Dr. Cassandra Ledman

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Professor Ledman joined the Department of Health and Kinesiology as a Clinical Assistant Professor in July 2016. She teaches courses primarily in the clinical exercise physiology concentration. As chair faculty advisor for the Exercise Medicine Campus, she dedicates significant efforts to promoting physical activity and health culture on Purdue’s campus. Prior to arriving at Purdue University, Mrs. Ledman worked in a clinical setting as an exercise physiologist, rehabilitating and educating patients with chronic conditions, specializing in cardiovascular disease. She also served as an adjunct faculty member at Ivy Tech for three years teaching anatomy and physiology fitness classes. Professor Ledman is a Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP) and a Certified Health Wellness Coach (CHWC) and is an active member of several professional societies including the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the Clinical Exercise Physiologist Association (CEPA).

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2016-07-01 — Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Teaches courses primarily in clinical exercise physiology and serves as chair faculty advisor for the Exercise Medicine Campus.

Awards

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Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award

2021-01-01

Courses

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

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.