Introduction Education & Training Publications Funding & Grants Frequently Taught Courses Research & Creative Interests Professional Affiliations Office Hours

Dr. Maranda D. Schaljo

Assistant Professor; Associate Director Adult Fitness Program, CSCS Office: 2220 - Lantz Arena
Phone: 217-581-2215
Email: mdschaljo@eiu.edu

INTRODUCTION

Education & Training

2022--PhD, Leadership in Health and Human Performance, Concordia University Chicago

2010--MS, Kinesiology and Sports Studies - Exercise Science, Eastern Illinois University

2009--BS, Kinesiology - Preventative and Rehabilitative Exercise Science, Northern Illinois University

Publications

Willardson, J.M., Behm, D.G., Huang, S.Y., Rehg, M.D., Kattenbraker, M.S., and Fontana, F.E. A Comparison of Trunk Muscle Activation: Ab Circle Versus Traditional Modalities. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 24(12): 3415-3421. 2010.

Funding & Grants

Redden Grant (Spring 2016; Fall 2022; Fall 2024)

Frequently Taught Courses

KSR 5450 - Advanced Exercise Programming and Leadership

KSR 5270 - Neuromuscular Exercise Physiology

KSR 5760 - Human Movement and Corrective Exercise Program Design

KSR 5655 - Activity and Aging

KSR 4900 - Special Topics - Olympic-style Weightlifting; Functional Training for Older Adults; Exercise in Extreme Conditions

KSR 4450 - Exercise Prescription

KSR 3104 - Resistance Training and Conditioning Leadership

KSR 4460 - Principles of Resistance Training

Research & Creative Interests

University-Community fitness partnerships

Fall prevention initiatives for older adults

Exercise program design for various populations

Velocity-based interventions for movement

Professional Affiliations

National Strength and Conditioning Association - CSCS and CPT

Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance

Office Hours

Mondays and Wednesdays 12pm - 1pm

Tuesdays and Thursdays 11am - 12pm