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Dr. Dallam



GEORGE MATTHEW DALLAM, Ph.D.


PERSONAL DATA 1023 N. Institute
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
george.dallam@colostate-pueblo.edu

EDUCATION MERCERSBURG ACADEMY, Mercersburg, PA.
Graduated June, 1976. High School All-American, Water Polo.

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, Tucson, AZ.
January 1980 to May 1982.

Bachelor of Science in Education.
Major: Physical Education Minor: Biology
Graduated with Honors.

Master of Science in Exercise and Sport Science.
August 1982 to December 1984.
Major concentration in Exercise Physiology.

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, Albuquerque, NM.
July 1992 to December 1995. Spring 1999 to Spring 2000.

Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Education and Health.
Awarded May 13th, 2000. Major concentration in Exercise Physiology with a
split minor in Physiology and Statistics.

The dissertation project, Effect of the “Pose Method” of Running Technique
Training on Running Economy and Vertical Oscillation in Triathletes, was
funded by the United States Olympic Committee and completed at the Olympic
Training Center in Colorado Springs January of 1999. Publication rights are
proprietary to the USOC until completion of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games.

PROFESSIONAL Member of the American Alliance of Physical Education,
AFFILIATIONS Recreation and Dance, 1991-1992.

Member of the American College of Sports Medicine, January 2000 to present.

Founder (1996 -1997) and current member (1999 to present) of the USA Triathlon National Coaching Commission.

Member of the Editorial Advisory Board for the American Medical Athletics Association Journal, January 2003 to present.

CAREER UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN COLORADO, Pueblo, CO
EXPERIENCE Assistant Professor in Exercise Science and Health Promotion, August 1998 to present. Teach in the
core curriculum for three exercise science options (athletic training, K-12 physical education
and health promotion), advise majors in the Exercise Science and Health Promotion Department
and provide service to the field in the local, regional and national communities. The teaching load has
included and provide service to the field in the local, regional and national communities.
The teaching load has included coursework in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Physiology Laboratory,
Kinesiology, Program Administration in Physical Education and Recreation, First Aid, Exercise Leadership,
Personal Health, Exercise Assessment and Programming, Measurement and Evaluation, Behavior
Facilitation, Applied Sport Psychology, Drugs and Healthy Lifestyles and Personal Health Lab.

Major Accomplishments to Date

Developed and implemented curriculum for a new undergraduate Exercise Physiology Lab class using basic research models for each of eight practical laboratory experiences. Students assist in developing research questions and the research models, collect the data and interpret the statistical analysis in an abstract format.

Enhanced core science offerings in the program through use of a newly acquired “high tech cart” integrating classroom management software (Blackboard), Internet capabilities, course outlines and video in a multi-media approach to teaching. Also submitted a technology fee services grant for $8,800 to support the purchase of a fixed high technology installation in the department’s classroom.

Proposed, implemented and supervise a student “Health Promotion Work Study” position that provides health promotion services for the student body, staff and faculty, as well as providing hands on learning experiences for senior EXHP students.

Initiated a student, staff and faculty Recreation Trail Committee to spearhead development of a USC campus recreation/fitness trail. The project is currently funded by three internal student recreation fee grants totaling $20,000. The grant funds supported the development of a comprehensive USC trail plan and provided matching funds for a successful City of Pueblo/USC collaborative alternative transportation grant that will result in the construction of an extension of the Pueblo river trail to the USC campus.

Served on the CEEPs Academic Policies and Standards Board (Chair), the university Academic Policies and Standards Board (CEEPs representative), the Library Committee (EXHPR Rep), the Engineering, Science and Technology Design Contest Committee (acting chair), the USC Substance Abuse Committee, the USC Athletic Control Board (CEEPS representative), the USC Recreation Trail Committee (chair) and the USC Corporate Cup Committee (Cycling Event Leader). Recently appointed by the president to the Institutional Review Board.

Obtained a Colorado Trust fund grant for $149,195 to fund a 3-year diabetes prevention program in the Pueblo Community. The grant was obtained in collaboration with the USC Nursing department, the Parkview Medical Center, the USC Extension Office and the Pueblo Chieftain.

DENVER TECHNICAL COLLEGE, Colorado Springs, CO
Program Training Manager in Sports Fitness Technology and Health Care Administration. August 1997 to September 1998. Responsible to manage duel programs in Sports Fitness Technology and Health Care Administration. Also taught courses in Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Exercise Physiology, Introduction to Physical Fitness and Sport, Principles of Physical Fitness, Physical Fitness Evaluation, Introduction to Nutrition, Applied Sport Psychology and Administration of Physical Fitness.

