Fielding honored by American Red Cross

Roy Fielding, senior lecturer in kinesiology, recently received the Special Citation for Exceptional Volunteer Service from the Board of Governors of the American Red Cross. The award recognizes Fielding’s “sustained performance that has substantially exceeded the volunteer’s original commitment.”

For nearly 50 years, Fielding has volunteered with the Red Cross as a chapter volunteer, and for the past 10 years, as a member of the organization’s Scientific Advisory Council. A 50-member panel of experts, the council advises the Red Cross on training, preparedness and disaster management. As a council member, Fielding has represented the American Red Cross on various national and international projects.

At UNC Charlotte, Fielding developed the lifeguard rescue reporting system, which collects and analyzes data to improve lifeguard training programs.

“Roy spends countless hours every year ensuring that the Red Cross advances the very best scientific practices and standards in aquatics,” said Jack McMaster, president of preparedness, health and safety services for the American Red Cross.

Fielding, who is the former program coordinator for the exercise science program, is director of aquatics in the Department of Recreational Services. He was named one of the most influential individuals in the field of aquatics in the United States by Aquatics International magazine in 2010.