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Jacki Benedik
 
  Kinesiology
Department:   Kinesiology
Rank:   Instructor
Degrees Held:   University of Southwestern LA, B.S. Indiana University, M.S.
Office:   139A Bourgeois Hall
Phone:   (337) 482-6281
Role:   Health Instructor
Email:   jbenedik@louisiana.edu
Website:  
Office Hours:   Posted
 
Areas of Teaching

Professional Development Liaison
Health & Aging                                                                       
Pedagogy
Comprehensive Health Strategies
Comprehensive Health Education Strategies
Health Promotion & Wellness
Stress Management
FirstAid /CPR                                                                                        

 
Research Interests

Aging and Disease
Aging and Fitness
Aging and Falling
Professional Development Schools
Health Related Teaching Methods
Alzheimer's Disease                                                        
SubstanceAbuse                                                                             Spirituality

 
Professional Organizations (National, State, Local)

National                   American Counseling Association

                                Association of Curriculum and Development

                                American Alliance of Health , Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

                                American Association of Health Educators

                                American Association of School Health

                                National Wellness Institute (Association)\

                                Society of Public Health

State                                Association of Professional Health Educators of Louisiana

                                Louisiana Counseling Association

                                Louisiana Geriatric Education Center

                                Louisiana Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

Local                                Lafayette Aging Network

                Acadiana Chapter - American Red Cross
 
Selected Publications (Type and Year)

Grants

·          Williams, D. & Lyman, S., Begnaud, L., Benedik, J., Ward, R.  Professional Development School Distance Education Initiative.  BORSF Grant, Awarded, October, 2000 $49,000.00, ending September 2001.

·          Foret, C., Benedik, J.  Leisure Satisfaction among Young-Old and Old-Old in   Senior Centers and Nursing Homes.  . University of Southwestern Louisiana Research Grant, $950.00. Submitted, October, 1988.  Awarded: November 1988, ending May, 1993., January 1988

·           Jones, J., Benedik, J.  Effects of a Community Exercise Program on Lower Extremity Strength and Balance Among Older Adults.. Research Grant -  $1300.00.  Awarded January, 1988, ending May, 1989., January 1988

·           Jones, J., Benedik, J. Effects of an Exercise Program and Age on Physiological Characteristics Among Elderly Women. University of New Orleans, College of Education Research G rant - $1400.00. Awarded, December, 1988, ending May, 1990., December 1989

 
Selected Presentations (Type and Year)

Presentations

 

International Presentation

·          Lyman, S., LeBlanc, L., &  Benedik, K., Benedik, J.  Development of Online Health Courses: Interactivity, Assessments, Disadvantages & Advantages. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education. November 7-11, 2003. Phoenix, Arizona.

·          Foret, C., Benedik, J.  "Pandora's Box:  A Creative Approach to Remotivation of the Frail Elderly", (Nov.,1991)  Eighth Annual International Symposium on Adapted Physical Activities., Miami Beach, FL

 

National Presentations

  • Lyman, S., Benedik, K.,&  Benedik, J. Where to Get It, How to Make it, & How to Beat the Test:  It’s All on the Web. (November, 2003)  Employee Assistance Professionals Association, New Orleans, LA

·          Benedik, K., Lyman, S, Benedik, J.  (March, 2003) .There Are No Small Towns Anymore:  Drugs On The Net, American Counseling Association, Anaheim, CA.

·          Soileaus-Daigle, J., Benedik, J.  Tar Wars- Cajun Style. (Nov., 2001). 2001 National Conference on Tobacco and Health; New Orleans,  LA.

·          Williams, D., Lyman, S., Ward R., Begnaud, L., & Benedik, J.  (April, 2001)  Professional Development

School Distance Education Initiative.  Teaching In Higher Education (THE) Forum Conference; LSU; Baton Rouge, LA.

·          Foret, Claire, Benedik, J.( Nov. 1993) If You Sit, You Rust:  Programming For Seniors, Gerontological

                Society of America, New Orleans, LA

·          Foret, Claire, Benedik, J.  (March, 1993) If You Sit, You Rust - Programming for Seniors,

       American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Washington, D.C.