Major Accomplishments

Served as Program Training Manager for two departments simultaneously.

Provided significant curriculum update and revision, working with the Advisory Board, for the SFT and HCA programs.

Served as the Site Director for an ACSM Health Fitness Instructor Workshop and testing at DTC in Colorado Springs.

USA TRIATHLON, Colorado Springs, CO
National Teams Coach January 1996 to August 1997. Responsible to develop and implement the initial National Teams Program for USA Triathlon. This included coaching the National Resident Team at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, preparing Elite National Teams for major international competitions, developing coaches to oversee the Junior Worlds Team, conducting a variety of Elite Athlete Camps, developing an Elite Athlete Sport Science Program, developing a Coaching Education and Certification program, and procuring and administering USOC Grant and Formula Funding.

Major Accomplishments

In 1996, placed 4 of 5 National Resident Team Athletes on the Pro/Elite World Championship Team. Also created a Collegiate Camp program that produced the overall Age Group Men's World Champion and third place finisher.

In 1997, placed all six National Resident Team members qualified on the Pro/Elite World Championship Team. Also coached the overall men's Age Group National Champion, 5 of the top 6 finishers in the men's 20-24 age group, and 3 of the top 5 finishers in the women's 20-24 age group through the Collegiate Camp program.

Established a National Coaching Committee to oversee the ongoing development of the USAT Coaching Certification Program.

Organized a comprehensive sports science program for elite US triathletes encompassing physiological testing, biomechanical assessment, sport psychology training and counseling. Also solicited and participated in research projects relating to triathlon.

Successfully administered the basic USOC formula and grant funding programs ($185,000), as well as securing $25,000 in supplemental USOC Grant funding to support elite athlete travel expenses.

Met or exceeded all pertinent USOC High Performance Markers for the program in both 1996 and 1997.

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, Albuquerque, NM
Graduate Assistant in the Center for Exercise and Applied Human Physiology, August 1994 to December 1995. Provided health fitness assessments in the Basic Instructional Program and the Employee Health Promotion Program; assisted in ongoing lab research projects.

Major Accomplishments

Initiated and conducted a study on the Deflection in Heart Rate Linearity and Lactate Threshold.

Obtained a Graduate and Professional Student Association Grant to present this research at the 1995 Southwest ACSM meeting.

EMPLOYEE HEALTH SERVICES, CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE
Contracting Exercise Physiologist, July 1993 to January 1994. Provided health fitness assessments and health promotion services on a temporary contract while initially attending UNM.

Major Accomplishment

Developed a city firefighter cadet physical training program that improved the fitness scores of the cadets while also reducing injury rates during the training period.

WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY, Silver City, NM.
Instructor in Wellness and Movement Sciences, August 1991 to June 1993. Taught courses in Concepts of Wellness & Movement Sciences, First Aid, Professional Techniques in Racquetball/Fitness/Badminton, Beginning and Intermediate Volleyball, Wallyball, Racquetball, Weight Training, Hiking, Freshman Seminar and Swimming for Fitness, as well as serving in the general advisement program.

Major Accomplishments

Served as Chairman of the Student Appeals Committee and as a member of the Instructional Resources Committee.

Developed and taught new courses in Swimming for Fitness and Hiking.

Developed and submitted a proposal to create an on-campus Wellness Center that was later funded and completed.

COCHISE COLLEGE, Sierra Vista AZ.
Instructor in Health and Physical Education, August 1990 to May 1991. On a one year contract, taught classes in Personal Health, School and Community Health, Lifelong Wellness, Beginning Swimming, Bowling, Hiking, Body Conditioning, Cycling and Weight Training, as well as serving as an academic advisor.

Major Accomplishment

As the sole Health and Physical Education Instructor on the Sierra Vista Campus (which had no athletic facilities), reorganized and updated the Health and Physical Education program including: curriculum revision, implementation of new courses, facility contracting, budgeting, and the recruitment of associate faculty. These changes led to a 58% enrollment increase in one semester.

TOHONO O'ODHAM HEALTH DEPARTMENT, Sells, AZ.
Wellness Branch Supervisor, February 1988 to December 1989. Developed and implemented a community wellness program, through the tribal health department, incorporating nutrition, stress management and exercise education, community health assessments, diabetes management, and various health promotion and exercise activities.

