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| Wendel Gatch
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Kinesiology |
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| Department:
Kinesiology |
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Professor Emeritus |
Degrees Held:
Ph.D., The Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, l975; Exercise Science.
M.Ed., University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, l968.
B.S., University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, l966.
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129A Bourgeosis Hall |
| Phone:
(337) 482-6153 |
| Role:
Exercise Science Coordinator |
| Email:
seascape@louisiana.edu |
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| Office Hours:
TBA |
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| Areas of Teaching |
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Exercise Physiology
Sports Psychology
Sports Nutrition
Ergogenics and Sports Performance
Internships in Exercise Sciences
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| Research Interests |
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Applied Exercise Sciences
Youth Sports
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| Professional Organizations (National, State, Local) |
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American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
American College of Sports Medicine
Southern District Alliance for Health Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
Louisiana Association for Health Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
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| Selected Publications (Type and Year) |
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Gatch, Wendel, Foret, Claire, Sloan, Helen , and Berry, James(2004) “Bone Density and Selected Functional Fitness Assessments of Active Older Men” Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 75(1):107-108 , Supplement , Research Consortium Abstracts, AAHPERD, Reston, Virginia.
Clemons, Jim, Duncan, Charles, Blanchard, Oliver, Gatch, Wendel, Hollander, Dan and Doucet, Janet (2004), “Relationship Between the Flexed Arm Hang and Selected Measures of Muscular Fitness” The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 18(3) :630-636, The National Strength and Conditioning Association, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Gatch, Wendel (Editor), 2003), Research Council Program and Proceedings of the 2003 Southern District AAHPERD Convention, Savannah Georgia.
Gatch, Wendel and Cucina, Irene (Editors), (2002) Research Council Program and Proceedings of The 2002 Southern District/Eastern District AAHPERD Convention Baltimore Maryland.
Lavergne, C. H., Clemons, J. M., Gatch, W. H., Lyman, S. A., Blanchard, O. E., Adendorff, J. J., Minnear, T. C. (2000), “The Physical Benefit of Lifetime of Judo”, The Master’s Judo For Adults (
Gatch, W., Lavergne, C., and Moore, S. (1996) "A Selected Physiological Profile of an Elite Male Visually Impaired Judo Player" Presented at the Third Paralympic World Congress, August 12-16, 1996, Atlanta, Georgia (published in Abstract Digest, 81 proceedings and as a full paper).
Gatch, W. H., Kaimal, K., Doucet, D., Williams, P. (l989). "Training responses to walking or jogging in young females: an echocardiographic study". In Sports Cardiology II, Lubich, T., Venerando, A., and Zeppilli, P. (Eds.), Aulo Gaggi, Bologna, Italy, 3l3-3l9.
Mangum, M., Gatch, W. H., Cocke, T., and Brooks, E.(1986). "The Effects of Beer Consumption on the Physiological R
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PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Gatch, W. H., “Preventing Dropout: Coaching The Young Competitive Swimmer” 2003 SDAAHPERD Convention, Savannah, Georgia, February 8, 2003.
Clemons, J. M., Duncan, C. A., Blanchard, O. E., Gatch, W. H. and Hollander, D. H., (2001)“Examination Of The Relationships Between Variations of The Flexed Arm Hand Strength Test With Absolute and Relative Strength Measures Obtained Through One Repetition Maximum Testing” Educational Studies Colloquium Series, College of Education, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, March 12, 2001.
Gatch, W. (1997) “Power Presentations”, Symposium presented at the 1997 SDAAPHERD Convention, New Orleans, LA, Feb. 12-16, 1997.
Gatch, W. and Carlson, G. (1996) “Are You Burning Out: Strategies For Revitalization”, Roundtable Symposium, Presented at the National AAPHERD Convention, April 17, 1996, Atlanta, Georgia.
Gatch, W. and Carlson, G. (1995) "Burnout: Strategies for Revitalization", Symposium presented at SDAAHPERD Convention, Orlando, Florida, February 10, 1995.
Gatch, W. H. (1993). Focus on the Student athlete: Nutrition , Athletic Section, 1993 LAHPERD State Convention, Lafayette, Louisiana, November 19, 1993.
Gatch, W., and Faulkenberry, M. (l990). "90's Update on Anabolic Steroids." Health Section, l990 LAHPERD State Convention, Lafayette, Louisiana, November l6, l990.
Gatch, W. (l990). "Physiology and Youth Sports." Louisiana Recreation and Park l990 Annual Conference, New Iberia, Louisiana, January 20, l990.
Gatch, W. (l990). "Anabolic Steroids: Athletes at Risk." Comeaux High School Science Department, Science Awareness Day, Lafayette, Louisiana, March 22, l990.
Gatch, W. H. (l990). "Exercise and Positive Self-Image." Aids Awareness Seminar, Lafayette C.A.R.E.S., Lafayette, Louisiana, April 28, l990.
Gatch, W. H. (l988). "Running Physiology; Estimating and Increasing Performance Potential." Cajun Road Runners Association, Lafayette, Louisiana, September 29, l988.