·          Foret, Claire, Carter, Marcia,  Benedik, J., Benedik, K, (May, 1993) Leisure counseling:  A Multidisciplinary Approach to Leisure and Wellness in the Elderly, American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Washington, D.C.

·          Foret, Claire, Carter, Marcia, Benedik, J. (April, 1992) Leisure Implications for Program Planning in Nursing Homes and Senior Centers. American Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Indianapolis, IN.

·          Benedik, J., Clarke, Sandra. (April, 1992) Carrots, Calories, Curriculum:  A Multi Disciplinary

        Approach To Teaching Comprehensive School Health Education and Wellness. American Association for

        Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance , Indianapolis, IN.

·          Foret, C., Benedik, J.  (April. 1992) Jazzy, Creative Geriatrics:  Creative Programming for the Frail

Elderly. American Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Indianapolis, IN     

·          Jones, J., Benedik, J.  (Mar. 1990) Improving Exercise Compliance:  How to Motivate Various Personality Types. American Society on Aging, New Orleans, LA.

·          Foret, C., Benedik, J. (Mar. 1990) Pandora's Box:  Reality Orientation. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education , Recreation and Dance, New Orleans, LA.

·          Foret, C., Benedik, J. (Mar. 1990)   Life Satisfaction, Leisure Satisfaction and Leisure Participation Among Young-Old and Old-Old in Nursing Homes and Senior Centers. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, New Orleans, LA.

·          Jones, J., Benedik, J., Williams, P. (Mar. 1989) Effects of an Exercise Program on Lower Extremity  Strength Among Older Women.  (Poster Presentation), American Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Chattanooga , TN.

  • Jones, J., Robichaux, J., (Mar. 1986) How To Measure and Evaluate the Effects of a Circuit Training Program for the Older Adult. National Council on Aging , New Orleans, LA.
  • Robichaux, J.  We Are Not Over The Hill Yet., Delta Psi Kappa National Conference, Cincinnati, OH.

 

Regional Presentations

·          Lyman, S., Benedik, J. (Feb. 1997) Aging Gracefully:  A Fifth Grade Encounter with Aspects of Aging. Southern District:  American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, New Orleans, LA.

·          Lyman, S., Benedik, J., Adendorff, J. (Jan. 1994)  Can You Say the Word Condom Out Loud?  Southern District:  American Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Nashville, TN.

·          Benedik, J.  (Jan. 1994). COPE:  Children and Older Population Experiences. Southern District:  American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Nashville, TENN

·          Lyman, S., Benedik, J.  (Feb. 1993) Self-Esteem Activities:  A Lead-Up to a A Successful Health Class. Southern District:  American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Nashville, TN.        

·          Foret, C., Benedik, J.  (Feb. 1992). Programming on a Shoestring:  Practical Props for Special Pops. Southern District:  American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Dallas, TX.        

·          Foret, C., Benedik, J.  (Feb. 1989) Pandora's Box. Southern District:  American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Atlanta, GA.

·          Jones, J., Benedik, J., Williams, P. (Feb. 1989) The Effect of a Community Exercise Program on the Balance of Older Adults. Southern District - American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Chattanooga, TN. 

·          Jones, J., Benedik, J., Williams, P. (Feb. 1989) Program Compliance and Motivation Strategies. Southern District - American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Chattanooga, TN.

 

State Presentations

·          Martinez, Robert, Benedik, K., Benedik, J., Narcolepsy:  The Client, The Counselor and The Physician.  (October, 2003) Louisiana Counseling Association Annual Conference.  (Best of Show Award)

·          Benedik, J., & Benedik, K.  Workplace Violence Prevention. (November, 2003)  Louisiana Association of Health Physical Education and Recreation Conference, Baton Rouge, LA

·          Benedik, K. Benedik, J., Lyman, S. (November, 2002). High Times In Cyberia. Louisiana Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Lafayette, LA

·          Benedik, K., Benedik, J.  (July, 2002). Training and the Web. Louisiana Association of Substance Abuse Counselors and Trainers, Alexandria, LA

·          Martinez, R., Benedik, K. Benedik, J. (October, 2002), Narcolepsy:  The Client, the Counselor, The Physician. Louisiana Counseling Association, Lafayette, LA.    (Best of Show)

·          Benedik, K., Benedik J., Lyman, S.  (October, 2002). Innocence Gone:  What Our Clients Are Really Looking At On The Web. Louisiana Counseling Association, Lafayette, LA

·          Martinez, R., Benedik K., Benedik, J., Speyer, L.  (October, 2001) Sleep Disorders:  A Basis for Depression. Louisiana Counseling Association State Conference, Lafayette, LA.                       

