Kinesiology | Janice L. Herring

Janice L. Herring

Lecturer, Warrior Fitness Center Director

A consultant to the California Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports since 1993, Herring has also been very active in the Southwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine. Having previously served as a Wellness Coordinator for a major employer. Herring brings her expertise in wellness, exercise physiology fitness, and health to the CSU Stanislaus campus. Not long after joining the faculty of the Department of Physical Education and Health in 1993, she created the Wellness Management Concentration for the Major. Additionally, Herring has served on the CSUS Health Advisory Commission. Herring serves as the Director of Warrior Fitness Canter, which had its grand opening in September 1999. As an advocate of student-centered learning, Herring provides numerous opportunities for students through laboratory experiences and involvement in such activities as Wellness Challenge, Fitness Expo, CPR Saturday, American Heart Walk, Daffodil Days, and National Employee Health and Fitness Day.

Fields of Interest

Health and Fitness Assessment
Health and Wellness Promotion
Fitness Development
Physical Activity
Disease Prevention

Education

Ed.D. Curriculum and Instruction, University of the Pacific, in progress
M.S., Exercise Science, University of California, Davis, 1989
B.S., Human Biology, California State University, Sacramento, 1985

Courses Offered

Course	Course Title - Description
HLTH 1000	Health in Today's Society
HLTH 4600/02	Health and Fitness Assessment with lab
HLTH 4940	Fieldwork and Practicum in Health
PHED 1610	Swimming
PHED 3300	Theory and Analysis of Aquatic Sports
PHED 3370	Theory and Analysis of Fitness Activities
PHED 4300	Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education
PHED 4500/02	Exercise Physiology with lab

Current Research

California Physical Fitness Test: Discovering teaching strategies which lead to high fitness performance in state mandated fitness testing of 5th, 7th, and 9th grade students.

Publications

Young, S. & Herring, J. L. (in press) Teaching water safety in physical education K-12,
            Strategies.
Herring, J. L. (2003). A rainbow day of eating. American Journal of Health Education,
            34 (4), 243-245.
Herring, J. L., Mole, P. A., Meredith, C. N. & Stern. J. S. (1992). Effect of suspending
            exercise training on resting metabolic rate in women. Medicine and Science in
            Sports and Exercise, 24 (1), 59-65.

Non-refereed Publications
Herring, J. L. (2005) Are you looking for a change? Target a behavior. WellNews,
16(1).
Herring, J. L. (2005). Dietary guidelines for Americans updated. WellNews, 15(2).

Herring, J. L. (2004). Resistance rules for functional fitness training. WellNews, 15(1).
Herring, J. L. (2004). Choose wisely when it comes to beverages. WellNews, 14(2).
Herring, J. L. (2004). 10 weeks to a fitter you. WellNews, 14(2).
Herring, J. L. (2003). Ephedrine/Ephedra/MaHuang: Is it worth the risk?. WellNews,
            14(1).Herring, J. L. (2003). Fitness fever hits the campus hard. WellNews, 13(2).
Herring, J. L. (2002). Warrior Fitness Center Fall kick-off. WellNews, 13(1).
Herring, J. L. (2002). We're looking for team spirit...and we think you're up to the
            challenge. WellNews, 12(2).
Herring, J. L. (2001). What's in the water? WellNews, 12(1).
Herring, J. L. (2001). Alterior motivation? WellNews, 11(2).
Herring, J. L. (2000). How much protein do you need? WellNews, 11(1).
Herring, J. L. (2000). Fitness is yours for the taking. WellNews, 10(2).
Herring, J. L. (2000). Need a little motivational boost?. WellNews, 10(2).
Herring, J. L. (1999). Welcome to Warrior Fitness Center. WellNews, 10(1).
Herring, J. L. (1999). New year's solutions. WellNews, 9(2).
Herring, J. L. (1998). Get walking, Stanislaus. WellNews, 9(1).
Herring, J. L. (1998). Whose body is this?. WellNews, 9(1).
Herring, J. L. (1997). Healthy People 2000 wants YOU to get involved! Southwest
            Chapter Sports Medicine Newsletter, 11(1).
Herring, J. L. (1997). Walk, run, or stroll with us. WellNews, 8(1).
Herring, J. L. (1997). Fitness opportunities abound. WellNews, 7(2).
Herring, J. L. (1997). Good food, great taste, right here. WellNews, 7(2).
Herring, J. L. (1996). Healthy People 2000 forms partnership. Southwest Chapter Sports
            Medicine Newsletter, 10(2).
Herring, J. L. (1996). October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. WellNews, 7(1).
Herring, J. L. (1996). Spring into Healthy People 2000. Southwest Chapter Sports
            Medicine Newsletter, 10(1).
Herring, J. L. (1996). Third annual American Heart Walk. WellNews, 7(1).
Herring, J. L. (1996). Millions exercise together across the U.S.A.! WellNews, 6(2).
Herring, J. L. (1995). Healthy People 2000: Strategic health initiative. Southwest Chapter
            Sports Medicine Newsletter, 9(2).
Herring, J. L. (1995). Will exercise reduce your risk for cancer? WellNews, 6(1).
Herring, J. L. (1995). CSUS 35th Anniversary celebration...Health walk. WellNews, 6(1).
Herring, J. L. (1995). Eat your way to wellness. WellNews, 5(2).
Herring, J. L. (1995). Healthy People 2000: Promoting national health objectives...new
            grants and awards highlighted. Southwest Chapter Sports Medicine Newsletter,
            9(1).
Herring, J. L. (1995). It's time for play. WellNews, 5(2).
Herring, J. L. (1994). Take aim at cancer: Arm yourself with prevention. WellNews, 5(1).
Herring, J. L. (1994). Healthy People 2000: New focus on turn-key programs. Southwest
            Chapter Sports Medicine Newsletter, 8(2).
Herring, J. L. (1994). A "Walk a Day" is all we ask.. WellNews, 4(2).

