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An interruption in the printing of 2013 annual tax bills resulted in some Kenmore property owners getting multiple copies, and some Town of Tonawanda taxpayers getting none at all, an Erie County official said.
Either way, the bills still are due Feb. 15.
Marguerite Greco, the town clerk and receiver of taxes, sent out word about the problem late Tuesday.
"It was brought to our attention ... by a number of town residents, that they had yet to receive their county tax bill even though we mailed it two weeks ago," Greco said. And in the Village of Kenmore, for which the town collects county taxes at this time of year, numerous residents had been issued duplicate bills.
As of Wednesday, the clerk's office reported 13 calls from town taxpayers who hadn't received a bill and 12 from village residents who received duplicates. That's out of a total of approximately 17,000 bills sent annually.
Erie County's Department of Information and Support Services prints the bills, which then are mailed by the municipality to taxpayers. Greco said they mailed the bills Jan. 14.
"There was a glitch in the print shop that caused the omission of some bills and the duplication [of] others, and wasn't caught during the printing process," Greco further explained. Town and county officials worked together in identifying the source of the problem.
"First and foremost, there is nothing wrong with the numbers or calculations on any tax bills," Joseph L. Maciejewski, the county's director of real property tax services, said.
"When my staff contacted the print shop, the operator of that print machine said he had, in fact, started and stopped the printing process a couple of times," Maciejewski continued. That's typically done to add more paper or ink.
The duplicates and omissions weren't caught when the process was restarted, Maciejewski said.
Greco said that taxpayers who didn't receive a tax bill or were mailed duplicates should call her office at 877-8800, Ext. 507.
Copies of current tax bills can be downloaded from the town's website: www.tonawanda.ny.us. Click on Online Tax Information on the home page, then search for the current bill by address or parcel number. After clicking on details, there's a tab at the top to print the bill.
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We were visiting from the Cleveland area, when my partner had a medical emergency while we were camping in Canaan Valley. Without these wonderful people, he would not be here with me today.
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Master of Science in Kinesiology
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A.T. Still University's Master of Science in Kinesiology is a post-professional degree designed for working health and fitness professionals. This online degree is focused on developing experts to be clinical leaders in kinesiology, exercise science, health and fitness.
In this exceptional online master's program you will develop skills to help lead your community and advance your practice. You will gain comprehensive knowledge and proficiency in functional anatomy, exercise physiology and kinesiology, behavior change, functional assessment and exercise program design.
Offered through the College of Graduate Health Studies, this graduate level online Kinesiology degree focuses on evidence-based research allowing clinicians working with clients, patients and populations to immediately apply what they've learned. The program elevates sports medicine, exercise and fitness professionals by enhancing knowledge, skills, and abilities in the design and maintenance of exercise science programs, and serves as a valuable source of credibility to health professionals, athletic organizations, educators, club owners, coaches, and fitness department managers.
As a post-professional exercise science program, this broad-scope health and fitness degree was developed to build on the foundation of your experience in exercise physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics or related fields. A bachelor's degree is required, and prospective exercise science students must be a health, wellness, sport, or fitness professional with at least two years of experience, or be a training professional with an NCCA accreditation or a licensed healthcare professional.
Students pursuing this Kinesiology degree will choose one of the four specialty tracks based on your unique interests and aptitudes: Sports Conditioning, Exercise and Sports Psychology, Geriatric Exercise Science, or Corrective Exercise & Orthopedic Rehabilitation. A dual track option is available, allowing students to enroll in two of the specialty tracks.
The Exercise & Sports Psychology track provides learning opportunities for fitness professionals to focus on the physical and psychological principles of exercise and movement science among older adults. Courses include Physical Dimensions of Aging; Psychosocial Dimensions of Aging; Exercise Prescription for Older Adults; and Motivational Strategies for Physical Activity among Older Adults.
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The online Kinesiology degree program contains 42-credit hours of study (45-credit hours with a dual track option): including a week-long conference at the ATSU Human Movement Institute.
Consisting of a four-day residency in Mesa, AZ, location of ATSU's Arizona campus, the Human Movement Institute is a unique and valuable opportunity to perform hands-on, cutting-edge work and learn the latest concepts and methodologies from industry experts. The Institute provides opportunity to obtain face-to-face practical mentoring while building relationships with peers and faculty to develop important contacts and attain the insights you need to excel in your field.
As a graduate of ATSU's Master of Science in Kinesiology degree program, you will gain industry-wide respect, and enjoy access to ATSU's network of world-class faculty and alumni.
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Master of Science in Kinesiology Degree Faculty
The kinesiology faculty you will learn from include renowned experts in the field, including researchers, authors, elite coaches and a former Olympian. Their research has been published and presented in leading sources around the world and their professional work is cutting-edge. Through its collaboration with leading organizations in exercise, health, and fitness, our online Kinesiology degree program exposes exercise science students to leaders in the field, and innovative ideas for current and future solutions on addressing unmet community health needs.
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Don Altman, DDS, DHSc, EdD, MPH, MBA, MA, is the Dean of the College of Graduate Health Studies (CGHS) at A.T. Still University (ATSU). He also serves as director of public health at ATSU's Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH). Dr. Altman has been with ATSU since October 2006.
Dr. Altman graduated from the University of Texas Dental Branch (DDS) in 1983. He completed his Master of Public Health degree at the University of Texas School of Public Health in 1989 and became Board Certified in Dental Public Health in 1999. Dr. Altman completed his MBA at the University of Phoenix (2002) and a MA in Bioethics from Midwestern University (2004). He graduated with a Doctor in Health Science (DHSc) degree in March 2012 from the Arizona School of Health Sciences at A.T. Still University (ATSU-ASHS) and his EdD from Southern New Hampshire University in March 2016.
Dr. Altman has worked for The City of Houston, the State of Texas, the State of Arizona, as well as The Principal Financial Group. Dr. Altman's public health experience includes: serving as President of the Arizona State Board Dental Examiners; serving as President of the Arizona Public Health Association; volunteering with Health Volunteers Overseas (Cambodia and Vietnam); Director of the National Oral Health Leadership Institute; and serving as the Consumer Representative to the Dental Products Panel for the Food and Drug Administration. On May 1, 2012 he was appointed as a Director to The American Board of Dental Public Health and is currently the president.
Dr. Altman's research interests are currently centered on public health and higher education. He has published articles in the Journal of Dental Education, Journal of the American Dental Association, Public Health Reports, Special Care in Dentistry, and Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology.
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Dr. Rogers has a combination of academic and applied experience in the exercise field. She received her bachelor of science degree in psychology from the University of Arizona and went on to earn her PhD in Kinesiology, with a focus on sport and exercise psychology, from Arizona State University, in 2003. Dr. Rogers is a consultant and faculty member for the American Council on Exercise where she creates courses and serves as a subject matter expert for curriculum development and continued education.
Dr. Rogers speaks nationally to fitness professionals and writes extensively on the role of the personal trainer in triggering lasting behavior change and on the creation of exercise environments that promote long term adherence. In addition, Dr. Rogers works with athletes and teams, helping them realize the control they have over their athletic experience and performance. Dr. Rogers is passionate about getting people moving and helping them incorporate physical activity into their daily lives.
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Dr. Rhea earned a PhD at Arizona State University (2004) and has received international recognition for his research in enhancement of sport and occupational performance. He was invited to present at the International Olympic Committee's World Congress on Sports Science in Athens, Greece just prior to the 2004 summer Olympics and at the International Conference on Strength Training in Odense, Denmark (2006). Dr. Rhea was awarded the Outstanding Young Investigator from the NSCA in 2008. He has published research in the leading journals in the field of exercise science and sports conditioning and works closely with our top organizations to further knowledge, understanding, and applications of exercise related benefits.
