The Department of Health & Human Development (HHD) at Montana State University (MSU) in Bozeman, MT, is accepting applications for graduate study in applied exercise physiology (Masters degree only; Fall 2009). Dr Dan Heil (dheil@montana.edu), an Associate Professor in exercise physiology, studies physiological and biomechanical determinants of Nordic skiing performance, develops models for the energetic of energy expenditure during maximal performances and every day activities, as well as the use of electronic monitoring devices for tracking free-living behavior. Dr John Seifert (john.seifert@montana.edu), an Associate Professor in exercise physiology, studies determinants of muscular fatigue in Alpine skiers, the physiological responses to acute cold exposure, as well the potential influence of nutrition supplements on physical performance.
More information about Dr Heil’s background can be found at this web address:
http://www.montana.edu/ehhd/hhd/facultyandstaff/dheil.htm
More information about Dr Seifert’s background can be found at this web address:
http://www.montana.edu/hhd/facultyandstaff/jseifert.htm
Graduate Assistantships (teaching, research, and service) may be available to qualified applicants, the details of which are specific to each faculty member. Applicants should contact Drs Heil and Seifert directly about the availability of assistants for the Fall of 2009.
Qualifications: In general, the best qualified applicants will have an undergraduate degree in Exercise Science, or related field (such as biology), with undergraduate coursework that includes: