Introduction to the Science of Health and Fitness

Gayden is an Associate Instructional Professor currently teaching Health & Fitness, The Science of Basic Health &Fitness and Physical Education classes at Texas A&M University.  She has taught for the Physical Education Activity Program at Texas A&M in College Station since 1997 and spent several semesters co-ordinating racquet sports for the department during this time.  Prior to teaching at TAMU, she taught and coached in the Bryan, Texas public school system.  She attended Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi, for two years during which time she competed on the varsity tennis and soccer teams.  She completed her B.S. in Kinesiology and earned her M.S. in Health Education from Texas A&M University in College Station.  Outside of the classroom, Gayden enjoys spending time with her family, lifting, reading, coaching, and serving as a Meet Director for the Aggie Swim Club.

Alyssa is an Associate Instructional Professor and Coordinator of Health and Fitness courses in the Physical Education and Activity program in the Health and Kinesiology Department at Texas A&M University. In addition to teaching Science of Health and Fitness courses, Alyssa instructs writing-intensive classes for Health and Kinesiology majors. She also enjoys teaching Country Western and Ballroom dance, yoga, and aerobic walking. Prior to teaching at Texas A&M, Alyssa worked as the Community Health Coordinator for CHI St. Joseph Health Center in Bryan, where she still teaches CPR and First Aid classes for the community. Outside of work, Alyssa stays busy with her two children, supporting the teams that her husband coaches, baking, and being active every day.