Last Updated 2014/08 CURRICULUM VITAE EMERY J. MAX Michigan State University East Lansing, MI, 48824 517.353.4868 E-mail: [email protected] Website: emerymax.com ACADEMIC HISTORY Michigan State University 2014 – 2017 (projected) Ph. D. Kinesiology Advisor: Dr. Deborah Feltz Focus: Psychosocial Aspects of Sport & Exercise Internal Cognate: Exercise Physiology External Cognate: Interpersonal Communication Michigan State University 2012 – 2014 M. S. Kinesiology Advisor: Dr. Deborah Feltz Focus: Psychosocial Aspects of Sport & Exercise Hope College 2008 – 2012 B. A. Exercise Science & Psychology Advisors: Dr. John Patnott, Dr. Mary Inman ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS Graduate Research Assistant 2014 - present Exergames Research Laboratory (XRL) Michigan State University Department of Kinesiology Lab Director: Dr. Deborah Feltz Projects: NIH Cyber partners: Harnessing group dynamics to boost motivation for more efficient exercise (Grant Number NNJ12ZSA002N). Project Coordinator. NSBRI & NASA Research and Technology Development to Support Crew Health and Performance in Space Exploration Missions. (2013-2016). Graduate Teaching Assistant 2013 - present Michigan State University Department of Kinesiology EMERY J. MAX – CURRICULUM VITAE Last Updated 2014/08 SCHOLARSHIP Published Abstracts 1 Max, E. J., Ede, A., Forlenza, S. T. & Feltz, D. L. (2014). Encouragement in Exergames: Partner Pronoun Use and the Cheerleader Effect. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 36, S100. Presentations 6 Max, E. J., Ede, A., Forlenza, S. T. & Feltz, D. L. (2014, June). Encouragement in Exergames: Partner Pronoun Use and the Cheerleader Effect. North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) Annual Conference. Presented in Minneapolis, MN. Poster. 5 Feltz, D.L., Forlenza, S.T., Winn, B., Kozma, G., Max, E.J., Ede, A., Samendinger, S., Pfeiffer, K., & Kerr, N.L. (2014, May). Harnessing Group Dynamics to Boost Motivation in Exergames. ISBNPA Pre-Conference on Exergames. Presented in Houston, TX. Poster. 4 Feltz, D.L., Winn, B., Pivarnik, J.M., Kerr, N.L., Ede, A., Danbert, S., Samendinger, S., Forlenza, S.T. & Max, E.J. (2014, February). Cyber partners: harnessing group dynamics to boost motivation for more efficient exercise. NASA Human Research Program Investigator’s Workshop. Presented in Galveston, TX. Poster. 3 Max, E. (2013, March). Inclusive vs. exclusive encouragement: communication effects on exercise duration of weaker group members during exercise with virtually-present partners. Midwest Sport and Exercise Psychology Symposium. Thesis proposal presented at Hope College, Holland, MI. Verbal. 2 Anderson, E., & Max, E. (2012, February). Barefoot training and its effects on balance and proprioception in adults 65 and older. Michigan Chapter - American College of Sports Medicine Conference. Study presented at Treetops Ski Resort, Gaylord, MI. Verbal. 1 Max, E., Sugimoto, A., Fox, K., & Veltman, G. (2011, January). Public Interaction: Eye Contact, Fidgeting, Phone Usage. Hope College 9th Annual Statistics Showcase. Study presented at Hope College in Holland, MI. Verbal. Works in Progress 1 Max, E. J., Feltz, D. L., Wittenbaum, G. M., & Kerr, N. L. (2014). The effect of encouragement from a virtually-present partner and trainer on active video game play. Master’s Thesis Max, E. J. (2014). Communication Effects on Exercise Duration of Weaker Group Members with Virtually-Present Partners. Completed under the supervision of advisor Dr. Deborah Feltz and committee members Dr. Gwen Wittenbaum, Dr. Daniel Gould, and Dr. Norbert Kerr. Undergraduate Senior Project Max, E. J., Voorhorst, K., Fischer, P., Geurink, L. (2012). VO2 response to YourShape Fitness Evolved 2012: Can this interactive videogame elicit sufficient energy expenditure to meet the American College of Sports Medicine recommendations for daily physical activity? Completed under the supervision of Dr. Maureen Dunn. EMERY