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Fitness Center

Our Staff


Larry Cobb MS

Education:

  • BS Mathematics, Arizona State University, 1962
  • MS Exercise Science, Arizona State University, 1991

Current Memberships:

  • National Strength and Conditioning Association

Certifications :

  • CPR, First Aid, AED

Areas of Expertise:

  • Running Programs
  • High Intensity Training

Hobbies:

  • Marathon running, tennis, hiking, camping and backpacking.

Health Quote/Tip:

“Life is about vision, planning, commitment, persistence and above all – believing in your self.”

 


Amber Dentz B.S.

Education:

  • B.S. , Exercise Science, Northern Arizona University, 1996

Current Memberships:

  • AFAA

Certifications :

  • ACE, AFAA, Pilates, CPR, First Aid, AED

Areas of Expertise:

  • Senior Wellness
  • Group Exercise
  • Pilates

Hobbies:

Hiking, reading and spending time with family.

 


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Sherman Forbes BS

Education:

  • BS Sports Management, St. John’s University, 1993

Current Memberships:

  • America Counsel of Exercise

Certifications :

  • ACE, CPR, First Aid, AED

Areas of Expertise:

  • Nutrition Education
  • Weight Management
  • Sport Conditioning

Hobbies:

  • Reading romance novels, meeting people, mountain bike riding, and exercising

Health Quote/Tip:

“Take care of your mind and body and it will take care of you.”

 


Terry Hurley

Terry has been in the fitness industry for over 10 years. She is the Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer at Phoenix College. She holds a BS degree in Corporate Fitness and Wellness and is certified through NSCA, AFAA, Resist-a-ball and Pilates. She enjoys her time lifting weights, taking spin classes, hiking, running and playing with her kids.

 


Allen Jackson BS

Fitness Center Technician

602-285-7225

Office: G114

allen.jackson@pcmail.maricopa.edu

Education:

  • BS Exercise Science, Arizona State University, 1990

Current Memberships:

  • American College of Sports Medicine
  • National Strength and Conditioning Association
  • IDEA Health and Fitness Association

Certifications :

  • ACSM, CPR, First Aid, AED

Areas of Expertise:

  • Cardiac Specialist
  • Senior Wellness
  • Golf Instruction

Hobbies:

  • Golf, yoga and hiking

Health Quote/Tip:

It’s not what you do some of the time but most of the time that counts.

 


Kim Kahler BS

Education:

  • BS Exercise Science & Special Education, BSHU, 1988
  • Massage Therapy, Phoenix College, 2000

Current Memberships:

  • AAPHERD
  • Wellcare Foundation
  • AEA/ WDEA/ NEA

Certifications :

  • LMT, CPR, First Aid, AED

Areas of Expertise:

  • Physical Therapy
  • Massage Therapy
  • Strength Training

Hobbies:

  • Hiking, biking, yoga, travel, and scuba diving

Health Quote/Tip:

“You can’t get fit if all you do is sit!”

 


Keri Lee BS

Education:

  • BS Exercise Science, Northern Arizona University, 1998.

Current Memberships:

  • American College of Sports Medicine
  • ASCVPR

Certifications :

  • ACLS, CPR, First Aid, AED

Areas of Expertise:

  • Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation
  • Senior Wellness

Hobbies:

Hiking, mountain biking, and weight training

 


Tim Manley BS

Education:

  • BS Kinesiology, Indiana University, 2003

Current Memberships:

  • American College of Sports Medicine
  • IDEA Health Fitness Instructor

Certifications :

  • ACSM, CPR, First Aid, AED

Areas of Expertise:

  • Swimming Programs and Instruction
  • Sport Specific Endurance Training

Hobbies:

  • Swimming, cycling and listening to music

Health Quote/Tip:

“Eat 20 minutes after exercising.”

 


Shannon Meece MS

Education:

  • BS Sports and Exercise Management, Adams State University, 2001
  • MS Kinesiology, Humbolt State University, 2003

Certifications :

  • CPR, First Aid, AED

Areas of Expertise:

  • Health Education
  • Basketball Instruction

Hobbies:

  • Basketball and hiking.

Health Quote/Tip:

  • “Whatever it takes!”

