THERESA CORDOVA Meet Our Director of Fitness
THERESACORDOVA isaCertifiedPersonalTrainer,ResistanceTraining Specialist and a Muscle Activation Techniques practitioner, as well as, an exercise science educator, vice president of the Academy of Applied Personal Training Education, President of Changes For Life and Fit Kids For Life. Theresa holds a Master’s of Science in Physiology from Adelphi University; and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science, from Hofstra University.
Theresa began her fitness career in 2004 working with a variety of clients. Her passion and desire for education grew into specializations that include exercise physiology, exercise mechanics, neuromuscular aspects of human performance, sports performance enhancement, strength training,fitnessassessments,cardiopulmonary function, andclientsofspecialpopulations: i.e. orthopedic and cardiopulmonary limitations, hypertension, and metabolic disorders. As an exercise science educator, Theresa views the fitness industry as an evolving healthcare profession and is very passionate about educating fitness professionals so that they may uphold the highest standard of practice. Theresa has created and currently presents the following coursework for fitness professionals: • Musculoskeletal Dysfunction – Pathologies of the Upper Extremity • Musculoskeletal Dysfunction – Pathologies of the Lower Extremity • Functional Anatomy of the Shoulder and Hip • Medical Aspects of Sport • Manipulating Resistance Training Loading Patterns to Optimize Strength • NeuromuscularAspectsofHumanPerformance • Youth Fitness Training
• High-Intensity Interval Training and Steady States Aerobic Exercise: A Science-Based Comparative Approach • Threshold Training • Foundations of Kinesiology for the Fitness & Exercise Specialist
• Assessment-Understanding-Planning • Improving Cardiovascular Function • Cardiorespiratory Structure and Function • InteractiveExercisePrescription:ACaseStudy Approach
To See Christmas Through The Eyes Of A Child Is Just Magical... We had such a wonderful time with the many families of our community as they visited our East Patchogue office last month to take part in our First Annual Photos with Santa event! For a small donationof just$5,each familyhad theopportunity for their child to take a beautiful photo with Santa Claus and then received a printed and emailed copy to cherish! 100% of all donations collected that day were donated to the 15th Annual Kris KringleatHarborCrab.Eachyear theHarborCrab team, which consists of local volunteers, raises moneywith thehelpof localbusinesses,generous families and by hosting various fundraisers. The “life-changing” donations are then given to families in need throughout the area during the holiday season. For more information about this organizationandhowyoucanbeapartof it,please visit HarborCrab.com.
In addition, Theresa is the president of Fit Kids For Life a 501.c.3. Nonprofit research and education organization dedicated to advancing health and fitness education through collaboration, advocacy, and engagement.
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