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Research Interest:
Aquatics, Lifeguarding, Swimming Pool Operations
Teaching Specialty:
Aquatics, Introduction to Kinesiology, Scuba Diving
Education:
M.A. University of Northern Iowa 1977 B.A. University of Northern Iowa 1973
Certification:
CPO Certified Pool Operator CPOI Certified Pool Operator Instructor WSI Water Safety Instructor WSIT Water Safety Instructor Trainer LGI Lifeguarding Instructor LGIT Lifeguarding Instructor Trainer
University, College and Department Achievements
Professor in the Department of Kinesiology for 40 years
Chair of the College of Health and Human Services Faculty Organization four different terms
Exercise Science Coordinator for 20 years advising over 500 students a year
Started the first Honors Program in the College of Health and Human Services
UNC Charlotte representative to UNC System Faculty Assembly for six years
College of Health and Human Services Excellence in Mentoring Award – 2016
Presented at the World Conference on Drowning Prevention in Potsdam, Germany, Penang, Malaysia and Vancouver, Canada
College of Health and Human Services Community Engagement Excellence Award – 2013
UNC Charlotte Provost’s Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising – 2012

Life Time Advising award for from the University of North Carolina Charlotte Student Affairs division (2007)

College of Nursing and Health Professions Undergraduate Teaching Award – 1999
Practice Area:
Aquatics
Personal Interests:
Scuba diving, hiking, time with my wife and three dogs.
Academic Interests:
Teaching and advising

Roy Fielding is a Senior Lecturer and Director of Aquatics in the Department of Kinesiology at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Mr. Fielding has assisted the American Red Cross over the last 12 years with the development and implementation of the Lifeguard and Lifeguard Management programs, in addition to serving as a Chapter volunteer for more than 40 years. Recently he has served as a member of the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council, and was Vice Chair of two Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) technical committees for the CDC. Roy was recently named one of top most influential individuals in aquatics in the United States by Aquatics International Magazine in its Power 25. His latest work involves collect data regarding lifeguard rescues through the Lifeguard Rescue Reporting System in both the United States and Canada. He is a member of the University of Northern Iowa Athletic Hall of Fame for swimming and the School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Studies Hall of Excellence.
PRESENT: Senior Lecturer and Director of Aquatics for the University of North Carolina Charlotte

EDUCATION: University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa 1975-1977 MA University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa 1970-1973 BA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: The University of North Carolina Charlotte, 1978-present Director of Aquatics Lecturer Department of Kinesiology Undergraduate Program Coordinator The University of North Carolina Charlotte, 1988-1992, Head Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Coach The University of Northern Iowa, 1977-78, Instructor of Physical Education, Assistant Men’s Swimming Coach, Head Men’s Diving Coach

 

Relevant Publications:

William D. Ramos, Angela Beale, Peter Chambers, Shelley Dalke, Roy R. Fielding, Louise Kublick, Stephen J. Langendorfer, Terri A. Lees, Linda Quan, Peter G. Wernicki. Primary and Secondary Drowning Interventions: The American Red Cross Circle of Drowning Prevention and Chain of Drowning Survival, International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education 2015, 9, 89 – 101

Linda Quan, William D. Ramos, Connie Harvey, Louise Kublick, Stephen J. Langendorfer, Terri A. Lees, Roy R. Fielding, Shelley Dalke, Catherine Barry, Stephanie Shook, Peter G. Wernicki. Toward Defining Water Competency: An American Red Cross Definition, International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education 2015, 9, 12 – 23

Lees, T., Fielding, R., Wernicki, P., Markenson, D. Appropriate Water Temperatures in Which to Conduct American Red Cross Aquatic Instructional Programs, International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education 2013, 7, 167-178  

Amburgey, J., Walsh, K., Fielding, R., Arrowood, M., Removal of Cryptosporidium and polystyrene microspheres from swimming pool water with sand, cartridge, and precoat filters, Journal of Water and Health 10.1 2012

Lees, T., Fielding, R., Appropriate water temperatures in which to conduct American Red Cross Aquatic Instructional programs – this is a scientific review that was approved by the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council – June 2011 – posted on the American Red Cross website

Wernicki, P, Chambers, P, Fielding. R, Lees, Terri, Markenson, David, Pia, Francesco, Quan, Analysis and Rebuttal of Development of an In-Water Intervention in a Lifeguard Protocol, International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education Volume 5, Issue1 February 2011 6-13

Quan, L., Culver, Bruce, Fielding, R. (2010) Hypoxia-Induced Loss of Consciousness
in Multiple Synchronized Swimmers During a Workout, International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education Volume 4, Issue 4 November 2010 379-389

Awards:

Special Citation for Exceptional Volunteer Service – America Red Cross – 2015

Vice Chair of the Aquatics Sub Council of the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council.

A contributor to the manuals for the American Red Cross and the National Swimming Pool Foundation used by 100s of thousands a year.

Received recognition from graduating students four years in a row “honoring those faculty recognized by graduating seniors as having made the most significant, positive contribution to their education”. – 2016

Named as one top 25 influential people in Aquatics by Aquatics International Magazine –

Chairman’s Award American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council 2012

University of Northern Iowa Hall of Excellence – 2008

University of Northern Iowa Athletic Hall of Fame – 2007