Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Writing and Publishing
Certification
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Kevin Shepard MS

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Been in the field of exercise, nutrition, health and wellness, disease, and education for over forty years. At an early age this would be the focus of a lifelong career. College education supports formal education in this subject matter area. The main primary skills are education, promotion, project development and motivation in health, wellness, and disease prevention.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Grand Canyon University
12.2017 - Current

Instructing undergraduate students in the topics of exercise science and biology. Specific topics include anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, resistance exercise, exercise program design, and sport performance coaching.

  • Developed comprehensive lesson plans that addressed individual student needs, resulting in higher levels of engagement and understanding.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by employing diverse teaching methodologies and incorporating real-world examples.
  • Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.

Sport Nutritionists - Personal Trainer

Village Health Club And Spa
03.2007 - Current
  • Sport Nutrition Duties: New Member Nutrition Orientation, directed conference room cooking classes, director farmers market, host of nutrition movie night, coordinator of testing for weight loss challenges, and lecturer for various topics in nutrition, health-wellness, and exercise. Directed the promotion of health and nutrition dedicated events at the club and at organizations in the public domain.
  • Personal Trainer Duties: New Member Fitness Orientation, provided personal trainer exercise guidance to members, pre-exercise testing for members, and exercise program design to members, and support for promotion, and special events.
  • Assisted in the development of gym-wide events, increasing overall membership engagement.
  • Strengthened relationships with local businesses through joint promotions and community involvement initiatives.

Creator and Founder

B Head Strong Nonprofit
04.2022 - Current

B Head Strong is an organization that teaches adults how to find time for new priorities. B Head Strong provides non-formal professional education through face-to-face interactions of classes, lectures, laboratory experience, and field trips. Its curriculum covers the topics: nutrition and food education, physical activity and exercise education, and finally financial literacy.

Director of Nutrition Education

Chambo Wellness Center
03.2009 - 11.2013

Creator of personal diet, nutrition, eating, and fat loss programs. According to recommendations from physician and meet with patients to direct complete diet and nutrition program.

Would design personalized Health, Wellness and Fitness programs to meet the needs of persons.

Education

Master of Science - Kinesiology

University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO
05.1999

Associate of Science - Physical Education

University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO
05.1986

Skills

  • Project Planning
  • Health and Wellness Promotion
  • Nutrition Expertise
  • Employee Engagement
  • Program Development
  • Project Management

Writing and Publishing

Workout Journal and Diet Diary, Title: B Head Strong, "A Sound Mind in a Strong Body. Published November 2023. ISBN # 797-8-218-32404-9


About This Book

This is an exercise logbook, diet diary, with guidelines for success. For most people weight control and fat loss are problems. If you follow the guidelines written here, they can get you started with finding what works for you.

Certification

  • National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association June 1987.
  • International Society of Sport Nutrition (ISSN) Certified Intentional Society Sport Nutrition (CISSN) CISSN. Certified International Society of Sports Nutrition. 2015
  • National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA),Certified Personal Trainer. NSCA-CPT
  • Certified Food Manager - Maricopa County Department of Environmental Health
  • Certified TRX Trainer
  • Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Certified

Timeline

Creator and Founder

B Head Strong Nonprofit
04.2022 - Current

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Grand Canyon University
12.2017 - Current

Director of Nutrition Education

Chambo Wellness Center
03.2009 - 11.2013

Sport Nutritionists - Personal Trainer

Village Health Club And Spa
03.2007 - Current

Master of Science - Kinesiology

University of Colorado At Boulder

Associate of Science - Physical Education

University of Colorado At Boulder
Kevin Shepard MS