His current research interests involve examining methods for enhancing performance and preventing sports- and occupational-related injuries. Dr. Rhea has an impressive professional background, working as a coach, strength and conditioning coach, and personal trainer for 10 years. He has worked with college strength and conditioning programs for the golf, football, basketball, and baseball teams and has consulted various elite sports organizations regarding advanced conditioning.
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Associate Professor
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Dr. Daniels brings with him a very unique background in both sport and exercise science. Daniels is a winner of silver and bronze Olympic medals in the modern pentathlon (Melbourne, 1956; Rome, 1960). He has coached 30 NCAA national individual champions, 8 NCAA national team champions, 130 All-American collegiate athletes, and numerous elite male and female marathon runners including an Olympic silver medalists. In NCAA competition, Daniels was named "Women's Cross-Country Coach of the Century" and is a two-time recipient of the National Coach of the Year. In the mid-1990's he was labeled the "World's Best Running Coach" by Runner's World. He is the author of Daniel's Running Formula published by Human Kinetics, and more than 50 articles and research studies involving elite athletes.
Sarah Johnston, PhD
Assistant Professor
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Dr. Johnson's emphases are the physiological adaptations to exercise, evidence-based practice in sport, and research methods. She graduated with a PhD in Kinesiology from Arizona State University. Her dissertation research, conducted in the Center for Metabolic Biology, focused on the molecular mechanisms responsible for insulin resistance and type II diabetes. Dr. Johnston has studied the effects of an infusion of branched chain amino acids in human subjects on insulin sensitivity in skeletal muscle.
Her current research interests focus on bioenergetics testing methodology and the effect of aging on exercise performance. In addition to graduate and undergraduate teaching and research, Johnston works with equestrian athletes of all levels.
Sheri Walters, PT, DPT, MS, SCS, ATC, CSCS
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Sheri Walters PT, DPT, MS, SCS, ATC, CSCS, is an assistant professor at A.T. Still University in the Department of Kinesiology. Since 2011, Dr. Walters has served as volunteer medical staff with the U.S. Paralympic Track and Field Team. She was invited by the United States Olympic Committee to assist with the delivery of medical care for the Paralympic Equestrian, Swimming, and Track and Field Teams and for the Paralympic Track and Field during the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Prior to her appointment at ATSU, Dr. Walters served as the director of performance physical therapy at EXOS ; head athletic trainer and rehabilitation coordinator at Indiana State University; worked at the Medical Center of Arlington, providing rehabilitation services to the Texas Rangers, Dallas Stars, Fort Worth Flyers, Dallas Baptist University, and local high schools athletes; and served as assistant athletic trainer for the Detroit Shock women's basketball team.
Dr. Walters received her doctorate of physical therapy from the University of St. Augustine and is currently pursuing her PhD in physical therapy through Texas Woman's University. She earned a master's of physical therapy and master's of science in athletic training from the University of Florida while working with the Gator football and women's golf teams as an athletic trainer. She earned a bachelor's degree in health, physical education, and recreation with an emphasis in athletic training from East Central University.
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Master of Science in Kinesiology Degree Admissions
The Master of Science in Kinesiology degree program will admit human movement, health and fitness, and healthcare professionals with diverse graduate education, work history, and life experiences who have demonstrated capacity to pursue a rigorous course of graduate study and increasingly responsible positions in the health and fitness industries.
Prospective kinesiology degree students are selected by considering the overall qualities of the applicant through application content, academic record, prior experience, letters of evaluation, and personal motivation. In special circumstances, a personal interview may be required.
Qualified candidates must hold a bachelor's degree, and be a health, wellness, sport, or fitness professional with at least two years of professional experience, or be a training professional with an NCCA accredited certification (ACE, ACSM, IFPA, NASM, NCSF, NESTA, NFPT, NSCA, Cooper Institute) or licensed healthcare professional (ATC, PT, DC, OT, PA, RN, RD, etc.).
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Required materials for admission into the Kinesiology program for residents:
- Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university. Applicants who graduated from a university outside the United States must provide a degree equivalency evaluation.
- Must be a health, wellness, sport, or fitness professional with at least two years of professional experience or be a licensed or certified fitness/ personal training professional with an NCCA accredited certification (ACE, ACSM, IFPA, NASM, NCSF, NESTA, NFPT, NSCA, Cooper Institute), or healthcare professional (ATC, PT, DC, OT, PA, RN, RD, etc.).
- Completed admissions application.
- Official transcript from a qualifying degree-granting institution. For students using VA benefits transcripts for all institutions attended are required.
- Non-refundable application fee submitted with application.
- Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 (4.0 scale) at the qualifying degree institution. Candidates with a GPA below 3.0 may apply by completing an additional essay during the application process to explain factors that precipitated a student's low GPA and how and why a student will be successful in a program. Students who did not attend an institution where a GPA system was used are required to petition the program chair.
- A current resume.
- Completion of essay and three professional references.
- Applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in English when applying to the College of Graduate Health Studies, A.T. Still University. Written and spoken proficiency in the English language may be demonstrated by one of the following options:
- Option 1 - English is your first language.
- Option 2 - Graduated from a regionally accredited four year university or college in the United States (minimum BA or BS).
- Option 3 - You are demonstrating your English proficiency by submitting acceptable scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Testing Service (IELTS).
Acceptable minimal scores for CGHS applications are:
- Internet based total score = 80
- Acceptable IELTS score are an overall band score of 6.5
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- ATSU does not provide assistance in securing visas. All residents must possess a visa and must live in the U.S. during the length of residency.
- Applicants are selected by an admission committee.
- Completion of background check, using a vendor selected by ATSU. CGHS requires criminal background checks on matriculants to ensure the safety of patients and employees. The checks are conducted by an ATSU selected vendor. The student will pay the cost of the criminal background check directly to the vendor. Failure to comply with this mandate will result in denial to matriculate. Applicants who fail to disclose anything on their application that is returned on their background check report will have that finding reviewed by a University official.
- Technology requirements: All ATSU students are required to own a computer system. Minimum system requirements vary depending on program.
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Master of Science in Kinesiology Curriculum Overview
This program in exercise science and kinesiology offers an experience-based curriculum that prepares students to be leaders in advanced kinesiology, with expertise in functional anatomy, physiology, human movement, behavior change, functional assessment, fitness and exercise program design.
The online kinesiology degree program consists of 42-credit hours of study: 30 credit hours comprise core course work and 12 credit hours of specialty-track/certificate or research thesis course work. If they choose the thesis option, the program will consist of 45 credit hours of study: 33 credit hours comprise core course work and 12 credit hours of specialty-track/certificate or research thesis course work.
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Curriculum Overview Hours Kinesiology Core 30 (33 for Thesis)* Specialized Track 12 Total 42 (45 for Thesis)* Kinesiology Core Hours Core Required Courses (30 credits total) 5000 Evidence-Based Practice and Research Methods 3 5001 Motor Control 3 5002 Exercise Science 3 5003 Functional Anatomy 3 5004 Functional Biomechanics 3 5005 Exercise and Sport Related Nutrition 3 5006 Summer Institute 3 5100 Advanced Fitness Nutrition 3 5101 Advanced Exercise Prescription 3 5102 Current Topics in Human Movement Science 3 Total 30 Thesis Option Courses (12 credits total) If the thesis option is chosen, KINE 7000, 7001, 7002 & 7003 will take the place of KINE 5100, 5101 & 5102 7000 Research Statistics 3 7001 Thesis I 3 7002 Thesis II 3 7003 Thesis III 3 Total 33* Sports Conditioning Track/Certificate Hours 6000 Measurement of Sports Fitness 3 6001 Speed, Agility, and Quickness 3 6002 Muscular Fitness Development 3 6003 The Science and Practice of Metabolic Conditioning 3 Total 12 Exercise and Sport Psychology Track/Certificate Hours 6100 Psychology, Physical Activity, and Health 3 6101 Applied Sports Psychology 3 6102 Exercise and Mental Health 3 6103 Principles of Adherence and Motivation 3 Total 12 Geriatric Exercise Science Track/Certificate Hours 6200 Psychosocial Dimensions of Aging 3 6201 Exercise Prescription for Older Adults 3 6202 Physical Dimensions of Aging 3 6203 Motivational Strategies for PA among Older Adults 3 Total 12 Corrective Exercise & Orthopedic Rehabilitation Track Hours 6300 Human Movement Dysfunction 3 6301 Functional Assessment for Development of Corrective & Post-Rehabilitation Exercise Programs 3 6302 Post Rehabilitation Exercise 3 6303 Corrective Exercise Programming 3 Total 12
* Thesis option requires 1 extra 3-credit course (7000: Research Statistics), resulting in 45 total required credits.
