Doctor of Health Science candidates defend research portfolios

PennWest Department of Exercise, Health & Sports Sciences and the Doctor of Health Science program candidates invite the university community to the summer 2024 Evidence-Based Professional Portfolios Defenses.

Brian Brogno (left) will defend "Functional Training and its Effect on Quality of Life" at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 24 via Zoom. His research focuses on:

• The effects of functional resistance training and its impact on quality of life.
• The impact of self-selected intensity exercise on perceptions of quality of life.
• Functional resistance training and its relationship to exercise adherence.

Brogno holds master's degrees in physical education and education. A native of central New Jersey, he is a health and physical education teacher in a multi-cultural urban school district in his home state. Prior to teaching, he was a clinical exercise physiologist in the cardiology department of AtlantiCare Health System. His passions are teaching and raising his son. He enjoys spending time with family, being active and reading.

Devon Bates (right) will defend "Fostering Collaboration Between Clinicians and Fitness Professionals for Effective Chronic Disease Management" at 1 p.m. Friday, July 26 via Zoom. His research focuses on:

• The impact of fitness professionals in managing multiple chronic diseases.
• Integrating fitness professionals into public health efforts.
• Improving collaboration between healthcare providers and fitness professionals.

Bates is passionate about his role as a health and wellness professional and is dedicated to inspiring individuals to live their best lives. As an educator and coach, he works to raise awareness, provide knowledge, and motivate others to achieve their goals. Through his research and practice, he strives to elevate the quality of care that practitioners across the health spectrum deliver to those seeking to live well.

For information, email Dr. Marc Federico,professor and DHSc program coordinator, at [email protected].