Dr. Joel A. Bloom, Ph.D./MSE
Associate Professor
The University of Houston Department of Health & Human Performance

Number of Years in the Profession:
40, 32 years in present position

Education/Academic Preparation:
Northern Illinois University- BSE Physical Education /Biology [Pre-Med Curriculum,
Northern Illinois University- MSE Physical Education and Education Administration-
University of Wisconsin –Madison- Ph.D.- Physical Education Administration / Education Administration

Teaching or Professional Experience:
Tennis Coach-Northern Illinois University, NFL Athletic Training Intern [1962-1965] Chicago Bears Football Club, Athletic Trainer/ Instructor –Western Michigan University, Assistant Professor, Director of Aquatics-University of Houston, Associate Professor University of Houston- Biomechanics/ Sports Medicine. Physical Education Professor of PUMA –the UH Pre-Professional Education Program.

Professional Memberships:
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, National Strength Coaches Association, National Athletic Trainers Association, Omicron Delta Kappa

Professional Offices, Committees, Service:
President – Houston Chapter of TAHPERD 2001-,Vice President –Recreation Division- TAHPERD 1999-2001, Represented TAHPERD at the Southern District AAHPERD Leadership Meeting 2000,ChairTAHPERD – Recreation Committee 2001-2002,Aquatics Section Chair- TAHPERD 1996-97, 1992-93, 1975-76, Chair-Aquatics Council- Southern District of AAHPERD, 1977-79Board of Directors –Chair Injury Prevention Committee, Greater Houston-Galveston Health Consortium 1989-92

Other Related Service or Experiences:
Creator of the W.E.T. [Water Exercise Therapy] protocol used by the Houston YMCAs, Koala Wellness, Inc. American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Trainer, Texas Special Olympics –Swimming Venue Coordinator {National Venue Coordiantor-1998}
Publications/Presentations: Author or 5 books, 15 published articles, 52 adjudicated presentations including 3 national and 1 international event. Publications include Comparative Techniques in Manipulative Treatment Between Osteopaths and Chiropractors" American Journal of Chiropractory, Paddleball and Racketball (with A. Wm. Fleming) and Cyclists - The Art & Science of Teaching Cycling (with Lee Wright).

Professional Honors/Awards:
2002 Conference USA Award of Excellence, UH College of Education Hall of Fame, Magner Award for Academic Advising, UH Outstanding Faculty Award, UH-COE Senior Faculty Teaching Excellence Award, UH COE Faculty Service Award, Recognition of Excellence in Teaching Award-Spring Branch ISD, Elected to the Longfellow Society for Excellence in Aquatic Instruction