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A<\/span>rmando Febo had been working at low-paying retail jobs since becoming a parent at 17. After 21 years of marriage and four more children, Armando was ready to make a change.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAfter having our first child, I dropped out of school. Without additional education, I felt limited on what I could do,\u201d said Febo.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The pandemic was another setback, due to so many stores having to close. While out of work, Febo studied for his GED. He completed his courses and successfully passed his exam.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe day I passed, I stopped by my mother\u2019s house to share the news. There was an issue of DVC Magazine <\/i>on the counter,\u201d said Febo. That\u2019s where his DVC journey began.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Armando Febo<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

Febo is now a full-time student at DVC, working towards certificates of achievement in personal training and yoga teacher training. He is also gaining hands-on experience in the field.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI would encourage anyone interested in kinesiology to come to DVC. My life has changed so much in such a short time, and yours can too,\u201d said Febo.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kinesiology at DVC\u202f<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

\u201cDVC offers an array of degrees and certificates under the kinesiology umbrella. Each area is led by a professor with extensive knowledge and hands-on experience,\u201d said Shelly Pierson, program lead for the fitness instruction\/personal training program at DVC.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Kinesiology students gain experience through working in DVC fitness facilities with clients sourced from faculty and staff. Most students complete a two-semester hands-on practicum to prepare for the real-life demands of the industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe personal fitness training program has a 100% employment success rate for students who earn a certificate or degree, and a 99% pass rate on the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) certified personal training exam,\u201d said Pierson.<\/span><\/p>\n

Share your passion for yoga\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Kathy Finley<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cI took my first yoga class in college over 30 years ago, and knew I wanted to be a yoga teacher someday,\u201d said Kathy Finley.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Since her children will soon be in college, Finley felt ready to pursue her yoga teacher journey.\u202f\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI chose DVC to experience the program within an affordable college learning environment, where I could interact with a variety of students to get fresh perspectives,\u201d said Finley.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

DVC\u2019s yoga classes are among the most highly enrolled activity classes on campus. Offering a yoga teacher training certificate program seemed like a natural extension of that interest.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe new yoga teacher training certificate program assists students in self-discovery and self-realization, strengthens personal yoga practice, and develops the skills and knowledge to teach Hatha and Vinyasa style yoga safely,\u201d said Milissa Bradley, lead trainer for the yoga teacher training 200-hour certificate program at DVC.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The yoga teacher training program runs for eight weeks each fall and spring. Classes are held evenings and Saturdays, enabling students to balance the program with other responsibilities.\u202f\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cStudents who successfully complete the program fulfill the requirements of the Yoga Alliance 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher, which meets employer requirements for yoga instructors,\u201d said Bradley.<\/span><\/p>\n

Build a healthy community<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Chris Brecheen<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cIn 2021, I was diagnosed with colon cancer, and had surgery to remove the tumor. I decided to pursue a career where I could contribute to people\u2019s physical fitness journey,\u201d said Chris Brecheen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Brecheen plans to earn an associate in science in fitness instruction and certificates of achievement in personal training and coaching.They hope to open a nonprofit fitness center, enabling members to participate in classes and fitness training on a sliding scale.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhat I really enjoy about the kinesiology programs at DVC is how diverse the options are. I come to school and lift weights or swim, and then I go \u2018get my nerd on\u2019 and learn about physiology and body energy systems,\u201d said Brecheen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information about the kinesiology programs at DVC, visit www.dvc.edu\/academics\/kinesiology<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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