Workbooks
Herring, J. L. (2005). California Physical Fitness Test: FITNESSGRAM in 10 Easy
Steps.
Herring, J. L. (2004). FITNESSGRAM in 10 Easy Steps"

Presentations

Booth Coordinator, "Standards in Action", Capitol Walk and Fitness Fair, Sacramento, CA, May 18, 2005

Presentation, "Water Safety for Junior High/Middle School Students" - co-presenter at California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Annual Conference, March 18, 2005

Workshop, "California Physical Fitness Test, FITNESSGRAM in 10 Easy Steps", California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Annual Conference, March 17, 2005

Presentation, "Healthy Eating for Track Athletes", for Ross Middle School Track Team and parents, March 1, 2005

Presentation, "Nutritional Guidelines for Performance", for TYSA Under 12 Girls Soccer Team and parents, Spring 2004

Booth Coordinator, "FITNESSGRAM Testing for Youth", Capitol Walk and Fitness Fair, Sacramento, CA, May 19, 2004

Presentation, "Nutritional Guidelines for Performance", for Ross Middle School Track Team and parents, Spring 2004

Workshop, "FITNESSGRAM in 10 Easy Steps", Building Better Teachers Conference, CSU Stanislaus, April 3, 2004

Workshop, "Water Safety Certification for Physical Educators and Water Activity Instructors", California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Annual Conference, March 4, 2004

Presentation, "Water Safety for Elementary Students" - co-presenter at CAHPERD Annual Conference, March 5, 2004

Booth Coordinator, "Senior Fitness Test", Healthy Aging Summit, Modesto Centre Plaza, Modesto, CA, October 10, 2003

Presentation, "Integrating Technology in Your Teaching and Learning", Colloquium CSPU Pomona, May 5, 2001

Presentation, "Fitness in a FLASH", California State University, Stanislaus, Staff Development Day, March 15, 2001

Poster Session, "Warrior Fitness Center", California State University, Stanislaus, Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, October 16, 2000

Poster Session, "Warrior Fitness Center: Employee Fitness Opportunities", CSU Stanislaus, Campus-Wide Committee and Initiative Poster Session, September 29/30, 1999.

Presentation, "Effects of a 12-week Wellness Program on Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department Employees, Modesto, CA August 23, 1999

Presentation, "Manageable Fitness: The Businesswoman's Dilemma", Golden Poppy Chapter of the American Business Women's Association, Modesto, CA, May 17, 1999

Presentation, "Tell a Friend - Mammography Can Save Your Life", CSU Stanislaus Staff Development Day, February 4, 1999

Presentation, "Special Touch - Learning BSE", CSU Stanislaus, Breast Health Awareness Forum, October 29, 1998

Presentation, "Early Detection of Breast Cancer is Just a Touch Away", CSU Stanislaus, Breast Cancer Awareness Forum, October 29, 1997

Presentation, "Body Composition Reflects Dietary Composition for the Dancer" and body composition analyses, Central West Summer Dance Conservatory, Modesto, CA July 1997

Symposium Chair, "Healthy People 2000/National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity", Southwest ACSM Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV November 15-16, 1996

Presentation, "Nutrition for the Dancer" and individualized nutritional analyses, Central West Summer Dance Conservatory, Modesto, CA July 1996

