Tiffany Patterson
MY MAJOR & CAREER GOALS
My Major
Bachelor's of Science in Kinesiology
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
I will be completing my Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, with a major in Exercise Science May of 2021. I'll then be the first female in my family to get a Bachelor's Degree. I plan to complete certifications after graduation to become an Exercise Physiologist through ACSM and a Strength & Conditioning Coach through NSCA. I truly am happy with the degree path that I have taken and I am very passionate about exercise. I have gained so much during my college career that I now want to use to change the world with what I have learned. Also to change the stigma with fitness, and educate others about any misconceptions with exercise. One of the main reasons that I chose to do this degree because I love being able to help others with their fitness goals & being able to see what they accomplish along the way. I'm very passionate about serving others and pushing others to their full potential, and I believe that this is because of everyone that always has done this for me throughout my life.
"If they think your dreams are crazy, show them what crazy dreams can do." -Nike
Career Goals/My Future
Externship in Sports Performance
Parkview Sports Medicine - Sports Performance
In January 2021, I will be starting my Externship with Parkview Sports Medicine - Sports Performance. I will work alongside other credentialed Strength and conditioning coaches with youth club athletes ages 8-19, high school athletes of all sports and those post-rehabilitation of orthopedic injuries to gain balance, speed, coordination, flexibility and strength. I will assist with team training including warm-up, strength training, plyometrics coaching, speed, agility and change of direction. I will design macrocycle programs for athletes and review evidence-based research. I chose this path because I am interested in learning more about Human Performance, stepping completely out of my comfort zones into a new career, and helping others be the best that they can be.
University of Florida
Master's Degree in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology - Human Performance
In January 2021, I plan to apply to the University of Florida. They have one of the top online programs in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology. I plan to attend Fall of 2021. I chose that I want to apply to University of Florida because of the classes fitting more of my personality and future goals. I really do want to learn more about the human body related with exercise, to continue to further go into research & gain much more experience & knowledge.
What do I want to become?
Professor
After I complete my Master's Degree, I would love to be a college Professor and teach in the field of Exercise Science. I want to pursue my PhD after completing my Master's Degree in Kinesiology. I have a career goal of becoming a college professor because I feel that this would be a very rewarding career. Pursuing a passion is truly where magic happens and I truly love to teach others, especially anything related with exercise. I feel that I can make a big impact in others lives as well. I love to empower other's to believe in who they truly are and to believe that anything is possible.