Department of Allied Health Studies

An American College of Sports Medicine Certified exercise physiologist and graduate student at SFA, Isania is utilizing her skills in the cardiac rehabilitation department at Nacogdoches Memorial Health Hospital. 

“I love my job because I get the chance to help patients live healthier lives,” Bazan said. “I help patients learn about their risk factors for heart disease and assist them with lifestyle changes. I design a personalized exercise prescription for every patient based on the patient’s needs and abilities.”

For Casey, her second year at SFA made her realize that she had “beyond a doubt picked the right school.” A kinesiology major, Pederson has expanded her SFA experience to include serving as an Orientation leader and community assistant in the residence halls. 

“What surprised me the most about my education was how much our professors in the kinesiology department and all over campus care about our success,” she said. “You hear all kinds of stories in high school about how professors don’t care if you pass or fail, but that is just not true about SFA.”

Zachary competed in the student bowl competition at the Texas American College of Sports Medicine Conference, which pitted him and two other SFA students against students from universities across Texas. Gin showed off his knowledge by answering “Jeopardy” style questions about kinesiology. 

He said, “Preparing for that competition really helped me excel throughout my courses at SFA. I honestly believe all the professors in the kinesiology department go above and beyond expectations to help students gain the most from their education.”