Kinesiology Core
KINE 5000 Evidence-Based Practice and Research Methods+
The objective of this course is to introduce the human movement professional to the concepts of evidence-based practice. Students will learn how to access high quality literature, integrate best research with clinical expertise and client values for optimum care, and will be encouraged to participate in learning and research activities to the extent feasible. The course will provide the human movement professional with graduate level knowledge and skills related to appropriate research methods and study design, conducting a literature review, creating a research proposal, the role of institutional review for human subjects protection, and evaluation of the research literature. Emphasis will be placed upon critical appraisal and application of the human movement literature.
KINE 5001 Motor Control+
The objective of this course is to examine current theory and research in the neurophysiological mechanisms and control of human movement. Central, peripheral, and combined control of skilled movement and the postural mechanisms underlying voluntary movement will be emphasized.
KINE 5002 Exercise Science+
The objective of this course is to explore the physiological principles of exercise. Specific topics include the functions of the cardiovascular, pulmonary, neuromuscular and neuroendocrine systems, energy expenditure and bioenergetics, and body composition.
KINE 5003 Functional Anatomy+
The objective of this course is to integrate the foundational knowledge of gross anatomy with structure and function of the neuromusculoskeletal system during human movement. Emphasis will be placed upon the muscles involved in human movement, describing their proximal and distal attachments, blood supply, innervation, and function in open and closed kinetic chain.
KINE 5004 Functional Biomechanics+
The objective of this course is to study the biomechanical properties of joint structures and connective tissues, including histology and morphology, with particular emphasis on sport and exercise movements. Biomechanics of musculotendinous structures, joint capsules, ligaments, peripheral nerves, bones, and articular cartilage will be presented.
KINE 5005 Exercise and Sport Related Nutrition+
The objective of this course is to learn how to facilitate and educate clients about general nutrition recommendations to maintain health, alter body composition, and improve performance. The course will focus on providing sound advice to clients regarding the nutritional requirements for general health, lean mass gain, body fat loss, anaerobic athletic performance, and aerobic athletic performance.
KINE 5006 Summer Institute+
The Institute will be comprised of one week of intensive training held on the campus in Mesa, Arizona. Students will participate in lecture/lab situations covering program related information. Guest speakers, representing leaders in the field of exercise science and human movement, will be recruited to present their work to students as well as to interact with attendees. This is a one-time requirement for completion of the degree; however, students are welcome to enroll each year.
KINE 5100 Advanced Fitness Nutrition+
The objective of this course is to learn advanced concepts of general fitness and sport specific nutrition. Detailed discussions of bioenergetics, advanced nutritional recommendations, supplements and ergogenic aids, weight management, and current fads and trends in the industry will be included.
KINE 5101 Advanced Exercise Prescription+
This course will provide an overview of comprehensive goal based exercise program design for different populations. The objective of this course is to gain knowledge and skills for building complete exercise programs that are unique to client needs, abilities, and goals, including performing and incorporating subjective and objective assessment results and appropriate medical history information. The integration of exercise principles and behavioral techniques that motivate the participant to be compliant will be emphasized. This course will focus on integrated training and injury prevention techniques through the interdependent relationship of flexibility, core, balance, power, speed, and strength.
KINE 5102 Current Topics in Human Movement Science+
This course is designed to provide students an opportunity to study and discuss current topics in the areas of health, fitness, and performance enhancement. Topics are chosen based on current trends or issues in the field.
Sports Conditioning Track/Certificate
KINE 6000 Measurement of Sports Fitness+
This course will cover sport-specific fitness and performance testing. The objective of the course is to enable the student to develop a sport-specific, age-appropriate testing battery, reliably conduct the testing, and correctly interpret the results.
KINE 6001 Speed, Agility, and Quickness+
This course will cover the physiological basis for speed, agility, and quickness as well as practical methods for developing such qualities among athletes of various developmental abilities. Focus will be put on sport-specific training modes.
KINE 6002 Muscular Fitness Development+
This course is designed to enhance the knowledge of muscular performance capabilities, differentiate between muscular functions as it relates to sport performance, and develop training programs to enhance specific performance profiles.
KINE 6003 The Science and Practice of Metabolic Conditioning+
This course will cover the physiology of energy production as it relates to performance in various sporting events. Causes of fatigue will be addressed along with practical methods for developing sport-specific metabolic fitness.
Exercise and Sport Psychology Track/Certificate
KINE 6100 Psychology, Physical Activity, and Health+
This course will cover principles of health psychology and behavior change related to physical activity adoption, participation, and adherence. The objective of the course is for health professionals to develop the knowledge and skills to understand the importance of implementing behavior change strategies as part of all physical activity programs and to be able to develop and implement such strategies. Techniques for incorporating behavior change strategies into fitness programming and health promotion will be taught.
KINE 6101 Applied Sports Psychology+
This course will examine psychological theories and techniques applied to a sport to enhance the performance and personal growth of athletes and coaches. The key principles of performance enhancement that are directly applicable to all performance endeavors, including sport, business, and persona will be covered. The objective of the course is to understand theory and to teach application of the fundamental psychological skills that are related to peak performance.
KINE 6102 Exercise and Mental Health+
This course will cover the relationships between mental health conditions and exercise, including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, stress, and mood. The primary objective is for health and fitness professionals to acquire an understanding of theories, methods, and experimental literature concerning psychological factors related to exercise participation and well-being. Additionally, the practical importance and application of the current research literature will be discussed along with methods to educate the general population on mental health and exercise relationships.
KINE 6103 Principles of Adherence and Motivation+
This course will examine the theories of motivation and exercise behavior in relation to the problem of exercise participation and adherence. The primary objective of this course is for the student to develop an understanding of the role of motivation and the determinants and consequences of motivation in the exercise context. This course will provide an in-depth understanding of the role of the fitness professional in building motivation and of how motivation can be used as part of an exercise program to help maximize program success and long-term adherence.
Geriatric Exercise Science Track/Certificate
KINE 6200 Psychosocial Dimensions of Aging+
A study of the psychological and social aspects of aging including myths of aging, related barriers to physical activity participation, changes in social dynamics, and predictors of successful aging. The impact of regular physical activity on the psychosocial health and overall well-being of older adults will also be examined.
KINE 6201 Exercise Prescription for Older Adults+
A study of fitness instruction and programming for older adults, including importance of physical activity for older adults, pre-program assessment, prescription for various modes of exercise, and considerations for older adults with specific chronic disease conditions.
KINE 6202 Physical Dimensions of Aging+
A study of the physical changes that occur with aging including its impact on the various body systems as well as on motor control and physical functioning. In addition, a thorough examination of the impact of regular physical activity on the physical health of older adults will be addressed.
