Robyn L. Anderson, Ph.D., MPH
Professor of Exercise and Health Science
Joined Alma College Faculty in 1993
EHS / MCE 119
(989) 463-7159
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Education
- Ph.D., Univ of Pittsburgh, 1993
- M.P.H., Univ of Pittsburgh, 1993
- M.S., Indiana Univ of Pennsylvania, 1988
- B.S., Indiana Univ of Pennsylvania, 1985
Research Interests
Physical Activity Epidemiology, Overweight/Obesity in Children, Aqua Exercise for Adults and Seniors
Recent Courses Taught
- Women's Health Seminar. FYS 019.
- Introduction to EHS Research. EHS 310.
- Health Promotion. EHS 331.
- Senior Fitness. EHS 390A.
- Community Health. EHS 270.
- Human Disease. EHS 328.
- Epidemiology. EHS 430.
- Personal and School Health. EHS 271.
Directed Student Presentations and Achievements
- Single Parents and Child Health
- Effects of Land and Water Aerobic Classes on Balance and Older Adults
- The Effects of Aquatic Exercise on Balance in the Elderly
- The Effects of Static Stretching on Muscular Fatigue
- Effects of Aqua Exercise and Therabands on the Strength, Balance, and Endurance in a Long-Term Care Population
- Abdominal Aerobics in Aquatics
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Selected Articles
- Robyn L. Anderson, Ph.D., MPH and Elizabeth Fishback. "Balance Specific Training in Water and on Land in Older Adults." International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education. submitted for publication September 2009
Recent Presentations
- Dr. Robyn Anderson.  "Michigan/Gratiot County: Issues in Childhood Overweight." Alma College Center for Responsible Leadership. Alma College. March 2008.
- Dr. Robyn Anderson, Dr. Elizabeth Cameron, Dr. Deborah Dougherty, Dr. Janet Navarro.  "Advanced Models of Service Learning-Across the Disciplines at Alma College." Michigan Campus Compact. Livonia Michigan. February 2007.
- Crystal Schatz and Robyn Anderson.  "Effects of Aqua Exercise and Therabands on the Strength, Balance, and Endurance in a Long-Term Care Population." Institute on Service Learning. Flint Michigan. February 2006.
- Laura Wasek, Sara Ramirez, and Robyn Anderson.  "EHS 270 Community Health: Serving School Youth to Promote Heart Health, Part II Implementation." Institute on Service-Learning. Adrian, Michigan. February 2005.
- Robyn Anderson, Laura Wasek, and Sara Ramirez.  "EHS 270 Community Health: Serving School Youth to Promote Heart Health, Part I Rationale." Institute on Service-Learning. Adrian, Michigan. February 2005.
Selected External Research Grants
- Robyn Anderson with Friends of the Fred Meijer Heartland Trail.  "Friends of the Fred Meijer Heartland Trail." Consumers Energy Foundation Grant. Effective: January 2006.
Awards, Honors, Recognitions
- 2007 Promotion to Full Professor of EHS
- 2006 Faculty Barlow Award
Professional Memberships
- Aquatic Exercise Association
- Michigan Public Health Association
Service to the College
- Public Health Minor Program Coordinator
- Senior Fitness Program Coordinator
- Service Learning Task Force
- Human Subjects Research Committee
- Gerontology Steering Committee
- Exercise and Health Science Department Chair
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