Ian Bonder

Ian Bonder is a second-year PhD student at Concordia University – St. Paul., in St. Paul, MN. He is an Instructor in the Department of Kinesiology & Exercise Science at the College of Saint Mary and Director of Strength & Conditioning at Warren Academy in Omaha, NE. Ian is also the Nebraska State Director for the National Strength and Conditioning Association. His main research interests include: micro-dosed programming application, time-efficient and time-saving training methods, and tactical strength and conditioning.

Presentation Title: No time to train? No problem! Training the time-pressed population

Presentation Objectives:

1. Demonstrate the distinct similarities and differences of several time-saving and time-efficient training methods;
2. Examine the practical application of training methods provided in several unique populations;
3. Exploration of micro-dosed programming strategy

Dr. Kris Cleveland

Dr. Kris Cleveland is an associate professor in Exercise Science at Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU). She is also the director of the Pro Bono Physical Therapy clinic at SMSU. She was the program director until 2024. She developed the Wellness and Human Performance Center, and was instrumental in starting the Community Fitness program at SMSU, where Exercise Science students work as student trainers as part of their academic coursework. She is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who earned her BS degree at UW-LaCrosse, and her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center. Specialty areas Dr. Cleveland enjoys working in include Exercise Prescription for all ages, Functional Movement Systems (FMS certified), Y-Balance certified, NSCA CSCS certified, Certified Wellness Coach (CWC) Group fitness instructor: functional strength training, yoga/mobility. Physical Therapy: students with disabilities, Women’s health, vestibular disorders, orthopedics and sports medicine, Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) certified, LVST certified (treatment of Parkinson’s). Courses Dr. Cleveland teaches include Intro to Exercise Science, Fitness Assessment, Exercise Prescription, Principles of Training and Conditioning, Corporate and Community Wellness and Health Promotion, Athletic Enhancement Human Performance and Exercise Leadership, and Applied Learning in Physical Therapy/Rehab Services. Dr. Cleveland’s research interests are in student self-efficacy, exercise attitudes and well-being, physical activity in college students, and physical activity in working adults.

Presentation Title: Incorporating Experiential Learning into your Exercise Science program – bringing together University and community to benefit knowledge regarding physical activity and exercise in an employee/community fitness program on campus

Presentation Objectives:

1. Participants will learn evidence-based practices in Exercise Science utilizing service learning/experiential learning.
2. Participants will learn how client participation in a University/community partnership fitness program benefits students and clients.
3. Participants will be given practical ways to incorporate these ideas into their academic courses.

Tiegen Lindner

My name is Tiegen Lindner, born and raised in Sioux Falls, SD. I received my undergraduate degree from Augustana University where I studied Exercise Science, Psychology, and Biology. I went on to receive my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of South Dakota. I now work as a Physical Therapist at Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, specializing in Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, and Functional Dry Needling. I am a strong advocate for the “Movement is Medicine” initiative and I strongly encourage the patients who I treat to be as active as possible.

Presentation Title: The Key Ingredients to a Happy and Healthy Lumbar Spine: The Importance of Movement Across the Lifespan

Presentation Objectives:

1. By the conclusion of this presentation, participants will successfully be able to understand the general anatomy and physiology of the lumbar spine.
2. By the conclusion of this presentation, participants will successfully be able to select appropriate, active treatment options to decrease pain and improve function regarding the lumbar spine.