"Its About the Effort, NOT the Result; the Result Is Determined by the Effort" GBB 
                                                                 

Gregory Blake Biren
Assistant Professor
Health and Exercise Science Department
BIREN@ROWAN.EDU


Dr. Biren received his undergraduate degree from Shippensburg University and both his Master and Doctoral degrees from Temple University.  Previous teaching experience includes:  West Chester University, Temple University, and Eastern College.  Clinical experience:  Exercise Physiologist with a Medical and Wellness Center for patients at risk for Cardiovascular, Diabetic, Obesity, and Orthopedic conditions; Exercise Physiologist with Chester Crozer Medical Centers Cardiac Rehabilitation Division.  He is a firm believer that anyone can achieve any goal, if they are willing to sacrifice and put forth the required effort.  This includes achieving ones health and fitness goals.  His mission is to serve as an educator, motivator, and resource for helping individuals learn how to attain higher levels of health through exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle modification.  He is a Corrective Exercise Specialist recognized by the National Academy for Sports Medicine (NASM) and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist recognized through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Professional Organizations of Interest:

American College of Sports Medicine:                                                                  http://www.acsm.org

National Strength and Conditioning Association:                                                  http://www.nsca.com/

National Academy of Sports Medicine:                                                                 http://www.nasm.org/about/default.aspx?id=264

American Dietetics Association:                                                                            http://www.eatright.org

Information on Supplements:                                                                                 http://supplementwatch.com

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance:      AAHPERD        NASPE

Information on Key Health Objectives for the Future:                                         Healthy People 2010 (physical activity)

OAKCREST ATHLETES

Nutrition for Athletes                                        Healthy Snacks                                                 Quality Sources of Protein and Carbohydrate
Assessing Your Current Nutrition                    High Calorie vs Low Calorie Foods                 Healthy Cereals
Fruit and Vegetable Check Off Sheet              Pre Game Meals                                               Keeping the Cost Down While Eating Healthy 

Calculating Caloric Needs                                New Food Guide Pyramid                                 Common Nutritional Deficiencies for Athletes 
Hydration 
                              

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Rowan Students

Calculating Your Grade                   Basics on Excel          Calculating Metabolic Needs

Current Courses
 FAll 2009  Office Hours

 

KINESIOLOGY (FALL 09)
    Foundational Information for Kinesiology  "Set Yourself Up For Sucess" in Kinesiology.  Download and Review Prerequisite Information             
    You will Need to Know  For Kinesiology.  Make Sure You Understand ALL the Information Before The Semester Starts.  

    Course Outline         Joint Range of Motion        Over/Under Active Muscles        Effects of Over Active Muscles
   
    Chapter 4/5 Notes

    Shoulder Complex Exercises    

EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION (FALL 09)
    Study Review for Summer     "Set Yourself Up For Sucess" in Exercise Prescription.  Download and Review Prerequisite Information You will 
    Need to Know For this class.  Make Sure You Understand ALL the Information Before The Semester starts.
    Course Outline 

    Heart Rate and Blood Pressure Lab