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 Patience Harrison Perry,

Adjunct Instructor
Basic Instruction Program
Office: Convocation Center, 116 L
Phone: 828-262-7223

Email: harrisnpm@appstate.edu


Education:
BA-Duke University '96
MA-Appalachain State University '04
Professional Affiliations / Organizations:
AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America)Group Fitness Instructor
NCC (National Certified Counselor)
NCSCA (North Carolina School Counselors Association
NCCA (North Carolina Counseling Association
IEATA (International Expressive Art Therapy Association)

Teaching Specialties:
Group Fitness Classes include: Aerobics, Cardioboxing, Spin, Pilates, Yogalates, and cardio-sculpt

Sports specialties: Field Hockey, Weight Training

Body/Mind connections include: Movement, Art, and Metaphor; Cultivating Creative Expression through Intermodal Arts

Ecopsychology, Ecotherapy, Horticulture Therapy
Current Courses Being Taught:
PE 1745- Jogging and Conditioning
WGC 2205- Edible Schoolyard
Research Interests:
My passion is practicing, learning, and teaching about holistic health and wellness.  My research and academic pursuits delve into the areas of the physical, mental, social/emotional, and spiritual relationships of individuals and groups and includes non-human factors such as nature, animals, etc.  Related topics include Ecotherapy, Food, Farming, Homesteading, and Sustainability.

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