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Sean Pelzer

West Valley City,UT

Summary

I'm a highly motivated and very hard working individual with a passion for health and wellness. Helping others achieve their goals and become the best version of themselves brings me great joy. I am continuously learning and growing so that I may live a happier, healthier life and guide others to do the same. I love the field of exercise science and I strive to make my community, and society as a whole, healthier each day. My goals are to graduate from the University of Utah and to make a positive impact on the health and well being of my community.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physical Therapy Technician

Integrated Pain Specialists
01.2024 - Current
  • Administer Pre-hab modalities to patients such as decompression, electrical stimulation, laser, and Theragun massages.
  • Demonstrate exercises prescribed by a physical therapist and ensure patient is using proper form. Use critical thinking and programming knowledge to advance exercises and progress difficulty as needed.
  • Take Patient X-rays during initial and progress exams.
  • Perform Progress Functional Assessments to monitor patient progress.

Online Fitness Coach

Pelzer Fitness Coaching
09.2022 - Current
  • Perform Assessments of client functional ability and then design a program that can improve this ability while also helping them reach their specific goals.
  • Consult with clients on goals and needs.
  • Conduct weekly check in sessions to monitor progress and adjust plan if needed.
  • Improve client functional ability to reduce risk for injury and help previously injured clients regain their strength and function.

Personal Trainer

EOS Fitness
08.2023 - 11.2023

Fitness Instructor

Intermountain Healthcare
08.2022 - 03.2023
  • Gained experience with Bodpod, Maximal Exercise VO2, and Resting Metabolic Rate Testing.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes.
  • Explained, demonstrated, and designed safe and effective exercises for clients of various fitness and physical abilities.


Certified Personal Trainer

VASA Fitness
10.2020 - 07.2022
  • Developed, planned and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
  • Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability and individual goals.
  • Monitored proper execution and form of clients and adjusted positions to improve results and safety.
  • Provide clients with individual nutritional guidance to help support their goals.
  • Recruited new participants each month with expertise in relationship-building and personal training.

Fitness Technician Internship

Salt Lake Community College
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Performed Functional Fitness Assessments on Highway Patrol officers on campus.
  • Designed and instructed fitness programs to improve functional ability of officers and prevent injury.
  • Gained experience with the Functional Movement Screen and other various fitness assessments

Physical Therapy Aide Internship

Mountain Land Physical Therapy
09.2021 - 11.2021
  • Conferred with other health care staff to enhance rehabilitation or maintenance of function.
  • Observed patient tolerance and status during treatment to modify treatment program if necessary.
  • Observed patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress and reported to physical therapist.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science / Kinesiology

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
2025

Associate of Science - Exercise Science / Kinesiology

Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT
12.2021

Associate of Science - Fitness Technician

Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT
12.2021

High School Diploma -

Hunter High School
West Valley City, UT
05.2018

Skills

  • Biomechanics knowledge
  • Nutrition principles
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Patient Care/Connection
  • Observant
  • Cooperative Attitude
  • Results-Driven Coach
  • Pathoanatomy
  • Injury Prevention/ Recovery

Certification

  • American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM- CPT)
  • Functional Movement Screen, Functional Movement Systems (FMS - Level 1)
  • Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist (PPSC)
  • American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS)

Timeline

Physical Therapy Technician

Integrated Pain Specialists
01.2024 - Current

Personal Trainer

EOS Fitness
08.2023 - 11.2023

Online Fitness Coach

Pelzer Fitness Coaching
09.2022 - Current

Fitness Instructor

Intermountain Healthcare
08.2022 - 03.2023

Physical Therapy Aide Internship

Mountain Land Physical Therapy
09.2021 - 11.2021

Fitness Technician Internship

Salt Lake Community College
08.2021 - 12.2021

Certified Personal Trainer

VASA Fitness
10.2020 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science / Kinesiology

University of Utah

Associate of Science - Exercise Science / Kinesiology

Salt Lake Community College

Associate of Science - Fitness Technician

Salt Lake Community College

High School Diploma -

Hunter High School
Sean Pelzer