Exercise Science - Alexandria Technical and Community College

09/18/2020

We’re back! Fall semester is up and running for yet another great year! The students are thrilled to start and/or continue their education with masks on and social distancing in effect!

03/05/2020

Our second years are “flipping” over the fact that spring break is coming up.

03/04/2020

Alumni Spotlight on Business Owners

This week Adam Kleinfehn (2016 ATCC EXSC graduate) celebrates his two year anniversary of opening Raise the Bar Fitness (RTB) in Sauk Centre. Adam is the sole owner and operator of this semi-private personal training gym. He serves the community of Sauk Centre by offering personal training to people of all ages with a variety of fitness goals and objectives. Additionally, Adam is increasing his work with athletes and clients seeking injury rehab. Adam says "The philosophy at RTB focuses on moving the body holistically. Functional movements are performed with detailed individualized programming. Every movement prescribed at RTB has a purpose/reason, with an ultimate goal of improving our clients' physical function and helping them reach their goals."

02/19/2020

Alumni Spotlight on Business Owners

Congratulations Andy on your new facility!
In November of 2019 Andy Gunsaullus (2017 ATCC EXSC Graduate) opened the doors to Uptown Fitness in the Uptown Neighborhood of Minneapolis. Andy is the owner and operator of this new business that focuses on small group personal training. His clientele is varied and includes young professionals, older "empty nesters", former athletes, and people new to training. All sessions, either personal or semi private, are coached by a certified professional. Andy's training model uses resistance training as the primary method of exercise with very little time lost between exercises and sets. This allows members to experience the energy and fun of group training while receiving excellent instruction. Andy's philosophy separates him from the competition by limiting the size of the groups, using research-based training principles, and allowing coaches to individualize the training.
Good Luck on your new venture Andy!

02/14/2020

Thanks to Mike Hawes and Dustin Schlichting from Noonan Sport Specialists. Dustin, we enjoyed our visit to NSS and your presentation on professionalism in the industry. Mike, we appreciated your insights into client interaction and consultations. Great stuff!

02/14/2020

Thank you Dr. Landon Olson for visiting us and sharing your knowledge and expertise! Great information, interesting and terrific recommendations to help us improve as exercise scientists.

This morning Dr. Landon had the pleasure of presenting to the students in the Exercise Science - Alexandria Technical and Community College program. He discussed the importance of limiting hip flexor tension in order to decrease low back pain. We will be posting a video early next week detailing what was shared!

02/11/2020

LEADING TRAINING AND FITNESS CONFERENCE CANCELLED

Due to circumstances both unforeseen and out of our control, the conference committee has made a decision to cancel the February 15, 2020, Leading Training & Fitness Conference.

The committee apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. However, we want to assure you that we fully plan to offer a quality 8th LTF Conference in February of 2021, and hope you will consider attending that event.

Refunds are being processed this week.

Thank you for your understanding.

02/11/2020

It is with great sadness that we share news of the death of Mike Kjelland's wife, Sue. As most of our followers know, Mike was the initial director of our Health & Fitness Program, and a respected and beloved instructor for many years. Sue's passing last Thursday shocked and saddened all of us. On behalf of the Exercise Science Program, its instructors and advisors, and all past and present students, we offer our deepest sympathies to Mike and son Andy. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.
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02/06/2020

Alumni Spotlight on Business Owners!

William Sturgeon, a 2015 graduate of our Exercise Science Program, has been the sole owner of Restored Strength in Marshall MN for 3 years. Restored Strength targets people 40 and older who seek to improve their quality of life through fitness programming.

William says: "Restored Strength aims to serve the community of Marshall. Our main clientele revolves around people who are wanting to improve their overall health and wellness. Our Small Group Training services takes the one on one approach of personal training to a group setting of no more than six people."

Congratulations William on your business and the impact you have on the Marshall community!

02/04/2020

Congratulations to our 2019 graduate Connor Nilson on the new job in Costa Rica!

Job Description: Head Coach
Location: Playa Potrero, Costa Rica
Gym Name: CrossFit Surfside
“I will be taking over the head coach position at an awesome destination gym called CrossFit Surfside on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. The gym offers CrossFit classes as well as FIT classes (a more simple version of CrossFit) six days a week. I know for a fact my studies at ATCC helped me develop as a coach, professionalize my craft, and in turn be able to work a job as amazing as this.”

01/24/2020

Don't forget to sign up for the Leading Training and Fitness Conference! The link to register will be in the comments.

Saturday, February 15, 2020

9:00-3:00 p.m. $99

Alexandria Technical & Community College – Main Building

Questions? Contact ATCC’s Customized Training Center at [email protected] or call 320-762-4510 or toll free 888-234-1313.

01/24/2020

Our practice client program is in full swing this semester! Here is one of our students coaching up a long time volunteer practice client on step ups.