Chris Haukos, Fitness Coordinator & Special Events Director

Hi! My name is Chris Haukos & I am the Coordinator of Fitness & Special Programs here at SCSU. I received my Masters Degree in Exercise Science from SCSU & have been working here since 1996. This session I teach Core Strength & Butts n’ Guts. On campus, you may also find me involved in, & coordinating, the RecKids programs & other special events. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my husband Brad Pickle (Special Events Director) & raising my three sons.

 

Danielle B. Coordinator

Major: Biomedical Sciences & Community Health
Minor: Dance
Year: Senior
Favorite Group Fitness class to teach: Express Abs & Body Chisel
Why Group Fitness is important to you: I love being a group fitness instructor because I am passionate about healthy lifestyles and being able to motivate others to reach personal goals. I like to push my participants to the max while having fun in a positive high energy environment.

 

 

 

Nora G.

Year: Junior
Major: English
Favorite Group Fitness class to teach: Yoga
Why Group Fitness is important to you: Fitness is important to me because movement never stops, and neither does the learning process that comes with it. It's something that never leaves one's life and I love being a part of that journey to wellness.

Beth Berila

Beth Berila, Ph.D., is a registered Yoga teacher and the Director and Associate Professor
of the Women's Studies Program.  Her work focuses on Gender and the Body, Popular Culture, and Feminist Pedagogy.   She has practiced yoga and meditation for years and recently completed the 200-hour Teacher Training Program with Senior Anusara®Practitioners, Martin and Jordan Kirk. 

 

 

 

Emily M.

Year: Sophomore
Major: Nursing
Favorite Group Fitness class to teach: Butts 'n' Guts
Why Group Fitness is important to you: Group Fitness is important to me because it's a fun and motivating atmosphere. It's a great way to keep healthy and encourages you to
work hard, while also having fun. It's my one time of the day where stressful school work
and obligations are put to the side, and the focus is on our participants and each other
to ensure we have a fun and safe workout.

 

 

Ryan S.

Year: Junior
Major: Public Relations
Favorite Group Fitness class to teach: Strength and Toning
Why Group Fitness is important to you: It changes lives, something so simple as going
to one class a week can have long term benefits and aid in every aspect of one's life.

 

 

 

 

Brenden Haukos

Year: Sophomore
Major: Music
Favorite Group Fitness class to teach: Yoga
Why Group Fitness is important to you: Group Fitness is a great opportunity to explore
the possibilities of physical fitness & to work in community with others for everyone's
health and well-being.