Major Accomplishments

Assisted in the development and piloting of the Indian Health Services Health Risk Appraisal and initiated its usage with the Tohono O'Odham.

Prepared and received approval for Public Law 638 program contracts, totaling $58,000, to fund the program.

Established a program with over 400 participants and O'Odham Instructors.

PRESIDENTS HEALTH CLUBS, Dallas, TX.
Service and Education Director, March 1985 to November 1987. Developed and supervised a service and education program for 17 clubs in the Dallas Division of the Health and Tennis Corporation (now Bally's Health Clubs).

Major Accomplishments

Supervised 13 Service Managers and 60-80 Instructors in 17 clubs in Dallas, Ft. Worth, San Antonio and Tulsa OK.

Created and implemented a comprehensive certification program encompassing sport science, first aid training and a service first emphasis for all employees; personally training over 400 employees in the program. This resulted in a reduction in service related complaints to the corporate headquarters from an unmanageable amount to less than 5 per month with a membership base of 80,000.

Acted as Assistant Race Director and Technical Advisor for President's Triathlon Dallas (at the time one of the World's largest triathlons with a peak participation in 1985 of 2,300) from 1984-1987.

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, Tucson, AZ.
Graduate Teaching Assistant in Physical Education, January 1983 to June 1984. Taught classes in all levels of swimming, aquatic sports, weight training, cycling and tennis.

HONORS AND Invited to and attended a USOC Heat Humidity and Air Pollution:
AWARDS Preparation for Athens 2004 Summit for key national governing body personnel and coaches
at the USOC Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, September 17-19, 2003.

Received the University of Southern Colorado (formerly Provost’s) Award for Excellence in Scholarship during Spring 2003.

Nominated for the 2004 Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching presented by Baylor University.

Received the University of Southern Colorado Provost’s Award for Excellence in Teaching during Spring 2001.

Selected by the College of Engineering, Education and Professional Studies as Faculty Technology Champion, as a part of the universities U.S. Department of Education Title III Grant that funds the development of teaching and learning technology at USC.

Nominated as one of two finalists for the United States Olympic Committee Elite Triathlon Coach of the Year in 2000.

Funded by a United States Olympic Committee Peak Performance Grant to attend the 2000 Sydney Olympics as the personal coach of top U.S. finisher, Hunter Kemper.

SCIENTIFIC R. L.Wilber, P.L. Holm, D.M. Morris, G.M.Dallam, A.W. Subudhi, D.M.
PUBLICATIONS Murrary, and S.D.Callan. Effect of FIO2 on oxidative stress during high-intensity interval training
at moderate altitude. Paper in development for submission to Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.

R. L. Wilber, P. L. Holm, D. M. Morris, G. M. Dallam, and Samuel D. Callan. Effect of FIO2 on physiological responses and cycling performance at moderate altitude. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, July; 35(7): 1153-9, 2003.

Dallam, G.M. Relationships between attendance, blackboard usage, grade performance, and knowledge acquisition in a traditional class augmented by a Blackboard website. Paper accepted and presented during the International Online Conference on Teaching Online in Higher Education, November 14th, 2002.http://as2.ipfw.edu:591/postacomment/2002tohe/scheduleas2.htm

Dallam, G.M., S. Jonas, T. K. Miller.
Medical considerations in triathlon competition:
Recommendations for triathlon organizers, competitors, and coaches.

Submitted and accepted by the Journal of Sports Medicine as the lead paper in a special focus issue on triathlon, publication date not yet available.

Dallam, G,.M., R.L. Wilber, K. Jadelis, G. Fletcher, N. Romanov,
Effect of a global change in running mechanics on economy and vertical oscillation.
Paper in review by the Journal of Sports Science for a special focus issue on triathlon.

Dallam, G.M., R.L. Wilber FACSM, K. Jadelis, G. Fletcher, N. Romanov
Effect of a global change in running mechanics on economy and vertical oscillation. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 34(5), Supplement abstract 969, 2002.

Wilber, R.L. , P.L. Holm, D.M. Morris, G.M. Dallam, S.D. Callan.
Effect of FIO2 on physiological responses and power output in training cyclists at moderate altitude. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 34(5), Supplement abstract 1509, 2002.

