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Teri is the Academy's lead Exercise Physiologist. She has been an Instructor/Presenter for the Academy of Applied Personal Training Education since 2002. Teri's relentless desire and effort to challenge traditional perspectives of biochemistry, human physiology and nutrition as they relate to health, fitness, exercise and human performance make her an outstanding asset and resource for the Academy.
Teri supports a holistic approach towards healthy living, promoting sound choices in lifestyle and nutrition to encourage and contribute to long term health and the prevention of chronic disease. Her knowledge and experience are derived from science and research based information and has developed over the years to include studies of Eastern and Western philosophies, yogic perspectives, meditative practices and culinary exploration. She believes that opening our minds to various viewpoints and philosophies will provide a dynamic foundation to truly understand and respect the complexity of the body's design and maximize our human experience. Teri believes that with a shift in perspective, we can all recognize the power within us to co-create our health and ultimately our lives.
Teri presents the following courses for the Academy of Applied Personal Training:
- AAPTE - Personal Trainer - Health and Fitness Instructor Course
- Physiology of Human Performance, Exercise Program Design, Nutrition
Continuing Education Courses:
- Physiological Responses and Adaptations to Resistance Exercise.
- Neuromuscular Aspects of Physical Activity.
- Facts and Fallacies of Ergogenic Aids and Diets.
- Adolescent Training and Development.
- Cardiovascular Training Effects, Adaptations and Testing.
- Exercise Program Design.
- Holistic Approaches to Cancer Prevention and Treatment.
- Impact of Exercise and Nutrition on the Aging Process.
- Our Brain, Nutrition and Mental Health.
- Natural Approaches to the Prevention and Reversal of Heart Disease.
- Foundations of Nutrition.
- Performance Nutrition.
- Special Populations.
EDUCATION
B.S. Biochemistry
M.A. Exercise Physiology
Ph.D. Holistic Nutrition
CERTIFICATIONS
A.C.S.M. Health and Fitness Specialist
N.A.S.M. Certified Personal Trainer
R.T.S. Resistance Training Specialist
A.A.S.D.N. Certified Nutrition Specialist
Muscle Activation Technique Jumpstart Program
PUBLICATIONS
The Effects of Acute Static Stretching on Anaerobic Performance of Recreational Softball Players. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 39:5 2007.
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