Micah David Josephson

University of Delaware Kinesiology & Applied Physiology 541 S. College Avenue; Newark, DE 19716 [email protected] ● 646.228.4348 www.micahjosephson.com EDUCATION Ph.D. 2018 (expected)

University of Delaware, Newark, DE Applied Physiology Area of study: Motor Control Advised by: Christopher A. Knight, Ph.D. Committee: Jeremy Crenshaw, Ph.D., Slobodan Jaric, Ph.D., Ingrid Pretzer-Aboff, Ph.D. Dissertation: Working Title: Neuromuscular excitation and motor unit firing rate deficiencies of people with Parkinson’s disease and older adults during typically used assessments.

M.S. 2011

West Chester University of Pennsylvania, West Chester, PA Exercise & Sport Physiology Advised by: Craig Stevens, Ph.D. Research: The Gershwin Index of Functionality: The creation and development of a new physical functioning test for seniors

B.A. 2000

University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA Minor: Dance

Psychology

TEACHING EXPERIENCE University Course Instructor KAAP228: Motor Learning and Performance Lecture, Department of Kinesiology & Applied Physiology, University of Delaware Upper level, 50 student lecture course Responsible for creating syllabus and accompanying lecture materials supplemental to the text. Oversaw 2 laboratory teaching assistants and created appropriate labs for 3 different lab sections.

Spring 2016

KAAP 180: Introduction to Exercise Science Department of Kinesiology & Applied Physiology, University of Delaware Lower level, 77 student lecture course Responsible for creating syllabus and lecture materials covering 5 major subdisciplines under the umbrella of Exercise Science.

Fall 2015/ Winter 2016

KAAP 428L: Motor Learning and Performance Lab Department of Kinesiology & Applied Physiology, University of Delaware 3 labs, 18 upper level students each

Fall 2013Spring 2015

Responsible for creating lab guide/syllabus, project and lab write up rubrics, supervising students in lab activities which support lecture, and creating review materials. American Council on Exercise Certification Preparation Course Adjunct Instructor Department of Kinesiology, University of the Sciences, Philadelphia, PA

Spring 2012

11 students, undergraduate Responsible for lecturing and creating supportive activities to teach and reinforce the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to pass the ACE Fitness Personal Training Certification exam. Guest Lecturer KAAP 428: Motor Learning and Performance Department of Kinesiology, University of Delaware Title: Organizing and scheduling practice

April 2015

KAAP 428: Motor Learning and Performance Department of Kinesiology, University of Delaware Title: Sensory contributions to skilled performance

March 2015

KAAP 428: Motor Learning and Performance Department of Kinesiology, University of Delaware Title: Introduction to motor learning

October 2014

Laboratory for Personal Training Techniques Department of Health/Exercise Science, Rowan University Title: The trials and tribulations of personal training

Sept. 2014

EXS 486: Exercise prescription for special populations Department of Kinesiology, West Chester University Title: Exercise and aging

Nov. 2011

Non-university Instructor Personal Training education coursework Equinox Fitness, Equinox Fitness Training Institute, New York, NY Responsible for instructing new trainers in  Exercise Testing and Program Design  Applied Anatomy/Kinesiology  Motor Learning  Advanced Stretching Techniques

2003-2004

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Josephson, M.D., Williams, John G. Functional-Strengthening for Dynamic Balance Reduces Risk of Falling in Moderately Active Older Adults. (In review)

CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS Josephson, M., Knight, C.A. (2015) Bilinear modeling of neuromuscular excitation at increasing movement velocities. Delaware Neuroscience Symposium; Newark, DE Josephson, M., Knight, C.A. (2015) The relationship between initial motor unit firing rate and onset EMG parameters. Exercise Neuroscience Group; Ontario, Canada Josephson, M., Williams, J.G. (2015). Functional-strengthening for dynamic balance reduces risk of falls in moderately active older adults. ACSM Annual Meeting; San Diego, CA Josephson, M., Stevens, C. (2011). The development and testing of the Gershwin Index of Functionality: A senior physical functioning assessment. Annual meeting for the Mid-Atlantic Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine; Harrisburg, PA. Josephson, M. (2010). ADL abilities differ by exercise type and frequency in the elderly. Annual meeting for the Mid-Atlantic Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine; Harrisburg, PA.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Teaching Assistant Department of Kinesiology & Applied Physiology University of Delaware See Teaching Experience.

