Liz Jorn

Office: 314-H Pershing Building
Office telephone: (660) 785-4462
Fax number: (660) 785-7492
E-mail: ljorn@truman.edu OR lhopkins@truman.edu

Liz Jorn has been a member of the Health and Exercise Sciences faculty at Truman State University since the fall of 2000. She is currently an Instructor and teaches the following courses:

HLTH 150 Nutrition in Health and Wellness
ES 232 Sport Management
ES 350 Event & Game Management **New class-begins Fall 2007
ES 506 Advanced Sport Management
ES/HLTH 370 Field Experience
BIOL 365 Human Anatomy Lab

Liz is the advisor for students pursuing the Sport and Recreation Management pattern. Liz is also actively involved in the planning and supervision of the Field Experience program for Health and Exercise Sciences. All students (except Pre-MAE) are required to complete a 200 hour internship experience during their Junior or Senior year.

The Advanced Sport Management course emphasizes service-learning. For example, students work with Kirksville Parks and Recreation Department to plan events for the community. Past events have included: self-defense workshops, Hershey’s Track Meet, Pepsi Hit, Pitch and Run, Earth Day, Back Yard Bash and a 3-on-3 soccer tournament. Students in the class also work with organizations to create advertising campaigns and safety/emergency procedure documents.

Liz serves on many University committees including the Internship Advisory Board and the Student Union Advisory Board. Liz is also the Advisor for Cardinal Key National Honor Society which is a small service organization on campus.

Prior to teaching in Health and Exercise Sciences Liz was the Fitness/Wellness Director at the Student Recreation Center at Truman. Liz started many new exercise classes and programs for students, faculty and staff including the FITTE personal training program.

Education:

Truman State University
Master of Arts in Education-Exercise Science
Thesis Title: Sportsmanship attitude differences between defensive and offensive
                       youth soccer players
Graduation date: May 1998

Truman State University
Bachelor of Science-Exercise Science
Emphasis in Sport Management and Teaching/Coaching
Minor: Geography
Graduation date: May 1997
Inducted into Truman’s Omicron Delta Kappa Student Hall of Fame: May 1997

Professional Organizations:

Missouri Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (MOAHPERD)
American College of Sports Medicine
National Intramural Recreational Sports Association

Certifications:

American Red Cross: CPR/First Aid Instructor
American College of Sports Medicine: Health/Fitness Instructor
National Swimming Pool Foundation: Certified Pool & Spa Operator

On a more personal level:

Liz is from just south of London, England and was recruited to Truman in 1993 to run track and cross country. Liz was also President of the International Student Club for three years and a member of Cardinal Key.

Liz is married to Phil Jorn who she met while competing at Truman-he also ran cross country. Ahhh! Phil is employed at Truman as a Counselor at University Counseling Services. Liz and Phil have two dogs Pip and Annie. When she is not teaching Liz can be found running, traveling, canoeing, watching movies and listening to The Beatles!

Examples of Publications:

Fridlington, E., Fridlington, J., Utterback, C., Hopkins-Jorn, E., & Mayhew, J. (2001). Relationship of Bone Mineral Content to Age, Strength, Body Dimensions, and Exercise History in Adult Females. Missouri Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 11, 12-21.

Hechst, K., Hopkins-Jorn, E., Cochrane, J., Shroeder, K., & Mayhew, J. (2000). Consistency of Body Fat Estimation in Female Athletes using different procedures. Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance Journal, 33(2), 26-27.

Hopkins, E. & Lantz, C. (1999). Sportsmanship attitude differences between defensive and offensive youth soccer players. The Physical Educator, 56(4), 179-185.

Pohlman, J., Jorn, L., & Mayhew, J. L. (2004). How should obesity be determined? An examination of selected indices. Missouri Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 14: 34-40.

Pohlman, J., Jorn, L., Bird, E., & Mayhew, J. L. (2005). Relationship of Anthropometric Dimensions to Physical Performance Variables in College Men and Women. Missouri Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 15: 26-36.

Schwegler, T., Mayhew, J., Hopkins-Jorn, L., & Cochrane, J. (2001). Comparison of Techniques for the Prediction of Percent Body Fat in Collegiate Distance Runners. Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 34(1), 28-30.

Examples of Student Research Projects:

Belsher, J., Carnelia, K., Dierker, C., Wilson, B., & Jorn, L. (2003). An examination of student attendance at Truman State University athletic events. Poster presented at the annual MOAHPERD conference in Lake of the Ozarks, MO.

Bird, P., Mayhew, J., & Jorn, L. (2004). Comparison of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis and Skinfold Measurements in Female College Track Athletes. Poster presented at the annual MOAHPERD conference in Lake of the Ozarks, MO.

Buhler, D. Kudrna, B., & Jorn, L. (2003). Attitudes and behaviors related to Truman State University athletics attendance. Poster presented at the annual MOAHPERD conference in Lake of the Ozarks, MO.

Dickinson, K., Harrold, A., Scheitlin, L., & Jorn, L. (2004). Investigating the Conditions for Occupational Therapy in Missouri Schools. Poster presented at the annual MOAHPERD conference in Lake of the Ozarks, MO.

Fridlington, E., Fridlington, J., Hopkins, L, Utterback, C., & Mayhew, J. (2000). Relationship of grip strength and exercise history to bone mineral density in adult females. Poster presented at the regional ACSM conference in Kansas City, MO.

Fridlington, J., Fridlington, E., Hagan, C., Hopkins-Jorn, L., & Mayhew, J. (2001). Cross validation of an equation to estimate bone mineral density in adult females. Poster presented at the regional ACSM conference in Kansas City, MO.

