Rate My Professor Kristin Heumann

Heumann's academic interests encompass the effects of exercise on bone health in children and young adult women, physical activity assessments, strength and conditioning, athletic performance, gender differences in training, health outcomes in allied health career programs, and utilization of health and wellness courses in higher education. Her scholarly contributions include peer-reviewed articles such as "Validity and Reliability of the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ)" (Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 2013), "Qualitative ultrasound comparisons between pre-pubertal normally active girls versus competitive jump rope participants" (Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal, 2014), and "The case for altruism in institutional diagnostic testing" (Scientific Reports, 2021). She co-authored the textbook Wellness for Life (4th ed., Kendall Hunt Publishing, 2022; 3rd ed., 2015). Awards include the Gail Butterfield Award from the Southwest American College of Sports Medicine (2010) and multiple research grants from Arizona State University. Heumann holds certifications as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS), American College of Sports Medicine Health Fitness Specialist, and Zumba Instructor. She leads as Education Recognition Program Director for NSCA's Strength and Conditioning and Personal Training programs, serves as Colorado State Director for the NSCA, and sits on the NSCA National Women's Committee. At the university, she contributes to committees including Faculty Senate Executive Committee, Commencement Committee, and various search committees.