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Dr. Kim Lebard-Rankila

Assistant Professor

Health/ Human Performance Dept

Associate Chair, Department of Health & Human Performance

Dean of Academic Affairs

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ph. 715-395-4606

office. Marcovich Wellness Center 1422

Curriculum Vitae

About

Kim enjoys spending time with family and friends relaxing in nature, hiking, kayaking and canoeing, camping, reading mystery and sci-fi books, walking her dogs, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, and working with community members to build happy environments.

Professional Background

Dr. Kim LeBard-Rankila is the coordinator of the Community/Public Health program and assists with the Exercise Science program, both are programs in the HHP department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior Dr. LeBard-Rankila teaching kinesiology, community & environmental health, epidemiology, health coach, exercise physiology labs, supervises practicum experiences related to physical assessments and ethical leadership, advises undergraduate students and helps coordinate Internship experiences. Kim also maintains UWS status as an international exam site for four health related certifications through the American Council on Exercise (ACE), thus allowing students opportunities to expand their resume and career opportunities after graduation. Dr. LeBard-Rankila also works at Essentia health as a licensed PTA specializing in sports medicine, orthopedic and manual therapy.

Research Interests

Research interest focus on physical and emotional health across the lifespan with focus on: functional movement to maintain quality of life, emotional wellness, obesity issues, self-efficacy, employee wellness programs, and overall quality of life.

Areas of Knowledge

Employee wellness Programs, Kinesiology: primarily functional ability, increase performance &/or improve quality of life, and obesity across the lifespan

Honors & Awards

Organizations and companies have been assessed and programs started in multiple settings. Taught and researched multiple concepts associated with function, and taught and conducted research on obesity for multiple settings.

Service

American Council on Exercise (ACE)
Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association
Alzheimer's Association
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ® (ASPCA)

Current Position

Senior Lecturer (100%) in the Health and Human performance Department as of 2012. Lecturer (50%) from 2005-2011, and Ad hoc instructor at UW-Superior from 1991-2005 in the HHP department.

Current Responsibilities

Responsibilities include teaching Community and Environmental health courses, exercise labs, Kinesiology, Epidemiology, advising undergraduate students in the HHP department, assisting in professional development and maintaining UWS status as an international exam site for five health-related certifications through the American Council on Exercise (ACE).

Ms Rankila also works at St. Mary/Duluth Clinic as a licensed PTA specializing in sports medicine, orthopedic and manual therapy.

Current certifications/licensures:

Certified Personal Trainer (ACE), Certified Group Fitness Instructor (ACE), and Certified American Red Cross and First Aid /CPR instructor

Dr. Kim Lebard-Rankila

in the News

UW-Superior to host Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies Conference

March 13, 2018

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Kim teaches in the subjects:

Health and Human Performance
Interdisciplinary Studies

Kim is involved with these committees:

Kim is affiliated with:

Health and Human Performance Department
- Health Minor
- Public Health Major
Dean of Academic Affairs
- Department Chairs

Fall Classes
Spring Classes
Summer Classes

UW-Superior Schedule of Classes for Lebard-Rankila, Kim M
Fall Semester 2021

For up to date information on all schedules, please refer to the class search page in the E-Hive.

Note: the Class Schedule information below reflects data as of July 24, 2021 1:30 AM.

