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Wendel Gatch
 
  Kinesiology
Department:   Kinesiology
Rank:   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.
     
    • Office:   129A Bourgeosis Hall
    Phone:   (337) 482-6153
    Role:   Exercise Science Coordinator
    Email:   seascape@louisiana.edu
    Website:  
    Office Hours:   TBA
     
    Areas of Teaching
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Sports Psychology
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Ergogenics and Sports Performance
  • Internships in Exercise Sciences
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    Research Interests
  • Applied Exercise Sciences
  • Youth Sports
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    Professional Organizations (National, State, Local)
  • 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)

    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 Responses to Submaximal Exercise".  The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness.  Federation International De Sportive, Roma, Italy, 26 (3).

    Gatch, W. H. and Israel, R. G. (l982).  "Effects of Physical Training on Blood Lipids and Lioproteins".  North Carolina Journal for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, l8 (2), 27-32.  

    Gatch, W. H., Gentry, R. A., Sparks, C. B., and Wilder, M. R. (Ed.) (l98l).    Exercise Tips.   Monograph, American Heart Association - Louisiana, Inc.

                Gatch, W. H. and Byrd, R. J. (l979).  "Endurance Training and Cardiovascular Function in 9- and l0-Year-Old Boys."  Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 60: 574-577.

    Gatch, W. H. (l977).  "A Comparison Between the Effect of Two Physical Training Programs on Cardiovascular Function of 9- and l0-Year-Old Boys."  Microform Publications, College of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon, OP 30l, 6l2.76 (Microfilm).

    Byrd, R. J. and Gatch, W. H. (l976). "Use and Misuse of Vapor Barrier Clothing." The Journal of Physical Education.  73(3): 72-73.

    Gatch, W. H. (l975).  "A Comparison Between the Effect of Two Physical Training Programs on Cardiovascular Function of 9- and l0-Year-Old Boys."  Dissertation Abstracts International, 26 (2).

    Abate, C., Gatch, W. H., Byrd, R. J. (l972).  "Correlations Between Five Tests of Cardiovascular Function."  Florida Journal of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, l0 (4): l4-l5.

    Blair, S. and Gatch, W. H. (l969).  "Reliability of the 'l2 Minute" Test."  South Carolina Journal of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, l(2): ll.

     RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS WITH PUBLISHED PROCEEDINGS

    Foret, C., Dore, T., Gatch, W., Joshi, P., Schendel, J., Charles, J.  “The Relationship Between Body Fat and Ponderal Index in Older Adults”,  Southern District Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Convention, Research Poster accepted for presentation, Feb,14-17,  2007.  (Refereed)

    Foret, C., Dore, T., Gatch, W., Charles, J.   Comparison of Functional Fitness Abilities, Bone Density and Body Mass Index in Older Adults, Hawaii International Conference on Education, January, 2007

    Foret, C., Dore, T., Joshi, P., Gatch, W., Schendel, J., Charles, J., Daigle, B., & Bruton, L.  (2006).  Ponderal index, total body fat, percent body fat and flexibility in older adults. Gerontological Society of America Conference, Research, Education, and Practice Committee Hot Poster Session, Dallas, TX, November 17, 2006. (Refereed-Poster and Proceedings)

    Toby Dore¢, Claire Foret. Wendel Gatch, Janice Weber, Calvin Berry, Lisa Burton, Paula Williams, and Robert Adams, Density and Functional Capacities of Active Older Adults presentated at the SDAAHPERD Convention , Virginia Beach ,March 1-5, 2006 and published in proceedings.

    Toby Dore¢, Claire Foret. Wendel Gatch, Janice Weber, Calvin Berry, Lisa Burton, Paula Williams, and Robert Adams “The Effects of Educational and Testing Interventions on Bone Mass Density and Functional Capacities of Active Older Adults” presented at the SDAAHPERD Convention , Virginia Beach ,March 1-5, 2006

    Foret,Claire, Gatch, Wendel, Weber,Janice, Berry, James,Williams,Paula,Adendorff,Johan and Wyatt,Emily, “Comparison of Bone Density and Functional Fitness of Older Adults” presented at the SDAAHPERD Convention , Little Rock Arkansas ,March 3, 2005

    Gatch,Wendel, Foret,Claire M.,Sloan,Helen, and Berry, James,”Bone Density and Selected Functional Fitness of Active Older Men” National AAHPERD Convention  in New Orleans, La.,

    From March 30-april 3, 2004.