KINE 6203 Motivational Strategies for PA among Older Adults+
A study of the methods for helping people to develop and maintain physically active lifestyles with specific emphasis on older adults. Theories of health behavior change will be discussed with practical applications for individuals, groups, and communities
Corrective Exercise & Orthopedic Rehabilitation Track
KINE 6300 Human Movement Dysfunction+
The objective of this course is to examine the relationship between the control of skilled movement and movement impairment and dysfunction. Common movement impairment and dysfunction patterns in skilled movement will be emphasized.
KINE 6301 Functional Assessment for Development of Corrective & Post-Rehabilitation Exercise Programs+
A study of epidemiology of common orthopedic injuries involving the shoulder, low back, hip and knee. Focus will be on functional assessment of the shoulder, low back, hip and knee for the purpose of developing and implementing corrective and post-rehabilitation exercise programs.
KINE 6302 Post Rehabilitation Exercise+
The objective of this course is to learn how to design and apply training programs for individuals who are transitioning from a rehabilitative setting to a more traditional exercise environment. This course will provide an overview to a systematic approach for post-rehabilitation exercise. This course will focus on reducing the risk of injury while training and performing activities of daily living along with identifying and applying strategies for program application, communicating goals and rationale, and correlating assessment outcomes with individualized programs.
KINE 6303 Corrective Exercise Programming+
This course will develop the knowledge and skill for the implementation of corrective exercise theories and models to promote improved human movement and function.
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TRUCKEE, Calif. - A strange thing has happened in recent years. Many of my friends are having "situations" with their parents. It must be an age thing. I wouldn't know.
As we get older our parents do too. Interesting how that works. It's very frightening to see parents "lose it." They are protective of their role as parents. Naturally, they do not want their kids to see any sign of slippage.
Some of our parents have health issues, sometimes prolonged illnesses, even severe loss of memory and the beginning stages of Alzheimer's.
Broaching Estate Planning with Your Parents
Parents often don't like to talk about their health or their finances (at least their finances), and would never think of discussing their estate plan. If they have an estate plan. If asked, a common response is "it's none of your business" or "everything is taken care of."
But it is our business, and odds are everything isn't taken care of.
From my observation, more often than not, nothing is taken care of. The will, if there is one, is old and irrelevant, insurance is inadequate or inappropriate, no steps have been taken to address health problems, from something as basic as stairs in the house that soon can't be navigated, to a long-term (expensive) debilitating illness.
Parents and kids are unsure how to broach how the parents will be cared for and whether their financial affairs are in order. While it isn't easy, it must be done.
Beginning That Conversation
The father of a good friend of mine who was in the insurance business recently died without insurance and his wife was forced to sell the family home. If you think you and your brothers and sisters aren't on perfect terms now, wait until Mom and Dad die without a will or with an obsolete will, or without an inter vivos trust that could help save burdensome estate taxes.
Talking Points
Here are some suggestions for beginning that conversation with your mother and/or father: "So Dad, you sure look handsome today. Hey, have you ever thought about your mortality? We all die, so let's talk about your will. Where there's a will, there's a way, and I am your favorite, right? I mean, as the oldest child, you believe in primogeniture I hope."
Not. Try something like: "Mom, I bet with the severe decline in the market, like me, you've really taken a hit. I wonder if it's time to reassess your portfolio."
Assuming there is a portfolio, and they know what a portfolio is. Or try: "Mom, you know I was reading the other day, on average, families pay (pick a number) 40% more in death taxes when they don't plan their estates. Wills lose their effectiveness as we age."
Maybe: "Hey Pops, have you ever heard of an inter vivos trust where you and Mom are able to put your property in a trust for the kids, which you control and you keep the money; and it helps reduce or totally avoids estate taxes? Maybe we should check it out."
Try: "Mom, did you know that under new changes in estate tax laws, fewer people owe estate taxes. Maybe we should look into it."
Use a lead sentence that your parents will relate to.
In my family, while my Mom did not want to get into a family discussion about her finances, insurance and estate planning, she was more than willing to let we kids talk to her financial advisor and insurance agent.
There''s no simple way to approach your parents about their financial affairs. It's touchy topic.
Case Study
Interestingly, my mother-in-law and father-in-law would never discuss their finances with my wife or her brothers, but when I asked, as the lawyer son-in-law, they dug out their will on the spot and we began talking.
It was the beginning of an unfortunate discovery. The fact that my in-laws' will was more than 20 years old was the first sign of a problem. Wills should be reviewed periodically. Much work had to be done with my wife's family assets - taking steps to avoid taxes and becoming eligible for Medicaid.
It worked. The kids would not have inherited anything if they had not discovered an obsolete will and created a family trust.
Personalize the Approach
Who in the family is best suited to raise the subject with your parents, and which parent is most likely to be receptive? Maybe all the kids should join in the discussion. Or the family lawyer or a trusted family friend could help.
Appeal to what would appeal to them: saving taxes, avoiding probate, preventing a sale of the family home, loss of retirement investments in a declining market, protecting the kids, providing for (or protecting from) a spouse or preventing an ugly family dispute.
Next Week
In coming weeks (before the New Year and possible new less-favorable tax laws), we will explore questions to ask your parents, estate planning tools, and charitable giving. Four more articles coming up.
Jim Porter is an attorney with Porter Simon licensed in California and Nevada, with offices in Truckee and Tahoe City, California, and Reno, Nevada. He was the Governor's appointee to the California Fair Political Practices Commission and McPherson Commission, both involving election law and the Political Reform Act. Jim's practice areas include: real estate, development, construction, business, HOAs, contracts, foreclosures, mediation and other transactional matters. He may be reached at email@example.com or at the firm's website www.portersimon.com.


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The Fishtown Recreation Center in North Philadelphia is getting a makeover.
Today, the historic Fishtown neighborhood is emerging as a hub for contemporary arts, food, and music, and the school is working with The Trust for Public Land to transform its rundown asphalt schoolyard into a vibrant place for outdoor play and learning.
The Trust for Public Land is now leading the transformation of the current asphalt schoolyard into a stimulating green play space that will combine interactive learning with environmental sustainability.
The The Trust for Public Land is helping transform this asphalt schoolyard into a vibrant play space that will also mitigate storm runoff.
As part of The Trust for Public Land's participatory design process, we worked with Taggart students to develop a new schoolyard that fosters learning and creativity, encourages exercise, and honors the diversity of the school's student body that collectively represents 27 different languages.
Student Avery Anthony describes the schoolyard at William Cramp Elementary School in North Philadelphia like this: "Our site is plain ground. All we do is talk and run. It gets boring and there are no games."
The Trust for Public Land will work with students and residents in the community to transform this playground in West Philadelphia with new playground equipment, an improved recreation field, and stormwater management features.
The Trust for Public Land will launch a community design process with neighbors and various community organizations to generate designs to revitalize Lanier Playground in the Grays Ferry section of South Philadelphia.
The Trust for Public Land is working with various community groups to transform the aging recreation center at 37 th and Mt. Vernon streets in Philadelphia's Mantua neighborhood into a vibrant new park.
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The Buffalo Bills need to find a head coach who can figure out "the other side of the ball."
Each of their last four head coaches arguably have been satisfactory in their area of expertise but have experienced abject failure on the other side of the line of scrimmage.
The Bills are expected to be on the hunt for a new head coach. Chan Gailey's tenure looks like it is grinding to a miserable halt with today's season finale against the New York Jets.
Gailey is an offensive guy. His attack ranks 19th in yards and 20th in points. With Ryan Fitzpatrick at quarterback and the dearth of receiving weapons on hand, Gailey has squeezed out reasonable production on offense. Washington's Mike Shanahan would not have gotten better than 23 touchdowns and 16 interceptions out of Fitzpatrick this season. Gailey's defenses have been a disaster, first with George Edwards as coordinator and now with Dave Wannstedt, who has colossally underachieved. If Gailey's defense was even 15th this season in points allowed (instead of 31st), the Bills would be in playoff contention Nobody would be getting fired.
