Why Exercise Science?
I chose the exercise science major because of the opportunities it offers. It gives you a wide variety of classes and experience to progress towards a career. The classes prepare you for certification tests, internship opportunities, and progression after graduation.

What are Your Areas of Interest?
I am interested in helping the “average American” in pursuing and achieving a healthy lifestyle. I get so excited when I get to teach fitness classes and help people achieve goals they set out for themselves. It is more than just helping their physical, but it is important to understand the person and where they are mentally. It makes a big difference if the person is willing to make a change rather just being a participant. It is more about being a “life-coach” and not just a fitness instructor.

What Achievements are you Most Proud of?
I am proud of myself for getting involved in the area of my major. I am currently teaching fitness classes at the local recreation center and just received and internship opportunity in New York at a weight loss camp for girls and young women. I look forward to getting certified to be a personal trainer and working one-on-one with clients rather than a class setting. I enjoy hearing from people in my classes that it is making a change in their daily activities. They are able to do more throughout the day and have more energy to enjoy life instead of just making it through the day. Their success is what keeps me going.