I assist in the training of D1 athletes at Appalachian State University, and I’m studying for the CSCS certification.Teams: Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, Women’s GolfDuties include: Leading warm-ups, spotting, form analysis and teaching, motivating and energizing in workouts, setting up before and cleaning up after each workout, and making protein shakes for athletes

- Assisted a graduate student with their biomechanics focused thesis: “The Difference Between Back Squat With a Straight Barbell Versus a Safety Squat Bar: The Effect on Joint Work Distribution, Muscle Activation, and Power Output.”- Observed how the Vicon motion capture system works.-

Sport and Exercise Psychology Research Assistant (Fall 2023) Appalachian State University:- Analyzed and discussed research articles relating to Sport and Exercise Psychology. - Assisted in creating surveys, designing data visualizations, and organizing websites.

⁃ Gained experience in three different PT departments: in-patient, out-patient, and home health. ⁃ Recorded and organized patients’ vitals. ⁃ Learned how to manage lines: including oxygen lines, service lines, heart rate monitors, and IV lines. ⁃ Assisted in creating a Home Exercise Program (HEP) for patients, which included pictures and descriptions of recommended exercises. ⁃ Became familiarized with the inner workings of a hospital, specifically the rehab department. ⁃ Observed physical therapists administering treatments: such as hot and cold therapy, various exercises, massage therapy, stretches, electro stim therapy, and balance assessments. ⁃ Talked patients through their various exercises, assisting them when needed. ⁃ Assisted professional physical therapists and PTAs during their patients’ exercise prescription and instructions. ⁃ Kept our patients’ rooms clean by changing bed sheets and pillow cases.