Step back one regime to Dick Jauron. When he was hired, the word out of Chicago was Jauron didn't know what he didn't know about offense. Sure enough, his defenses were respectable, but he couldn't identify an offensive coordinator — or an offensive philosophy — to save his soul. Jauron wanted to run a fast-paced no-huddle with a suspect offensive line and with Trent Edwards, the least improvisational quarterback you could find. As a gunslinger, Edwards was the anti-Jim Kelly.
Before Jauron, offensive-minded Mike Mularkey agreed to retain Jerry Gray as his defensive chief, then had philosophical differences with Gray.
Before Mularkey, defensive-minded Gregg Williams said upon being hired that through his entire career, he was determined he would run a West Coast offense if he ever got a head job. He ran it for one year, fired Mike Sheppard, then went in the exact opposite direction with Kevin Gilbride's downfield passing game.
I think a good offensive coordinator is a little harder to find than a good defensive coordinator. There will be capable offensive play-callers available, including Indianapolis' Bruce Arians, Denver's Mike McCoy, Syracuse head coach Doug Marrone and maybe even Arizona head coach Ken Whisenhunt (if he gets fired).
There are numerous defensive coordinators with good credentials, like Cincinnati's Mike Zimmer, the Giants' Perry Fewell, the Niners' Vic Fangio and Arizona's Ray Horton. Look for the Bills to have Horton on their list.
There also are organizational managers, in the Marv Levy mold, who would not call the plays on either side. One is Arizona offensive line coach Russ Grimm, who has an executive presence and his great at getting the trust and respect of the players.
Whoever they settle on, that person must have a clear vision about "the other side of the ball."
Westhoff's last stand
Jets special teams coach Mike Westhoff will make his 32nd visit to Orchard Park today as an opposing coach. That has to be a record. Even Don Shula, who made 28 trips to Buffalo as a coach, can't top it.
This will be his last with the Jets after 12 seasons in New York. Westhoff, 65, is retiring from the Jets after today's game. He coached from 1986 to 2000 in Miami and from 1982 to '84 with the Colts. However, Westhoff is not ruling out a possible return to coaching, especially since his Jets special teams units are having a poor season.
"I'm definitely going to stick with my plan, but if I get frustrated enough, angry enough, maybe I'll re-evaluate after a point in time," Westhoff told ESPNNewYork.com earlier this season. "I don't close any doors. This could make me angry enough to reconsider, but not right away. I'm going out the way I said. I'm going to do that."
Westhoff has been one of the best special-teams coaches in the league. His units ranked ninth last year, seventh in 2010 and fifth in 2009, according to the Dallas Morning News' comprehensive survey that has ranked special teams since 1990. Only three times in that span has Westhoff's units ranked in the bottom half of the league. (This year may be a fourth.)
In his 12 years with the Jets, his teams have a remarkable 16 kickoff returns for touchdowns. That includes two by Chad Morton against the Bills in the 2002 season-opener. Morton's second that day came in overtime in a 37-31 Jets win.
Westhoff was diagnosed with cancer in his left femur in 1988 and has withstood at least 10 leg surgeries over the years. He is strong-willed and irascible. And he gets results.
"I think sometimes we have a shelf life with a team, especially in this day and age," Westhoff said. "I think sometimes they need to hear something from someone else. I felt that way long before the inconsistencies of this year. It's time for me to try something else."
Offense is so bad ...
From the Misery Loves Company Dep't. comes this breakdown of the Arizona Cardinals' offense. You think the Bills' offense lacks weapons? A website called thebiglead.com recently suggested the Cardinals would be better off punting every first down and running no offensive plays. You know what? A case can be made for it.
Arizona's offense ranks 32nd in yards, 32nd rushing, 28th passing, 32nd on third down and 30th in scoring. But in the last six weeks, since the team's bye, the Cards have taken their attack to new lows.
In the last six games, Arizona has seven offensive touchdowns and has allowed six defensive returns for touchdowns. The Cards have 23 turnovers in that span and have averaged 214 yards a game, 50 below their season average and 134 below the league average.
Onside kicks
• As a public service, we offer the Cincinnati-Duke Belk Bowl as an example of why you should not bet on football games. Cincinnati had only five coaches for the game, because the rest had bolted to the University of Tennessee. The game was in Charlotte, N.C., giving Duke a big home-field advantage. Duke, a 7.5-point underdog, was the correct betting play. Sure enough, with 1:20 to go and the score tied, 34-34, Duke had the ball at the Bearcats' 5, ready to cover the spread by 10.5, if not 14.5. Duke fumbled and the Bearcats recovered at their 4. An 83-yard TD pass and a 55-yard interception return later, Cincinnati had not only won, but covered the spread, 48-34. The ball bounces funny. Don't bet on it.
• Houston's J.J. Watt needs 2.5 sacks to pass Michael Strahan's record of 22.5.
• The Chargers' home finale vs. the Raiders sold out, snapping a string of three straight blacked out games. San Diegans aren't eager to watch Norv Turner's last game. A huge contingent of Raiders fans bought up tickets and figure to make the stands raucous today.
• San Francisco's No. 2-ranked defense has a big problem. Star defensive end Justin Smith has a left triceps injury. A bone spur broke loose from Smith's triceps and remains in his left elbow. Part of the triceps tendon remains attached. He missed the blowout loss to Seattle but says he will be back for the playoffs. His effectiveness will be a concern.
• Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers leads the league with a passer rating of 106.2. He's set to join Hall of Famer Steve Young as the only QBs to post a rating of 100 or better in four straight seasons.
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Five things to look for as Penn State celebrates senior day and closes out a truly historic season looking for its biggest win of the year against Wisconsin.
No. 1: Control emotions
There will be a lot of tears shed today as one of the most impressive senior classes football has ever seen plays its final game. The PSU seniors and their families will be honored during a pregame ceremony, and coach Bill O'Brien has asked all fans to be in their seats by 3 p.m. to pay tribute to the team.
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Penn State linebacker Gerald Hodges will be playing his final collegiate game today.
Wisconsin won't really care about any of that. The Badgers are coming to play a football game and to get ready for next week's Big Ten title showdown against Nebraska, with the Rose Bowl berth on the line.
The Nittany Lions weren't able to avoid getting drained emotionally in the opener against Ohio and lost. They weren't able to sustain their emotions, made key mistakes to start the second half and watched the big home game against Ohio State slip away. At Nebraska, the team couldn't physically or mentally overcome a blown call that would have given it the lead.
There's no question the players on this team have done an incredible job over the past year of maintaining their focus in the face of enormous adversity. But there have been noticeable situations in key spots of tough games when the team ran out of gas emotionally, and ultimately lost the game.
The players can't afford to let that happen today against a good, tough Wisconsin team.
No. 2: Stop the Ball
Wisconsin's Montee Ball has 1,417 yards rushing, 17 TDs and averages 129 yards per game. His 78 career touchdowns are tied for most in college football history, and he will have that record all to himself with one score today.
Ball is a workhorse, averaging 25.8 carries per game, so he will get his touches and will have to be stopped for PSU to win. The Lions gave up 175 yards rushing against Ohio, 234 against Ohio State and 267 against Nebraska, and remember, Wisconsin had an amazing 564 yards rushing two weeks ago against Indiana.
With linebacker Michael Mauti (knee) out, replacement Mike Hull will have a chance to showcase himself against a tough running team. Defensive tackle Jordan Hill has continued playing since spraining his knee three weeks ago, but he still might not be 100 percent. Safety Malcolm Willis (knee) also is questionable, so the Lions' defense isn't at full strength.
