Dr. Megan Weemer

Assistant Professor

Health Sciences

Office Phone

(309) 438-8329office
phone

mmweeme@ilstu.eduemail

About
Education
Awards & Honors
Research

Current Courses

208.001Dynamics Of United States Contemporary Health Issues

208.002Dynamics Of United States Contemporary Health Issues

290.001Strategies In Health Education:Community Health

290.002Strategies In Health Education:Community Health

290.003Strategies In Health Education:Community Health

290.001Strategies In Health Education:School Health

290.002Strategies In Health Education:School Health

290.003Strategies In Health Education:School Health

290.004Strategies In Health Education:School Health

Teaching Interests & Areas

Health Education Methods
Health Education Curriculum Development
Health Communications

Research Interests & Areas

My research interests are in the areas of adolescent health and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.

In the areas of adolescent health, my research investigates risk and protective factors surrounding physical activity, nutrition, and mental health.

In the area of teaching and learning, I focus on teaching strategies for improving health education teacher preparation programs and health education methods.

PhD Health Science

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, Indiana

MS Health Education

Northern Illinois University

DeKalb, Illinois

MS Physical Education

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, Illinois

BS Family and Consumer Sciences - Dietetics

Western Illinois Univeristy

Macomb, Illinois

Outstanding Graduate Assistant

Indiana State University

2018

Outstanding Graduate Student,

Indiana State University Department of Applied Health Sciences

2018

Journal Article

Weemer, M., Hutchins, M., Beachy, E., & McGuire, N. (2019). Considerations for implementing point-of-care ultra sound in a community-based family medicine residency. Journal of Graduate Education and Curricular Development, 6(1).

Weemer, M. & Ayodele, O. (2021). Associations of Physical Fitness and Academic Achievement among Illinois High School Students. The Physical Educator, 78(4).

Weemer, M., Ketner, M., & Crecilus, S. (2021). Assessment of the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of parents regarding teen electronic cigarette use. Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Journal.

Presentations

Comparison between blood lipids and CVD health risk appraisals in college-aged students. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference. (2021)

Environmental Constructs Associated with School Readiness to Implement Wellness Initiatives. SHAPE America. (2021)

SEL and preservice teacher education: knowledge, perceptions, and SEL competence of teacher candidates. SoTL Commons Conference. (2021)

Developing Trauma-Informed SEL Practices into an Already Packed Curriculum. 2020 IAHPERD Midstate Conference. Illinois Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (IAHPERD). (2020)

Using Innovative Video Technology in Pre-Service Teacher Preparation. Illinois State University Teaching and Learning Symposium. Illinois State University. (2020)

Grants & Contracts

SEL and Preservice Teacher Education: Knowledge, Perceptions, and SEL Competence of ISU Teacher Candidates. Illinois State University Scholarship of Teaching and Learning University Research Grant. Illinois State University. (2020)