    Kleinpeter, M. Foret C., and Gatch, W., “Relationship Between  Ponderal Index and Body Fat Measurements in Older Adults”,presented at  the 2nd  Annual Council on Aging and Adult Development (CAAD) National AAHPERD Convention  in New Orleans, La., March 30-April 3, 2004

    Foret, C. M., Gatch, W. H., Sloan, H. L. and Berry, J. C. “Bone Density and Selected Functional Fitness Assessments of Active Older Adults”, Research Council Program and Proceedings of the 2003 Southern District AAHPERD Convention, Savannah Georgia,9. 

    Gatch, W. H. Clemons, J. M., Blanchard, O. E., Adendorff, J. J., (2002), “Correlation Between a Bio-electrical Impedance Fat Analyzer and the Sumer of Skinfolds For Estimating Body Fat Percentage”, Research Council Program and Proceedings of The 2002 Southern District/Eastern District AAHPERD Convention  Baltimore, Maryland, 15.

    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” Proceedings of the NSCA 24th Annual National Conference and Exposition, 479.  Presented at the NSCA 2001 National Conference, July 12 and 13, 2001, Spokane, Washington.

    Gatch, W., Fournet, R., and Schenexneider (2001), “Selected Anthropometric and Body Composition Measures of Junior Elite Female Gymnasts”, Presented at the Research Consortium Proceedings of the SDAAHPERD Convention, Birmingham, Alabama, February 2001.

    Gatch, W. H., Clemons, J. M., Blanchard, O. E. and Adendorff, J. J. (2000) “Comparison Of Two Methods of Estimating Percentage Body Fat in Young Females” Human Performance Laboratory, The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, Presented at the Research Section of The 2002 LAHPERD Convention, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, November 3, 2000.

    Gatch, W. H. and Jones, W. C. (1999) “A Survey of Nutritional Knowledge and Dietary Practices of High School Coaches in Louisiana” Human Performance Laboratory, The University of Louisiana, Lafayette and Office of Public Health, Department of Health and Hospital, Acadiana Regional Office, Lafayette, LAHPERD Journal, 24.

    Gatch, W. H., Clemons, J.M., Lavergne, C.H., Lyman, S.A., Blanchard, O.E., Minnear, T.C., Adendorff, J.J., “The Effect Of Chronic Training On The Physiological Profiles Female  Judo Players”, (1999) Research Council Proceedings of  the  SDAAHPERD Convention , Greensboro, North Carolina, Research Abstracts, 20.

    Gatch, W., Thompson, G., Lavergne, C., and Moore, S. (1997) “A Selected Physiological Profile of an Elite Male visually Impaired Judo Player”, Proceeding United States Judo, Inc., National Coaches Conference, International research Symposium,  11.

    Lebas, M. , Clemons, J., Gatch, W., Thompson , G., The Effect of Smokeless Tobacco on Acute Isokinetic Peak Torque ,(1998) Research Council Proceedings of the SDAAHPERD Convention, Biloxi ,Mississippi , Research Abstracts, 8.

    Lavergne, C.H., Gatch, W.H., Lyman, S.A., Blanchard, O.E., Minnear, T.C., Adendorff, J.J., Clemons, J.M., (1998) “The Physiological Profiles of 21 Active, Female Judo Athletes Ranging in Age from 32 to 82 Years”, Proceedings of the USJI National Judo Conference International Research Symposium, 15.

    Gatch, W., Thompson, G., Lavergne, C.,  and Moore, S. , (1998) Physiological Profiles of Elite , Male Visually  Impaired Judo Players, LAHPERD JOURNAL, 18-19 .

    Gatch, W.,  Lavergne, C, and Moore, S.(1997)  A Selected Profile of an Elite Male Visually Impaired Athlete,  Research Council Proceedings of the 1997 SDAAHPERD Convention, Research Abstracts, 10. 

    Gatch, W., Thompson,G, Lavergne, C., and Moore, S. (1997) "A Selected Physiological Profile of an Elite Male Visually Impaired Judo Player", Proceedings United States Judo,Inc., National Coaches Conference, International Research Symposium, 11.

