Welcome! I'm Matthew.
I recently attained a BS in Exercise Science with a concentration in Clinical Exercise Physiology from the University of North Alabama in Spring of 2018. I believe Exercise Physiology is important for the world population based on the rise in epidemics with diseases associated with lack of activity and poor dietary habits, such as Diabetes, and holds the key to longevity of life while improving the attributes that athletes and the entire population should meet & exceed in regard to health. I currently emphasize these values as an ACSM-CPT Head Personal Trainer at 24/7 Health Club & Wellness Center.
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My hobbies include outdoor activities (especially fishing), playing many different sports (recreational), exercising daily, and loving on my dog at home (huge animal lover). I aspire for higher education, and one interesting fact about me is that I met Chuck Norris when I was a baby and he told my parents I was too cute.
Matthew Megehee
Exercise Specialist
Phone:
256-318-4606
Email:
Address:
2624 Summerwind Dr. SE, Decatur, AL 35603
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Date of Birth:
June 30, 1995
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EXPERIENCE
Wellness Experience
University of North Alabama
At UNA, I also facilitated in the progression and completion of two different wellness programs on campus:
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Walk for Wellness - supervised and directed participants to identify areas in need of improvement for assisting those who need special accommodations.
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Great American Smokeout - providing information for people on campus to aid in their cessation of tobacco use.
Research Experience
University of North Alabama
During my time at the University of North Alabama (UNA), I became certified by the Institutional Review Board. I participated in a study for marathon runners collecting and assessing data for running economy. Additionally, I constructed a sample research proposal for a strength training exercise program for older adults with Type 2 diabetes as an alternative to hypoglycemic medicine.
Spring 2018
Internship
Helen Keller Wellcare Center
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Provided fitness tests for new members of the facility
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Reviewed health data with members to explain different lifestyle changes to make and prescribe exercise programs
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Made a flexibility and core stability exercise program with information on the benefits with this type of program aimed towards an older population.
Applied Experience
24/7 Health Club & Wellness Center - Head Personal Trainer
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Promotes a client-centered approach based on S.M.A.R.T goals & individualized exercise programming.
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​Created a web-based platform to streamline the process of creating and delivering exercise programs to clients, increasing adherence of exercise by over 40%.
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Integrated a variety of protocols for exercises & administrative tasks i.e. documentation, assessment checklists, etc.
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Oversight and instruction of 40+ clients weekly
EDUCATION
Fall 2013- Spring 2018
Bachelor's Degree
University of North Alabama
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Involved on campus with the Human Performance Research Group (HPRG)
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Involved in 3 major wellness initiatives on campus
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Endowed Scholarship 2017-2018
2010-2013
Honors High School Diploma
Decatur High School
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SKILLS
Microsoft Excel - Advanced
Microsoft Word - Advanced
Power Point - Proficient
Risk Factor Modification
VO2 Max/Submax Testing
Blood Pressure Reading
Exercise Prescription
Body Fat Testing Proficient e.g. Skinfold, BIA
MY PORTFOLIO