Presentation, "Early Cancer Detection", CSU, Stanislaus, Staff Development Day, February 1996

Symposium Chair, "Healthy People 2000 - Infusing Your Profession", Southwest American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA November 17-18, 1995

Coordinator, Cholesterol Screening, Hispanic Leadership Council Buena Salud Health Fair, Modesto, CA July 1995

Presentation, "Wellness Management/AIDS Education", CSU Stanislaus, Campus Showcase, May 2, 1995

Presentation, "Guiltless New Year's Resolutions", CSU Stanislaus, Staff Development Day, February 1995

Symposium Chair, "Healthy People 2000 - Fitness Promotion, Disease Reduction and Prevention, Healthier Lifestyles. . . Find out how to utilize HP2000 materials in your business, classroom, and clinic", Southwest American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA November 18-19, 1994

Presentation, "Fueling for Performance/Recognizing Eating Disorders", Bravo Repertory Dance Theatre, Modesto October 1994

CSU Stanislaus Health & Wellness Promotion Events

Booth Supervisor, Body Composition Analysis at Wellness Challenge, Physical Education Majors Club, April 1995, April 1996, April 1997, April 1998, April 1999, April 2000, April 2001, May 2002, April 2003, May 2004, May 2005

Event Coordinator, "Love Your Heart Day" KCSS radio dedications and nutrition for heart health, February 14, 1995

Event Coordinator, National Employee Health & Fitness Day "Campus Fitness Walk", May 18, 1994, May 17, 1995, May 15, 1996, May 16, 1997, May 6,1998, May 1999

Event Coordinator, National Employee Health & Fitness Day "Great Lakes Fitness Rally", May 4, 2000, May 17, 2001, May14, 2002, May 13, 2003, May 11, 2004, May 10, 2005

Event Coordinator, "Take Aim at Cancer ", October 3, 1994 and November 3, 1995

Event Co-Coordinator, "Making New Year's Resolutions Last a Lifetime", Brown Bag Lecture Series, January 10, 1996

Event Coordinator, "Friends are Good Medicine - Improve Heart Health", Brown Bag Lecture Series, February 28, 1996

Event Co-Coordinator, Daffodil Days - "Flower of Hope...a Survivor's Story", Brown Bag Lectures, March 25, 1996, March 2003, March 22, 2004

Event Co-Coordinator, Breast Health Forum - "The Cutting Edge and Beyond", with Dr. Gary Palmer of the U.C. Davis Cancer Center, October 17, 1996

Faculty Representative, Preview Day, Department of Kinesiology/Physical Education & Health, November 7, 1998

Logistics Chair, American Heart Walk (fund-raiser-American Heart Association), 19941998

Program Coordinator, Fitness Challenge/Active For Life, March-May 1998, March-May 2002, January-March 2003

Professional Associations

American College of Sports Medicine
California Association of Health Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
California Faculty Association
Golden Key National Honor Society
Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society
(Charter Member, California State University, Stanislaus Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society)
Southwest American College of Sports Medicine

Professional Assignments & Activities

Advisory Group, California Department of Education Physical Fitness Test, 2005-

Advisory Panel Member, California Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Coalition, 1994-1995

Classroom Volunteer, Fox Road Elementary School, 2004-present

Classroom Volunteer, Hughson Elementary School, 1997-2004

Consultant, California Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, 1993-Present

Director, Hughson Fruit & Nut Festival Board - FITNESS EXPO Chair, 1994-1997

Director, Turlock Board of the American Heart Association, 1994-1997

Facilitator/Instructor, Special Touch Breast Health - American Cancer Society, 1991-Present

Healthy People 2000 Regional Representative, Southwest American College of Sports Medicine,1992-1997

Instructor, American Red Cross, Stanislaus County Chapter, 1980-Present

Member, Academic Honesty Committee, CSU Stanislaus Department of Physical Education and Health, 2001-present

Member, Alcohol Policies and Prevention Committee, CSU Stanislaus, 2003-present

Member, Dining Service Committee, CSU Stanislaus, 2003-present

Member, Health Advisory Commission - CSU Stanislaus, 1993-present

Member, Stanislaus County Water Safety Committee, 1994-2000

Planning Committee, Healthy Aging Summit - Stanislaus County Area Agency on Aging, 2003, 2004

Treasurer, Health Advisory Commission - CSU Stanislaus, 2001-present

Treasurer, Hughson School of Arts, 1997-2004

Treasurer, Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society, CSU Stanislaus Chapter, 2002-2004

Kinesiology (formerly Physical Education & Health)