My name is Kim Walker I am a Clinical Instructor at the University of Utah,  College of Health,  Department of Exercise and Sport Science. I founded and developed the Fitness Instructor Training course at the University in 2003 and have been teaching the course since. I also work as a Cancer Exercise Specialist at the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics teaching fitness class, participating in research, personal training survivors, guiding hikes, snowshoes, cycling rides and fitness events. I am a double major in Exercise and Sports Science and Interpersonal Communication, Spanish Minor from the University of Utah. My certification and membership include: 

Zumba Level 2 Certified Instructor, Zumba Fitness 

Certified Cancer Exercise Trainer, American College of Sports Medicine/American Cancer Society 2008-present

Health Care Provider Adult CPR and AED Certified, American Red Cross 2006-present

Spinning Certified Instructor, Mad Dogg Athletics 2007-present

Certified Health Fitness Specialist, American College of Sports Medicine 2005-present

Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Yoga Fit, Aerobics and Fitness Association of America 1998-present

Certified Personal Trainer, Aerobics and Fitness Association of America 2001-present

IDEA Health and Fitness Association, Member

I have developed and run many employee wellness incentive programs. I am a coach/ fundraiser for the Hometown Heroes program. I organized and was race director for the first annual Alta Club 5k Race in April 2006, the race is still running strong. I am an active volunteer for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Serving as a missionary for the Perpetual Education Fund. I served as a Missionary in the Chile Santiago West Mission from 2001-2003. I am fluent in Spanish and English with translation competence in both languages.  

Publications and Presentations (Research Involvement)

Oki, A., Hansen, P., Troumbley, P., Walker, K. and Plante, D. Effect of Comprehensive Exercise on Lymphedema in Breast Cancer Survivor: A Pilot Study, Presented at the 56th ACSM Annual Meeting in Seattle, Washington, May 2009 [Abstract].

Ingram, L. Walker, K., Swan, K. New Cancer Exercise Trainer Certification, Triumph Magazine, American Cancer Society, 2009

Jacobs, M., Walker, K. New Exercise Training Specialty Focuses On Cancer Patients, The Dallas Morning News, Life/Travel, April 2009

Rothwell, E., Hansen, P., Keetch, A., Walker, K. and Bloch, J. A Fitness Education Program to

Address Current and Future Physical Activity Among Cancer Patients and Survivors, Podium Presentation, Society of Behavioral Medicine, San Diego, CA, March, 2008 [Abstract].

Walker, K. Programming for Cancer and Aging, Guest Lecturer presentation for Exercise and Aging Course, University of Utah, College of Health, Department of Exercise and Sport Science, Salt Lake City, UT, April 2008

Research Support

The HEALS Project:Health Education and Active Living in Surviving Seniors, Fitness Assessment Testing, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, UT 2010

Teaching and fitness training our my passions. Through my work experience and education I have demonstrated various skills to accomplish the goals I have personally and professionally set: leadership, goal orientation, flexibility, motivation, compassion, and honesty. I desire to continue to share my knowledge, skills and abilities to help improve the health and wellness of people around the world. Thanks for your time and consideration!