Hello. My name is Erica Heisler. I am originally from Velva, North Dakota and completed an undergraduate degree in Exercise Science at the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks. I am currently a Graduate Student pursuing a Master’s of Science degree in Exercise Physiology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. I am proposing to present my thesis on the “The relationship of snowmobile year, track length, and riding terrain to the occurrence of musculoskeletal symptoms in recreational snowmobile drivers.” I started riding snowmobile as a small child, and it is a hobby I continue to enjoy. Yearly snowmobile trips with friends and family have increased my interest throughout the years, and pointed me in the direction to present my thesis on a subject I enjoy and love.
I am writing to ask for your help in order to complete my thesis and Master’s Degree. I have completed the details of my research study, which will consist of a short survey. The survey will be in a multiple choice format and will be completed online or in hard copy. Any hard copy surveys need to be returned to me by mail. The following are a few “sample” questions to illustrate the type of questions that will be included in the survey:
• Have you ever had to see a medical professional because of an injury sustained during a snowmobile ride?
• When riding snowmobile, how long do you usually ride?
I am hoping you would be willing to pass on the website address for my survey to your member and friends. I would greatly appreciate their help in completing my educational experience at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
The survey can be completed online at:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/snowmobileunlv (if you are unable to access the website from clicking on the link, please copy and paste the address to your browser)
If you are willing to help please pass this information on to your memebers. I may also be reached by email at
heislere@unlv.nevada.edu,
snowmobile.unlv@gmail.com or by phone at 701-720-3996. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions. Thank you so much for your help and I look forward to hearing from you!
Warmest Regards,
Erica Heisler
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Graduate Assistant
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Department of Kineisology
