Jason Slack

Faculty Member

Dr. Jason Slack

Biography

Dr. Slack holds a Ph.D from the University of Utah in Exercise Physiology. He has served as the department chair and taught several of the classes in the Exercise Science and Outdoor Recreation department at Utah Valley University. He is now the Associate Dean in the College of Science with several administrative assignments, he still teaches one class a semester and loves that interaction with students.

Education

PhD, University of Utah , 2009

Major: Exercise and Sport Science

MS, Brigham Young University, 1997

Major: Physical Education

BA, Southern Utah University, 1994

Major: Physical Education

Teaching

EXSC 4400

Physical Activity Promotion in the Community, Fall 2024

EXSC 4400

Physical Activity Promotion in the Community, Spring 2024

Presentations

Slack, Jason , Frandsen, M. , Roberts, S. , Drum, S. , Bohne, Michael , American College of Sports Medicine, "Assessment of Walking Pressures with Zero-Drop Shoes", Orlando, Florida. ()
Creer, Andrew , Bohne, Michael , Sawyer, Robert , Garner, A. , Schmalhaus, M. , Allphin, N. , Slack, Jason , American College of Sports Medicine, "Effect of Initial Training Phase on Body Composition, Strength, and Power Characteristics of Collegiate Wrestlers", Orlando, Florida. ()
Stovall, G. , Middleton, K. , Slack, Jason , National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR), "A Qualitative Study_ The Role of Reflection and Service-Learning in an Exercise Science Class", Lacrosse, Wisconsin. ()
Dutson, A. , Matis, E. , Slack, Jason , National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR), "Actual Heart vs. Participant Predicted Heart Rate in College Sport Activity Classes", Lacrosse, Wisconsin. ()
Matis, E. , Dutson, A. , Slack, Jason , National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR), "Correlation Between Heart Rate, Estimated Heart, and Rating of Perceived Exertion During Running ", Lacrosse, Wisconsin. ()
Pence, J. , Slack, Jason , Bohne, Michael , National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR), "The Evaluation of the Balance and Stability Gains with Crutches Using the Tru-Motion Go Tips", Lacrosse, Wisconsin. ()

Scholarly/Creative Works

Slack, Jason , Jensen, D. , Denney, P. , Bohne, Michael , "The Effects of Different Backpacks and Selected Gait Parameters" . Journal of Undergraduate Kinesiology Research.

Awards

Army Accommodation Medal

1991, 1999

College of Science and Health SAC Award

2014-2015 $3800

Faculty of the Year Department of Physical Education and Recreation

2005-2006

Presidential Faculty Scholarly Grant

2007-2008 $2000

Service Learning Fellow

2005-2006 $750

Service-Learning Designated Department Distinction

2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 $1000