Former Exercise Science major.

"I play soccer for the men’s club soccer team, and I am a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity where I have previously held an executive position as the secretary. Last year, I got the opportunity to help athletic train for the App State Football team. I have also been apart of the Health and Hunger coalition which is a coalition that aims at fighting food insecurity here in Boone. When I am not in class I am playing soccer, fishing, and traveling. After school I plan on pursuing my doctorate in physical therapy."

Former Exercise Science major with a minor in Psychology. 

"After graduating, I plan to attend a university to pursue my goal of becoming a physical therapist and eventually specialize in orthopedic PT. Outside of classes, I lifeguard and teach swimming lessons. I am also a wrestling manager and participate in club swim and a club called one heartbeat."

Former Exercise Science major.

"My goal is to be a Surgical Physician Assistant in the Emergency Room while incorporating alternative medicine into my practice. I am currently enrolled in an EMT Basic course to do my clinical hours during my gap year before applying to Physician Assistant school. I am a cycle instructor on campus and I am also starting my own club called MEDLIFE. MEDLIFE is an organization that partners with low-income communities in Latin America and Africa to improve their access to medicine, education, and community development. I will support MEDLIFE by taking a group of student on a Service Learning Trip to Kilimanjaro, Tanzania to set up a mobile clinic and shadow health care professional, as well as supporting the MEDLIFE Project Fund, and being an advocate for student empowerment."

Former Exercise Science major.

"Future plans: Attend Physical Therapy and become a pediatric physical therapist

Club/activities: Health Professions Club and Mountaineer Pride"

Former Exercise Science major.

Future plans: Dental school/dentist

Clubs: President of Delta Delta Sigma, Coordinator of Watauga County Give Kids A Smile, Chemistry Tutor for UTS, Dental SIG leader for Health Professions Club, Intramural soccer, Facility Supervisor for UREC

Former Exercise Science major.

"Along with finishing up my undergraduate career, I am starting my Masters in Clinical Exercise Physiology here at Appalachian as a part of the newly offered accelerated admissions program. Along with working in the Sports-related Traumatic Brain Injury Laboratory with Dr. Rogatzki, I work with Dr. Meucci in the Human Performance Laboratory as his Undergraduate Research Assistant. Along with my research, I am President of the Exercise Science Undergraduate Research Journal Club (ESURJC), a new club that functions to provide ASU students with an opportunity to become involved with and strengthen their ability to perform research as well as connect club members with university faculty and resources that will enrich the undergraduate academic experience."

Former Exercise Science major.

"I finished my undergraduate degree here at Appalachian State University with a B.S. in Exercise Science. I am a first year M.S. Candidate for Clinical Exercise Physiology. After graduate school I plan to go onto Physician Assistant School and become a PA in a still undetermined field of medicine. For the last two years of my undergrad I worked with Dr. Marco Meucci researching effects of obesity on children and adolescent youth and how it correlates to increased risk of CVD, diabetes, hypertension, and other related diseases. As a certified Phlebotomist I volunteered some of my summer to the Community Care Clinic that provides free healthcare to the surrounding community for those without health insurance. I also volunteered at the Paul H. Broyhill Wellness Center for the AdFit summer camp where kids from age 11-13 with a BMI in the 85 th percentile could learn about health and fitness while having fun in the process. On that note I love spending time outdoors in the free time I have. I enjoy running with my roommates dog as well as going on hikes along the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway."

Former Exercise Science major with a minor in Nutrition. 

"I am a certified personal trainer and will be attending grad school to get my doctorate of physical therapy in the fall of 2024. Dr. Rogatzki’s blood lactate lab is of special interest to me and I am excited to be a part of it. In my free time, I enjoy weightlifting, snowboarding, hiking, and rock climbing."

Former Exercise Science major with a minor in psychology. 

"After graduating from App State, I will be attending a graduate program to get my Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Outside of the classroom, I am in Delta Zeta where I held an exec position as VP of New Member Education, and I am a member of the Order of Omega which is a greek leadership honor society. I am also a member of the Exercise Science Club and I work front desk at the Watauga Community Rec Center. Roll Neers!"

Former MS Student in Exercise Science with a concentration in research.

"My Master's Thesis is entitled “The Effect of Brief Meditation on Martial Arts Performance in Experienced Kickboxers”, and investigates the effect of mindfulness on reaction time, strike accuracy, and self efficacy in trained martial artists. Following graduation, I will be pursuing a carer in higher education working as a lecturer of exercise science at The University of Wisconsin-Platteville. "