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Vita
1. NAME
Jessica B. Kirby
2. EDUCATION
University of Colorado- Colorado Springs, M.S.
2010
University of Colorado- Colorado Springs, B.S.
2008
3. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
University of Colorado- Colorado Springs
Department of Health Sciences
Faculty Instructor
August 2013-Present
University of Colorado- Colorado Springs
Department of Health Sciences
Adjunct Lecturer
August 2010-August 2013
University of Colorado- Colorado Springs
Department of Health Sciences
Graduate Assistant
August 2008-May 2010
4. REFEREED PUBLICATIONS
A. Publications
Kirby, J.B. & Kluge, M.A. (2013). Going for the gusto: Competing for the first time at
age 65. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 21, 290-308.
Behrens, T.K., Bradley, J.E., Kirby, J.B. & Nanney, M.S. (2012). Physical activity
among postpartum adolescents: a preliminary report. Perceptual and Motor Skills,
114(1), 310-318.
5. NON-REFERRED PUBLICATIONS
Kirby, J. & Kluge, M.A. (2011). Putting your best foot forward: The benefits of
walking. The Palisades Tribune.
6. PUBLICATIONS/CREATIVE WORKS SUBMITTED
Digital Story
Kluge, M.A., Hildebrand, J. & Glick, L. (2010). Forecast for the ages: A warming
trend.
7. BOOKS AND BOOK CHAPTERS
None.
8. PUBLISHED REVIEWS
None.
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9. PRESENTATIONS AND MEETINGS AND SEMINARS
Seminars/Webinars
“Integrating Video into Blogs for Peer and Self Assessments.” UCCS Faculty Resource
Center featured webinar presenter for Online Teaching Special Interest Group,
November 14, 2013.
“Senior Games: A New Adventure at Any Age.” PILLAR Institute of Lifelong Learning
Original Class, Colorado Springs, CO, September 18, 2013
Poster Presentations
Kirby, J.B. & Kluge, M.A. Walk Safe, Walk Together: A pilot study to promote
walkability for older adults in the community while measuring student learning
outcomes in an applied setting. CU President’s Teaching and Learning Collaborative
Faculty Research Project. President’s Teaching and Learning Collaborative Final
Poster Session, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, May 20, 2013.
Kirby, J.B. & Kluge, M.A. Walk Safe, Walk Together: A pilot study to promote
walkability for older adults in the community while measuring student learning
outcomes in an applied setting. CU President’s Teaching and Learning Collaborative
Faculty Research Project. Mt. Lion Research Day, UCCS, April 5, 2013
Kluge, M.A., Kirby, J.B., Bland, S. & Barth, D. Volleyball Brings Hope to Women
Over 70. Mt. Lion Research Day, UCCS, April 5, 2013.
Kluge, M.A., Hildebrand, J. & Glick, L. Young and Old Together: Changing Attitudes
about Aging. Poster presentation and digital story at American Society on Aging
Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA, April 29, 2011.
Kluge, M.A., Chow, E., Hildebrand, J., Torres-Reyes, F., Grissom, C. & LeCompte, M.
Smart E-Motion Chair Study. Mt. Lion Research Day, UCCS, April 2, 2010.
Kluge, M.A., Hildebrand, J. & Glick, L. Young and Old Together: Changing Attitudes
about Aging. Poster presentation and digital story at Mt. Lion Research Day, UCCS,
April 2, 2010.
Behrens T.K., Peterson T.R., Bradley J.E., Hildebrand J.B. Physical activity among a
statewide sample of college students: 2007 Utah Higher Education Health Behavior
Survey. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting & Exposition,
Philadelphia, PA, November 2009.
Bradley J.E., Hildebrand J.B., Nanney M.S., Behrens T.K. Physical activity among
post-partum teens. Rocky Mountain Chapter, American College of Sports Medicine
Annual Meeting, Colorado Springs, CO, February 2009.
10. GRANTS AND RESEARCH
Sponsored Grant
Innovation for Reasoning, Motion Effort and Quality: The Smart E-Motion Chair
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Study. The National Science Foundation. Grant #08-611. Subcontracted as Project
Coordinator. January-May 2010.
Works in Progress (Manuscripts for Peer Review)
Kluge, M.A. & Kirby, J.B. Young and Old Together. Health Promotion Practice.
Kluge, M.A., Kirby, J.B., Barth, D. & Bland, S. Volleyball Brings Hope to Women
Over 70. Journal of Aging Studies.
11. COURSES TAUGHT
Pilates (HSCI 1130)
Undergraduate
Personal Fitness and Wellness (HSCI 1020)
Undergraduate
Submitted course description revision
2013
Culture and Health (HSCI 3630; Weekend University)
Undergraduate
Submitted & approved for Compass Curriculum
Course revision of lectures and tests with new edition text
2013
2013
Concepts of Health and Disease (Online; HSCI 4590)
Undergraduate
Submitted & approved for Compass Curriculum
2013
Health Behavior Change (HSCI 3201; Weekend University)
Undergraduate
Course revision with new edition text
2013
Health Behavior Change (Online; HSCI 3201)
Undergraduate
Course revision and Blackboard reformatting with new edition text
2013
Health Communication (HSCI 3520; Weekend University)
Undergraduate
Submitted course description revision
Created new course procedures to incorporate new camera technology
2013
2013
Health Communication (Online; HSCI 3520)
Undergraduate
Submitted course description revision
Created, formatted and piloted the online version with Jackie Crouch
2013
2012
Program Planning and Implementation (HSCI 4640)
Undergraduate
Biomedical Aging (Online; HSCI 2800)
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Undergraduate
12. RECOGNITIONS
Graduate Assistantship for the Palisades at Broadmoor Park
Outstanding Undergraduate Student for Health Sciences
Magna Cum Laude, BS in Health Care Science
2008-2010
2008
2008
13. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Colorado Senior Sports Development Council: Board Member
American Council on Exercise: Certified Group Fitness Instructor
Zumba: Licensed Instructor
American Society on Aging: Member
2010-Present
2008-Present
2011-Present
2011
14. SERVICE
University
M.O.S.A.I.C Mentor
Multicultural Office for Student Access, Inclusiveness & Community
2013-Present
Piloting HSCI Writing Fellow for Writing Intensive Courses
2014
President’s Teaching & Learning Collaborative Scholar
The University of Colorado
2011-2013
Group Fitness Intern Supervisor
Health Sciences Department & Recreation Center
2011-2013
Annual Guest Lecturer
COMM 3280: Cultural Communications
2008-Present
Co-Director
UCCS Faculty & Staff Wellness Games
2008-2010
College: Beth-El
Poverty Simulation Facilitator
Freshman Seminar Circle of Life Task Force
2014
2013
Department: Health Sciences
Ad Hoc Graduate Teaching Assistant Selection Committee
HSCI 1020 Task Force
2013
2013
Professional
Rocky Mountain Senior Games
Data Coordinator
Event Coordinator
2010-2012
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Community
GLAMS 65+ Women’s Volleyball
Coach
2008-2011
Yoga Instructor & Dry-Land Trainer
Rampart High School Hockey
Liberty High School Hockey
2010-2012
2014-Present
Professional Development
Conferences
American Society on Aging Annual Conference
Rocky Mountain Chapter ACSM Annual Meeting
2011
2009
Other
Inclusiveness Engagement in Learning Professional Development Series
2012
President’s Teaching & Learning Collaborative seminars
2011-2013