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 and Communications
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.

 

 

 

Emily M.

Year: Junior
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 H.

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.

 

 

 

Susan U.

Year: Junior
Major: Community Health
Favorite class to teach: Yoga
Why Group Fitness is important to you: Group Fitness is important to me because it is something that applies to my future career plans. I enjoy exercising and the different classes group fitness offers and if I can get the chance to enjoy it with new people at different classes, then why not?

Zebadiah S.

Year: 4th Year
Major: Interdisciplinary Degree in Communication & Theater
Favorite class : Bootcamp/Vinyasa FlowWhy
Group Fitness is important to you: Staying not only physically balanced but also psychologically and spiritually is very important to me.

Sarah B.

Year: Sophomore
Major: Finance
Favorite Class: Step
Why group fitness is important: Group fitness is a great community to be a part of. They encourage an overall healthy body image and positive attitude, along with giving you the tools to reach a desired goal or life style. Group fitness is not focused on short term goals, but instead focused on long term goals of staying fit and healthy to get the most out of the life you lead.

Tyler H.

Year: Sophomore
Major: Special Education
Favorite class: Spin
Why Group Fitness is important: Group fitness is a great way to get motivated to stay in shape, while having fun! I love the positive atmosphere in all of the classes we offer. Group fitness is also a great stress reliever. I always leave classes with a smile on my face!

Chelsea R.

Year and Major: Second year English major
Favorite Class: I love getting my dance on at zumba classes
Why Group Fitness is important to you: Group Fitness is perfect. Working out alone gets boring and the energy is high and motivating. It's the perfect me time!