Education
The RHED program at the University of Victoria has fostered my passion for recreation, fitness and health promotion. I have gained invaluable skills that have influenced my approach to health and helping others.
Academic History:
University of Victoria 2012 - present
Bachelor of Arts Recreation and Health Education
Camosun College 2010 - 2012
University Transfer
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame 2009 - 2010
Grade 12 graduate
Courses completed: Outdoor Recreation, Management in Recreation and Leisure, Leadership Methods, Program Planning, Systemic Physiology, Human Anatomy, Personal Health, Wellness and Potential, Community and Population Health, Canadian Recreation Delivery, Health Psyhology, Adult Development and Aging Psychology, Social Psychology, Journalism, Advanced Journalism, Administrative Writing
Competency development: In addition to these courses, I have also completed four successful co-op work experiences where I have developed and enhanced competencies such as communication, personal management, continuous learning, and research and analysis.
Accepted offer for the MA in Public Health program with the School of Public Health and Social Policy, University of Victoria starting September 2015.
Final Marketing Project from EPHE 454 Social Marketing; detailed plan for marketing the Recreation and Health Education (RHED) program at the University of Victoria to students from Whitehorse Yukon Territory
Final Health Promotion Paper from EPHE 350 Community and Population Health; examines the effect of various social determinents of health on First Nations children and how the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is able to improve the current health status of this population
Certifications
-CPR and First Aid (expires April 2018)
-CanFit Pro Personal Trainer (expires June 2016)
Course Work
Awards and Distinctions
UVIC President’s Scholarship 2014
CCAA National Scholar Award 2012
Camosun College Athletic Scholarship 2010-2012
Notre Dame Athletic Scholarship 2009
Cupcakes for a Cause from EPHE 358 Administration in Leisure and Health Related Services; I collaborated with 4 classmates to organize a successful cupcake decorating fundraiser for the Victoria Women's Transition House
Women's Basketball Intramurals from EPHE 252 Leadership Methods; I started a recreational basketball group to meet and play basketball once a week for a full semester after UVIC Recreation canceled women's basketball intramurals.
