As a student in the exercise physiology master’s program, you’ll get to work closely with expert faculty, gaining professional experience assisting with their research.
If you’re interested in applying for a position – or to schedule a visit – contact Dr. Paul Nagelkirk, Chair of the School of Kinesiology and Director of the Integrative Exercise Physiology Laboratory.
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Current Graduate Assistants
Sandra Fredericks
Sandra is a second-year student in the Exercise Physiology M.S program. After graduating from Cornerstone University with a B.S in Exercise Science, she worked as a Flexologist at Stretchlab, where she focused on working one-on-one with clients using PNF stretching techniques to improve range of motion and quality of life. She is now working in the Integrative Exercise Physiology Lab, assisting with current research regarding relationships between exercise, blood coagulation, fibrinolysis, and other blood markers. Her passion for Exercise Physiology and research stems from a research internship during her undergraduate studies as well as being a former collegiate athlete. Being exposed to article writing and data collection sparked an interest in the way the body responds to exercise. Beyond the lab, she enjoys going to the gym, and expressing herself creatively through art and poetry.
Curtis Cornell
Curtis is a first-year student in the Exercise Physiology M.S program. Following graduation from his undergraduate program at Cornerstone University, with a B.S in Exercise Science, he was employed as a personal trainer at The Exercise Coach where he provided clients with individualized one-on-one or group strength training and aerobic exercise. He is now working at the Integrative Exercise Physiology Lab, assisting ongoing research of tactical athletes, workload, fitness capacity, and enhanced recovery from high intensity exercise. His interest in Exercise Physiology stems from his previous position as a personal trainer, participating in research at his undergraduate program, and personal experience from regular exercise. His goal with research is to find applicable knowledge to help improve the physical performance/recovery of both athletic and general populations. In his free time, he enjoys playing tabletop games, such as euchre, and participating in recreational sports with his current favorite being pickleball.
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