The Badgers also have another very good running back in James White, who has 680 yards and averages 7.0 yards per carry, so the Lions have to be leery of both.
No. 3: QB battle
This was supposed to be the showdown between Matt McGloin and Danny O'Brien, who briefly considered transferring from Maryland to Penn State but instead wound up at Wisconsin.
O'Brien was not effective, however, and lost his job to Joel Stave, who got injured in week nine. Instead of going back to O'Brien, Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema turned to senior Curt Phillips, who has started the past two games.
Phillips has very little experience and shouldn't be able to do much damage, which is why it's paramount for the Lions to stop the Badgers on the ground.
McGloin has enjoyed a superb season with some gaudy numbers, but he also made big mistakes with costly interceptions against Ohio State and Nebraska to start the third quarter. Wisconsin is good against the run, allowing only 106 yards per game, so McGloin should need a big day for PSU to prevail.
No. 4: Going all out?
Two great unknowns are whether Bielema will play all of his starters the entire game and just how fired up the Badgers will be today, knowing they've already locked up a spot in the Big Ten title game.
Bielema has said he will play his starters, but when push comes to shove on a blistering cold day, it will be interesting to see if he takes what might be unnecessary risks.
No. 5: One and done?
Could this really be it for Bill O'Brien at Penn State? It seems unlikely that he would leave the program high and dry after one year, but he has yet to say unequivocally that he's coming back, and until he does, his name will be part of the constant speculation for potential NFL job openings.
It would be surprising if O'Brien leaves because he knows how much damage it would cause to the program with players still being able to transfer until August. Still, the possibility exists that today will be his last on the sideline at Beaver Stadium.
Prediction: Wisconsin 23, Penn State 20
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'Saving the Season: A Cook's Guide to Home Canning, Preserving and Pickling."
Knowledgeable folks are saying that if you wish to buy a book on canning, it should be this one, written by Kevin West, a former editor for W magazine and author of the blog savingtheseason.com.
Of his blog, West writes: "This is a blog about home canning — or 'putting up' as one might say where I'm from (the South) — and it will cover jams and other fruit preserves, pickles and briny things, canned vegetables (above all tomatoes) and the complement of condiments that includes relishes, sauces, salsas and those related preparations that result when you chunk bits of seasonal produce and preserve them in a syrup either piquant or sweet."
This aptly describes his cookbook as well, which is written in a similarly artful manner and packed chock full of stories, making it a delight to read as well as use in the kitchen.
"Recipes need stories," West writes. "Anyone who has learned to cook by spending hours in the kitchen with an older relative or a close friend knows what I mean. You learn by watching but also listening, and the instruction imparted is not merely technical. In the kitchen and at the table, food and narrative go together."
Now a master food preserver certified by the University of California Cooperative Extension, West learned the art of preserving by starting small, and he crafts his recipes (some 220) to produce small batches, the preferred way for any novice to learn.
He opens with a primer on canning and preserving, encouraging the reader that home canning is merely another form of home cooking and not to be feared. The book moves forward, dividing fruits and vegetables by the seasons.
"Nature's bounty is abundant but fleeting," writes West. "I wanted to save the season, and preserving is my way to do it."
First up then is spring, and four jam techniques employing strawberries as the vehicle. West moves on to pickling and preserving, using spring's profusion of onions, ramps, garlic, carrots, currants, cherries, rhubarb, and more. Should you already have a recipe file of basics, West will extend your palate and your expertise with new adventures. His Cherry Olives are pickled with vinegar and "Frenchified" with red wine and tarragon. Peaches are canned in syrup perfumed by lavender in a cold pack method or the bergamot of Earl Grey tea in a hot pack one. Tomato jam is warmed by smoked paprika. Relishes are made from corn or peppers, sweet onions or snap beans, fennel or squash.
At a price of $35, the book is a true bargain. The clear and concise instructions ensure canning success. The delightfully written introductions and essays ensure good reading.
"Saving the Season," West tells us, "is almost like a course on the cuisine and culture of home canning. If you follow the seasons, it takes about a year to complete."
Afterward, however, rest assured you won't be simply shelving the book away. Its technical information is timeless. Hardcover, Alfred A. Knopf.
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Over the past decade, author Peter Potterfield has hiked more than 10,000 miles over six continents to research this list. He here tells us his picks for the world's 15 best hikes, including Patagonia, Tasmania, Newfoundland, and Petra. Read more in his best-selling book Classic Hikes of the World or his forthcoming book Classic Hikes of North America (to be released in 2012).
Kungsleden, Sweden
Photograph by Bernd Jonkmanns, laif/Redux
Abisko Mountain Station to the Saami Village of Nikkaluokta
Round-Trip: 65 miles, 3 to 5 days
When to Go: The Europeans do it in August, when they get holiday time, so be bold and go in early September for authentic solitude and no bugs.
A hundred miles inside the Arctic Circle, Sweden's legendary 275-mile Kungsleden (the "The King's Trail") begins its traverse of the last great wilderness in western Europe. This mind-blowing northernmost section penetrates the vast Arctic landscape of Sweden through birch forests, open tundra, and big glaciers before crossing the shoulder of Sweden's highest peak, 6,926-foot Mount Kebnekaise. Using the comfortable huts placed about a day apart assures you have refuge in bad weather. Sturdy suspension bridges take the danger out of the big rivers. The vibe here is "far north," with palpable emptiness and low-angled light that stirs the soul.
Insider Tip: The route can be done in either direction, but do it north to south, as that keeps the sun on your face—no small consideration in the Arctic.
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Grand Canyon Hike, Arizona
Photograph by Bill Hatcher, National Geographic
Rim to Rim to Rim
Round-Trip: 44 miles, 4 to 6 days
When to Go: Everybody does this hike in September to October or April to May, so go in March or November for a more contemplative experience.
Any walk in the Grand Canyon is going to rate pretty high on the Richter scale of hikes, but this route shows you both rims and the river, offers different trails in and out, and gives you enough time within one of the greatest features on Earth to actually savor the majesty of the natural architecture. Time travel through the multicolored layer cake of the Colorado Plateau for two billion years' worth of geology, from the Kaibab limestone at the rim to the Vishnu complex at the river, all on good "corridor" trails with known water sources and pleasant camps.
Insider Tip: Bomb down from the South Rim via the uber-direct South Kaibab Trail to cross the Colorado River on the Black Bridge and camp at Bright Angel camp. Then ascend through the Box, the inner heart of the canyon, up to Cottonwood Camp and the remote North Rim. On the return trek, cross the Colorado on the Silver Bridge and ascend to the South Rim through Indian Garden via the Bright Angel Trail, better suited for uphill travel.
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Everest Base Camp Trek, Nepal
Photograph by Alex Treadway, National Geographic
Lukla to Everest Base Camp
Round-Trip: 70 miles, 16 days
When to Go: Pre-monsoon (March or April) gives you the rhododendrons in bloom and lots of climber action, but post-monsoon (November) gives you drier weather. Go with guide services that use local Sherpa guides, cooks, and porters—it's part of the experience.
Arguably the greatest of all high-mountain journeys, this stroll through Nepal's Khumbu district lets you see three of the highest peaks on Earth (Everest, Lhotse, and Lhotse Sar) in one glance—and dozens more Himalayan giants along the way. A favorite is the view from Thyangboche, called by renowned mountain explorer W.H. Tillman the "greatest view in the world." But it's the deep immersion in the Sherpas' Buddhist culture that will bring you back for the friendly villages, the monasteries, and the polyglot scene of world travelers who come for the high-octane pilgrimage to Everest.
Insider Tip: Go slow on the way up. Healthy hikers could cover 35 miles in two days, but the need to acclimatize means you'll take ten days on the trek in to Everest, but only three on the trek out. The enforced downtime allows you to savor the experience—and the culture of people who live there.
