This fall, thirteen Health Science majors are participating in the FIT Rx Internship in Individualized Exercise Prescription. They will receive academic credit for learning how exercise is medicine and applying the fundamentals with our faculty, staff, and spouses. As you can see, they are excited to help you begin or improve your exercise program.
I am pleased to introduce our Fall 2015 FIT Rx Trainers:
From left to right (top row): Sarah King, Haley Holan, Molly Vernon, Kalie Hicks, Kelly Humes, Olivia Downing, MacKenzie Gaines
From left to right (bottom row): Paige Bartholomew, Ashley Trice, Ashley Cookey-Gam, Bethelyn Brown, Jordan Ellis
Not pictured: Macy McRaney
Paige Bartholomew (Senior)
Intended Career Path: Public Health
Favorite Healthy Food(s): Peaches
Exercise History: Running, basketball, soccer, swimming
Why she wanted to participate in FIT Rx: “I want to help people become healthier and achieve their fitness goals.”
Bethelyn Brown (Senior)
Intended Career Path: Nursing or Physical Therapy
Favorite Healthy Food(s): Carrots
Exercise History: Dancing for entire life, currently on Furman dance team, began running in college
Why she wanted to participate in FIT Rx: “I want to learn how to explain and prescribe exercise. I want to instill the same passion I have for exercising in others.”
Ashley Cookey-Gam (Junior)
Intended Career Path: Physical Therapy
Favorite Healthy Food(s): Salmon
Exercise History: Various sports, weight training, currently on Furman’s lacrosse team
Why she wanted to participate in FIT Rx: “I love working out and I knew I would enjoy sharing my love for fitness with others. It is also extremely rewarding to help and support people as they reach their goals.”
Olivia Downing (Senior)
Intended Career Path: Dentistry
Favorite Healthy Food(s): Carrots, apples
Exercise History: Various sports growing up, currently exercises in the PAC
Why she wanted to participate in FIT Rx: “I am interested in learning more about exercise and diet and the application of both of them.”
Jordan Ellis (Senior)
Intended Career Path: Dentistry
Favorite Healthy Food(s):Very colorful salads and black bean cakes
Exercise History: Basketball, football, sports, started a regimented weight training program in college
Why he wanted to participate in FIT Rx: “I am interested in helping the Furman community and giving back to the school that has given so much to me.”
MacKenzie Gaines
Intended Career Path: Undecided
Favorite Healthy Food: Avocado and blueberries
Exercise History: Pure Barre, running
Why she wanted to participate in FIT Rx: “I love to be around people and hope I can help others love exercise as much as I do.”
Kalie Hicks (Junior)
Intended Career Path: Physical Therapy/ Sports Conditioning
Favorite Healthy Food(s): Any type of kale salad with salmon/ tilapia and steamed vegetables
Exercise History: Currently on Furman Softball team
Why she wanted to participate in FIT Rx: “I would like to gain more experience as an exercise trainer and I also love working with people.”
Haley Holan (Junior)
Intended Career Path: Public Health
Favorite Healthy Food(s): Strawberries
Exercise History: Club soccer, varsity cross country and track
Why she wanted to participate in FIT Rx: “Exercise is something that not only makes me strong and better physically, but also mentally. I love that I will be able to share my passion with others!”
Kelly Humes (Senior)
Intended Career Path: Physical Therapy
Favorite Healthy Food(s): Avocado, apples
Exercise History: Various sports (volleyball, basketball, gymnastics, soccer), recently completed a Pure Barre and Group Exercise Certification class
Why she wanted to participate in FIT Rx: “I want the opportunity to work one on one with other people and learn more about the process of individualized training.”
Sarah King (Senior)
Intended Career Path: Public Health
Favorite Healthy Food(s): Squash and spinach
Exercise History: Various sports such as basketball and softball, currently exercises in the PAC, participates in intramural sports, and training for a half-marathon
Why she wanted to participate in FIT Rx: “I want to meet others who are striving for a healthier life and help them to obtain that goal. I also hope to learn how to develop health programs for individuals.”
Macy McRaney (Junior)
Intended Career Path: College Strength and Conditioning Coach
Favorite Healthy Food(s): All kinds of fruit, beans, grilled chicken
Exercise History: Various sports such as softball and volleyball, currently on Furman Golf Team
Why she wanted to participate in FIT Rx: “I love fitness and want to help others. Fitness can be hard if you don’t know where to start and I want to encourage people.”
Ashley Trice (Junior)
Intended Career Path: Public Health or Occupational Therapy
Favorite Healthy Food(s): Fruits, vegetables, peanut butter
Exercise History: Lacrosse since age 6, volleyball, currently on Furman’s lacrosse team
Why she wanted to participate in FIT Rx: “Exercise is a big part of my life since I am an athlete. I want the opportunity to learn more about health and exercise and share my knowledge with others.“
Molly Vernon (Senior)
Intended Career Path: Doctor, Pediatrician
Favorite Healthy Food(s): Any fruit and roasted vegetables
Exercise History: Various sports, varsity soccer, volleyball, basketball, Pilates, Barre, recently ran a half marathon
Why she wanted to participate in FIT Rx: “FIT Rx is a good opportunity to learn more about exercise. I love people and exercise so it seemed like a perfect fit.”
FIT Rx will be offered in the Fall and Spring semesters. It is open to Furman faculty, staff, spouses, and dependents and no cost. To learn more, please contact Kelly Frazier at kelly.frazier@furman.edu.
