About Julie Hansen, MS RD
Exercise Physiologist/Registered Dietitian

Sport Resume

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Over 20 years of highly diverse experience in the fields of nutrition and physical activity. A thorough understanding of weight management techniques, fitness testing, exercise consultation, group fitness, sports nutrition and wellness facilitation.

RESEARCH:

"Potential Role of Nicotinic Acid as an Ergogenic Aid". CSU, 1990.

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Responsible for client evaluations, involving nutritional analysis, blood lipid analysis, body fat analysis, pulmonary testing, athletic performance testing (VO2 and lactate threshold) and follow-up. Recommended effective exercise, nutritional and fitness goals which resulted in improved client satisfaction and enhanced performance.
• Developed the script and acted in a Golf Fitness Video with Raymond Floyd.
• Recruited to speak to various athletic organizations and running/triathlon clubs. Specifically; CSU football team, CSU Premedica Seminr, AAAI-ISMA Aerobics seminar, Northern Colorado Triathlon Club and American Council on Exercise education provider.
• Organized and participated in Corporate Health Fairs. Directed special events such as The Heart and Sole and Rally At the Fort road races.
• Supervised support staff, handled marketing, budgeting and billing of all LifeLab (a fitness-testing program for Heart Center of the Rockies) accounts.
• Instructed exercise classes, including senior fitness, aerobic, step-aerobics, conditioning, weight training and circuit training. Certified by the American Council on Exercise.
• Co-Authored weekly Health and Fitness Column for the Ft. Collins Coloradoan.
• Published sports nutrition articles for the Nutrition Science News and Rocky Mountain Sports magazine.

ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS:

Competed in road races since 1984 with numerous age group wins, top three and top ten placing. Competed in several sprint triathlons finishing as an age group winner.

Personal Records:

Marathon- 3:43

½ Marathon- 1:31

5K- 20:03

10K- 41:39 (2005)

CURRENT POSITIONS:

• Weber State University: Adjunct nutrition faculty
• Competitive Edge Fitness and Nutrition: Dietitian
• ATP Coaching: Sports Dietitian
• Private Practice: McKay-Dee Women’s Health Center
• Utah State Health Department: "Lighten-Up" group weight management instructor
• Crossroads Fitness: Group Fitness Instructor

PREVIOUS POSITIONS:

• 2004-2005: Partners in Nutrition, LLC: Private Practice
• 2004: Poudre Valley Hospital Foundation: Lifestyle Challenge Coordinator, instructor for "What’s Cooking?"
• 1989-2003: Heart Center of the Rockies: Dietitian, Exercise Physiologist
• 1987-1989: Colorado State University, Department of Exercise and Sport Science. Graduate Teaching Assistant, Adult Fitness Program Coordinator
• 1988- Summer: City of Fort Collins: Children’s Nutrition and Activity class/Day Camp Counselor
• 1985-1987: Saline County Health Department: WIC Dietitian
• 1986-1987: Aerobic Instructor for Saline County YMCA
• 1984-1985: Oklahoma State University, Food Production Coordinator for students and the OSU Football team.
• Summer 1984: Camelot Weight Loss Camp, Nutritionist

EDUCATION:

• Master of Science Degree- Exercise Physiology, Colorado State University
• Bachelor of Science Degree- Dietetics, Kansas State University

DIETETIC ASSOCIATION OFFICES/HONORS/ACTIVITIES:

Practice Groups:

Sports and Cardiovascular Nutrition member

National:

• Member- American Dietetic Association
• State Coordinator for Hyperlipidemia Outcomes Study for ADA

State:

• Member Utah Dietetic Association
• Member Colorado Dietetic Association
• Colorado Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year- 1994

Local:

• Member Northern Colorado Dietetic Association
• President- 1994 – 1995

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Registered Dietitian
• Certified Dietitian
• American Council on Exercise
• Body Training Systems- Group Step Instructor
• Silver Sneakers Instructor
• Training Specialist
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiac Care

You can reach Julie directly at wsueatrite@msn.com