Articles by JoAnn M. Eickhoff-Shemek, Ph.D, FACSM : ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal

Articles by JoAnn M. Eickhoff-Shemek, Ph.D, FACSM

PUTTING THE NEW ACSM’s PRE‐ACTIVITY HEALTH SCREENING GUIDELINES INTO PRACTICE

Eickhoff-Shemek, JoAnn M.; Craig, Aaron C.

ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal. 21(3):11-21, May/June 2017.

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DRAWING THE LINE: Understanding the Scope of Practice Among Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and Exercise Professionals

Kruskall, Laura J.; Manore, Melinda M.; Eickhoff-Shemek, JoAnn M.; More

ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal. 21(1):23-32, January/February 2017.

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HIGH-INTENSITY EXERCISE AND THE LEGAL LIABILITY RISKS

Eickhoff-Shemek, JoAnn M.; Keiper, Margaret C.

ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal. 18(5):30-37, September/October 2014.

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A Muddied Industry: Essential Risk Management Strategies for Mud Run Participants, Race Organizers, and Sponsors — Part II

Seidler, Todd; Fried, Gil; Young, Sarah J.; More

ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal. 18(5):42-45, September/October 2014.

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A Muddied Industry: Growth, Injuries, and Legal Issues Associated With Mud Runs — Part I

Young, Sarah J.; Keiper, Margaret C.; Fried, Gil; More

ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal. 18(3):31-34, May/June 2014.

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10 Years as Legal Columnist: A Review and Personal Perspective

Eickhoff-Shemek, JoAnn M.

ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal. 15(1):34-37, February 2011.

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10 Years as Legal Columnist: A Review and Personal Perspective

Eickhoff-Shemek, JoAnn M.

ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal. 15(1):34-37, January-February 2011.

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An Analysis of 8 Negligence Lawsuits Against Personal Fitness Trainers: 3 Major Liability Exposures Revealed

Eickhoff-Shemek, JoAnn M.

ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal. 14(5):34-37, September-October 2010.

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The Legal Aspects: New Standards Statements Legal Considerations for the Fitness Industry

Herbert, David L.; Eickhoff-Shemek, JoAnn M.

ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal. 14(3):31-33, May-April 2010.

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Treadmill Injuries: An Analysis of Case Law

Eickhoff-Shemek, JoAnn M.

ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal. 14(1):39-41, January-February 2010.

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Applying the HIPAA Nondiscrimination Rules to Employer-Sponsored Wellness Programs

Eickhoff-Shemek, JoAnn M.; Pronk, Nico P.

ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal. 13(5):35-39, September-October 2009.

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Staff Training: A Vital Component of Risk Management

Eickhoff-Shemek, JoAnn M.; Herbert, David L.; Connaughton, Daniel P.

ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal. 13(3):37-39, May-June 2009.

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EDUCATING AND TRAINING THE PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINER: A Pedagogical Approach

Craig, Aaron C.; Eickhoff-Shemek, JoAnn M.

ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal. 13(2):8-15, March-April 2009.

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Building a Comprehensive Risk Management Plan: Four Essential Strategic Steps

Eickhoff-Shemek, JoAnn M.; Herbert, David L.; Connaughton, Daniel P.

ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal. 13(1):35-38, January-February 2009.

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Introducing the Risk Management Pyramid

Eickhoff-Shemek, JoAnn M.; Herbert, David L.; Connaughton, Daniel P.

ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal. 12(5):37-39, September-October 2008.

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Is Licensure in Your Future?: Issues to Consider Part 3

Eickhoff-Shemek, JoAnn M.; Herbert, David L.

ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal. 12(3):36-38, May-June 2008.

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Is Licensure in Your Future?: Issues to Consider Part 2

Eickhoff-Shemek, JoAnn M.; Herbert, David L.

ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal. 12(1):36-38, January-February 2008.

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IS LICENSURE IN YOUR FUTURE?: Issues to Consider-Part I

Eickhoff-Shemek, JoAnn M.; Herbert, David L.

ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal. 11(5):35-37, September-October 2007.

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Crossing the Line: Understanding the Scope of Practice Between Registered Dietitians and Health/Fitness Professionals

Sass, Cynthia; Eickhoff-Shemek, JoAnn M.; Manore, Melinda M.; More

ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal. 11(3):12-19, May-June 2007.

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Risk Management Strategies for Avoiding and Responding to Sexual Assault Complaints

Moorman, Anita M.; Eickhoff-Shemek, JoAnn M.

ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal. 11(3):35-37, May-June 2007.

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The Legal Aspects: Using Case Law to Understand the Primary Assumption of Risk Defense

Eickhoff-Shemek, JoAnn M.

ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal. 11(1):35-37, January-February 2007.

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The Legal Aspects: Pre-activity Screening: Steps to Minimize Legal Liability

Eickhoff-Shemek, JoAnn M.; Brathwaite, Aaron

ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal. 10(5):32-34, September-October 2006.

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Recruiting, Training, and Retaining Qualified Group Exercise Leaders: Part II

Davidson, Dayna; Brathwaite, Aaron C.; Eickhoff-Shemek, JoAnn M.

ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal. 10(3):22-26, May-June 2006.

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The Legal Aspects: Medical Emergency Procedures: Minimize Your Liability

Eickhoff-Shemek, JoAnn M.

ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal. 10(3):35-37, May-June 2006.

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Recruiting, Training, and Retaining Qualified Group Exercise Leaders: Part I

Brathwaite, Aaron C.; Davidson, Dayna; Eickhoff-Shemek, JoAnn M.

ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal. 10(2):14-18, March-April 2006.

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Evaluating Group Exercise Leader Performance: An Easy and Helpful Tool

Eickhoff-Shemek, JoAnn M.; Selde, Susan

ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal. 10(1):20-23, January-February 2006.

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The Legal Aspects: Is Your Emergency Action Plan Complete?

Davidson, Dayna; Eickhoff-Shemek, JoAnn M.

ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal. 10(1):29-31, January-February 2006.

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The Legal Aspects: Legal Liability Associated with Instruction

Eickhoff-Shemek, JoAnn M.

ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal. 9(5):29-31, September-October 2005.

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The Legal Aspects: Internet Personal Training and/or Coaching: What are the Legal Issues? Part III

Eickhoff-Shemek, JoAnn M.; White, Carrie J.

ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal. 9(3):29-31, May-June 2005.

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The Legal Aspects: Is Obesity a Disability Under the ADA?

Moorman, Anita M.; Eickhoff-Shemek, JoAnn M.

ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal. 9(1):29-31, January-February 2005.

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The Legal Aspects: Internet Personal Training and Coaching: What are the Legal Issues? Part II

Eickhoff-Shemek, JoAnn M.; White, Carrie J.

ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal. 8(5):24-25, September-October 2004.

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The Legal Aspects: Internet Personal Training and/or Coaching: What are the Legal Issues? Part I

Eickhoff-Shemek, JoAnn M.; White, Carrie J.

ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal. 8(3):25-26, May-June 2004.

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WAIVERS: Are Usually Well Worth the Effort

Eickhoff-Shemek, JoAnn M.; Forbes, Frank S.

ACSM'S Health & Fitness Journal. 3(4):24-30, July-August 1999.

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Thumbs Up or Down on Facility Standards Professionals Speak Out

Eickhoff-Shemek, JoAnn M.; Scheer, John K.

ACSM'S Health & Fitness Journal. 1(2):21-30, March-April 1997.

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