Simmons College

M.A., Applied Physiology
Columbia University

B.A., Biochemistry
Brown University

I have always been intrigued by the mechanisms underlying the many functions of the human body. Each of our organ systems is composed of cells that receive and respond to a myriad of local and central signaling that determines the level and nature of their activity. As the instructor for the Human Anatomy & Physiology sequence, I am dedicated to helping my students appreciate and understand the details of the delicate physiological balances that exist in the body, whose proper functioning often means the difference between health and disease.

I am also a clinical exercise physiologist and health educator, with experience in occupational and hospital based wellness and sports medicine. My goal for students in my exercise science courses is to enable them to use their knowledge of anatomy and physiology as a basis for understanding and implementing effective exercise prescription for different populations.

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"Mobile computing to support field biology", with Mary Owen. Simmons Pottruck Technology Fellowship grant, Tomforde Foundation, and CAS Dean's Office, 2007-2008, ~$20,000.

"The Effect of Hatha Yoga on Endurance, Muscle Strength, and Mood State", with Maura Iversen, Stephanie Vangsness*, Katherine Lolley*, and Amy Hochberg*. Simmons Fund for Research, 2004-2006, $1200.

"EnviroNet and HealthNet: Using Telecommunications To Promote Interdisciplinary Science and Health Investigations", with Kathleen Dunn. Contract for a 1999 Summer Content Institute in partnership with the South Coast Educational Collaborative, 1999-2000. $35,000.

"EnviroNet and HealthNet: Interdisciplinary Health and Science Explorations Using Telecommunications" with Kathleen Dunn. Contract for a PALMS 1998 Summer Content Institute, 1998-99. $43,640.

"HealthNet: Inquiry-Based Health Education Using Telecommunications" with Carole Chaet. Dwight D. Eisenhower Professional Development Continuation Grant administered by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education. 1997-8. $20,000.

"Inquiry Based Science Education Using Telecommunications" with Paul Colombo. Contract for a PALMS 1997 Summer Content Institute, 1997-98. $32,650.

"HealthNet: Inquiry-Based Health Education Using Telecommunications" with Kathleen Dunn. Dwight D. Eisenhower Professional Development Grant administered by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education. 1996-7. $36,050.

"HealthNet: Health Education Using Telecommunications." With Paul Colombo. Private Donor with additional support from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and The Fallon Healthcare System, 1995-7. $122,000.

Crum, TR and Lite R. "Exploring Anatomy Through Art." Human Anatomy and Physiology Educator, May 1999.

The HealthNet Guide, Yearly edition from 1995-1999. Simmons College, Boston, MA.

Lite, R. 1991. The Safer Sex Party FacilitatorÕs Guide. Simmons College, Boston, MA.

Phillips, E., et. al. 1990. Be Well Stress Management Facilitator's Manual. Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, MA.

May, 2008. "Prevalence of College-Aged Women Meeting AHA/ACSM Physical Activity Recommendations" with Jeanine Butz '08 and Elizabeth Scott. Poster at ACSM Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN.

April, 2008. "Update on the Profession of Clinical Exercise Physiology", with Michael Sawtelle. Presentation at Springfield College, Springfield, MA.

April, 2007 and November, 2007. "Exercise Considerations for Breast Cancer Survivors", with Paula Gottlieb and Diane Cotting. Presentations at the Massachusetts Association of Clinical Exercise Physiologists (MACEP) Spring Meeting, Marlboro, MA (April 2007) and at the New England American College of Sports Medicine (NEACSM) Regional Meeting, Providence, RI (November 2007).

November, 2006. "A Socratic Debate: Is Exercise Physiology a Profession?", with Carol E. Garber. Presentation at the New England chapter of American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Providence, RI.

June, 2006. "HB3950: Case Study for Licensure of Clinical Exercise Physiologists". Presentation at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Denver, CO.

Clinical Exercise Physiology Association - An Affiliate Society of the American College of Sports Medicine (CEPA), http://www.acsm-cepa.org/
President, 2007-2009

American College of Sports Medicine's Registered Clinical Exercise Physiology Practice Board, 2007-2010.

Massachusetts Association of Clinical Exercise Physiologists (MACEP), 2005-2008, http://web.simmons.edu/~lite/MACEP.html
Legislative Chair, 2008-2009
Immediate Past President, 2007-2008
President, 2005-2007
Website Coordinator, 2005-2008

• Bio 231-232: Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Bio 332: Exercise Physiology
• Bio 109: Biology of Women
• Nutr 461: Exercise Assessment and Prescription
• Edu 440: Educational Telecommunications and Technology