J. MAX – CURRICULUM VITAE Last Updated 2014/08 TEACHING Michigan State University COURSE TITLE DATE/SECTIONS DESCRIPTION KIN 400 Principles of Coaching 1 2013 - 2014 2 sections Instructed course focused on anatomy, biomechanics, and physiology as they pertain to coaching athletes in a variety of domains. Developed and presented lectures, designed and evaluated student assignments, presentations, and exams. KIN 494 Independent Study 2014 1 section Guided one undergraduate student's introduction to experimental research and the formulation of a research project. KIN 113E Weight Training 2 2014 1 section Instructed students on proper exercise form and weight program planning, diet planning and tracking, and goal setting. KIN 103A Aerobics 2013 – 2014 3 sections Planned and implemented exercise routines, presented course-relevant information, designed and evaluated student assignments and exercise execution. KIN 103U Step Aerobics 2013 1 section Planned and implemented exercise routines, presented course-relevant information, designed and evaluated student assignments and exercise execution. Guest Lectures/Presentations 2 Max, E. J. (2013, October 11). Practical stress management techniques. Business 101: Freshman Seminar for Business. Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. 1 Max, E. J. (2013, October 4). Settling in to college: stress management. Business 101: Freshman Seminar for Business. Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. MENTORSHIP Michigan State University 2014 10 Undergraduate Research Assistants Managed and trained research assistants on research protocol and supervised their progress and experimenting; Discussed the purpose for an Institutional Review Board (IRB) and human subjects training. 2013 2 Undergraduate Research Assistants Trained 2 undergraduates and 1 graduate student on research protocol and supervised their progress and experimenting; Discussed the purpose for an Institutional Review Board (IRB) and human subjects training. Hope College 2012 2 Undergraduate Experimenters Instructed and mentored 2 junior undergraduate students for a balance training intervention study at a local adult activity center. EMERY J. MAX – CURRICULUM VITAE Last Updated 2014/08 ORGANIZATIONAL AFFILIATIONS 2013 – present North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity 2012 - present Kinesiology Graduate Student Organization, Michigan State University 2011 – present American College of Sports Medicine COMMITTEES 2014 - 2015 Teaching Development Committee Chair, Kinesiology Graduate Student Organization 2014 – 2015 Kinesiology Faculty Advisory Committee, Michigan State University 2012 – 2014 Master’s Hearing Board, Michigan State University AWARDS 2014 Michigan State University Summer Research Development Fellowship $6,000.00 2013 Michigan State University Kinesiology Research Fellowship $1,599.00 2013 Michigan State University Kinesiology Research Fellowship $300.00 CERTIFICATIONS American Red Cross Certified FIELD EXPERIENCE Okemos High School Assistant Track Coach 2009 - present First Aid/CPR 2014 Coached high school athletes on running mechanics, starting blocks, relay handoffs. Implemented workouts for sprinters and hurdlers. Michigan State University Intramural Sports Supervisor 2012 - 2013 Supervised intramural soccer games, coordinated referee and team field assignments, managed conflicts, and refereed games. Evergreen Commons Adult Center 2011 - 2012 Designed and implemented an 8-week balance training intervention with adults aged 65+ years. Supervised a follow-up intervention. Individual Fitness Clients 2011 - 2012 Designed and implemented exercise routines for soccer and football athletes. State of Fitness 2010 Personal and group training intern. Program design, program analysis, program implementation. Okemos Track Club 2009 - 2011 Designed and coached track practices for middle school and high school sprinters and jumpers. EMERY J. MAX – CURRICULUM VITAE