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. 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 athletic goals, 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
Internship at PSM Performance
Parkview Sports Medicine - Sports Performance
In January 2021, I started my Internship with Parkview Sports Medicine - Performance. I have worked alongside Strength and conditioning coaches with youth club athletes ages 8-19, to gain balance, speed, coordination, flexibility and strength. I assist with team training including warm-ups, strength training, plyometrics, speed, agility and change of direction. I have designed 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. My goal after this Internship is finished in May is to stay with PSM Performance where I will continue to grow in the field and be a Sports Performance Specialist.
"The real opportunity for success lies within the person and not within the job." -Zig Ziglar
University of Florida
Master's Degree in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology - Human Performance
I have been accepted into University of Florida's online masters program in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology with a specialization in Integrative Strength and Conditioning Science. I will be attending Fall of 2021. I chose that I wanted 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 to exercise and sports performance. I want to continue with further going into research & gain much more experience & knowledge so I can make a bigger impact into others lives.
"You will never reach your true potential living life in comfort and routine. You've got to take some risks." -Kylie Francis
What do I want to become?
Professor
After I complete my Master's Degree, one of my goals is to continue coaching, become a college Professor and teach in the field of Kinesiology. I have interest in wanting to pursue a 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 other's lives as well. I love to empower others to believe in who they truly are and to believe that anything is possible.