Purdue University

Spring 2011  Donald L. Corrigan Professional Development Grant - Health & Kinesiology Department, Purdue University

Fall 2010  Emerging Scholar and Professional Organization (ESPO) - Carol A. Schultz Student Travel Award

Fall 1998  Health and Kinesiology, Texas Women’s University - Kinesiology Scholarship Honors Award

June 1984 Honorable Discharge - United States Navy

April 1982 Letter of Appreciation, U.S. Navy, Rota, Spain - Commanding Officer, U.S. Naval Communication Station