Saori Ishikawa Braun, Ph.D., ATC
- Associate Professor
- Program Director, M.S. in Exercise Physiology
- Kinesiology
- McPhee Physical Education Center 223, Eau Claire | Directions
Awards:
- Centennial Emerging Leader Award, 2019, College of Education and Human Sciences, UW-Eau Claire
- Emerging Mentor in Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity, 2015, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, UW-Eau Claire
- National Graduate Scholar, 2013, American Kinesiology Association
- Outstanding Doctoral Graduate Assistant, 2012, Middle Tennessee State University
- Graduate Student Writing Award in Kinesiology, 2012, American Kinesiology Association
- Graduate Athletic Training Student of the Year, 2008, Bridgewater State University
Teaching Interests
- Human Performance / Exercise Physiology
- Research Methods in Kinesiology
- Rehabilitation Exercise
Responsibilities
- Advisor in Rehabilitation Science majors: 35-40 advisees
- Director, Master of Science in Exercise Physiology program
- Lead Faculty, International Immersion Experience through Sport Sciences in Japan
Memberships:
- National American College of Sports Medicine
- Northland Chapter Regional American College of Sports Medicine
- National Strength and Conditioning Association
Research and Creative Activities
- Workplace physical activity interventions
- Accelerometry and inlinometry use in measuring postural shifts, physical activity, and sleep patterns
- Physical activity, sedentary behavior, and bone health in youth, older adults, and athletes
Education
- Ph.D. in Human Performance, 2013 (Majors: Exercise Science and Kinesmetrics) Middle Tennessee State University
- M.S. in Athletic Training, 2008 Bridgewater State University
- B.S. in Health and Physical Education, 2005 (Emphasis: Sports Medicine) University of Tsukuba, Japan
Certification
- NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
- BOC Certified Athletic Trainer