Class Section Identifier Key

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Class Nbr.	Catalog Nbr.	Course Title/Course Topics	Class Sect.	Credits	Bldg.	Time	Seats Open
Fall Semester 2021
HHP - Health and Human Performance
1157	HHP 337	Practicum in HHP 102 Lab 09/08/2021 - 12/15/2021 Instructor Consent Required Please see instructor for specific details regarding this course (days/time) as well as permission to enroll.	001	1.00 - 2.00		ARR	7 of 15 open Wait List: 15 of 15
		09/08/2021 - 12/15/2021 Instructor Consent Required Please see instructor for specific details regarding this course (days/time) as well as permission to enroll.
2172	HHP 362	Kinesiology 09/08/2021 - 12/21/2021 This class is open to both DL and on campus students. On campus students can enroll as of 04/05/2021 (no petition required). Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. In addition this class has an online technology administration fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar	E1	3.00	Online		11 of 25 open Wait List: 15 of 15
		09/08/2021 - 12/21/2021 This class is open to both DL and on campus students. On campus students can enroll as of 04/05/2021 (no petition required). Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. In addition this class has an online technology administration fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar
1160	HHP 458	Certifn/CertificatePreparation 09/08/2021 - 12/15/2021 Instructor Consent Required	001	1.00 - 12.00		ARR	10 of 10 open Wait List: 5 of 5
		09/08/2021 - 12/15/2021 Instructor Consent Required
2027	HHP 458	Certifn/CertificatePreparation 09/08/2021 - 12/21/2021 Instructor Consent Required This class is open to both DL and on campus students. On campus students can enroll as of 04/05/2021 (no petition required). Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. In addition this class has an online technology administration fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar	E1	1.00 - 12.00	Online		10 of 10 open Wait List: 5 of 5
		09/08/2021 - 12/21/2021 Instructor Consent Required This class is open to both DL and on campus students. On campus students can enroll as of 04/05/2021 (no petition required). Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. In addition this class has an online technology administration fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar
1176	HHP 490	Independent Study 09/08/2021 - 12/15/2021 Instructor Consent Required	001	1.00 - 6.00		ARR	10 of 10 open Wait List: 5 of 5
		09/08/2021 - 12/15/2021 Instructor Consent Required
2029	HHP 490	Independent Study 09/08/2021 - 12/21/2021 Instructor Consent Required This class is open to both DL and on campus students. On campus students can enroll as of 04/05/2021 (no petition required). Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. In addition this class has an online technology administration fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar	E1	1.00 - 6.00	Online		10 of 10 open Wait List: 5 of 5
		09/08/2021 - 12/21/2021 Instructor Consent Required This class is open to both DL and on campus students. On campus students can enroll as of 04/05/2021 (no petition required). Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. In addition this class has an online technology administration fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar
1161	HHP 491	Fieldwork 09/08/2021 - 12/15/2021 Instructor Consent Required	001	1.00 - 12.00		ARR	9 of 10 open Wait List: 5 of 5
		09/08/2021 - 12/15/2021 Instructor Consent Required
2030	HHP 491	Fieldwork 09/08/2021 - 12/21/2021 Instructor Consent Required This class is open to both DL and on campus students. On campus students can enroll as of 04/05/2021 (no petition required). Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. In addition this class has an online technology administration fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar	E1	1.00 - 12.00	Online		10 of 10 open Wait List: 5 of 5
		09/08/2021 - 12/21/2021 Instructor Consent Required This class is open to both DL and on campus students. On campus students can enroll as of 04/05/2021 (no petition required). Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. In addition this class has an online technology administration fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar
1162	HHP 492	Experiential Learning 09/08/2021 - 12/15/2021 Instructor Consent Required	001	1.00 - 12.00		ARR	10 of 10 open Wait List: 5 of 5
		09/08/2021 - 12/15/2021 Instructor Consent Required
