Allison Hope Bowersock
Permanent Address
4630 Branderwood Drive
Roanoke, VA 24018
Blackberry: (540) 892-8572
Email: ahbowersock@jchs.edu
allison@vt.edu
EDUCATION
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA January 2009-present
Ph.D. Education, Curriculum and Instruction: Health Promotion cognate
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
M.S. Kinesiology: Exercise Physiology May 2006
Bridgewater College, Bridgewater, VA
B.S. Allied Health Science May 2004
B.S. Nutrition and Wellness
WORK EXPERIENCE
Jefferson College of Health Sciences, Roanoke, VA
Assistant Professor, Health and Exercise Science August 2008-present
Roanoke Athletic Club, Roanoke, VA
Director of Wellness Services May 2006-May 2008
James Madison University Recreation Department, Harrisonburg, VA
Graduate Assistant for Fitness and Nutrition August 2005 – May 2006
James Madison University Athletic Department, Harrisonburg, VA
Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach August 2004 – May 2005
Staunton-Augusta YMCA, Staunton, VA
Personal Trainer, Youth Strength Training and Aerobics Instructor January 2002 – October 2005
Blaser Physical Therapy, Warrenton, VA
Physical Therapy Aide June 1998 – August 2002
Culpeper Outpatient Center, Culpeper, VA
Physical Therapy Aide June 1998 – August 2003
CERTIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and First Aid, expires 4/19/2011
American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, expires 4/19/2011
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, expires 12/2010
AFAA Group Fitness Instructor Certification, expires 10/2010
PUBLICATIONS
“Finding Fitness”, Roanoker Magazine (Summer 2008)
“The Tortoise Philosophy”, City Magazine (January 2008)
“What’s your Real Age”, City Magazine (December 2007)
“A Real Thanksgiving”, City Magazine (November 2007)
“Breast Cancer Awareness”, City Magazine (October 2007)
“Massage Therapy and Stress Relief”, City Magazine (August 2007)
“The Healing Power of Hydration”, City Magazine (July 2007)
“Making Waves for Fun and Fitness”, Fitness Management (June 2007): quotations only
“Vacation Fitness”, City Magazine (June 2007)
AWARDS, ACCOMPLISHMENTS and ORGANIZATIONS
Montclair Who’s Who of Collegiate Faculty, 2009-2010
Jefferson College of Health Sciences Faculty Senate Committee Member
Jefferson College of Health Sciences Wellness Committee Member
National College Honors Society Inductee (2006)
James Madison University Strength and Conditioning: Outstanding Service Award (2005)
Bridgewater College Women’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Year (2001, 2004)
Bridgewater College Women’s Soccer Co-Captain (2001-2004)
Bridgewater College Philomathes Society (2000-2004)
National Dean’s List (2000-2004)
RCHS Class President (Class of 2000)
National Youth Leadership Conference (1998)
Silver Congressional Award Recipient (1998)
Bronze Congressional Award Recipient (1996)
