Instructor Bio Fitness Business Manager
Kathy Rodriguez
For over fifteen years Kathy Rodriguez' passion has been helping people take their lives to another level in the areas of health, yoga, fitness and nutrition through education and training.
She has been an endurance athlete since 1997, completing multiple marathons, adventure races, mountaineering expeditions, and triathlons, including the formidable Ford Ironman in 2008. She worked as a whitewater rafting guide on the Colorado River and as a certified ski instructor for several years. She routinely practiced yoga to balance these athletic activities, eventually obtaining a 200-Hour Yoga Instructor Certification (KRI). Kathy's passion's naturally led her to pursue a career in yoga, health and wellness.
In 2002, after becoming an ACE Certified trainer, Kathy launched, Heart Above Holistic Coaching. She conducted personal training and yoga sessions in studios, fitness centers and privately throughout Southern Utah. Kathy has spoken at Southern Utah University, Cedar City Women in Business, and various other community events on the topics of fitness, yoga and nutrition. She recently relocated back to her hometown, Austin, Texas where she continues to teach and promote yoga and holistic health.
Instructor's Program Schedule and Contact Information
Availability: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9am to 12pm Central
Phone: 512-755-3545 | Fax: 1-512-628-7629
Email: [email protected]
Ed fit Program Coordinator: David Flench, MBA, ACSM HFS
David Flench is the program coordinator and an instructor for the Professional Certificate in Fitness Business Management. He has over 13 years work experience in health and fitness, and is currently the General Manager for the Healthplex Fitness Center at the Institute for Advanced Medicine in the Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System in Sarasota, FL. David is responsible for the strategic planning and operational oversight for the Healthplex, a new 80,000 square foot state-of-the-art medically-integrated health and wellness center. David attained his Master of Business Administration from Franklin University in Columbus, OH and his Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Exercise Science from The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH. David recently finished a three-year term as the Chairman for Florida Regional Chapter of the Medical Fitness Association (MFA), continues to serve on national committees for MFA, and was the 2009 recipient of the MFA Don Schneider Distinguished Service Award. He is an active member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, Leadership Sarasota County, and the American College of Sports Medicine.
Career Information:
According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, by 2020, the demand for fitness trainers and instructors is expected to increase by 24 percent. Individuals in this field of work will find a continuum of salaries based upon the position and their geographical location. Salaried positions may range from $25,000 to over $100,000. Hourly positions range from $10.50/hr to over $100.00/hr. Salaries and hourly rates achieved will be determined by experience, education, and quality of service.
Individuals in this field of work will find a continuum of salaries based upon the position and their geographical location. Salaried positions may range from $25,000 to over $100,000. Hourly positions range from $10.50/hr to over $100.00/hr. Salaries and hourly rates achieved will be determined by experience, education, and quality of service.
Additional Program Benefits:
This program is offered in partnership with the National Posture Institute (NPI). NPI Certified Posture Specialist (CPS) TM Program. The CPS TM program provides students with the tools needed to develop a unique career pathway and expand their business opportunities. This is accomplished by learning a structured process to assess and correct posture and body alignment & by incorporating this knowledge into a successful business model that is structured to help expand one's client/patient base. Students will learn the following NPI business tools: how to market/brand yourself as a CPS TM, how to attract new and retain current clientele, how to utilize a referral program to your utmost advantage, and how to create new business opportunities utilizing professional partnerships.
This program is for personal trainers/fitness professionals, group exercise instructors, physical therapists, athletic trainers, chiropractors, and sports performance coaches. The program is also offered in partnership with IDEA Health & Fitness Association, Health Club Managers, Inc., and Personal Fitness Professional (PFP). IDEA and Health Club Managers have provided content/curriculum in the program. PFP is providing students with a 3 year free subscription, which includes 8 print issues per year, a bi-monthly e-newsletter, access to their digital magazine and an interactive website with blogs, polls, articles and much more.