2031	HHP 492	Experiential Learning 09/08/2021 - 12/21/2021 Instructor Consent Required This class is open to both DL and on campus students. On campus students can enroll as of 04/05/2021 (no petition required). Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. In addition this class has an online technology administration fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar	E1	1.00 - 12.00	Online		9 of 10 open Wait List: 5 of 5
		09/08/2021 - 12/21/2021 Instructor Consent Required This class is open to both DL and on campus students. On campus students can enroll as of 04/05/2021 (no petition required). Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. In addition this class has an online technology administration fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar
1175	HHP 494	Workshop 09/08/2021 - 12/15/2021 Instructor Consent Required	001	1.00 - 8.00		ARR	10 of 10 open Wait List: 5 of 5
		09/08/2021 - 12/15/2021 Instructor Consent Required
2032	HHP 494	Workshop 09/08/2021 - 12/21/2021 Instructor Consent Required This class is open to both DL and on campus students. On campus students can enroll as of 04/05/2021 (no petition required). Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. In addition this class has an online technology administration fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar	E1	1.00 - 8.00	Online		10 of 10 open Wait List: 5 of 5
		09/08/2021 - 12/21/2021 Instructor Consent Required This class is open to both DL and on campus students. On campus students can enroll as of 04/05/2021 (no petition required). Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. In addition this class has an online technology administration fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar
1163	HHP 496	Internship 09/08/2021 - 12/15/2021 Department Consent Required	001	10.00 - 20.00		ARR	25 of 25 open
		09/08/2021 - 12/15/2021 Department Consent Required
1222	HHP 496	Internship 09/08/2021 - 12/21/2021 Instructor Consent Required This class is open to both DL and on campus students. On campus students can enroll as of 04/05/2021 (no petition required). Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. In addition this class has an online technology administration fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar	E1	10.00 - 20.00	Online		25 of 25 open Wait List: 15 of 15
		09/08/2021 - 12/21/2021 Instructor Consent Required This class is open to both DL and on campus students. On campus students can enroll as of 04/05/2021 (no petition required). Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. In addition this class has an online technology administration fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar
1172	HHP 497	Senior Capstone Experience 09/08/2021 - 12/15/2021 Course must be taken Pass/Fail Instructor Consent Required	005	0.00		ARR	9 of 10 open Wait List: 5 of 5
		09/08/2021 - 12/15/2021 Course must be taken Pass/Fail Instructor Consent Required
1182	HHP 497	Senior Capstone Experience 09/08/2021 - 12/21/2021 Course must be taken Pass/Fail Instructor Consent Required This class is open to both DL and on campus students. On campus students can enroll as of 04/05/2021 (no petition required). Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. In addition this class has an online technology administration fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar	E1	0.00	Online		10 of 10 open Wait List: 5 of 5
		09/08/2021 - 12/21/2021 Course must be taken Pass/Fail Instructor Consent Required This class is open to both DL and on campus students. On campus students can enroll as of 04/05/2021 (no petition required). Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. In addition this class has an online technology administration fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar
IDS - Interdisciplinary Studies
2182	IDS 495	Senior Experience 09/08/2021 - 12/21/2021 Instructor Consent Required Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. In addition this class has an online technology administration fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar This class is closed for enrollment. Wait List Seats Open: 1 of 1	E1	2.00 - 3.00	Online		0 of 1 open Wait List: 1 of 1
		09/08/2021 - 12/21/2021 Instructor Consent Required Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. In addition this class has an online technology administration fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar This class is closed for enrollment. Wait List Seats Open: 1 of 1

