Adjunct Lecturer Biology
Valerie Wherley, Ph.D., EP-C, CPT is an Adjunct Lecturer of Biology in the Department of Biology at Sacred Heart University. Previously she served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Exercise Science and Undergraduate Clinical Coordinator. She has also been Director of the Student Experience, College of Health Professions
Certifications include:
- ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C), 2015
- ACSM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), 2015
- NASM Youth Exercise Specialist (YES), 2013
Faculty Member in the Presidential Seminar on the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, 2012-2013
Professional affiliations:
American College of Sports Medicine; American College of Sports Medicine: New England Regional Division; North American Society for Pediatric Exercise Medicine.
Volunteer work: USA Fitness Corps first "Fitness Fun Day" staff volunteer, along with 17 SHU students, Bronx, NY (October 2010); PawPALS program, Longfellow Elementary School, Bridgeport, CT.
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About Valerie Wherley
Valerie Wherley, Ph.D., EP-C, CPT is an Adjunct Lecturer of Biology in the Department of Biology at Sacred Heart University. Previously she served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Exercise Science and Undergraduate Clinical Coordinator. She has also been Director of the Student Experience, College of Health Professions
Certifications include:
- ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C), 2015
- ACSM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), 2015
- NASM Youth Exercise Specialist (YES), 2013
Faculty Member in the Presidential Seminar on the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, 2012-2013
Professional affiliations:
American College of Sports Medicine; American College of Sports Medicine: New England Regional Division; North American Society for Pediatric Exercise Medicine.
Volunteer work: USA Fitness Corps first "Fitness Fun Day" staff volunteer, along with 17 SHU students, Bronx, NY (October 2010); PawPALS program, Longfellow Elementary School, Bridgeport, CT.
| August 2022 - Present | Adjunct Lecturer, Sacred Heart University ‐ Biology Department, College of Arts & Sciences | |
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| September 2022 - Present | Owner, Premier Pre-Health Consulting, LLC · | |
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| August 2019 - July 2022 | Director of Pre-Health Advisement & Advanced Lecturer, Biology, Sacred Heart University ‐ Biology Department, College of Arts & Sciences | |
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| 2004 - 2019 | Clinical Assistant Professor Exercise Science & Undergrad Clinical Coordinator, Sacred Heart University ‐ College of Health Professions, Exercise Science | |
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Disciplines
Research Interests
Honors and Awards
- Academic Creative Teaching Grant (ACT), May 2013
- Dean's Service Award 2016
| 2004 | Ph.D. Higher Education Administration, University of Connecticut | |
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| 2002 | Ph.D., (ABD), Kinesiology, University of Connecticut | |
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| 1997 | M.S. Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Maine | |
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| 1995 | B.S. Exercise Science, University of Maine | |
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Contact Information
Biology Department
College of Arts & Sciences
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