Dr. Jamie Vener, Professor

"The need for health educators with diverse backgrounds is growing, and employment opportunities in a variety of sectors (hospitals, clinics, schools, government, corporate, and fitness) are burgeoning."

Degrees Held:

PhD Exercise and Sport Science – University of Utah, 2003
MA Kinesiology – Cal State Univ. Fresno, 1999
BS Animal Physiology – UC Davis, 1985

Career Highlights:

Master’s thesis project on Acceleration Physiology conducted at NASA/AMES Research Center.

Outstanding Doctoral Student, Department of Exercise and Sport Science, University of Utah. Dissertation Title: Myocardial Remodeling in Response to Simulated Microgravity Exposure in Rats.

The Influence of Short-term Quercetin Supplementation on Peak Oxygen Uptake during Simulated Altitude Exposure in Trained Cyclists. International Journal of Exercise Science 8(4), 394-402, 2015. Justin Carlstrom‡1, Jamie M. Vener‡2, Justin L. Mathews‡3, and Ashleigh Raub*1 1Castleton College, Castleton, VT, USA; 2Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR, USA; 3California State University, Monterey Bay, Seaside, CA.

Effect of passive whole-body heating on central conduction and cortical excitability in multiple sclerosis patients and healthy controls. Journal of Applied Physiology, 2013, June 15; 114(12), 1697-704. Andrea T. White1, Scott L. Davis2,3, Jamie Vener4, and Tim VanHaitsma1

Developing an instrument to measure physical activity related self-worth in women: Rasch analysis of the Women’s Physical Activity Self-Worth Inventory (WPASWI). Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 14 (2013), 111-121. Jennifer Huberty a, Jamie Vener b, Yong Gao c, Justin L. Matthews d, Lynda Ransdell c, Steriani Elavsky e

Women Bound to Be Active (Years 3 & 4): Can a book club help women overcome barriers to physical activity and improve self-worth? Women and Health, (50), 1, 88-106. Huberty, J.L., Vener, J., Ransdell, L.B., Budd, M.A., Schulte, L., & Gao, Y. (2010)

Which online degree program(s) do you teach?

MSEd with a Concentration in Public Health Education

What do you want students to take away from your classes? What do you want them to learn?
I teach to inspire passion around health and wellness. I would like my students to feel empowered to engage in lifestyles and seek resources that help them to live life to its fullest and to teach others to do the same.
How long have you been teaching online courses?
10 years.
Why did you start teaching?
Teaching never felt like a job. I sincerely enjoy it. I am passionate about health promotion.
What is the value of a higher degree in the field in which you teach?
Health and wellness promotion that can and should be contextualized and tailored to the needs of all individuals, families, communities, cities, regions, and countries is critical. The recent pandemic has exposed extreme health disparities in our society. The need for health educators with diverse backgrounds is growing and employment opportunities in a variety of sectors (hospitals, clinics, schools, government, corporate, and fitness) are burgeoning.
What advice would you give to those considering your online program?
Come as you are, be your true self, and be prepared to serve as a health educator/promotion specialist in a variety of professional settings. This program extends your existing knowledge and education in the health and healthcare sectors with specific emphasis and preparation around health education and promotion culminating in a master’s degree in Education with a Concentration in Health Education and Promotion.
What is the one book you think everyone should read?
A video called 23 1/2 Hours by Dr. Mike Evans
Tell us something interesting about yourself that your students might not know:
I'm from a very small town and the first in my family to graduate from college.

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