Jennifer L. Graddy, MHSE, CHES

jennyg@jennyg.com

 

Education:

 

University of Florida

Masters in Health Science Education, May 2001.

Bachelors of Science in Health Science Education, May 1999.

Concentrations:  Wellness, Worksite Health Promotion, Stress management

 

 Certifications:

 

CPR: September 1995-present

 

First Aid: September 1998-present

 

ACE (American Council on Exercise):

Group Fitness Instructor; July 1998-present

Personal Trainer, February 1999- present

 

AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America):

Primary, September 1998 (examiner as of January 1999)-present

Step, April 2001-present

Kickboxing, February 2002- 2004

 

Yogafit Instructor (Levels 1,2,3)

May 2004-present

 

Johnny G Spinning Certification: April 1999-present

 

CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist); October 2000-present

 

Exercise Science Alliance:

Pilates Corefit, October 2001-present

Personal Training, October 2001-present

 

Experience:

 

 

University of Florida Department of Recreational Sports

Box 118212, Gainesville, FL 32601-118212

Program Coordinator, Group Fitness and Wellness (August September 2004-present)


San Diego Tennis & Racquet Club

4848 Tecolote Road, San Diego, CA 92110

Director, Fitness (August 2003-August 2004)


Independent Fitness Trainer

Fitness training in the Gainesville community (1997-2003)

Shands Hospital at University of Florida

College of Nursing, PO Box 100197, Gainesville, FL 32610-0197

Research Assistant, Office for Research Support (January 2002-June 2003)

 

Florida Institute of Technology

150 W. University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, (321) 674-7782, www.fit.edu/ClementeCenter

Assistant Director, Fitness and Weight Programs (June 2001-January 2002)

 

Maximum Health & Fitness

4850 Stack Boulevard, Melbourne, FL 32901, (321) 952-0888

Group Fitness Instructor (June 2001-December 2001)

  

Our Club Health & Fitness

2200 North Highway, A1A, Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937, (321) 773-4425

Group Fitness Instructor (July 2001-December 2001)

 

University of Florida Student Recreation & Fitness Centers

P.O. Box 118212, Gainesville, FL 32601, (352) 392-0581, www.recsports.ufl.edu

Group Fitness Instructor (August 1996-June 2001, January 2002-May 2003, September 2004-present)

Group Fitness Programs, Graduate Assistant (January 1999-June 2001)

Personal Trainer  (August 1997-January 1999)

Fitness Supervisor (August 1996-August 1997)

 

Orion Fitness Center

3441 W. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32607, (352) 373-4439, www.orionfitness.com

Group Fitness Instructor (May 1998-June 2001, January 2002-present)

  

American Woman Fitness Spa

3 Racetrack Road, NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Fitness Instructor (August 1993-July 1996)

 

Exercise Science Alliance (formerly Aerobic Pipeline, Intl)

3617 Drakeshire Drive, Modesto, CA 95356, 877-736-8437

Certification Provider (October 2001-present)

 

Santa Fe Community College Community Education

300 NW 83rd St., Gainesville, Florida 32606, (352) 395-5193

Pilates Instructor (September 2002-present)

 

University of Florida Reitz Union Leisure Program

P.O. Box 118505, Gainesville, Fl 32611-8505, (352) 392-2378 

Pilates Instructor (September 2002-2003)

 

Desert Southwest Fitness Center for Continuing Education

602 E. Roger Rd. Tucson, AZ 85705 USA, www.dswfitness.com

Continuing Education Course Reviewer (December 2002-present)

 

 

Skills:

 

Program Coordinating: personal training, group fitness, wellness, and health promotion

 

Health Education: nutrition, fitness, wellness, life management skills, stress management

 

Personal Training: individual, groups, corporate/community setting

 

Group Fitness Instruction: floor cardio (aerobics), step, kickboxing, jump rope, resistance training, Yoga, Pilates (mat), spinning (indoor cycling), trekking (treadmill classes), interval/circuit

 

Computer/Internet:  Microsoft programs, HTML, various desktop programs, typing

 

Leadership/Public Relations:  public speaking, time management, and organizational skills

 

Journalism:  media development, layout and graphic design, writing

 

Presentations:

 

“Pilates Primer: Your First Step To Practicing Pilates,” February 2003

“Step-by-Step Choreography,” February 2003

"Results of a needs assessment of SWRC's Strength & Conditioning Room", December 2000

"Physical Activity and exercise among married, cohabitating, single & divorced women", April 2000

"Eating Right to Fight HIV/AIDS", November 1999

"Factors that Influence Eating Behaviors and Attitudes of America: Implications for Health Education", September 1999

"S.U.C.C.E.S.S. in Group Fitness," August 1999. revised May 2004

"Mission Possible: Conducting a Health Fair," November 1998

"Advertisings Effect of Drug Use," May 1998

"A Worksite Wellness Program: Destination Wellness", April 1998

"Preparation for Marriage: Am I ready? Are we ready?", March 1998

"Lactose Intolerance: Nutrition Education", November 1997