Skip to main

Tara Spicer-Bartolain, Ed.D.
  • Lecturer in Kinesiology

Kinesiology
Tara Spicer-Bartolain

I am a certified group fitness instructor, personal trainer, nutrition consultant, and health and wellness coach.

Education

2024
Ed.D. in Kinesiology, Concordia University, St. Paul
2004
M.S. in Kinesiology, James Madison University
2001
B.S. in Exercise Science, University of Richmond

Research Interests

  • Pilates- functional movement to improve overall health 
  • Fundamental movement patterns- related to flexibility, stability, and mobility

Recent Courses

  • KIN 1211- Introduction to Kinesiology K
  • KIN 1185- Contemporary Health Issues 
  • KIN 2218- Lifetime Fitness and Health 
  • KIN 2325- Nutrition 
  • KIN 3335- Fitness Instruction

Selected Publications

Todd, M. K., Reis-Bergan, M. J., Sidman, C. L., Flohr, J. A., Jameson-Walker, K., Spicer-Bartolain, T., & Wildeman, K. (2008). Effect of a family-based intervention on electronic media use and body composition among boys aged 8-11 years: a pilot study. Journal of child health care: for professionals working with children in the hospital and community, 12(4), 344–358. https://doi.org/10.1177/1367493508097404

Clubs and community involvement

Faculty Advisor for Kinesiology Club

Awards and Honors

2021- Shelton Adjunct Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence

Tara Spicer-Bartolain