Bree Baker

Associate Professor

Kinesiology, Applied Health & Recreation

  • Associate Professor
    Kinesiology, Applied Health & Recreation

TEACHING SUMMARY

I have been teaching either high school or college students in some capacity since 2008. I have consistently taught HHP 4774 - Exercise Testing and Prescription to juniors and seniors. I also rotate four graduate courses: HHP 6010 - Human Bioenergetics, HHP 6063 Grant Writing in KAHR, HHP 5080 Physiology of Aging, and HHP 6020 Research Colloquium. 

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Nutrition and Exercise Science Considerations in Research
    6 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Supervised readings, research or independent study of trends and issues related to the area of health, physical education or leisure services. Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Written approval by department head.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Exploration and presentation of selected topics and research in health and human performance. Course previously offered as HPEL 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-30 credit hours, maximum of 30 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Internship in AES: Strength and Conditioning
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    The internship program for Applied Exercise Science (AES) at Oklahoma State University is intended for students to observe and gain practical experience in a professional environment in which they plan to work as a career. The internship experience consists of securing a placement such as a, hospital setting, rehabilitation clinic, commercial fitness site, athletic trainer, athletic strength and conditioning department, or similar areas. Evaluation of the intern experience rests on the supervising faculty and the internship supervisor. Graded pass/fail.Prerequisite(s): HHP 3114 & HHP 4124
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Principles of Exercise Testing and Prescription
    8 Jun 2026 - 2 Jul 2026
    Study of principles of exercise testing including submaximal and maximal tests, exercise and basic electrocardiography, and guidelines for recommending exercise as related to health promotion and exercise science. Course previously offered as HLTH 4773.Prerequisite(s): HHP 3114.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Exploration and presentation of selected topics and research in health and human performance. Course previously offered as HPEL 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-30 credit hours, maximum of 30 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Honors Creative Component
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    A guided creative component for students completing the requirements for college or departmental honors awards leading to an honors thesis, project or report under the direction of a faculty member from one of the undergraduate colleges, with a second faculty reader and oral examination.Prerequisite(s): Honors Program participation, senior standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Physiology of Aging
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    This course will focus on how key physiological systems, such as musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and sensory organs, develop and function throughout different phases of the human lifespan. Additionally, pathophysiologies associated with physical performance and age-related declines of these systems will be discussed at length.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Principles of Exercise Testing and Prescription
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Study of principles of exercise testing including submaximal and maximal tests, exercise and basic electrocardiography, and guidelines for recommending exercise as related to health promotion and exercise science. Course previously offered as HLTH 4773.Prerequisite(s): HHP 3114.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Creative Component
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Individual investigations of issues in the areas of health and human performance. Course previously offered as HPEL 5030.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Exploration and presentation of selected topics and research in health and human performance. Course previously offered as HPEL 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-30 credit hours, maximum of 30 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Honors Thesis Preparation
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    A guided preparation course for students completing the requirements for college or departmental honors awards leading to an honors thesis, project or report under the direction of a faculty member from one of the undergraduate colleges, with a second faculty reader. This preparation course is typically taken the semester before HONR 4993.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Honors College participation, Senior Standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Human Bioenergetics
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Human energy production, utilization and storage in response to exercise. Course previously offered as HPEL 5873.Prerequisite(s): HHP 3114.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Master's Thesis
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Independent research required of candidates for master's degree. Credit awarded upon completion of thesis. Course previously offered as HPEL 5000.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Principles of Exercise Testing and Prescription
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Study of principles of exercise testing including submaximal and maximal tests, exercise and basic electrocardiography, and guidelines for recommending exercise as related to health promotion and exercise science. Course previously offered as HLTH 4773.Prerequisite(s): HHP 3114.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Principles of Exercise Testing and Prescription
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Study of principles of exercise testing including submaximal and maximal tests, exercise and basic electrocardiography, and guidelines for recommending exercise as related to health promotion and exercise science. Course previously offered as HLTH 4773.Prerequisite(s): HHP 3114.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Exploration and presentation of selected topics and research in health and human performance. Course previously offered as HPEL 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-30 credit hours, maximum of 30 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Grant Writing in Kinesiology, Applied Health, and Recreation
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Develop competitive grant writing skills, budget preparation, identification and selection of funding opportunities, and understanding the review and awards process. Course Previously offered as HHP 6060.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Principles of Exercise Testing and Prescription
    9 Jun 2025 - 3 Jul 2025
    Study of principles of exercise testing including submaximal and maximal tests, exercise and basic electrocardiography, and guidelines for recommending exercise as related to health promotion and exercise science. Course previously offered as HLTH 4773.Prerequisite(s): HHP 3114.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Exploration and presentation of selected topics and research in health and human performance. Course previously offered as HPEL 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-30 credit hours, maximum of 30 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Independent Study in Health and Human Performance
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Supervised readings, research or independent study of trends and issues related to the areas of health and human performance. Course previously offered as HPEL 6010.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Physiology of Aging
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    This course will focus on how key physiological systems, such as musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and sensory organs, develop and function throughout different phases of the human lifespan. Additionally, pathophysiologies associated with physical performance and age-related declines of these systems will be discussed at length.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Principles of Exercise Testing and Prescription
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Study of principles of exercise testing including submaximal and maximal tests, exercise and basic electrocardiography, and guidelines for recommending exercise as related to health promotion and exercise science. Course previously offered as HLTH 4773.Prerequisite(s): HHP 3114.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Creative Component
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Individual investigations of issues in the areas of health and human performance. Course previously offered as HPEL 5030.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Exploration and presentation of selected topics and research in health and human performance. Course previously offered as HPEL 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-30 credit hours, maximum of 30 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Exploration and presentation of selected topics and research in health and human performance. Course previously offered as HPEL 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-30 credit hours, maximum of 30 credit hours.