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Amy Fletcher
Health and Physical Activity Skills Director
Adjunct Instructor
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University of Iowa
Dept. of Health and Sport Studies
E126 Field House
Iowa City, IA 52242-1111
319-335-8637 voice / 319-335-6669 fax /amy-fletcher@uiowa.edu
Interests
- Physical Activity Participation Among College Students
- Exercise Testing for Special Populations
- Motivational Interviewing Techniques
- Health-at-Any-Size Programming
At the University of Iowa, I hold a dual position as an instructor within the Department of Health and Sport Studies (HSS) and as the Fitness Specialist within Health Iowa/Student Health Service. This unique appointment allows me to use my expertise in physical activity as an educator and practitioner. In addition to teaching a variety of exercise-related courses within the HSS health promotion track, I direct the Health and Physical Activity Skills Program. This program offers sport and fitness-related instruction to over 4,000 UI students each year.
Selected Projects & Activities
Member, University of Iowa Stepping Up: Alcohol Education Executive Committee, 2007 - present.
Coordinator, University of Iowa annual UI Student Health Fair, 1997 - present.
Coordinator, University of Iowa annual Health Expo, 2001 - present.
Developer and Director, Passport: Round Trip to Health. Interactive web-based (ICON) intervention to increase physical activity and nutrition practices among UI students, Spring 2007. Please visit at: Passport: Round Trip to Health
Developer and Director, Fastlane to Fitness. Four-week online incentive program to increase physical activity among UI students, Spring 2005 & 2006.
Behavioral Change Counselor, Student Health Service. Provides individualized assistance to UI students focusing on lifestyle and environmental supports to reach tailored health and wellness goals, 1997 - present.
Education
M.S. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, 1996
Exercise Science
Thesis: Predictors of Rowing Performance in Collegiate Female Rowers
B.A. University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, 1993
Biology, Minors: Math, Chemistry
Certifications
- American College of Sport Medicine, Health Fitness Instructor.
- National Strength and Conditioning Association, Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach.
Courses Taught at the University of Iowa
- Practicum in Health Promotion
- Physical Activity Through the Lifespan
- Health-related Muscular Fitness
- Worksite Health Promotion
- Exercise for Special Populations Lab
