| Lauren Tapp, M.S. - Visiting Instructor
OFFICE ADDRESS
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
Department of Exercise Science and Health Promotion
777 Glades Road, College of Education, 477
Boca Raton, FL
Phone: 561.297.2994
Fax: 561.297.2839
E-mail:
ltapp@fau.edu
Education
2000 Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
B.S. Exercise Science
Emphasis: Fitness and Nutrition
2002 Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
M.S. Exercise Physiology
Concentration: Sport Metabolism and Nutrition for Performance
2004 Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Ph.D. Exercise Physiology (Currently ABD)
Dissertation Topic: “The Efficacy of Whole Body Vibration as a Fat Loss Modality.” Teaching Experience
2009 Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL
Visiting Instructor, Department of Exercise Science and Health Promotion
Courses: Introduction to Exercise Science, Exercise Leadership II, Advanced
Methods of Strength and Conditioning
2009 Broward College, Davie, FL
Adjunct Instructor, Department of Physical Sciences and Wellness
Course Taught: Total Wellness
2004-2007 Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Instructor/ Graduate Assistant, Department of Kinesiology
Courses Taught: Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II (Lab), Beginner Weight Training, Intermediate Weight Training
2001-2002 Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
Assistant Instructor, Department of Nutrition, Food, and Exercise Sciences
Course Taught: Anatomy & Physiology I Lab
Research Experience
2007- Student Researcher, University of Miami/VA Hospital. Miami, FL
Investigate the effects of whole-body vibration on oxygen uptake and metabolic rate. Assist with data collection in determining the optimal vibration frequency, amplitude, and external load in order to elicit the greatest effect on metabolic rate during and after a WBV exercise bout.
2005-2006 Assistant Student Researcher, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Assisted senior level doctoral candidate with data collection for dissertation research on the topic of “Thermoregulatoy Responses in Wheel-Chair Athletes.” Data collection consisted of monitoring core body temperature, as well as heart rate, and blood lactate levels while athletes exercised in environmental chamber.
2004- Independent Study, Pediatric Exercise Physiology Laboratory, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Assisted Laboratory Supervisor and Principal Investigator with data collection and monitoring of pediatric patients awaiting heart transplants. Research consisted of investigating the safety and effectiveness of exercise training in pediatric males awaiting heart or heart-lung transplants.
Other Relevant Experience
2008- 2009 Director, Fitwize 4 Kids, Pembroke Pines, FL
2007-2009 Exercise Physiologist, Holy Cross Hospital, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2003-2004
2006-2007 Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach (G.A.), Temple University, Philadelphia , PA
2005-2007 Consultant, F.L.Y. Fitness (Fitness as a Lifestyle for Youth)
2005-2007 Exercise Physiologist, STG International at the VA Hospital, Philadelphia , PA
2005-2006 Exercise Physiologist, Holy Redeemer Hospital, Meadowbrook, PA
2004-2005 Strength & Conditioning Coach, Philadelphia Fusion (ABA Basketball League)
2002-2003 Assistant Director of Fitness, YMCA of Boca Raton, Boca Raton, FL
2002 Intern/Sports Performance Coach, Institute of Human Performance, Boca Raton, FL
2000 Assistant Strength Coach, Tallahassee Thunder (Arena 2 Football), Tallahassee, FL
1999-2001 Fitness Trainer, Fitness, Etc., Tallahassee, FL
Presentations
2009 “Nutritional Considerations for Children”, Family Nutrition Seminar, Fitwize 4 Kids
2008 “Physiological and Developmental Considerations for Coaching Youth Soccer Athletes”, Coaching education Series, City of Pembroke Pines Youth Soccer Program
“Training at the Right Intensity”, Wellness Education Series, Holy Cross Hospital
2007 “Anatomical & Physiological Considerations: Athlete's Heart”, Temple University
2003 “Various Training Concepts: a Diverse Approach to Physical Fitness”, Wellness Education Series, Holy Cross Hospital
2002 “Functional Training: Train Movements not Muscles”, YMCA of Boca Raton, 2002 Annual Health Fair.
Certifications/Professional Affiliations
American College of Sports Medicine, Certified Health Fitness Specialist
National Strength and Conditioning Association, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
United States Weightlifting, Certified Sports Performance Coach
American Heart Association, BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR/AED)
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