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Hildenbrand, Kasee

Assistant Professor

Department of Educational Leadership
& Counseling Psychology

Washington State University
114 Phys Ed
Pullman, WA 99164

(509) 335-8834
khildenbrand@wsu.edu
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Curriculum Vitae

Research interests

Kasee Hildenbrand’s research focuses on the critical thinking aspect of Human Anatomy.  Using assignments to prompt students to critically think about subjects such as Human Anatomy can help student retain knowledge by developing a practical understanding of the subject and its applicability to their profession.

Hildenbrand also has started a concussion research study looking at the effects concussions sustained during athletic participation has on the cognitive functions of the participants.  She has teamed with an assistant professor in clinical psychology to look at these effects using a neuropsychosocial battery of tests at both baseline, acute and long-term after a concussion.

In addition she is working with a physician from Spokane to look at the biophysiologic effects of warm water immersion.  Specifically she is looking at heart rate variability, blood pressure, peripheral blood flow and core temperature while immersed in cool, neutral and warm water.

Teaching/professional interests

Hildenbrand currently teaches Human Anatomy and Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries for the Movement Studies Core.  She is also the Program Director for the Athletic Training Education Program.  In this role she supervises the academic program while coordinating with the WSU Intercollegiate Athletics Department for internship experiences for students pursuing a degree in Athletic Training.

Recent accomplishments

  • Awarded a Teaching and Learning Improvement Grant for 2007 to examine the effects of critical thinking in first year science courses.
  • Awarded a grant from the National Swimming Pool Foundation for work on an aquatic rehabilitation project.

Educational background

  • BA, Whitworth College, Spokane, WA, 1998
  • MS, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 2001
  • PhD, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 2005
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