SDF instructors are trained to provide current fitness instruction that will contribute to your health, well-being, and fitness goals in a fun and motivational manner. All have either completed the Learn to Teach Group Fitness program through the SRC or have come to the program with current certifications and experience.  Instructors go through monthly training as a staff on new formats and are required to complete regular tests on Kinesiology, Anatomy, and Physiology. All instructors maintain current CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Standard First Aid training (American Red Cross).

Blake

Major & Year: Kinesiology, Senior

Dream Career: San Diego Anchorman

Something about me: "I'm sort of a big deal, people know me."

Qualifications: Completed Learn to Teach Group Fitness Summer 2008, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, obtaining AFAA Kickboxing Certification in November

My Fall 2009 SDF schedule: 

Mondays 11:45-12:15 pm Hard Core, 12:30-1:15 pm Aqua Blast, 5:00-5:50 pm Jump & Pump, 6:00-7:15 pm Kick & Jab

Wednesdays 5:00-6:00 pm Kick & Jab

Fridays 4:00-5:00 pm TKO

 

Brittany

Position: Program Coordinator, Fitness and Wellness

Dream Career: Zumba Master or back up dancer for Britney Spears

Something about me: I have 3 dogs, got married over the summer and just bought a house!

Qualifications: BS in Kinesiology, May 2008, ACSM CPT

My Fall 2009 SDF schedule:

Mondays 1:45-2:45 pm Tread & Shed

Wednesdays 1:45-2:45 pm Basic Training

You can also catch me in Zumba classes as I sub Zumba frequently!

 

 

 

 

Boris

Major & Year: Kinesiology, Senior

Dream Career: Physical Therapist

Something about me: "Pain is temporary, pride is forever."

Qualifications: Completed Learn to Teach Group Fitness Course Summer 2009

My Fall 2009 SDF schedule:

Mondays 7:30-8:30 am Tread & Shed

Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 am Tread & Shed and 8:30-9:30 am Pumping Iron

 

 

Brenda

Major & Year: Urban Planning, Senior

Dream Career: City Developer

Something about me: I love to have fun, and I love the sunshine!

Qualifications: Zumba Basics Level 1 Certified

My Fall 2009 SDF schedule:

Mondays 12:15-1:15 pm Zumba Party

Wednesdays 5:15-6:15 pm Zumba Party

 

 

 

Caitlyn

Major & Year: Nutrition/Dietetics, Senior

Dream Career: Director of School Nutrition for a school district

Something about me: I first started teaching Group Fitness at NAU.

Qualifications: Zumba Basics Level 1 Certified, Completed NAU Learn to Teach Group Fitness Program

My Fall 2009 SDF schedule:

Mondays 8:30-9:30 am BOSU Strength

Tuesdays 5:15-6:00 pm H20 Extreme and 6:30-7:30 Zumba Party

Thursdays 5:15-6:00 pm H20 Extreme and 7:30-8:15 pm Power Core & Stretch

 

 

Callie

Major & Year: Dance, Sophomore

Dream Career: Professional Dancer

Something about me: I have been dancing my whole life and I love to have fun!

Qualifications: dance instructor for 5 years at studio, trained in all styles of dance

My Fall 2009 SDF schedule:

Mondays 6:15-7:15 pm Ballet Fit & Tone

Tuesdays 6:15-7:15 pm Dance Fusion & Core

Wednesdays 6:15-7:15 pm Ballet Fit & Tone

                                                   Thursdays 6:15-7:30 pm Just Dance!

 

Dani

Major & Year: Speech & Hearing Science, Senior

Dream Career: Speech Pathologist

Something about me: I love to dance, eat cookies, and live at the beach!

Qualifications: Zumba Basics Level 1 certified

My Fall 2009 SDF schedule:

Mondays 5:00-6:10 pm Zumba Party

Thursdays 5:00-6:10 pm Zumba Party

 

 

 

 

Doree Lynn

Major & Year: Kinesiology, Junior

Dream Career: Doctor of Osteopathy

Something about me: I am a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority!

Qualifications: Completed Learn to Teach Group Fitness in 2008, completing AFAA Step Certification in October 2009

My Fall 2009 SDF schedule:

Tuesdays 5:10-6:10 pm Club Step and 7:30-8:30 pm BOSU Blast

Thursdays 12:15-1:15 pm BOSU Blast

Fridays 2:30-3:30 pm BOSU Blast

 

 

 

 

Jenny

Major & Year: Public Relations, Senior

Dream Career: Trophy Wife

Something about me: I love the Food Network and Top Chef Masters

Qualifications: Completed Learn to Teach Group Fitness Summer 2009, Zumba Basics Level 1 certified

My Fall 2009 SDF schedule:

Mondays 6:00-7:15 pm Kick & Jab and 7:20-7:50 pm Hard Core

Tuesdays 12:15-1:15 pm Cardio Kickboxing

Wednesdays 7:20-8:20 pm Step & Strength

                                                   Saturdays 3:00-4:15 pm Kick & Jab

                                                   Sundays 1:30-2:30 pm Zumba Party

 

 

Jillian

Major & Year: Psychology, Junior

Dream Career: Spiritual Therapist

Something about me: Jane Fonda is my idol.  I love bunnies, Mother Earth, and long walks on the beach.  I like to have a fun time and make you sweat!