Gatch, W. H. (l983). Symposium: &q
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| Grants |
Foret, C. M., Wills, E. M., Gatch, W. H., Sloan, H. L. and Arnold, G. J. “An Interdisciplinary Proposal for the Enhancement of Education and Research of Bone Density in Multiple Populations”, submitted to 2001 The Board of Regents Support Funds Proposals Enhancement Component, $24,120.00.
Foret, C. M., Wills, E. M., Gatch, W. H., Sloan, H. L., and Arnold, G. J., “An Interdisciplinary Proposal for Enhancement of Education and Research of Bone Density in Multiple Populations” Submitted to the Board of Rents Fund, 1998-1999, Enhancement Component Funding Denied.
Foret,C.M. ,Wills,E.M., Gatch ,W.H. , Sloan, H.L., and Arnold , G.J., “An Interdisciplinary Proposal for Enhancement of Education and Research of Bone Density in Multiple Populations”, Submitted to The Board of Regents Fund, 1998-1999, Enhancement Component , Funding Denied.
Clemons, J. M., Foret, C. M., Carlson, G. P., Gatch, W. H., and George, G. S., "LEQSF Grant for Enhancement of the ULL Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation Human Performance Laboratory", submitted to the Louisiana Education Quality Support Fund, Enhancement Component, $153,144.00, Funded Fall, 1993.
Gatch, W. H., Carlson, G. P., Phillips, T. M., and Charles, J. S. "Prevalence of Lifestyle Disease Risk Factors in Acadiana Black Youth." submitted to the Louisiana Education Quality Support Fund, Research and Development Component, $60,529.00, Fall, 1992, funding pending.
Foret, C. M., Carlson, G. P., Gatch, W. H., and Phillips, T. M. "Development of a Computer Assisted Instructional Laboratory for Enhancement of Teaching and Research in the Department of HPER", submitted to the Louisiana Education Quality Support Fund, Enhancement Component, $76,073.00, Fall, 1992, funding denied.
Gatch, W. H., Carlson, G. P., and Flarity, J. "Prevalence of Lifestyle Disease Risk Factors in Acadiana Youth." Louisiana Education Quality Support Fund, Research and Development Component, $76,l9l.88, Fall, l990, funding denied, recommended to resubmit.
Gatch, W. and Carlson, G. "Dropout Risk Reduction Through Enhanced Self-Concept", submitted to Louisiana Board of Regents, l990 LEQSF Research Development Component, $58,0l8.00, funding denied.
Foret, C., Gatch, W., and Carlson, G. "The Enhancement of Health, Physical Education and&nbs
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| School/Community Outreach |
- Compensated Book Reviewer for McGraw Hill Higher Education. Text: Cox Sports Psychology, fourth edition, 1999.
- Swim team coach (voluntary) for local area high schools
Y.M.C.A., Lafayette, Louisiana, Member of Board of Directors, l985 to present.
City of Lafayette Police Department, Lafayette Louisiana, Consultant for Development of Police Officer Physical Fitness Program, January, l99l.
Med Quest, Columbia, South Carolina, Consulting Exercise Physiologist, l988-1996.
- Lifescan Incorporated, Le Carre Medical Building, Lafayette, Louisiana, Medical Advisory Board Member, August l983-l987.
- Lafayette General Medical Center, Lafayette, Louisiana, Consultant for Development of Sports Medicine Center, l986-l987.
State of Louisiana, Department of Education, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Evaluation Visiting Committee, Church Point, Louisiana, April l3-l5, l983.
- Brenco, Incorporated, Petersburg, Virginia, Professional Consultant for development of recreational facilities and summer day camp program for youth, l978.
- Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Education, Southern States Association of Colleges and Schools Evaluation visiting committee, Lynnhaven Junior High School, Virginia Beach City,
Virginia, December 6-9, l977.
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| Committee Memberships (Department, College, University) |
UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES (Current and Past)
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
College of Education: Graduate Programs in Education; Advisory Committee; NCATE Steering Committee on Evaluation, Program Review; Planning for Basic and Advanced Programs; and Tenure and Promotion
Chair of Committee which wrote current approved Tenure and Promotion Guidelines, Spring 2001.
University Faculty Senate Member
University Committee for the Handicapped, Chairman, Fall l983-1994.
Coordinated American Disabilities Act, Section 504 Barriers Survey, for the University Campus.
University Relations Ad Hoc Committee on Allied Health
Kinesiology (Health, Physical Education and Recreation) Department: Exercise Science Curriculum Coordinator, Member or Graduate Committee and Past Graduate Coordinator; Exercise Science Internship Coordinator, Building and Facility Planning; Advisory Board.
Human Resources, Dietetics Program Advisory Committee.
C. W. Post College, Long Island University
University Admissions
Health and Physical Education Department; Curriculum and Competency Based Teacher Education
University of Richmond
Curriculum
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| Awards |
ULL Distinguished Professor, 1991.
ULL Beacon Club Distinguished Service Award, 1985.
American Heart Association, Service Award, Lafayette Unit, 1982 and 1983.
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