Aug 2013-present

Exercise Physiologist/Health Educator Areufit Health Services, Malvern, PA Performed health screenings and provided health and wellness information across the Mid-Atlantic region.

June 2011-Aug 2013

Graduate Assistant Department of Kinesiology West Chester University Oversaw the classroom biomechanics and exercise physiology lab and managed undergraduate students staffing the south campus fitness center.

Aug 2009-May 2011

Lead Exercise Physiologist H/S Therapy & Maxlife Health Center, Harleysville, PA Managed Maxlife Health Center and oversaw all the personal

Aug 2007-Dec 2009

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training, marketing, and outreach events. Performed Physical Therapy Assistant duties including taking patients through rehabilitation programs and manual stretching. Owner/Personal Trainer Functional Fitness, New York, NY/Philadelphia, PA Built and maintained a regular client base for personal training. Performed community health and wellness presentations. Collaborated with local healthcare professionals.

Jan 2005-Aug 2013

Personal Trainer-Tier 3, Manager on Duty Equinox Fitness Clubs, New York, NY Led personal trainer education classes and helped manage a staff of 50 personal trainers. Built and maintained a personal training clientbase. Worked almost exclusively with special populations including older adults, joint rehabilitation, and severe disease.

Feb 2002-Feb 2005

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Canvas Basics UD IT, University of Delaware A workshop designed to introduce the user to a new learning management system.

August 2015

Extending Canvas UD IT, University of Delaware A workshop focused how to extending the abilities of a LMS though various application inclusion.

August 2015

Learning Center for Teaching and Learning, University of Delaware A semester long course on learning theory and application to teaching undergraduate coursework

Spring 2015

Divide and Conquer Center for Teaching and Learning, University of Delaware A workshop focused on overcoming reservations and common mistakes made when conducting group work in small and medium size courses

April 2015

Grant Writing Workshop Delaware Research Institute, University of Delaware A workshop aimed at explaining the organization and availability of funding through the National Institute of Health and how to navigate the grant writing process.

Jan 2015

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New Teaching Assistance Conference Center for Teaching and Learning, University of Delaware A full-day conference designed to help new TA’s transition into a classroom setting. Specific workshops included, diversity in the classroom, instructing labs in the sciences, and managing a classroom.

Aug 2013

GRANTS & AWARDS West Chester University, West Chester, PA Student-Faculty Research Grant Mentored research project: Josephson, M., Williams, J.G. (2015). Functional-strengthening for dynamic balance reduces risk of falls in moderately active older adults. (ACSM poster presentation, $1000)

2011

University of Delaware, Newark, DE Professional Development Award ($800)

2015

University of Delaware, Newark, DE Professional Development Award ($776)

2016

CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL AFFILLIATIONS American College of Sports Medicine, member

2015-present 2010-2011

American Council on Exercise, Certified Personal Trainer

2003-2013

Equinox Fitness Training Institute, Tier 3 Personal Trainer

2002

AHA CPR/AED

1996-present

SOFTWARE/HARDWARE EXPERIENCE Labview, DasyLab, MUTools, Spike2, SPSS (Statistical Software), Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher), Motion Lab EMG systems, Delsys Trigno Wireless EMG system,

SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY New Student Welcome

College of Health Science, University of Delaware

August 2015

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COMMUNITY SERVICE Senior Dog Haven and Hospice Home at Last Dog Rescue Red Paw Emergency Relief Animal Rescue Foundation Delaware County SPCA

April 2014-Present May 2014-December 2014 January 2013-Present May 2012-November 2013 April 2009-January 2013

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