    Carlson, G. P., Gatch, W. H., Lyman, S. A., Beavers, R. B., Stelly, A. C., and Gallagher, M. S. (1996) "Sexual Behaviors and Practices of University Students" LAHPERD Journal, 15.

    Adendorff, J., Gatch, W., and  Blackwell, H. (1994) "The Physiological Effects of Various Types of Music on Total Work Output",  Texas Association for Health, Physical Education,Recreation and Dance 1994 Research Abstracts, 25.

    Gatch, W. H. and Flarity, J. R., (1993). "Comparison of Two Modes of Short Term Training   on Serum Lipids of Sedentary Adults."  Research Consortium Proceedings of the AAHPERD National Convention and in Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, Vol. 64, Supplement, 29.

    Gatch, W. H.., Doucet, D. L. and Andrepont, T.A., (1992). "Effects of Long-Term Chronic Training On Cardiac Dimensions and Functions of Adolescent Females." SDAHPERD Research Council Proceedings, 27.

    Hebert, B.P., Blackwell, H.E., Gatch, W. H., and Jordan, D. W., (1992). "The Effect of Mental Practice in the Early Motor Learning of a Novel Task." LAHPERD Journal, 19.

    Gatch, W. H., Carlson, G.P., Adendorff, J. J., Harrison, L., and Charles, J. S. (1991). "Health Awareness and  Youth."  Proceedings of The National Conference on Cholesterol and High Blood Pressure Control, 204.  

    Gatch, W. H. and McLear, S. D. (l99l).  "Compared Pulmonary Function Data on Preadolescent/Adolescent Female Swimmers and Age-Matched Controls."  Research Council Proceedings of the Southern District American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance,

    Gatch, W. H. and Doucet, D. L. (l990).  "Effects of Chronic Training on Cardiac Dimensions   of Young Swimmers."Abstracts of Research Papers l990, Research Consortium AAHPERD National Convention, l20.

    Adendorff, J., Gatch, W., Flaitz, J., Duncan, B., and Blackwell, H. (l990).  "The Physiological Effects of Various Types of Headphones Music on Total Workout." LAHPERD Journal, 25.

    Touchet, F., Boudreaux, B., Gatch, W., and Porche, L.           (l990). "The Effect of Ice Water/Ammonia Solution Sponge Wipedowns on Thermoregulation During Heat Stress Related Activities."  LAHPERD Journal, 24.

    Carlson, G., Adendorff, J., Gatch, W., Harrison, L., and Charles, J. (l989).  "Health Awareness and Physical Fitness Profiles of Low-Motivated High School Students." LAHPERD Journal, 37.

    Gatch, W., Carlson, G., Adendorff, J., Harrison, L., and Charles, J. (l989).  "Health Awareness and Physical Fitness Profiles of Low-Motivated High School Students." Research Council Proceedings, Southern District American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 62.

     

     

                         Gatch, W.H., Carlson, G. P., Adendorff, J. J. and Clement, I. L. (l988).  "Nutritional Knowledges and Practices of Louisiana High School Athletic Coaches," LAHPERD Journal, L,

    Gatch, W., Kaimal, K., Doucet, D., Williams, P. (l987). "Training Responses to Walking or Jogging in Young Females: an Echocardiographic Study."  Proceedings Second International Conference on Sports Cardiology, l03.

    Gatch, W., Kaimal, K., Doucet, D., and Williams, P. (l987). "Cardiac Dimensions and Training Responses to Walking and Jogging in College Females: An Echocardiographic Study."  Research Council Free Communications Proceedings, Southern District, American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, l7.

    Testerman, E. P., Williams, P. S., Gatch, W. H., Tallini, D. F. (l987).  "A Comparison of Plasma Lipids and Selected Fitness Variables Between Black and Caucasian Women, Ages 25-55."  Abstracts of Research Papers AAHPERD National Convention l987, l92.

    Gatch, W., Kaimal, K., Williams, P., and Doucet, D. (l986). "Comparison of Cardiac Dimensions and Training Responses to Walking and Jogging in College Females." LAHPERD Journal, 49 (l), 28.

    Testerman, E. P. and Gatch, W. H. (l986).  "Exercise Adherence of Middle-Aged Black Women: Perceptions and Realities." LAHPERD Journal, 48 (2), 24-25.