·          Benedik, J.  (June, 2001) Personal and Social Skills:  Trainer of Trainees Workshop.  Northwester State Community Wellness Project.  Alexandria, LA.

·          Benedik, J.  (Feb. 2001) Baldwin Elementary Professional Development School.  First Professional Development School State Institute.  Lafayette, LA.

·          Benedik, K., Benedik, J.  (October, 2991) Birth Order Dynamics and Survival.  Louisiana Counseling Association State Conference, Baton Rouge, LA. 

·          Benedik, K., Benedik J.  Spirituality: (Nov. 1999).  A Quest for Relationships, Meaning and Purpose.  Louisiana Counseling Association State Conference., Baton Rouge, LA

·          Lyman, S., LeBlanc, L. Benedik, J.  The Cajun Traiteur:  Viable Health Alternative or Vanishing Folklore. Louisiana Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and

                 Dance (LAHPERD) State Convention:  New Orleans, Louisiana.

·          Lyman, S., Benedik, J. (Aug. 1999) Personal and Social Skills:  Center for Teaching Excellence Summer Workshop:  Hammond, LA.

·          Lyman S., Benedik, J.  (Aug, 1998). Invited Presentation:  Prevention: New Directions, Part I & II           LA Association of Substance Abuse Counselors and Trainers State Conference.  Lafayette, LA.

·          Lyman, S., Benedik, J. (Aug. 1998) Personal and Social Skills:  Center for Teaching Excellence Summer Workshop:  Hammond, LA.

·          Lyman, S., Benedik, J. (Nov., 1998).  Tar Wars.  LA Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Alexandria, LA

·          Lyman, S., Adendorff, J., Benedik, J., Thompson, G, (Nov. 1989). Creative Methods to Teach Substance Abuse Issues. LA Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Baton Rouge, LA,

·          Benedik, J. (Nov. 1996). Creative Methods To Teach Comprehensive School Health. LA Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Baton Rouge, LA

·          Foret, C., Benedik, J. (1994). Improving Quality of Life Through Innovative Activities. LA Association of Nursing Facility Administrators, Lafayette, LA.      

·          Benedik, J. (April, 1994) Community, School, Parents and CSHE:  What is the Issue:? State of LA, Department of Education, Alexandria, LA.

·           Lyman, S., Benedik, J. (Feb. 1992) STD's/HIV-AIDS:  Creative Teaching Approaches. State of LA, Department of Education, Alexandria, LA.

·          Foret, C., Benedik, J.  (July, 1992) Pandora's Box:  A Creative Approach to Working With the Frail Elderly. LA Association of Recreation and Parks, Shreveport, LA.

·          Benedik, K., Benedik, J. (July, 1992) Wellness:  The Counselors Goal. LA Association of Substance Abuse Counselors and Trainers, Shreveport, LA.

·          Foret, C., Benedik, J. (1991) Pandora’s Box:  A creative Approach to Working With the Frail Elderly.  LA Recreation and Parks Association, Shreveport, LA.

                Foret, C., Benedik, J. Charles, J.  JCJ Technique:  Jazzy Creative Jeriatrics.  LA Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Lafayette, LA.

·          Benedik, J., Ducote, A., Clarke, S.  (Nov, 1990). Creative Ways To Implement American Heart Association School Site Programs into a Health and Physical Education Wellness Program. LA Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Lafayette, LA.

Training, Skills & Seminars

November               2003        National Certification in Holistic Stress Management # AHNA 235. Co-Provider:

Inspiration Unlimited & University of Northern Colorado.

April                       2003        Quest II:  Six Day Professional Development Training in INTECH Framework.

