Don Fischer

Physical Education Department Chair and Strength and Conditioning Specialist

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Year at CSB: 5th

Education:

• 1993: Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy Arcadia University
• 1991: Bachelors degree in Physical Education with emphasis in Athletic Training from Saint Cloud State University

Scholarship:

• Publications:
  • Fischer, D. V. Strategies for Improving Resistance Training Adherence in Female Athletes.  Strength and Conditioning Journal.  27(2): 60-65. 2005
  • Fischer, D. V. Neuromuscular Training to Prevent Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in the Female Athlete. Strength and Conditioning Journal. (accepted for publication)
  • Fischer, D. V., J. Bryant. The Effect of Certified Personal Trainer Services on Stage of Exercise Behavior and Exercise Mediators in Female College Students. Journal of American College Health. (accepted for publication on 03/15/06)
• Presentations:
• October 8, 2002 – Proprioception in Rehabilitation and Strengthening Programs - Orthopedic Sports Center, Saint Cloud, Minnesota.
• October 29, 2004 - The Influence of Gender on Resistance Training Adherence in Division III Female Athletes - Friday Forum, Saint John's University
• November 18, 2005 – Understanding the Exercise Patterns of College of Saint Benedict Students. Friday Forum, College of Saint Benedict.
• Conferences:
  • October 14, 2004 - An Integrative Approach to Physical Fitness.  Presented at the Minnesota College Personnel Association Fall Conference - Saint John's University.

Additional Experience:

• Currently the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the College of Saint Benedict and the Director of the Certified Personal Trainer Program
• Eight years as an Orthopedics Sports Physical Therapist and Certified Athletic Trainer at the Orthopedics Sports Center in St. Cloud Minnesota

Registrations/Certifications:

• Registered Physical Therapist in the State of Minnesota
• Certified Athletic Trainer
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Professional Organization:

• Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Sections of the American Physical Therapy Association
• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
• Minnesota Physical Therapy Association (MPTA)
• National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA)
• Minnesota Athletic Trainers Association (MATA)
• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)

Family

• Don and his wife Anita reside in St. Joseph with their three children.