Bernardi, L., Passino, C., Wilmerding, V., Dallam, GM., Parker, DL., Robergs, RA and O. Appenzeller. Breathing patterns and cardiovascular autonomic modulation during hypoxia induced by simulated altitude. Journal of Hypertension, 19(5): 947-58, 2001.

Wilber, RL, SD Drake, JL Hesson, JA Nelson, JT Kearney, GM Dallam and LL Williams.
Effect of altitude training on serum enzyme levels and serum cortisol in triathletes. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 81: 140-147, 2000.

Wilber, R. L., Drake, S. D., Hesson, J. L., Nelson, J. A., Kearney, J. T., & Dallam, G. M. (1998).
Effect of altitude training on skeletal muscle enzymes and immune response of elite triathletes. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 30(5), Supplement abstract 988.

Parker, D., Robergs, R. A., Quintana, R., Frankel, C. C., & Dallam, G. Heart rate threshold not related to lactate threshold, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 29(5), Supplement abstract 1344, 1997.

Robergs, RA and GM Dallam. Deflection in heart rate linearity and lactate threshold, Abstract and poster presentation at Southwest ACSM, San Diego, CA, November 1995.

SERVICE Dallam, G.M. and Romanov, N. Developing Improved Running Mechanics -
PUBLICATIONS USOC Coaching Report. Article published online at Posetech.com.
http://www.posetech.com/library/article1.html

Dallam, G.M. Should you be doing resistance training?, Healthy Cells, September, 2002, 6.

Dallam, G.M. Exercise – are you getting enough?, Healthy Cells, July 2002, 6-7.

Dallam, G.M., J. Stuyt, J.,J. Zarr, Experiential Learning – Getting Out of the Lecture Rut and Making It Real. USC Teaching and Learning, Volume 1, Issue 1, March 22, 2002. Summary of an article in a new USC newsletter addressing experiential learning at USC with link to full text at http://www.colostate-pueblo.edu/tlp/

Dallam, G.M. Pre-Training Fitness Evaluation. Article addressing preliminary health screening procedures seniors should follow prior to commencing a triathlon training program. Published on the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) website at http://www.aarp.org/triumph/safety.html in conjunction with training programs developed by members of the USA Triathlon National Coaching Commission during Spring 2001.

Dallam, G.M. Re-certification Policy. Article addressing current USA Triathlon Coaching re-certification and continuing education requirements published in the Winter 2001, Coaches’ Column, the USA Triathlon Certified Coaches Newsletter.

Dallam, G.M. Running Skills and Training. Chapter addressing running skills and training in the USA Triathlon Level I Coaching Manual, published in February, 2000.

Dallam, G.M. Running Skills and Training. Chapter addressing running skills and training in the USA Triathlon Level II Coaching Manual, published in October, 2000.

Dallam, G.M. and N. Romanov. Developing Improved Running Mechanics. Article addressing the practical application of drills and running training in the development of improved running mechanics and long term economy published in the Fall 1999, Coaches’ Column, the USA Triathlon Certified Coaches Newsletter.

PRESENTATIONS Getting Started in Triathlon. Presentation at Penrose Hospital in COS on
AND REPORTS September 25th, 2003.

Using Periodization Concepts in Training. Presentation at the 2003 SECAHEC For the Health of It! conference on February 28th at USC.

Pose Method Running. Applied presentation at the 2003 SECAHEC For the Health of It! conference on March 1st at USC.

Crawlstroke Development. Applied presentation at the 2003 SECAHEC For the Health of It! conference on March 1st at USC.

Getting Started in an Exercise Program. Community presentation on exercise program adherence sponsored by the Pueblo YMCA in Pueblo, January 16th, 2003.

Methodology/Biomechanics of Running. Presentation to the D3 Multisport and Wes Hobson Performance 2003 Season Kick Off Clinic, Boulder, CO, January 11th, 2003.

Nutrition Concepts for Soccer. Presentation to the USC men’s and women’ soccer teams, December 4th, 2002 at USC in Pueblo.

Getting Started in an Exercise Program. Community presentation on exercise program adherence sponsored by the Pueblo On The Move steering committee at the Spradley Building in Pueblo, November 21st, 2002.

Relationship between the Blackboard Virtual Teaching Environment and Class Performance in a Traditional Kinesiology Class. Online presentation for the Teaching Online in Higher Education online conference, Thursday, November 14, 2002. http://as2.ipfw.edu:591/postacomment/2002tohe/scheduleas2.htm

Blackboard Tools – Assessment Management. Faculty technology class presented at the USC instructional Technology Center, Fall 2002.

