Frank Micale

Retired Associate Professor, Exercise Science and Athletic Training
School: School of Health Sciences and Human Performance
Specialty: Preparation of Clinical Exercise Professionals

EDUCATION
Master of Arts - Applied Exercise Physiology, San Diego State University  May 1988
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science, University of Colorado, Boulder  May 1984
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences ,  University of Colorado, Boulder May 1984   
 
COURSES TAUGHT/RESPONSIBILITIES:
EXSS-17300  Fieldwork in Clinical Exercise Science I
EXSS-26200  Principles of Fitness Evaluation and Prescription
EXSS-37300  Fieldwork in Clinical Exercise Science II
EXSS-46200  Fitness Program Leadership and Administration
EXSS-46500  Practicum in Fitness Leadership
EXSS-47300  Internship in Clinical Exercise Science (Preventative)
EXSS-47400  Inernshiip in Clinical Exercise Science (Rehabilitative)

DIRECTOR, ROBERT R. COLBERT SR. WELLNESS CLINIC

RESEARCH/PROGRAM INTERESTS:

Youth Activity and Fitness (IC Fit Kids)
Tactical Strength and Conditioning
Exercise Quality and Goal Attainment
Fitness Facility Supervision and Leadership
Performance Testing in Endurance Athletes 

RECENT PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:

Greenberg, H., Micale, F.G., et al.  "Compliance to Target Heart Rate Exercise Prescription in a Wellness Setting."  Abstract at the National Conferences on Undergraduate Research, Ithaca, March 2011.

Micale, F.G. (2007). Invited symposium presenter at ACSM Mid-Atlantic Regional Chapter 30th  Annual Meeting, “Implementing a Firefighter Fitness Program”, Harrisburg, PA in November.

Verity, L.S., Sforzo, G.A., Micale, F.G., & Hong, S.L. "Estimating Muscle Strength From Submaximal Lifts To Fatigue In College-Aged Women," Abstract at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting in St. Louis, June 2002.

A New Training Technique: Cardioresistance Training.  ACSM’s Health and Fitness Journal, Vol.2, No.6, Nov/Dec 1998.


CERTIFICATIONS:
ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist
NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist

INTERESTING LINKS:
www.ithaca.edu/wellness