UW-Superior Schedule of Classes for Lebard-Rankila, Kim M
Spring Semester 2021

For up to date information on all schedules, please refer to the class search page in the E-Hive.

Note: the Class Schedule information below reflects data as of July 24, 2021 1:30 AM.

Class Section Identifier Key

Class Nbr.	Catalog Nbr.	Course Title/Course Topics	Class Sect.	Credits	Bldg.	Days	Time	Seats Open
Spring Semester 2021
HHP - Health and Human Performance
1083	HHP 102	Health and Wellness 01/20/2021 - 05/09/2021 Class will meet in the Yellowjacket Union Great Room. This course will be taught in a hybrid format, with some class periods occurring on-campus in-person at the date and time scheduled, and other class periods and activities occurring either online synchronously at the date and time scheduled or asynchronously. Full details on the course meetings will be provided by the instructor. Campus tuition rates apply, and credits are within the plateau for Spring 2021 online/alternative delivery of courses.	102	3.00		TTh	1:00PM- 1:50PM	64 of 100 open Wait List: 15 of 15
		01/20/2021 - 05/09/2021 Class will meet in the Yellowjacket Union Great Room. This course will be taught in a hybrid format, with some class periods occurring on-campus in-person at the date and time scheduled, and other class periods and activities occurring either online synchronously at the date and time scheduled or asynchronously. Full details on the course meetings will be provided by the instructor. Campus tuition rates apply, and credits are within the plateau for Spring 2021 online/alternative delivery of courses.
1090	HHP 337	Practicum in HHP 102 Lab 01/20/2021 - 05/09/2021 Instructor Consent Required This course will be taught in a hybrid format, with some class periods occurring on-campus in-person at the date and time scheduled, and other class periods and activities occurring either online synchronously at the date and time scheduled or asynchronously. Full details on the course meetings will be provided by the instructor. Campus tuition rates apply, and credits are within the plateau for Spring 2021 online/alternative delivery of courses.	001	1.00 - 2.00			ARR	9 of 15 open Wait List: 15 of 15
		01/20/2021 - 05/09/2021 Instructor Consent Required This course will be taught in a hybrid format, with some class periods occurring on-campus in-person at the date and time scheduled, and other class periods and activities occurring either online synchronously at the date and time scheduled or asynchronously. Full details on the course meetings will be provided by the instructor. Campus tuition rates apply, and credits are within the plateau for Spring 2021 online/alternative delivery of courses.
1100	HHP 362	Kinesiology 01/20/2021 - 05/09/2021 This course will be taught online with at least one real-time virtual class meeting per week at the date/time scheduled for the course. Full details on the course meetings will be provided by the instructor. On-campus tuition rates apply, and credits are within the 12-18 credit tuition plateau for Spring 2021 online/alternative delivery of courses	001	3.00	Online	MWF	10:00AM- 10:50AM	14 of 25 open Wait List: 15 of 15
		01/20/2021 - 05/09/2021 This course will be taught online with at least one real-time virtual class meeting per week at the date/time scheduled for the course. Full details on the course meetings will be provided by the instructor. On-campus tuition rates apply, and credits are within the 12-18 credit tuition plateau for Spring 2021 online/alternative delivery of courses
1134	HHP 362	Kinesiology This class is open to both DL and on campus students. On campus students can enroll as of 11/25/2020 (no petition required). Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. In addition this class has an online technology administration fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar	E1	3.00	Online			18 of 25 open Wait List: 15 of 15
		This class is open to both DL and on campus students. On campus students can enroll as of 11/25/2020 (no petition required). Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. In addition this class has an online technology administration fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar
1099	HHP 403	Health Coach 01/20/2021 - 05/09/2021 This course will be taught online with at least one real-time virtual class meeting per week at the date/time scheduled for the course. Full details on the course meetings will be provided by the instructor. On-campus tuition rates apply, and credits are within the 12-18 credit tuition plateau for Spring 2021 online/alternative delivery of courses	001	3.00	Online	MWF	2:00PM- 2:50PM	6 of 20 open Wait List: 15 of 15
		01/20/2021 - 05/09/2021 This course will be taught online with at least one real-time virtual class meeting per week at the date/time scheduled for the course. Full details on the course meetings will be provided by the instructor. On-campus tuition rates apply, and credits are within the 12-18 credit tuition plateau for Spring 2021 online/alternative delivery of courses
1115	HHP 497	Senior Capstone Experience 01/20/2021 - 05/09/2021 Course must be taken Pass/Fail Instructor Consent Required This course will be taught online with at least one real-time virtual class meeting per week at the date/time scheduled for the course. Full details on the course meetings will be provided by the instructor. On-campus tuition rates apply, and credits are within the 12-18 credit tuition plateau for Spring 2021 online/alternative delivery of courses	005	0.00	Online			4 of 10 open
		01/20/2021 - 05/09/2021 Course must be taken Pass/Fail Instructor Consent Required This course will be taught online with at least one real-time virtual class meeting per week at the date/time scheduled for the course. Full details on the course meetings will be provided by the instructor. On-campus tuition rates apply, and credits are within the 12-18 credit tuition plateau for Spring 2021 online/alternative delivery of courses

UW-Superior Schedule of Classes for Lebard-Rankila, Kim M
Summer Session 2021

For up to date information on all schedules, please refer to the class search page in the E-Hive.

Note: the Class Schedule information below reflects data as of July 24, 2021 1:30 AM.

