Amy Trietiak
Adjunct Professorial Lecturer
Health Studies
Degrees
Master of Teaching, Health and Physical Education, University of Virginia
Bachelor of Science, Exercise and Sport Science, East Carolina University
Bio
Amy Trietiak is a Professorial Lecturer with the Department of Health Studies where she teaches courses in Nutrition Education Methods, Program Design, and Health Communication. Her interests lie at the intersection of health, education, and human behavior. She has more than 10 years of management and program leadership experience in the health and fitness industry. Outside of teaching in higher education, Amy’s professional work has spanned the areas of cardiac rehab, health and physical education (K-12), fitness program management, corporate wellness, and course development. In addition to her formal education, Amy is a Certified Exercise Physiologist with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), an experienced registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance (e-RYT 200), and an ACSM certified group fitness instructor (since 1995). She is currently pursuing a doctorate in Learning Design and Leadership from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
