Honor Society® member
Kaylak Murphy
Taught swimming lessons to kids age 2-12 at YMCA, Byron Park District, & North Central College
- Appalachian State University
- Exercise Science, strength and conditioning concentration
- Class of 2015
- Franklin Grove, Illinois
Member since May 2014
About
Born and raised in Illinois.
Was a dual sport athlete in high school and all through college. Played volleyball and ran track.
Undergraduate degree was obtained at North Central College. Got my BA in Exercise Science, minor in psychology.
Currently in graduate school at Appalachian State University where I am obtaining a Masters of Science in Exercise Science with a concentration in strength and conditioning. I also play club volleyball at App State and am apart of the strength and conditioning club also.
Education
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Lewis University
Sports Management/coaching
2008 – 2010
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I have an internship this summer (2014) with the United States Army Special Ops Command, where I will be working in the fitness department. If all goes well and they would like to keep me on their staff I may continue to work with them and if not, I plan to work as a strength and conditioning coach for collegiate level athletes or Olympic athletes.
- Graduate school interests
I am interested in research on speed and agility as well as training for speed and agility and vertical jump.
I am also interested in working with/shadowing the strength and conditioning staff at App State.- Outside the classroom
Watching and playing sports, hanging out with family and friends.
Fishing, hiking, and swimming.
Weight lifting
Experience
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Taught swimming lessons to kids age 2-12
YMCA, Byron Park District, & North Central College
Jul 2006 – Jul 2012
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
Additional information
Organizations
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NSCA
