Kristen Cavaco

                                             KRISTEN CAVACO

                                                                                                 Kingston, RI

Education

University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI                                                                      

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology; Health-Fitness                                                                  May 2006

Masters of Science in Exercise Science, Overall GPA 3.84/4.0                                            January 2010

Professional Experience

Trainer, Physical Therapy Aide; South County Orthopedics, Wakefield, RI                2008-Present

·       Perform fitness and body composition assessments. Instruct and train clients with proper use of varying fitness equipment. Train a large diversity of fitness levels varying from novice to athlete. Work with clients needing health related weight loss. Lead and self promote exercise classes while also conducting personal training appointments. Assist Physical Therapist with the care of patients ranging across the population. Monitoring, conducting, and implementing, therapies with patients across a large range of recovering injuries. Following Therapist instruction and administering various mobilization techniques such as Ultra Sound, Heat, Ice, Stretching, and E-Stim. Vast patient interaction and scheduling experience.

Coach, Rams Swimming Club, Kingston, RI                                                                  2012-Present

• Conduct and administer strength and conditioning exercises for young athletes twice per week.

Personal Trainer/Coach, Stay Fit Studios & Ultimate Athletics, Key West, Fl      2011-2012

• Conduct Group Exercise classes and individual personal training appointments with clients ranging from elderly to athlete. Work with clients requiring health related weight loss. Organize and administer a weekly balance and strength class (‘Bones & Balance’) for the elderly population. Coach novice and competitive triathletes.

Assistant Trainer/Front Desk, Finnegan Fitness, Wakefield, RI                                2004-2008

• Assist trainers with clients and organization of appointments. Assist with exercise demonstration and instruction. Maintain clean and organized facility, product retail, provide outstanding customer service. Organize schedule of front desk personnel.

Intern, Northeast Sports Training, Warwick, RI                                                                 2005- 2006

·       Educational based internship through the University of Rhode Island.  Assess athlete’s agility, speed, fitness, body composition, and strength. Work with athletes ranging in age and skill level (age 6- professional).

                Special Certifications

·       AFAA Certified Personal Trainer & Member

·       American Red Cross Lifeguard & CPR, First Aid, AED Instructor

·       Member USA Triathlon association

Other Experience

Petty Officer 3^rd Class, United States Coast Guard Reserve, Point Judith, RI            2006-Present

·       Attend various training schools studying navigation, communication, motivation, commitment, leadership, seamanship, and boat handling skills. Attend monthly training at drill station.

Lifeguard, Town of Narragansett, Narragansett, RI                                      Seasonal, 2009-Present

·       Monitor patron safety while also maintaining a high level of fitness and professionalism, participation in required daily exercise drills. Proficiency in CPR, Lifesaving Skills, and Water Safety. Also worked as lifeguard Supervisor for 10 years at Scarborough State Beach- organized staff, scheduling, disciplinary action, hiring, certification conducting, testing, and administration.

Publications

“Can Isometric Knee Extensor Torque from Hand Held Dynamometry Predict Physical Function in Overweight Older Adults?” Medicine and Science in Sports & Exercise; Volume 42, Issue 5, pg. 600, May 2010