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Fitz Roy Trek, Patagonia, Argentina
Photograph by Reiner Harscher, laif/Redux
El Chaltén to Laguna Torre to Poincenot Camp to Laguna Eléctrico
Round-Trip: 36 miles, 4 to 7 days
When to Go: February to March to avoid the crowds of midsummer and enjoy stable fall weather when the infamous Patagonian winds abate
Hike among Argentina's fabled Fitz Roy Massif, the iconic ridge where the peaks of Poincenot, St. Exupery, and 11,073-foot Fitz Roy itself rise out of the steppes of Patagonia like a vision. This grand tour gives you three views of Fitz at sunrise, with Cerro Torre and Marconi Pass thrown in for good measure. This ramble through Delaware-size Los Glaciares National Park takes you from gnarled, spooky beech forests and open plains to glaciers, roaring waterfalls, and granite monoliths afire with orange dawn light.
Insider Tip: From Camp Poincenot, hike up in the predawn hours to Laguna de los Tres by headlamp for the full impact of sunrise on the Fitz Roy Massif.
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Petra Through the Back Door, Jordan
Photograph by Heeb, laif/Redux
Dana Reserve to Petra
Round-Trip: 50 miles, 7 days
When to Go: October through April, when desert temperatures relent—a little. Go with Adventure Jordan, the local company that discovered this 50-mile route through the deserts, mountains, and peaks of Jordan.
At the top of an ancient stairway carved into the red rock, the narrow defile leads around a sharp bend, and suddenly you are stopped cold. There stands the exquisite carved façade of Al Deir, better known as the Monastery, perhaps Petra's grandest monument. And you have it to yourself. To enter the Nabataean city of Petra in a small party at the conclusion of almost a week in the rugged wilds of the Kingdom of Jordan is a far more satisfying arrival than pulling into the parking lot with its idling tour buses ten miles away. That's what makes the weeklong trek unique.
From the ancient city of Dana, the route leads down to the Feynan Eco-Lodge before crossing the vast arid expanse of Wadi Araba before climbing into the Sharah Mountains past iconic oasis and Bedouin camps toward Petra itself. The off-trail travel through the deserts and mountains can be grueling, exacerbated by the heat, but the hike sets you up to enter Petra in a receptive frame of mind, ready to absorb the mystical qualities of the Rose Red City.
Insider Tip: Do your research before you arrive. Time in the canyon system of Petra is precious, so it's best to know what you want to see before you arrive. Besides the iconic sites of the Siq, the Treasury and the Monastery are mystical venues, as are the Place of High Sacrifice and the Great Temple.
Grindelwald, Switzerland
Photograph by Patitucci Photo
First to Lake Bachal to Faulhorn Hut
Round-Trip: 10 miles if you ride up and walk down, 2 to 3 days
When to Go: High summer is the season here, but hikable weather often extends into September, when the Europeans are back at work. The Faulhorn closes in October.
Perhaps the biggest payoff for effort applied in the Alps, this ridiculously beautiful walk takes in the scenic highlights of the Bernese Oberland—including the notorious Eiger and its more impressive sister peak, the fearsome Shreckhorn—looming across Grindelwald's fairy tale valley.
All this, and a night or two at the comfortable Faulhorn hut or berghotel, impossibly perched at 8,800 feet on its namesake peak, for just a day's worth of hiking. And you can shave some time off that by taking a cable car up to First. Walk the whole way from Grindelwald and you'll earn that beer you're drinking on the terrace as the setting sun paints the Eiger's north wall a blood red.
Insider Tip: Even if you ride the lift on the way up, be sure to walk down, and have lunch at Waldspitz, a classic Swiss mountain chalet where you'll enjoy a tasty rösti watching snow plumes blow off the summit of the Shreckhorn so close it's scary.
Yosemite Grand Traverse, California, United States
Photograph by Russ Bishop, Aurora
Post Peak Pass to Tuolumne Meadows
Round-Trip: 60 miles, 6 to 7 days
When to Go: Reaching as high as 12,000 feet, this trans-Sierra route is open only from mid-July to mid-September.
It's hard to say "Sierra in summer" without thinking of granite towers rising above sparkling high-country lakes into deep blue skies. This traverse is a cheat sheet of Yosemite backcountry, touching more than a few of the real high points of the Sierra in just a week, including an ascent of Half Dome via the Cable Route.
Starting on obscure trails in the Ansel Adams Wilderness with unexpected views of the Minarets and other landmark Sierra Nevada peaks, this hike soon enters Yosemite National Park to follow the unique drainage of the Merced River. The traverse then joins the iconic John Muir Trail for a spectacular finish among the spires of the Cathedral Range. An unexpected highlight is the jaunt through the extensive drainage of the Merced River, the lifeblood of Yosemite Valley, where the route traces the headwaters through waterfalls, granite basins, and channels, interspersed with sprawling, sublime sub-alpine meadows.
Insider Tip: The trailhead logistics for this trip can be challenging, so make things easy by doing this trip with Southern Yosemite Mountain Guides, who pioneered the route and have mastered the journey from start to finish.
Chilkoot Trail, Alaska and Yukon Territory, U.S. and Canada
Photograph by Stefan Wackerhagen, Alamy
Skagway to Bennett Lake
Round-Trip: 33 miles, 3 to 5 days
When to Go: The Coast Range opens up a bit earlier than the Rockies, so you can push the season a bit. Late June to early October works most years, but August has the best weather—and sees the heaviest traffic.
The very names on this epic route—the Golden Stairs, the Scales, the Stone Crib—are redolent with the suffering of 1898 gold miners, and there's no mistaking the history here. Both sides of the trail are littered with rusting remains of equipment the miners jettisoned out of exhaustion. More than a century later, the backcountry journey those miners blazed, driven by greed, has become one of the iconic wilderness routes in North America. It's a natural. The route rises quickly from tidewater to crest Chilkoot Pass at 3,300 feet. But instead of dropping back down, it meanders more than 20 miles through an alpine wonderland, while losing only a thousand feet before returning to its terminus at Bennett Lake.
Insider Tip: Spanning two national parks, two countries, a state, a province and a territory, Chilkoot Trail makes staging a challenge. Solve that by starting and ending in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, and use the robust infrastructure for trailhead transport. Take the White Pass and Yukon Railway over the mountains to Skagway, a stupendous ride, and have Alpine Aviation pick you up in a floatplane at Bennett Lake for the outrageous 45-minute flight back to Whitehorse, in plenty of time for a beer on the deck before dinner.
Tonquin Valley, Canadian Rockies, Alberta, Canada
Photograph by Michael Wheatley, Alamy
Portal Creek to McCarib Pass to Tonquin Valley and Out via the Astoria River
Round-Trip: 27 miles, 3 to 5 days
When to Go: July to September; it can snow any day of the year.
Watching the sunrise light up the enormous broadside of the Ramparts, throwing golden reflections into the waters of Amethyst Lake, is an experience worthy of any effort expended to get into this wild valley. First photographed in 1915, the unrelenting beauty of the Tonquin Valley, nestled deep in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, has drawn pilgrims ever since—including Ansel Adams, whose very first trip as a Sierra Club photographer was right here. This big hiking loop takes you in over high, scenic McCarib Pass and out via the lovely Astoria River, laying the whole mind-blowing landscape before you in a backcountry journey to rival any.
Insider Tip: If all those grizzly bears wandering around make you uneasy, consider booking accommodations at two wilderness lodges hidden at the edges of the valley. Founded as horsepacking operations, both the Amethyst Lake Lodge and Tonquin Valley Lodge increasingly cater to hikers looking for a bit of comfort and home-cooked meals in this wild place.