    Testerman, E. P., Nelson, J. K., Gatch, W. H., Byrd, R. J., and Tallini, D. F. (l986).  "A One Year Follow Up After An Aerobic Training Regimen."  Research Council Proceedings, Southern District, American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 24.

    Testerman, E. P., Nelson, J. K., Gatch, W. H., and Tallini, D. F. (l986).  "Two Modes of Aerobic Training in Black Middle-Aged Women."  Research Council Proceedings Southern District, American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, ll.

    Gatch, W., May, R., Williamson, R., and Williams, P. (l985). "Compression Errors of College Students Performing l and 2 Person CPR." LAHPERD Journal, 47 (2): 32.

    Mangum, M., Gatch, W. and Harris, B. (l984).  "Plasma Enzyme Levels; Exercise and Beer Consumption." LAHPERD Journal, 46 (2), 23.

    Gatch, W. H., Byrd, R. J., and Williams, P. S. (l984). "Effects of Racing Style Handlebars on Selected Cardiorespiratory Parameters."  LAHPERD Journal, 46 (2); 20.

    Mangum, M., Gatch, W., Harris, B., Brooks, E. (l984). "Beer As a Replacement Fluid During Continuous, Submaximal Exercise."  Research Council Proceedings Southern District, American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 4l.

    Baudier, S. B. and Gatch, W. H. (l983).  "Comparison of University of Southwestern Louisiana Students with AAHPERD National College-Age Health Related Physical Fitness Test Norms."  LAHPERD Journal, 45 (l); 25.

    Gatch, W. H. and Baudier, S. B. (l983).  "Effects of Aerobic Dancing on Selected Physical Fitness and Serum Lipid Parameters of Middle Aged Females."  AAFDBI ACTION, 6 (l); 9, March.

    Gatch, W. H., Baudier, S. B., Ferriss, M. D., and LoCassio, A. M. (l982).  "The Effects of An Aerobic Dancing Program on Selected Physiological Parameters of Middle-Aged Females."  LAHPERD Journal, 44 (l); 22-23.

    Gatch, W. H. and Pate, D. W. (l982).  "The Effect of a Commercial Diet Manipulation on Serum Lipids and Lipoproteins, Physical Performance, and Body Composition Measures of Trained Athletes." AAFDBI ACTION, 5:4.

    Gatch, W. H. and Pate, D. W. (l979).  "The Effect of Restricted Carbohydrate and Fit Intake on Serum Lipids and Composition Measures of Trained Athletes." Abstracts VIII Pan American Sports Medicine Congress, San Juan, Puerto Rico, March l4-l7.

    Gatch, W. H. and Byrd, R. J. (l979).  "Adaptation of 9- and l0-Year-Old Boys to Endurance Training."  Proceedings Eastern District Association of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education and Recreation, New York City, New York, March 2.

    Gatch, W. H., Manwaring, J. R., and Eastman, N. E. (l978). "Vertical Jump and Selected Anthropometric Measures as Predictors of Swimming Sprint Speed of Seven and Eight Year Olds."  VAPHER Research Abstracts, 4:3.

    Pate, D. W. and Gatch, W. H. (l978).  "The Effects of a High Protein Diet on Trained Athletes."  VAHPER Research Journal, 4:8.

    Gatch, W. H. (l977).  "Physiological Responses of 9- and l0-Year-Old Boys to Steady State   Exercise."  VAHPER Research Journal, 3:4.

     Gatch, W. H. (l977).  "A Comparison Between the Cardiorespiratory Responses of Preadolescents and Adults to Physical Exertion."  VAHPER Research Journal, 3:l0.

    Eastman, N. E., Gatch, W. H., and Patton, C. W. (l977).  "Effect of a Repeated Carbohydrate Loading Diet on Exhaustive Swimming Performance of Male Albino Rats." VAHPER Research Journal, 3:l3.

    PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTING AUTHOR/RESEARCHER

    Norms for College Students, Health Related Physical Fitness Test Manual.  American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, l900 Association, Reston, Virginia, 2209l, l985.

     

    College curriculum courses in Safety and Driver Education, College revision committee and contributing author, Madison College, Harrisonburg, Virginia, May 9-l4, l977.
     