Class Section Identifier Key

Class Nbr.	Catalog Nbr.	Course Title/Course Topics	Class Sect.	Credits	Bldg.	Seats Open
Summer Session 2021
HHP - Health and Human Performance
1045	HHP 337	Practicum in HHP 102 Lab 5/24/21 - 8/6/21 This class is open to both DL and on campus students. Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. In addition this class has an online technology administration fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar	E1	1.00 - 2.00	Online	19 of 25 open Wait List: 15 of 15
		5/24/21 - 8/6/21 This class is open to both DL and on campus students. Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. In addition this class has an online technology administration fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar
1032	HHP 403	Health Coach 5/24/21 - 8/6/21 Continuing Education Course. Tuition is not part of the plateau: online tuition fees apply. In addition, this class has an online technology fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar.	X15	3.00	Online	7 of 20 open Wait List: 15 of 15
		5/24/21 - 8/6/21 Continuing Education Course. Tuition is not part of the plateau: online tuition fees apply. In addition, this class has an online technology fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar.
1037	HHP 458	Certifn/CertificatePreparation 5/24/21 - 8/6/21 Instructor Consent Required This class is open to both DL and on campus students. Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. In addition this class has an online technology administration fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar	E1	1.00 - 12.00	Online	10 of 10 open Wait List: 5 of 5
		5/24/21 - 8/6/21 Instructor Consent Required This class is open to both DL and on campus students. Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. In addition this class has an online technology administration fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar
1038	HHP 490	Independent Study 5/24/21 - 8/6/21 Instructor Consent Required This class is open to both DL and on campus students. Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. In addition this class has an online technology administration fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar	E1	1.00 - 6.00	Online	9 of 10 open Wait List: 5 of 5
		5/24/21 - 8/6/21 Instructor Consent Required This class is open to both DL and on campus students. Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. In addition this class has an online technology administration fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar
1039	HHP 491	Fieldwork 5/24/21 - 8/6/21 Instructor Consent Required This class is open to both DL and on campus students. Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. In addition this class has an online technology administration fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar	E1	1.00 - 12.00	Online	10 of 10 open Wait List: 5 of 5
		5/24/21 - 8/6/21 Instructor Consent Required This class is open to both DL and on campus students. Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. In addition this class has an online technology administration fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar
1043	HHP 492	Experiential Learning 5/24/21 - 8/6/21 Instructor Consent Required This class is open to both DL and on campus students. Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. In addition this class has an online technology administration fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar	E1	1.00 - 12.00	Online	9 of 10 open Wait List: 5 of 5
		5/24/21 - 8/6/21 Instructor Consent Required This class is open to both DL and on campus students. Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. In addition this class has an online technology administration fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar
1044	HHP 496	Internship 5/24/21 - 8/6/21 Instructor Consent Required This class is open to both DL and on campus students. Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. In addition this class has an online technology administration fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar	E1	10.00 - 20.00	Online	6 of 10 open Wait List: 5 of 5
		5/24/21 - 8/6/21 Instructor Consent Required This class is open to both DL and on campus students. Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. In addition this class has an online technology administration fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar
1036	HHP 497	Senior Capstone Experience 5/24/21 - 8/6/21 Course must be taken Pass/Fail Instructor Consent Required This class is open to both DL and on campus students. Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. In addition this class has an online technology administration fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar	E1	0.00	Online	6 of 10 open Wait List: 5 of 5
		5/24/21 - 8/6/21 Course must be taken Pass/Fail Instructor Consent Required This class is open to both DL and on campus students. Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. In addition this class has an online technology administration fee of $60. For tuition and fee schedules see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar

Dr. Kim Lebard-Rankila

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UW-Superior Schedule of Classes for Lebard-Rankila, Kim M Fall Semester 2021

UW-Superior Schedule of Classes for Lebard-Rankila, Kim M Spring Semester 2021

UW-Superior Schedule of Classes for Lebard-Rankila, Kim M Summer Session 2021

UW-Superior Schedule of Classes for Lebard-Rankila, Kim M
Fall Semester 2021

UW-Superior Schedule of Classes for Lebard-Rankila, Kim M
Spring Semester 2021

UW-Superior Schedule of Classes for Lebard-Rankila, Kim M
Summer Session 2021