Patience Harrison Perry

Department Rank:
Adjunct Instructor

Area:
Basic Instruction Program

Office: Convocation Center 116 L
Email: harrisnpm@appstate.edu

Education

BA-Duke University '96
MA-Appalachain State University '04

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

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)

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.

Selected Publications

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