MW AQUATICS
Mary
O. Wykle, Ph.D., ATRIC
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Mary received her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Saint Louis University, Missouri in 1996. Her study emphasis was understanding compliance to exercise and weight management. She received her B.S. and M.S. in Physical Education from West Virginia University. Mary holds certification in Aquatic Therapy & Rehab, Aquatic Exercise, Yoga, Pilates, Ai Chi, the American Council on Exercise, Myers Briggs Personality Inventory, and multiple Instructor Trainer authorizations with the American Red Cross. |
Dr. Mary O. Wykle, Ph.D. is
an adjunct professor of physical education at Northern Virginia Community
College and her company, MW Associates, offers consulting workshops in
health and aquatics. Mary is a long-time instructor for the Aquatic
Therapy and Rehabilitation Institute and regular presenter for the Aquatic
Exercise Association and IAFC and is a member of the AEA Advisory Board.
She is a member of the International Swimming Hall of Fame
International Committee and also represents U.S. Water Fitness Association
on the National Alliance for Nutrition and Activity. Mary continues
to swim as a member of the Curl-Burke Masters swim team. In addition
to her aquatics activities, Dr. Wykle is outgoing Chair of the Visiting
Committee for the West Virginia University College of Physical Activity
and Sports Sciences, previously the School of Physical Education.
Dr. Wykle is recognized for
program development with emphasis on core strength and balance training.
She is currently is in charge of the development and training of the
Aquatic Rehabilitation and Aquatic Warrior Exercise Program for the
Army�s Office of the Surgeon General and specifically for the Proponency
Office for Rehabilitation and Reintegration. Her Aquatic Pi-Yo-Chi�
course (Pilates, Yoga, and Ai Chi) with supporting manual and DVD is a
specialty certificate program for AEA. She also developed the course and
wrote the manual for Risk Awareness and Safety Training and the renewal
course, Risk Awareness in Therapy Settings, the recommended risk
management training for aquatic practitioners. Mary chaired the
development committees and wrote Safety Standards & Guidelines for
Therapy Pools and Safety Standards for Aquatic Therapy
Practitioners.
Other aquatic presentations
and publications include Lumbar Stability/Low Back Pain Certificate
Program, Lumbar/Pelvic Stability for Spinal Fusions, Balance and Gait
workshops, Core Strength, Suspended Pilates, Ai Chi for Lower Extremity
Amputees, Transitioning Sports Rehab to Water, Grounding Ai Chi, Aquatic
Risk Management, Essentials of Aquatic Safety Programming, and Program
Validation through Research in Aquatic Therapy.
Mary's recent recognitions
include: the Global Award � Lifetime Achievement from the Aquatic
Exercise Association (2010); the International Swimming Hall of Fame John
K. Williams International Adapted Aquatics Award (2007); the Aquatic
Therapy & Rehab Institute Aquatic Professional of the Year (2006); and
the Northern Virginia Community College Award of Excellence for Service
and Teaching (2006-2007). Previous awards include the ATRI Tsunami
Award (2004) and Dolphin Award (2002); selection to Who's Who in Aquatics
(2002-2003-2004); four awards of the United States Army Outstanding
Civilian Service Medal; WVU School of Physical Education Hall of Fame; the
American Red Cross Clara Barton Honor Award for Meritorious Leadership;
two awards of the American Red Cross special Citation for Exceptional
Service; and Volunteer of the Year awards from various communities and
associations.
Mary can be contacted at mwykle@aol.com,
or www.mwaquatics.com.
Mary with Julie See and Angie Proctor receiving the 2010
Global Award
� Lifetime Achievement � AEA