I Quest:  Technology in Higher Education, Lafayette, LA

January                   2003                Passport Training. I Quest Technology in Higher Education Center, Lafayette, LA 

February                 2002                INSITE Training.  I Quest:  Technology in Higher Education Center, Lafayette, LA  April                                2002                Caregiving for Alzheimer’s Disease Individuals.  Louisiana Alzheimer’s Association.,                                                           Lafayette, LA 

Sept.                        2001                Quest I: Six Day Professional Development Training in INTECH Framework

I Quest:  Technology in Higher Education, Center Lafayette, LA

Sept.                        2001                WORLDCOM:  MARCO POLO:  Internet Content for the Classroom Training Program,

                                I Quest Technology in Higher Education Center, Lafayette, LA

Mar.                       1999                                Comprehensive School Health Education Training, American Cancer Association,

                                                               Robert, LA

Mar                        1997                                State of Louisiana Health & Environmental Resources, Project Nicotine. Training,

                                                               Pineville, LA

Oct.                        1996  Louisiana Comprehensive School Health Education Training, State Of LA, Department of Education, Baton Rouge LA

Mar.                       1995  Safe At Home Assessment Training.  Acadiana Council on Aging.  Lafayette, LA

Sep.                        1994                                Louisiana Teacher Assessment Training., State of LA, Department of Education,

                                                              New Iberia, LA

Aug.                        1994  Trainer of Trainees Comprehensive School Health Education, State of LA.,  Department  of Education, Alexandria, LA

May                        1994                                Trainer of Trainees Comprehensive School Health Education., State of LA.,

                                Department of Education, Alexandria,

May                        1993                                Trainer of Trainees Comprehensive School Health Education, State of LA.,

                                Department of Education, Alexandria, LA 

Apr.                        1993                                Cultural Sensitivity, AAHE/PRONET, Washington, DC

Jul.                          1998                                National Wellness Conference, Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Feb.                         1993                                Mature Stuff. Southern District, American Association of Health, Physical

                                Education, Recreation and Dance, Dallas, TX

Feb.                         1993                                AIDS and the Elderly. LA Geriatric Education Center Conference, New Orleans, LA 

Sep.                         1992                                Western College Health 2000:  HIV Prevention for Youth:  Progress Through

                                Cooperation.  Center for Disease Control, San Deigo State University, San Deigo, CA

Nov.                        1991                                Comprehensive School Health Education Training, Louisiana Association for

                                Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Baton Rouge, LA.

Mar.                        1991                                Alzheimer's Disease:  A Holistic Approach to the Clinical Management of

                                Patient and Family. Caronelet Management Institute, New Orleans, LA

Mar.                        1991                Project Charlie:  A Drug Abuse Prevention Program for Elementary. Students Storefront

                                Youth Action, Diocese of Lafayette, Lafayette, LA .

April                       1991                Mind Mending, Body Bending Workshop - Joan Borenyski, Carondelet

                                Management Institute, New Orleans, LA

April,                      1991                                Trainer of Trainees in Personal and Social Skills Curriculum.  Sponsored by the LA

                                Department of Education, Office of Public Health & Southeastern LA University.

Apr.                        1991                                Nutrition for the Elderly. Louisiana Geriatric Education Center Workshop, New

                                Orleans, LA 

Feb.                         1989                                Leadership Training Workshop:  An Interdisciplinary Approach to Wellness

                                Programs in Gerontology. Southern District, American Association of

                                Health, Physical Education and Dance, Chattanooga, TN

July                         1988            National Wellness Association, Stevens Point, WI.

 

                       

 
Grants

Grants

·          Williams, D. & Lyman, S., Begnaud, L., Benedik, J., Ward, R.  Professional Development School Distance Education Initiative.  BORSF Grant, Awarded, October, 2000 $49,000.00, ending September 2001.

·          Foret, C., Benedik, J.  Leisure Satisfaction among Young-Old and Old-Old in   Senior Centers and Nursing Homes.  . University of Southwestern Louisiana Research Grant, $950.00. Submitted, October, 1988.  Awarded: November 1988, ending May, 1993., January 1988

·           Jones, J., Benedik, J.  Effects of a Community Exercise Program on Lower Extremity Strength and Balance Among Older Adults.. Research Grant -  $1300.00.  Awarded January, 1988, ending May, 1989., January 1988

·           Jones, J., Benedik, J. Effects of an Exercise Program and Age on Physiological Characteristics Among Elderly Women. University of New Orleans, College of Education Research G rant - $1400.00. Awarded, December, 1988, ending May, 1990., December 1989