    Selected Presentations (Type and Year)
    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: "Training Tips for the Winning Edge."  Athletic Section, Louisiana Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance State Convention, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, March l8, l983.
    Gatch, W. H. (l983).  Symposium:  "Energy Metabolism and Exercise Science."  Louisiana Dietetic Association State Meeting, Lafayette, Louisiana, February 25, l983.
    Gatch, W. H. and Pate, R. R. (l982).  "Development of  College-Age Norms for the AAHPERD Health Related Physical Fitness Test."  Proceedings VIII Pan-American Congress of Physical Education, Mexico City, Mexico, July 22, l982.
    Gatch, W. H. (l982).  "In What Condition Is Your Nutrition." Lafayette Dietetic Association, Lafayette, Louisiana, March 23, l982.
    Gatch, W. H. (l982).  Symposium: "Fluid and Electrolyte Replacement During Exercise in the Heat."  Louisiana Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance State Convention, Lafayette, Louisiana, March l2, l982.
    Gatch, W. H. and Pate, D. W. (l98l).  "The Effect of a Commercial Diet Manipulation on Serum Lipids and Lipoproteins, Physical Performance, and Body Composition Measures of Trained Athletes."  Proceedings 7th Annual American Association of Fitness  Directors in Business and Industry, Boca Raton, Florida, September 26, l98l.
    Gatch, W. H. (l98l).  "Diet, Exercise and Blood Lipids." Proceedings Cardiovascular Exercise Seminar, American Heart Association, Louisiana, Incorporated, Lafayette, Louisiana, May 9, l98l.
    Gatch, W. H. (l980).  "Ski Conditioning."  Delta Psi Kappa Acadiana Alumni, University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, Louisiana, November l9, l980.
    Gatch, W. H. (l980).  "Effects of Exercise on the Aging Process from Childhood to Old Age."  The Heart in Exercise, St. Francis Hospital, Roslyn, New York, April 22, l980.
    Gatch, W. H. (l980).  "Par Courses and Other Facilities of Fitness Education." New York State Health, Physical Education and Recreation Conference, Kiamesha, New York, March l4, l980.
    Gatch, W. H. (l980).  Symposium:  "Diet, Exercise and Normalization of Blood Lipids." Eastern District Association of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Conference Meeting, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, February 29, l980.
    Gatch, W. H. (l979).  "The Role of the Exercise Physiologist in Sports Medicine."  Sports Medicine Symposium, Glen Cove Community Hospital, Glen Cove, New York, November 20, l979.
    Gatch, W. H. (l979).  "Thermal Regulation and Fluid Replacement Related to Exercise." Huntington YMCA and Adelphi University Health and Fitness Lecture Series, Huntington YMCA, Huntington, New York, November l2, l979.
    Gatch, W. H. (l979).  "The Heimlick Maneuver and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation."  East Gate Medical and Surgical Center, Summer Lecture Series, Mineola, New York, July l9, l979.
    Gatch, W. H. (l979).  "Training of the Pre-adolescent and Adolescent Athlete."  Second Annual Sports Medicine Symposium, University of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia, March 3l, l979.
     
    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 Research Teaching and Research Through Computer Assisted Instruction and Information Systems" submitted to Louisiana Board of Regents, l990 LEQSF Enhancement Component, funding denied, recommended to resubmit.

                       Gatch, W. and May, R. "Perceived exertion, physiological stress and error occurrences in college students performing prolonged l and 2 person cardiopulmonary resuscitation." University of Southwestern Louisiana Faculty Research Award, Lafayette, Louisiana, l982, $850.00.

                       Gatch, W.  "Police physical fitness pilot program."  Nassau County Police Department, Nassau County, New York, Awarded February, l980, $l7,000.00.

                       Gatch, W. and Pate, D. "The effect of restricted carbohydrate and fat intake on serum lipids and lipoproteins, physical performance, and body composition measures of trained athletes."     (A)    Seyforth Laboratories, Deland, Florida awarded Fall, l977, approximately $900.00 dietary supplement. (B) University of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia, Faculty Research Grant, Fall, l977, $507.00.

                       Gatch, W. Curriculum development award for graduate program in adapted physical    education.  C. W. Post College, Long Island University, awarded Fall, l979, release time.
     
    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.
     
    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
     
    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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