Excellence in Teaching: Getting Started. USC New Faculty Orientation August 21,2002 August 21,2002.

Relationship between the Blackboard Virtual Teaching Environment and Class Performance in a Traditional Kinesiology Class. Technology Project Final Assessment Report and Paper, Spring 2002, http://www.colostate-pueblo.edu/itc/RTF%20files/bbReport.rtf
http://www.colostate-pueblo.edu/itc/RTF files/bbReport.rtf

Effect of a Global Change in Running Mechanics on Economy and Vertical Oscillation. Presentation at the National Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine in St. Louis, MS, May, 31, 2002.

Optimization of the Blackboard Virtual Teaching Environment in an Exercise Science and Health Promotion Class. Presentation to USC faculty of preliminary data from a 2001 Faculty Technology Champions project conducted in a Spring, 2002 Kinesiology class.

Running Technique and Performance. Presentation at the Sports Fitness for the Health of It! - Sports Medicine in the New Millennia conference at the Sangre De Cristo Arts and Conference Center in Pueblo Saturday, March 2nd, 2002.

Running Economy in Triathlon. Presentation at the International Triathlon Coaching Symposium held in conjunction with the ITU World Triathlon Championships in Edmonton, Canada, July 22nd through July 25th, 2001.

Periodization in Triathlon. USAT Level One Coaching Clinic presentation at Tampa Bay, Florida, March 27th through March 28th, 2001.

The Manipulation of Altitude: Beyond Endurance Sport. Presentation at the 4th Annual International Altitude Training Symposium, March 28th through March 31st, 2001 at Northern Arizona University.

Periodization in Triathlon. USAT Level One Coaching Clinic presentation at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, March 24th, 2001.

Exercise Physiology in Triathlon USAT Level One Coaching Clinic presentation at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. March 23rd, 2001.

Exercise Physiology in Triathlon USAT Level One Coaching Clinic presentation at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, June 2nd, 2000.

Preparation of a Potential Olympian in Triathlon: Importance of Altitude and other Factors in a Complex Endurance Sport. Presentation at the 3rd Annual International Altitude Training Symposium, February 23-26th, 2000 at Northern Arizona University.

Running Economy and Training. USAT Level Two Coaching Clinic presentation at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, December 4th, 1999.

Periodization Principles. USAT Level One Coaching Clinic presentation at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, November 21sst, 1999.

The Effect of the “Pose Method” of Running Technique Training on Running Economy and Vertical Oscillation in Triathletes. Scientific and coaching reports prepared for the USOC Sports Science and Technology Committee and USA Triathlon for dissemination of findings. Final reports submitted in June, 1999.

Applied Sport Science in Triathlon. Presentation at the 2nd Annual International Altitude Training Symposium, February 21st, 1999 at Northern Arizona University.

Physics in Running: Substituting Natural Forces for Muscular Ones Presentation to the Physics Department Seminar, January 26th, 1999 at the University of Southern Colorado.

Effect of the Pose Method on Running Economy in Triathletes Presentation to the USA Triathlon Coaching Committee as part of its initial Level II Coaching Clinic, November 28, 1998 at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.

SERVICE Editorial Advisory Board - American Medical Athletics Association Journal.
ACTIVITIES Asked and accepted the responsibility to serve as a member beginning January 2003 to present.

Planning Committee – SECAHEC For the Health of It! Conference. Served as a member of the planning committee for the 2003 event conducted by the Southeastern Colorado Area Health Education Center, as well as making three presentations. The conference was sponsored by USC in 2003 and held on campus February 28th and March 1st, 2003. http://www.secahec.org/Programs/SportsMedicine2003/index.html

University Awards Committee. Served as a part of the committee tasked to select the 2002 University awards recipients in Teaching, Scholarship and Service in April, 2002.

Pueblo Community Health Careers day. Provided presentations on Exercise Science , Health Promotion and Recreation Careers at PCC, Friday, March 8th, 2002 and Friday, March 14th, 2003.

USC Athletics Control Board. Currently serving as a member of the reconstituted athletic control board that is acting to provide oversight of the USC athletics program during Fall and Spring 2002.

21st Century Grant Program for Youth. Participated in a 2001 summer youth enrichment program that visited the USC Campus by providing a learning experience using the Key Punch movement game.