 


Billy Miller BS

Education:

  • BS Exercise Science, Grand Canyon University, 1998

Certifications :

  • IFPA, CPR, First Aid, AED

Areas of Expertise:

  • Golf Instruction
  • Weight Training

Hobbies:

Golf, tennis, and weight training

 


Nicola Perry MS

Fitness & Wellness Coordinator

602-285-7708

Office: G178

nicola.perry@pcmail.maricopa.edu

Education:

  • BS Justice Studies, Arizona State University, 1993
    • Magna Cum Laude
  • MS Exercise and Wellness, Arizona State University, 1999

Current Memberships:

  • American College of Sports Medicine
  • National Wellness Institute

Certifications :

  • CPR, First Aid, AED

Areas of Expertise:

  • Corporate Fitness & Wellness
  • Disease Prevention & Management
  • Health Education
  • Wellness Program Coordinator

Hobbies:

  • Traveling, yoga, reading and relaxing

Health Quote/Tip:

"If you don't know where you're going, any road will get you there."

 


Christa Pfeninger BS

Education:

  • BS Exercise Science, University of Utah, 2002

Certifications :

  • CPR, First Aid, AED,

Areas of Expertise:

  • Weight Training
  • Softball Instruction
  • Mental Preparation for Sports

Hobbies:

  • Hiking, softball, movies and family time

Health Quote/Tip:

Never give up when you still have something to give, nothing is really over until the moment you stop trying.

 


Tim Phipps BS

Education:

  • BS Exercise Science, Arizona State University, 1993
  • M.Edu Administration Leadership, N.A.U., 2001

Current Memberships:

  • National Strength and Conditioning Association
  • IFPA

Certifications :

  • ACE, CPR, First Aid, AED,

Areas of Expertise:

  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Body Building
  • Power Lifting
  • Cardiovascular Conditioning

Hobbies:

Weight lifting, golf, and fishing

 


Bill Roberts MS

Education:

  • BS Health Science, Arizona State University, 1956
  • MS Exercise Science, Arizona State University, 1966

Current Memberships:

  • AAHPER

Certifications :

  • CPR, First Aid, AED

Areas of Expertise:

  • Senior Fitness
  • Sports Medicine
  • Athletic Weight Training

Hobbies:

  • Boating and fishing

Health Quote/Tip:

“Our muscles are designed to move – our ancestors were movers. Don’t be a sitter!”


LeAnne Rodrigues BS

Education:

  • BS Exercise Science, Grand Canyon University, 2003

Current Memberships:

  • IDEA Health and Fitness Association

Certifications :

  • CNA, CPR, First Aid, AED

Areas of Expertise:

  • Health Education
  • Basketball Instruction
  • Strength Training

Hobbies:

  • Basketball, music, weight training and shopping

Health Quote/Tip:

“You can still eat and lose weight, just eat healthy.”

 


Denise Romero BS

Education:

  • BS Exercise Science, Arizona State University, 1999

Current Memberships:

  • National Strength and Conditioning Association

Certifications :

  • CSCS, CPR, First Aid, AED

Areas of Expertise:

  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Sport Specific Training and Nutrition
  • Health Education

Hobbies:

Golf, travel and music

 


Ceci Saenz BS

Fitness Center Technician

E.S.L Fitness Coordinator

602-285-7177

Office: G114

ceci.saenz@pcmail.maricopa.edu

Education:

  • BS Exercise Science, Arizona State University, 1998

Current Memberships:

  • National Strength and Conditioning Association

Certifications :

  • CPR, First Aid, AED

Areas of Expertise:

  • Sport Specific Training and Nutrition
  • Tennis Instruction
  • Exercise Prescriptions
  • Health Education

Hobbies:

  • Traveling, tennis, drawing, movies, music and dancing

Health Quote/Tip:

“Be realistic in your goal setting! Don’t set yourself up for disappointment.”

 

Linda Tinsley MSPT

Education:

  • MSPT Arizona School of Health Sciences, 1998

Current Memberships:

  • ACSM

Certifications :

  • CPR, First Aid, AED, APTA

Areas of Expertise:

  • Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
  • Exercise Prescription (senior, beginner, weight loss)
  • Instructing Proper Exercise Techniques and Body Mechanics

Hobbies:

  • Jogging, walking, and stretching

Health Quote/Tip:

“To stick with an exercise program it’s important to figure out your time of day, do something you enjoy, and make sure it is convenient.”


Marty Welter MA

Education:

  • BS Therapeutic Recreation, University of Iowa, 1983
  • MA Recreation, administration, and wellness, 1986

Current Memberships:

  • American College of Sports Medicine

Certifications :

  • ACSM, CPR, First Aid, AED

Areas of Expertise:

  • Senior Fitness
  • Submax testing
  • Strength Programming

Hobbies:

  • Traveling, cycling , running, music and reading

Health Quote/Tip:

“Exercise only on the days that you eat.”

 

 

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