Kathleen M. Knutzen - California State University, Bakersfield

Member, Marketing and Education Committee, Whatcom Physical Activity Coalition,
2001-2006.
Member, Pedometer Committee, Whatcom Physical Activity Coalition, 2001-2006.
Director, Mature Adult Training Program. Started in 1995, the program examines
the role of strength and function in older adults. Over 350 older adults have worked
with over approximately 200 undergraduate/graduate students and 3-5 faculty in a
high resistance weight training program. Dependent measures of function are
monitored throughout the study.
Trustee, Whatcom County Council on Aging, elected July 2001 and renewed through
2007.
Member, Senior Fitness Planning Team, St. Joseph's Hospital, June 2000.
Community Presentations
September 2009 „ Exercise and Health” Invited presentation for the Healthy Heart Fair,
Lynden Senior Center.
August 2009 –“What is your health worth to you” Invited presentation to residents at
the Spring Creek Retirement Center, Bellingham.
May 2008 – “Active Living” – Presentation to the Academy for Lifelong Learning,
Sudden Valley group.
April 2008 – “Pedometers” Lecture for WWU Faculty and Staff Wellness
January 2008 – “Active Living for Health” WWU Faculty Turning Point Lecture Series
October 2007 – “Strength Training for Diabetes” Presentation to the 2007 Diabetes
Wellness Fair, Bellingham, WA.
June 2007 – “Strength Training for Seniors” Presentation to the “Savvy Seniors:
Staying Strong, Smart and Healthy”, Bellingham Senior Activity Center, Bellingham,
WA.
March 2007 – “The Importance of Strength Training for Older Adults” – Presentation to
the Ferndale Senior Center, Ferndale, WA.
January 2007 – “Active Living” – Presentation to the Sudden Valley Kiwanis Club,
Bellingham WA.
October 2006 – “Active Living for Senior Adults” – Presentation to the Newcomer Club,
Bellingham, WA.
October 2006 – “ The Importance of Strength Training for Older Adults” – Presentation
to the Lynden Senior Center, Lynden WA.
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