Engineering, Science and Technology Design Contest Committee. Acted as committee chair in 2001,2002 and 2003; under the direction of CEEPS Dean Dr. Hector Carrasco, to assist in the organization and implementation of this long standing USC service activity. The contest’s basic mission is to encourage southern Colorado middle and high school students to participate in activities that develop logical thought processes, problem solving, teamwork and varied uses of technology.

USC Substance Abuse Prevention Committee. Asked to serve on the committee during Fall of 2000. The committee is envisioned to evaluate the nature of the substance abuse problem at USC, and to secure resources to help in creating programs geared towards prevention of substance abuse.

USAT National Coaching Commission (NCC). Founded the NCC as a volunteer committee in 1996. Currently continuing to serve as a member of the newly charged commission as part of its Education Sub-Committee and chair of the Re-certification Sub-Committee. The NCC’s primary mission is to provide oversight, curriculum development, writing, editing and presentation services for the USAT Coaching Certification Program.

Recreation Trail Project. Awarded USC Student Recreation Fee Grants for $5,000 in 1998 and $10,000 in 1999 and $5,000 in 2002 to implement a university wide planning process to oversee the construction of a recreation trail within the university proper. Developed this student/faculty/staff USC Recreation Trail Committee to oversee this process. Grants developed by the committee have since been used as matching funds in a collaborative grant between USC and the City of Pueblo to build an extension of the Pueblo River Trail to and partially around the USC campus.

USC X Challenge. Provided oversight to a student directed alternative outdoor sports competition developed through the Administration of Physical Education and Recreation (EXHP 461) class in Spring 2000, in conjunction with the Experiential Learning Center. The competition has been held for three consecutive years (2000-2002) with the latest edition boasting nine entered teams, a website and online registration, cash sponsorship and considerable community interest. Students and instructor co-authored and were funded for a $700.00 Recreation Fee Grant to support the X Challenge in Spring, 2003.

Kids R.A.T.E. (Required Physical Activity to Excel). Contributed data analysis and oversight to a service project, completed at the University of Southern Colorado during academic year 1998-1999, designed to measure student aerobic activity levels in local elementary school physical education programs. Funded for $2,000 by a Ronald McDonald House Charities grant. Grant funds were used to obtain heart rate monitors that are presently used within the EXHP program.

Elite triathletes coaching services. Provided both advisory and onsite (OTC) coaching services to elite USAT athletes from 1997 to present, both in preparation for the 2000 U.S. Olympic Trials and upon becoming members of the 2000 USAT Olympic Team. Personally attended triathlon’s debut at the Sydney Olympic Games as the coach of Hunter Kemper, the top U.S. finisher, funded in part by a USOC Venture Grant.

Corporate Cup. Acted as part of the organizing committee and the cycling event team leader for the USC team in Fall 1999-present; as well a participating individually in swimming, running and cycling events.

RESEARCH Primary Investigator/Project Manager - Diabetes Risk Factor Reduction Research Project.
PROJECTS Service and research project to be conducted beginning January, 2003 at the Pueblo Chieftain in
conjunction with the Parkview Medical Center and several large companies in the Pueblo area. The project is funded by a Colorado Trust Grant for $149,195 and will employ two halftime health educators as well as utilizing a large group of EXHPR students.

Co Investigator - Effect of FIO2 on Hemoglobin and Myoglobin-oxygen Saturation in Trained Cyclists at Moderate Altitude. Project conducted during October and November, 2002 at the Sports Science and Technology Laboratory in the Olympic Training Center complex in Colorado Springs, Colorado in conjunction with the USOC Sports Science and Coaching Division and the University of Pennsylvania. The project utilized three USC undergraduate students in data collection team.

Co Investigator - Effects of Utilizing Two Different Supplemental oxygen Concentrations (FIO2) 26.5% vs. FIO2 60.0%) in Conjunction with the “Live high train low” Altitude Training Model. Project conducted during October and November, 2001 at the Sports Science and Technology Laboratory in the Olympic Training Center complex in Colorado Springs. The project utilized three USC undergraduate students in data collection team.

Primary Investigator - The Effect of the “Pose Method” of Running TechniqueTraining on Running Economy and Vertical Oscillation in Triathletes. Doctoral dissertation research conducted at the Sports Science and Technology Laboratory in the Olympic Training Center complex in Colorado Springs during Winter 1998 and early Spring 1999.