 
School/Community Outreach

2003                                        Marine Survival Train the Trainer Program

2003                                        Lafayette Parish School System Health Textbook/Health

                                                Education Trainings:

                                                                Training #1 – High School

                                                                Training #2 – Middle School

                                                                Training #3 – Primary School

2003                                        Vermilion Elementary Health Fair Vendor Participant

2001 - Present                         Southwest LA Area Health Agency Consultant with the

                                               Diabetes  Awareness Project, Tar  Wars, College Tobacco

                                               Initiative

2001 - Present                         Volunteer for Susan Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

1999 - Present                         Acadia Parish Drug Free Schools Consultant        

 
Committee Memberships (Department, College, University)

State of Louisiana

Personal and Social Skills Trainer of  Trainees  LA Abstinence Based Life Skills Programs

                                                SAMSHA (SHIP) Curriculum Committee Member for Drug Free and HIV/AIDS

University

2003                                        Financial Aid Support Staff Training Guest Speaker

2001-Present                           Religion Committee

2001                                        Mini Grant Reviewer

1997                                        Centennial Recognition Committee                             

1993 – 1994               University Faculty Senate Member

 

College:

2003                                Co-Chair Person PDS State Conference

2002-Present                                Freshmen Orientation Volunteer

2002-present                                Co Chair Person NCATE Standard 3                               

2000-present                                PDS University Liaisons Committee

                                Teacher Council Education Committee

                                Space Allocation Committee:  Chairperson

                                Designed and plan ongoing training for BEPDS School

                                 (51 hours for 2000-2001; 21 hours for 2001-2002; 2002-2003,)

                                Redesign (Blue Ribbon) College Committee

2001                                Coordinated lunch/snacks for Spring COE Faculty Retreat-DeLaSalle Center   

2000                                Attended RED and WHITE Day at LA State Capitol Legislative Day

1996 – 1997                                NCATE Set Up Committee Chairperson                                           

1990 – 1991                                NCATE Set Up Committee Member                 

1994 –1984                                College of Education Banquet Committee

 

Department

2003                                Redesign Committee Member

2003                                NCATE/NASPE Committee Member

2003-2001                      Swamp Classic Volunteer

2003-2002                      Preview Day Committee Member

2003-2001                                Health and Physical Education Committee Member

2001-1995                                Health Fair Committee Member

1990 – Present                                Health & Wellness Promotion Committee Member                                                                                 

1994 –1990                                Department of Health & Physical Education Executive Committee Member. QSN Health

              Committee Chairperson                               

1994 – 1987                                Delta Psi Kappa Honor Fraternity Sponsor                                                                                                                                                 

 

Community

2003                                        Marine Survival Train the Trainer Program

2003                                        Lafayette Parish School System Health Textbook/Health Education Trainings:

                                                                Training #1 – High School

                                                                Training #2 – Middle School

                                                                Training #3 – Primary School

2003                                        Vermilion Elementary Health Fair Vendor Participant

2001 - Present                         Southwest LA Area Health Agency Consultant with the Diabetes Awareness Project, Tar                                Wars, College Tobacco Initiative

2001 - Present                         Volunteer for Susan Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

1999 - Present                         Acadia Parish Drug Free Schools Consultant        

 
Awards

Honors and awards

2001                                                        Career Achievement Award for Outstanding Service to the Lafayette Community:

                                                Connections (Lafayette Women’s Professional Association)

2001                                                        LA Mental Health Counselors Association Hospitality Award.

2001                                                        Featured in LA LOUISIANE’S Fall Edition:  “Teaching Teachers”               

1998                                                        College of Education Centennial Recognition: Distinguished Achievement Award

1998                                                        Nominated by the College of Education: USL Outstanding Teaching Award    

1997                                                        Alumna Educator of the Year.  Awarded by the College of Education, University

                                                                of Southwestern Louisiana               

1991                                                        Health Educator of the Year.  Awarded by the Louisiana Association of Health,

                                                                Physical Education, Recreation and Dance                     

1991                                                        Volunteer of the Year Award.  Awarded by the Lafayette Region American

                                                                Heart Association  

1990                                                        Emerging Leader Award.  Awarded by Louisiana Association of Health, Physical

                                Education, Recreation, and Dance
 
   
 
   
 
   

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