HHP visions : College of Health & Human Performance alumni and friends newsletter [2009 : fall]

East Carolina University Inside this issue. . . Message from the Dean . 2 Jim Past continued. . 2 Department Chair Updates . . .3 Military Programs . 4 An ИНР Tribute to Cornerstone Society Members . 4 Healthy Pirates Program . 4 Deb Jordan, New Department Chair . 5 H1N1 Prevention Tips . 5 Fitness and Fun at Minges Coliseum caitinued . 6 Students in Recreation and Leisure Studies Travel Abroad . 6 Student News . 6 Dai or Honor Roll . 7 HHP Alumni News . 8 Estate Planning . 8 College of Health & Human Performance Alumni and Friends Newsletter Fall 2009 Jim Post: Leading the Way “I was drawn to East Carolina University because of the community atmosphere and friendly people,” said Jim Post. A 1973 College of Health and Human Performance (HHP) alumnus, who majored in Health and Physical Education, Jim continues to lead the way in support of his alma mater. A native of River Vale, New Jersey, Post received a full football scholarship to Kansas State University. After attending KSU for just over a year, he transferred to ECU. He and Jimmy Creech, also an HHP alumnus, were co-captains of the football team under Coach Sonny Randle. The 1972 season accumulated the most wins for the Pirates since 1966 culminating with the Southern Conference Championship tide. The Pirates ranked in the top ten both in offense and defense and were conference champions again in 1973. After graduation, Jim taught health and physical education and coached football, wrestling, and track at West Craven High School in Vanceboro, North Carolina. Later he accepted a position as Director of the Exercise and Fitness Program for Xerox Corporation in Rochester, New York. He was instrumental in developing a global initiative, Xerox Health Management Program, which included preventive health care, the implementation of fitness centers, and the introduction of several health intervention programs. In 1983, he became the Director of the Campbell’s Institute for Health and Fitness with Campbell Soup Company and later Jim Post at Minges Coliseum patio area. continued on next page Fitness and Fun at Minges Coliseum Practica in the Developmental Motor Lab East Carolina University has prepared adapted physical educators to meet the activity needs of children with disabilities since 1978. A key component of this preparation is a weekly on-campus adapted physical education practicum. Pairing local children with disabilities and future educators is a long-standing tradition at ECU. It began under the direction of Dr. Ernie Schwarz, now deceased, and was extended by Dr. David Porretta, now at The Ohio State University. Presently the practicum is a key component in several courses taught by Dr. Boni Boswell and Dr. Jim Decker, both of the Department of Exercise and Sport Science. Along with future physical educators, these classes include majors in recreational therapy, special education and related areas. Children with disabilities from Pitt County Schools and programs such as Easter Seals/United Cerebral Palsy of NC continued on page 6