GRANTS Dallam, George and Foust, Carol. August, 2002. Co-authored and obtained a Colorado Trust Fund
grant for $149,195.00 to fund a 3-year diabetes prevention program in the Pueblo Community. The grant was obtained in collaboration with the USC Nursing department, the Parkview Medical Center, the USC Extension Office and the Pueblo Chieftain. Currently acting as the grant project manager.

Dallam, George; Macadangdang, Lise; Torres, Andrea; Smith, Hannah; Cannon, Kristina; Grutt, Nicole; Cordo, Sam; George, Michelle and Lening, Jenny.April, 2003. Co-authored with listed students a CSU-Pueblo Recreation Fee Grant for $750.00 to fund marketing for the USC-X-Challenge, a class (EXHP 461) experiential learning activity described elsewhere.

Foust, Carol; Sims, Christine; Boulware, James; Keenan, Colleen; Stuyt, Jeff and Dallam, George. Fall 2002. Co-authored and obtained a Student Technology Fee Grant for $11,500.00 to fund the EXHPR Computer Lab.

Dallam, George; Stuyt, Jeff; Bassett, Sayra; Saxton, Beth; Hirsh, Sara; Velie, Alex; and Humburg, Wendy. Spring, 2002. Co-authored with Dr. Stuyt and listed students and obtained a USC Student Recreation Fee grant for $5,000.00 to provide matching funds in a City of Pueblo/USC collaborative T-21 Alternative Transportation grant funded to build an extension of the existing river trail to the USC campus*.

Dallam, George; Jeff Stuyt, Foust, Carol; Sims, Christine, Keenan, Colleen. Boulware, James. Spring 2002. Co-authored with listed faculty a Student Technology Fee Grant for $9,940.00 to fund a permanent technology cart installation in the EXHPR classroom. The grant was not funded.

Dallam, George; Stuyt, Jeff; Hooper, Jacqueline; Shaffer, Angela; Johnson, Ingrid; Allison, Kevin and Carlock, Jon. Spring 2001. Co-authored with listed faculty and students a Student Technology Fee Grant for $9,940.00 to fund a permanent technology cart installation in the EXHPR classroom. The grant was not funded.

Dallam, George; Stahl, Narissa and Dugas, Sandra. Spring, 1999. Co-authored with listed students and obtained a USC Student Recreation Fee grant for $10,000.00 to further develop the recreation trail project*

Dallam, George; Esquibel, Victoria; Turner, Chris; Carlock, Jon. Fall, 1998. Co-authored with listed students and obtained a USC Student Recreation Fee grant for $5,000.00 to develop a USC recreation trail plan*.

Dallam, George. Fall 1998. Authored and obtained a USOC Sports Science and Technology grant for approximately $25,000.00 in VIK laboratory support and $2000.00 direct support for participant stipends to fund and support a doctoral dissertation project.

ADDITIONAL Certified Level I and II (Expert) Triathlon Coach, USA Triathlon
TRAINING Health Fitness Instructor, American College of Sports Medicine.
Community CPR and First Aid Instructor, American Red Cross
Responding to Emergencies Instructor, American Red Cross.
Water Safety Instructor, American Red Cross.
CPR Instructor, American Heart Association.
Health Risk Appraisal Trainer, Indian Health Services.
Arizona Community College Teaching Certification.
Basic EMT Certification, Arizona Health Services.


REFERENCES		Carol Foust, Ph.D.
			Associate Professor/Chair, Department of EXHPR
			Colorado State University – Pueblo
			2200 Bonforte Blvd.
			Pueblo, CO  81001-4901
			Carol.Foust@colostate-pueblo.edu
			(719) 549-2337
			Direct supervisor at CSU-Pueblo.

			Hector Carrasco, Ph.D.
			Dean, College of Engineering, Education and Professional Studies
			Colorado State University – Pueblo
			2200 Bonforte Blvd.
			Pueblo, CO  81001-4901
			Hector.Carrasco@colostate-pueblo.edu 
			(719) 544-2696
			College Dean at CSU-Pueblo.

			Randy Wilber, Ph.D.
			Senior Sports Physiologist
			USOC Sports Science Program
			One Olympic Plaza
			Colorado Springs, CO  80909
			Randy.Wilber@usoc.org 
			(719) 578-4528 
			Colleague at the USOC.