Qualifications: Completed Learn to Teach Group Fitness Spring 2009

My Fall 2009 SDF schedule:

Wednesdays 11:45-12:15 pm Hard Core and 12:30-1:15 pm BOSU Strength

Sundays 12:15-1:15 pm Step Interval

 

Kristin

Major & Year: Finance/Supply Chain Management, Senior

Dream Career: Corporate Attorney

Something about me: I love my life!  Jenny makes a mean grilled cheese!

Qualifications: Completed Learn to Teach Group Fitness Summer 2009

My Fall 2009 SDF schedule:

Wednesdays 4:30-5:00 pm Hard Core and 5:00-6:00 Kick & Jab

Thursdays 6:20-7:20 pm Cardio Kickboxing

Saturdays 3:00-4:15 pm Kick & Jab

 

 

Liz

Major & Year: Secondary Education, Social Studies/History, Super Senior!

Dream Career: Travel TV show host like Bizarre Foods or Anthony Boudain

Something about me: I love Brad Paisley, dancing, food, traveling, and long walks on beaches.

Qualifications: Zumba Basics Level 1 certified

My Fall 2009 SDF schedule:

Mondays 12:15-1:15 pm Zumba Party

Wednesdays 12:15-1:15 pm Club Step

Thursdays 5:00-6:10 pm Zumba Party and 6:15-7:30 pm Just Dance!

Fridays 12:15-1:15 pm Weekend Step Warriors

Saturdays 12:15-1:15 Weekend Step Warriors and 1:30-2:30 Zumba Party

 

 

 

 

 

Michelle

Position: Assistant Director, Fitness and Wellness

Dream Career: I'm doing it!

Something about me: I started teaching for SDF in 1996 as a freshman and can't seem to leave...I have an almost 2 year old son who loves to Zumba (and drive me crazy)!

Qualifications: BS in Exercise Science 2001, MS in Kinesiology 2004, AFAA certified, Zumba Basics Level 1 & 2 certified

My Fall 2009 SDF schedule:

Mondays 12:30-1:15 pm On the Ball and 5:00-6:10 Zumba Party

Tuesdays 7:45-8:30 am CSI

Thursdays 7:45-8:30 am Basic Training and 12:30-1:15 Pumping Iron

Fridays 12:15-1:15 pm Weekend Step Warriors and 5:00-6:00 pm Zumba Party

 

 

Nohora

Major & Year: Educational Technology, 2nd year PhD student

Dream Career: Teaching in a community college or middle school "Loca Loca"

Something about me: Me encanta caminar, bailar y divertirme al maximo con mi familia.  My daughter is my "world."  You can find me at Zumba, fun and crazy I promise!

Qualifications: Completed Learn to Teach Group Fitness Summer 2008.  AFAA certified, Zumba Basics Level 1 & 2 certified

My Fall 2009 SDF schedule:

Mondays 5:00-6:10 pm Zumba Party

Wednesdays 12:30-1:15 pm Aqua Blast and 5:15-6:15 pm Zumba Party

Fridays 4:30-5:00 pm Hard Core and 5:00-6:00 pm Zumba Party

 

Sarah

Major & Year: Secondary Education, Biology, 1st year Master's program

Dream Career: Fitness Resort Owner

Something about me: I can control the world with my mind!

Qualifications: BS in Kinesiology 2009, ACSM CPT, obtaining AFAA certification in September

My Fall 2009 SDF schedule:

Tuesdays 12:30-1:15 pm Dynamic Strength, 4:45-5:15 pm Hard Core, 5:20-6:20pm Pumping Iron, and 6:30-7:30 pm Zumba Party

Fridays 11:45-12:15 pm Hard Core and 12:30-1:15 Cardio Combo

Saturdays 1:30-2:30 Zumba Party and 2:30-3:00 Hard Core

Sundays 1:30-2:30 Zumba Party

 

 

Tara

Major & Year: Acting and PR Journalism, Junior

Dream Career: Entertainment Industry or working as a host of aTV show for a travel channel/food network

Something about me: I competed for Miss Arizona this year!

Qualifications: Completed Learn to Teach Group Fitness 2008

My Fall 2009 SDF schedule:

Tuesdays 3:30-4:15 Power Core & Stretch

Wednesdays 9:30-10:30 am BOSU Strength

 

 

 

Tiffney

Major & Year: Business w/ a specialty in Sustainability & Minor in Tourism Development and Management, Junior

Dream Career: Own a Bed and Breakfast in Orlando, FL

Something about me: My nickname is "Sunshine" and I want you to have fun!

Qualifications: Completed Learn to Teach Group Fitness Spring 2009, obtaining AFAA Aqua certification in September!

My Fall 2009 SDF schedule:

Mondays 7:20-8:20 pm Step Interval

Tuesdays 7:40-8:25 pm TKO

Thursdays 4:45-5:15 pm Hard Core, 5:15-6:15 pm Dynamic Strength, and 7:30-8:30 Step Interval

Fridays 4:00-5:00 pm TKO

Saturdays 10:30-11:30 am BOSU Blast

Sundays 10:30-11:30 am Cardio Kickboxing and 11:30-12:00 pm Hard Core