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Amy Swanson is a full-time Senior Associate Professor and Program Chair of the Health and PE department at Bellevue College, teaching across Personal Fitness Trainer, Outdoor Recreation Leadership, and Yoga Instructor Certificate programs.
Education:
- BS in Exercise Science and Wellness from Pacific Lutheran University
- Master of Public Health in Health Promotion from University of Arizona, Tucson
Professor Swanson's professional focus centers on practical exercise science and community wellness, drawing from 10+ years as a personal trainer and corporate wellness program developer. Her expertise spans heart health education, desk wellness initiatives, walking programs, and endurance training methodologies. She integrates real-world experience into curriculum design, emphasizing student passion and professional excellence in fitness instruction.
As Program Chair, she maintains rigorous academic standards while guiding certificate program development. Her teaching philosophy connects classroom theory to students' career aspirations in the fitness industry, fostering professionalism and technical mastery among future instructors.
