Cassandra Ledman

Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Health and Kinesiology

Areas of Expertise

Health Coach Prep Course Instructor
Clinical Exercise Physiologist, IU Health Ball Memorial
Exercise Physiologist, Cleveland Clinic
Purdue Exercise is Medicine on Campus referral program coordinator

HHS Signature Research Area(s)

Developmental Health and Wellness
Healthy Lifestyles and Vital Longevity

Department of Health and Kinesiology Research Area(s)

Applied Exercise and Health

Biography

Professor Ledman joined the Department of Health and Kinesiology as a Clinical Assistant Professor in July 2016. Professor Ledman teaches courses primarily within the clinical exercise physiology concentration. She is the chair faculty advisor with Exercise is Medicine on Campus, and dedicates a lot of her efforts to bringing a culture of physical activity and health to Purdue’s campus. Prior to arriving at Purdue University, Mrs. Ledman worked in the clinical setting as an exercise physiologist rehabilitating and educating patients with chronic conditions, specializing in cardiovascular disease. Mrs. Ledman also served an adjunct faculty member at Ivy Teach for 3 years teaching anatomy and physiology and fitness classes, prior to her time at Purdue.

Professor Ledman is a Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP) and Certified Health and Wellness Coach (CHWC). She is an active member of several professional societies: American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Clinical Exercise Physiologist Association (CEPA), American College of Exercise (ACE) and Wellcoaches.

Education

MS, 2008, Ball State University
BA, 2006, Purdue Univesity
Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist, American College of Sports Medicine
Certified Health and Wellness Coach, WellCoaches
Certified Health Coach, American Council of Exercise

Social Media Accounts

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Department of Health and Kinesiology DEI (Diversity Equity and Inclusion) committee member
Practicing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as an Exercise Professional Training (ACE)

Current Courses

HK 222 - Foundations for the Health and Fitness Professional
HK 318 - Strength and Conditioning and Exercise Instruction
HK 485 - Electrocardiogram, Cardiovascular Disease & Exercise
HK 424 - Health and Fitness Program Management
HK 490 - Health Coaching
HK 490 - Clinical Applications in Sports Performance
PES 114 - Exercise and Fitness

Selected Honors/Awards

Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award, Department of Health and Kinesiology - Spring 2021

Professional Affiliations

Midwest American College of Sports Medicine, Member at Large
Midwest American College of Sports Medicine, membership committee chair
Clinical Exercise Physiologist Association, continuing education and conference committee member
American Council of Exercise, certified instructor
American College of Sports Medicine, member and Purdue EIM-OC leadership team