Dr. Brenda Watson

Bio

Education

• Ph.D. Public Health, Community Health, Walden University
• M.S. Food Science, North Carolina State
• M.S. Comparative Biomedical Sciences, North Carolina State University
• B.S. Biological Science and Animal Science, North Carolina State University

Teaching Emphasis

• HESF 101 Fitness and Wellness
• HESF 109 Step Aerobics
• HESF 112 Fitness Kickboxing
• HESF 111 Group Cycling
• HESF 105 Aerobic and Body Conditioning
• HESF 107 Run Conditioning
• HESS 237 Weight Training
• HESM 377 Methods of Health Promotion
• HESM 211 Strength Training and Conditioning

Additional Information

I have been racing since high school. I have run many half marathons, 10Ks, and 5k races, placing in the top 5 in most of the 5k. I have completed over 15 marathons, including NYC and Boston marathons. Currently, I have been competing in Spartan races. I have completed approximately 10, earning a trifecta twice. I am also heavily involved in martial arts. I am a black belt in taekwondo and have been involved in kung fu for over fifteen years, earning the rank of copper tiger. I am an AAU National referee in taekwondo. I have over thirty years of weight training experience and I am currently a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

I am extremely interested in the health of others. Helping others become and stay healthy is my life’s work. I believe every individual has a purpose in life, and this is mine. Working at NC State is the perfect place for me to do this. I hope to inspire students to start and maintain an exercise program for life. I make sure to practice what I preach. I believe, in the Health and Exercise Studies Department, we keep students healthy so they can go on to become the leaders of tomorrow.

Area(s) of Expertise

HESF 101 Fitness and Wellness