Bay of Fires, Tasmania, Australia
Photograph by Peter Potterfield
Stumpy's Bay to Bay of Fires Lodge
Round-Trip: 16 miles, 4 days
When to Go: October to May is the season for this beach route along the northeastern shore. Go with the Bay of Fires Walk; it's the only way in or out.
From the start in Mount William National Park to the finish at the impressive Bay of Fires Lodge, the route never deviates from seemingly endless beaches of blinding white sand and surreal rock formations lapped by a turquoise Tasman Sea. Only the occasional headland of granite boulders, turned blood red by lichen or forested points of shoreline, pushes you up and out of the coves. The Bay of Fires walk is a four-day guided trip; you can't do it solo, as there is no water on the route so no place to overnight. The first day takes you out to a permanent camp at Forester Beach. The second, longer day finishes at the architecturally striking Bay of Fires Lodge. It's as green as they come—in fact, you'll pump your own water up to rooftop tanks for a shower. Day three is the ultimate reward: free time on the stunning Bay of Fires coast with the comforts and fine wine of the lodge at your beck and call.
Insider Tip: Don't bother learning to discriminate between the species of snakes on Tasmania—they all have fatal bites. Strikes are rare, however, so just keep your eyes peeled for the slithering black creatures when you're crossing the headlands.
Long Range Traverse, Newfoundland, Canada
Photograph by Jerry Kobalenko, Getty Images
Western Brook Pond to Gros Morne Mountain
Round-Trip: 23 miles, 3 to 5 days
When to Go: Relatively low elevation means this route opens in June and can be hiked until late September. But come prepared: The Long Range Mountains are on the Gulf of St. Lawrence and take the brunt of some of the worst weather in the world. Go with a guide service if you're not an expert navigator.
This off-trail traverse takes you from inland fjords lined with 2,000-foot-high granite cliffs draped with wispy waterfalls deep into Gros Morne National Park. The rugged seaside plateau is just one reason Newfoundland is the new mecca for adventure. The landscape here is as dramatic as it is remote: It was carved by glaciers from massive, uplifted blocks of granite that form the expansive plateau, a wild place still loaded with moose and caribou. Good skills with map, compass, and GPS are required here, as no marked or maintained trails penetrate this unique wilderness. So wild is this trek that the park wardens won't give you a permit unless you carry a locator beacon (they call it a caribou collar). This ensures they won't have to search the whole park if you fail to emerge on time.
Insider Tip: The impenetrable alpine krummholz vegetation (called tuckamore on Newfoundland) in Gros Morne is so dense it seriously complicates navigation. One useful technique is to follow "caribou leads," trails carved through the tuck over centuries by moose and caribou. Then take a GPS waypoint and adjust your vector as required when you pop out the other side.
Queen Charlotte Track, New Zealand
Photograph by Amin Akhtar, laif/Redux
Ship Cove to Anakiwa
Round-Trip: 44 miles, 3 to 5 days
When to Go: Located on the sunny north end of the South Island, near the famed wine growing region of Marlborough, the Queen Charlotte can be done virtually year round. Hike with Marlborough Sound Adventures, who have the logistics wired.
A unique journey through the sunny hills of the Marlborough Sounds, the Queen Charlotte follows the dragon's back ridge that separates the blue waters of Queen Charlotte Sound from those of Kenepuru Sound. Water taxis take you from the town of Picton to the start, at Ship's Cove, where Captain Cook hung out frequently between 1770 and 1779, and the finish at Anakiwa. You can camp the whole way, a style of hiking the Kiwis call "freedom walking," or choose to turn the jaunt into a cush day-hiking experience not unlike trekking in Nepal—except your gear is carried by boat, not yak. Go luxe, and you can crank 15-mile days and stay every night in comfortable lodges at Furneaux, Punga Cove and Portage.
Insider Tip: The Queen Charlotte is one of the few tracks in New Zealand open to mountain bikers for part of the season. Go early or late in the season if you want to ride, or choose high summer if you want a more tranquil hike without bikers coming up behind you.
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Mountains of the Moon, Uganda
Photograph by David Clifford, Aurora
Central Circuit, Ruwenzori Range
Round-Trip: 38 miles, 6 to 7 days
When to Go: December to March, the "dry" season. Go with guides and porters; they know the way and are not expensive.
When approaching high-altitude glaciers, you don't often hear locals say, "There are elephants here." But everything about the Ruwenzori Range, Ptolemy's legendary Mountains of the Moon, is unexpected. Looming on the Uganda-Congo border, these peaks make up the highest range in Africa, rising to 16,765 feet at the Margherita summit of Mount Stanley. (Kilimanjaro and Kenya are taller, but they aren't ranges.) You'll hike three days through two 14,000-foot passes and mind-bending forests of giant groundsel and giant lobelias to get to the Bujuku Hut, base camp for those wanting to climb Mount Speke. Hike one more day to Elena Hut, base camp for those who want to climb the glaciers, and try for the summit of Mount Stanley for its unique views of the Congo Basin. Two more trail days take you over Scott Elliot Pass, the highest on the circuit at 14,344 feet, and back to the starting point for your eventual return to Kampala.
Insider Tip: Bring a pair of indestructible camp shoes impervious to moisture, such as Crocs. The circuit can be a muddy mess. Walking in the creek beds often makes for the best progress. It is essential to be able to change into something dry and reasonably comfortable for your feet at day's end.
Kalalau Trail, Kauai, Hawaii, United States
Photograph by Sergio Ballivian
Ke'e Beach to Kalalau Valley
Round-Trip: 22 miles, 3 to 5 days
When to Go: May to September for drier weather; April or October for more solitude
The finest coastal hike in the world, this rugged route through Kauai's impressive Nā Pali Coast will challenge you physically with tropical heat and steep trails, and scare you with exposure on muddy slopes. But after a day of slogging 11 miles through the fluted cliffs above surf that crashes like howitzer fire on the coast below, you are rewarded with a view of the impossibly serene mile-long arc of golden Kalalau Beach along the shimmering Pacific. The Kalalau Valley itself holds fairy-tale waterfalls and lush tropical jungle, well worthy of exploration, but the highlight is camping right on the beach, with the Western Pacific before you, reflecting the setting sun.
Insider Tip: It's hot, and you'll be tempted, but don't even think about cooling off with a swim at Hanakapi'ai Beach on the way in. All those small, makeshift memorials are erected in the memory of hikers who thought they might enjoy wading in and were immediately swept out to sea by the violent rips.
Croagh Patrick, Ireland
Photograph by Karl-Heinz Raach, laif/Redux
Summit Climb, Westport, County Mayo
Round-Trip: 8 miles, 1 day
When to Go: Spring through fall is best for weather, but the climb can be done year round when the summit isn't covered with snow and ice. Expect fog, wind, rain, and hail rolling in off the Atlantic at any time.
A climb of this gnarly, holy peak provides ample beauty, challenge, and spiritual power to really experience this long-settled country. Croagh is the Gaelic word for "sharp mountain," an apt term for this steep ascent of the 2,507-foot mountain where St. Patrick is said to have spent 40 days and nights in prayer at its summit. More than half the people who come to climb the rocky, exposed, and lung-churning trail to the top are not hikers of any stripe, but pilgrims paying homage to St. Patrick, who, with his Celtic cross design, symbolically brought Christians and pagans together. Stunning views of Clew Bay and all of verdant County Mayo are the payoff for making it to the top, with its tiny white chapel. A Guinness in the centuries-old Campbell's Pub at the base is the mandatory finish. There, the most oft heard phrase is, "Wow, that was the hardest thing I've ever done."
Insider Tip: Myth says that if you climb Croagh Patrick seven times, your entry into heaven is assured despite previous bad behavior.
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