University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
August 2009 to present

Graduate Research Assistant: Exercise Psychology Laboratory under the direction of Dr. Edward McAuley. Primary responsibilities include: exercise testing (maximal graded exercise tests), data collection and analysis, participant interaction, and study coordination. Information regarding specific research projects is listed below.

Activity, Gait, and Efficacy II (AGE II):A 12-month randomized controlled exercise trial examining the effect of flexibility, balance, and strength training on physical functioning and psychosocial variables. Primary responsibilities include: exercise program development, participant interaction, and data collection.

Exercise after Breast Cancer Diagnosis (BEAT II): A tapered randomized exercise and counseling controlled trial comparing a physical activity behavior change intervention to customary care. Responsibilities include participant screening, exercise intervention supervision, and data collection.

The George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia
2007 to 2009

Graduate Teaching and Laboratory Assistant: Exercise Physiology Laboratory under the direction of Dr. Todd Miller. Responsibilities included: Instructing undergraduate Exercise Physiology labs and assisting in the instruction of three sections of graduate level Exercise Physiology labs. Supervising lab activities including scheduling, equipment operation, equipment repair, and exercise testing.

C.2. Teaching Experience

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Physical Activity and Health. Teaching Assistant. Fall 2009. Responsibilities included: Assisting the professor with assignment grading, course organization, and communication with students.

The George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia

Exercise Physiology for Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Laboratory Instructor. Spring 2009. Responsibilities included: Laboratory course organization, assignment development, grading, teaching, and equipment maintenance and operation.

Fitness Evaluation & Exercise Prescription for graduate students. Teaching Assistant. Fall 2007 & Fall 2008. Responsibilities included: Teaching the exercise testing, grading, and equipment operation and maintenance.

Anaerobic Exercise Training and Prescription: Undergraduate level.Teaching Assistant. Spring 2008 & Spring 2009. Responsibilities included: Planning and instructing the lab component of the course, grading, and equipment operation and maintenance.

Cardio-Conditioning and Mat Pilates. Instructor. Spring 2008. Responsibilities included: Course organization, assignment development, exercise skill instruction, grading, and leading exercises.

C.3. Related Work Experience

The Sports Club LA, Washington DC, October 2007 to May 2009

Personal Trainer. Responsibilities included: Exercise testing and exercise prescription. Instruction of strengthening and endurance training. Injury preventative and rehabilitative exercise prescription. Incorporation of behavior change training into sessions with clientele.

Vail Resorts, Inc., December 2006 to April 2007

Development Team Alpine Skiing Coach. Responsibilities included: Movement and skill analysis, strength and endurance training, and emphasized technical skill training.

The Steadman Hawkins Research Foundation, June 2006 to August 2006

Clinical Research Intern. Responsibilities included: Direction interaction with patients, subjective data collection and organization, and database integration. Orthopaedic surgery observation and follow up paperwork support. Research drafting and editing duties, including patient longitudinal follo-up and trend annotation.

D. SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY: REFEREED PUBLICATIONS

D.1. Refereed Publications

Visek, A.J., Olson, E.A., & DiPietro, L. (In Press). Factors predicting adherence to nine months of supervised exercise in healthy older women. Journal of Physical Activity & Health.

Hurst, J.R., Visek, A.J., Kohlstedt, S.S., Clennin, M.N., & Olson, E.A. (In Press). Physical activity among college females: An examination of intensity and type of activity. Journal of American College Health.

D.2. Refereed Presentations

Kohlstedt, S.S., Clennin, M.N., Hurst, J.R., Visek, A.J., & Olson, E.A. Physical activity among college females: An examination of intensity and type of activity. Paper presented at Association for Applied Sport Psychology 2009 Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT.

Olson, E.A., Visek, A.J., & DiPietro, L. Factors predicting adherence to nine months of supervised exercise in healthy older women. Paper presented at the American College of Sports Medicine 2009 Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA.

D.3. Invited Presentations

Olson, E.A. (Spring 2009). "Aerobic Exercise Prescription," "Respiratory System," and "Body Composition. Invited lectures for The George Washington University Medical Center, PT402 Exercise Physiology.

Olson, E.A. (Spring 2009). "Introduction to Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise Testing." Invited lecture for The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services, Department of Exercise Science, EXSC 103 Professional Foundations of Exercise Science.

Olson, E.A. (Fall 2008). "The False Hope Syndrome and Self-Change." Invited lecture for The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services, Department of Exercise Science, EXSC 240 Psychological Aspects of Sport, Exercise, & Fitness.

Olson, E.A. (Fall 2008). "Clinical Exercise Testing." Invited lecture for the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services, Department of Exercise Science, EXSC 152 Exercise Physiology.


E. HONORS AND AWARDS

The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services 2009 Research Day Oral Presentation Competition Winner

Colorado State University Dean's List: Fall 2006, Spring 2006, Fall 2005, Spring 2004, & Fall 2003

Elected to Phi Beta Kappa, Spring 2006

Vail Resorts Junior Development Team Outstanding Coach of the Year, Winter 2006-2007

Recipient of the Hughes Undergraduate Research Scholarship, 2003-2004

Colorado State University Honors Program Graduate

Rocky Mountain Regional Runner-Up for the Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship, 2005


F. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS & NOTORIETY

Society of Behavioral Medicine

American College of Sports Medicine: Certified Personal Trainer

American Public Health Association

Professional Ski Instructors of America: Certified Level One

Language Competency According to the US State Department: Spoken French 4+, Written French 4+ (out of 5)


F. REFERENCES

Available Upon Request