Fridlington, J., Fridlington, E., Hagan, Adams, J., Hopkins-Jorn, L., & Mayhew, J. (2003). Comparison of arm-to-arm and leg-to-leg bioelectrical impedance techniques for evaluating body composition in college football players. Poster presented at the National Strength and Conditioning Association Conference.

Hechst, K., Hopkins-Jorn, E., Cochrane, J., Shroeder, K., & Mayhew, J. (2000). Consistency of Body Fat Estimation in Female Athletes using different procedures. Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance Journal, 33(2), 26-27.

Lanners, C., Shanks, J., Hopkins-Jorn, E., & Mayhew, J. (2000). Variability in body fat measurements of female track athletes using four techniques. Poster presented at the annual MOAHPERD conference in Lake of the Ozarks, MO.

Meyer, J., & Jorn, L. (2003). Sportsmanship Attitude Differences between English and American Collegiate Rugby Players. Poster presented at the annual MOAHPERD conference in Lake of the Ozarks, MO.

Mintle, R., Juon, D., Jorn, L. (2005). An Investigation into the NutritionalHabits of College Students. Poster presented at the annual MOAHPERD conference in Lake of the Ozarks, MO.

Morrow, C., Salmon, J., Mintle, R. & Jorn, L. (2006) Beverage consumption among college students. Poster presented at the annual MOAHPERD conference in Lake of the Ozarks, MO.

Morrow, C., Salmon, J., Montle, R., & Jorn, L. (2006). Relationship of breakfast consumption and body mass index in college students. Poster presented at the annual MOAHPERD conference in Lake of the Ozarks, MO.

Ortwerth, S., Wonderly, B., Economon, E., & Jorn, L. (2003). Differences in recruiting techniques in the MIAA. Poster presented at the annual MOAHPERD conference in Lake of the Ozarks, MO.

Pohlman, J., & Jorn, L. (2003). An Examination of the Body Mass Index, Percent Fat and Overweight Index. Poster presented at the annual MOAHPERD conference in Lake of the Ozarks, MO.

Pohlman, J., & Jorn, L. (2004). Relationship of BMI to Cardiovascular and Endurance Performance in College Men and Women. Poster presented at the annual MOAHPERD conference in Lake of the Ozarks, MO.

Pohlman, J., & Jorn, L. (2004). Comparison of Body Logic Fat Analyzers to Skinfold Measurements in the assessment of Body Composition in College Students. Poster presented at the annual MOAHPERD conference in Lake of the Ozarks, MO.

Runnels, S., Meyer, J., & Jorn, L. (2002) Are you an athlete or a non-athlete? Body Composition assessment using the Tanita Bioelectrical Impedance Scale. Poster presented at the annual MOAHPERD conference in Lake of the Ozarks, MO.

Runnels, S. White, M., & Jorn, L. (2003). Body Composition Assessment using the Fat Track. Poster presented at the annual MOAHPERD conference in Lake of the Ozarks, MO.

Webber, E. Pettit, M., & Jorn, L. (2002). Eating Behaviors, Nutritional Knowledge and Body Image of High School Students. Poster presented at the annual MOAHPERD conference in Lake of the Ozarks, MO.

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Liz Jorn

Education:

Professional Organizations:

Certifications:

On a more personal level:

Examples of Publications:

Schwegler, T., Mayhew, J., Hopkins-Jorn, L., & Cochrane, J. (2001). Comparison of Techniques for the Prediction of Percent Body Fat in Collegiate Distance Runners. Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 34(1), 28-30.

Examples of Student Research Projects:

Lanners, C., Shanks, J., Hopkins-Jorn, E., & Mayhew, J. (2000). Variability in body fat measurements of female track athletes using four techniques. Poster presented at the annual MOAHPERD conference in Lake of the Ozarks, MO.

Meyer, J., & Jorn, L. (2003). Sportsmanship Attitude Differences between English and American Collegiate Rugby Players. Poster presented at the annual MOAHPERD conference in Lake of the Ozarks, MO.

Mintle, R., Juon, D., Jorn, L. (2005). An Investigation into the NutritionalHabits of College Students. Poster presented at the annual MOAHPERD conference in Lake of the Ozarks, MO.

Morrow, C., Salmon, J., Mintle, R. & Jorn, L. (2006) Beverage consumption among college students. Poster presented at the annual MOAHPERD conference in Lake of the Ozarks, MO.

Ortwerth, S., Wonderly, B., Economon, E., & Jorn, L. (2003). Differences in recruiting techniques in the MIAA. Poster presented at the annual MOAHPERD conference in Lake of the Ozarks, MO.

Pohlman, J., & Jorn, L. (2003). An Examination of the Body Mass Index, Percent Fat and Overweight Index. Poster presented at the annual MOAHPERD conference in Lake of the Ozarks, MO.

Pohlman, J., & Jorn, L. (2004). Relationship of BMI to Cardiovascular and Endurance Performance in College Men and Women. Poster presented at the annual MOAHPERD conference in Lake of the Ozarks, MO.

Runnels, S., Meyer, J., & Jorn, L. (2002) Are you an athlete or a non-athlete? Body Composition assessment using the Tanita Bioelectrical Impedance Scale. Poster presented at the annual MOAHPERD conference in Lake of the Ozarks, MO.

Runnels, S. White, M., & Jorn, L. (2003). Body Composition Assessment using the Fat Track. Poster presented at the annual MOAHPERD conference in Lake of the Ozarks, MO.

Webber, E. Pettit, M., & Jorn, L. (2002). Eating Behaviors, Nutritional Knowledge and Body Image of High School Students. Poster presented at the annual MOAHPERD conference in Lake of the Ozarks, MO.