Andrew Wyant Named President and General Manager at NASM
Posted: March 2, 2012 at 7:18 pm
CHANDLER, AZ--(Marketwire -03/02/12)- The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), the global leader in personal trainer certification, corrective exercise and sports performance training, has hired Andrew Wyant to lead NASM.
Wyant is tasked with leading the continuing development and implementation of NASM's solutions for the health and fitness industry, building well-respected content and outstanding relationships with individual trainers, athletes, schools and fitness/health club organizations globally.
"Andrew's vision, leadership and experience will help drive future growth at NASM," said Doug Krebs, president of allied health and international markets for Ascend Learning, NASM's parent company. "His background in the sports and fitness industries, his strong management skills and deep marketing expertise will help shape NASM as we continue to generate value in the fitness and wellness markets."
Before joining NASM, Wyant was vice president of marketing at LifeLock, the industry leader in identity theft protection. Wyant led the advertising and marketing efforts which helped bring the company from $3 million in annual revenues to $160 million in just three years, becoming number eight on the Inc 500 list of fastest growing private companies
Prior to LifeLock, Wyant was president, CEO and owner of Direct Spotlight Media, a direct-response marketing services firm that delivered programs to acquire customers and maximize customer lifetime value. The Ohio native also spent seven years as president, CEO and director of the Natural Golf Corporation.
"I am thrilled to join the leader in fitness instruction education and certification and believe the strong knowledge base of NASM will be a great platform for helping many more people achieve their fitness goals," said Wyant.
Wyant graduated from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, where he also served as a consultant with the Wharton Small Business Development Center.
To learn more about NASM, visit http://www.nasm.org or call 1.800.460.6276.
About NASM
Since 1987, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has been a global leader in providing evidence-based certifications and advanced credentials to Health and Fitness Professionals. In addition to its NCCA-accredited fitness Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification, NASM offers a progressive career track with access to Advanced Specializations, Continuing Education courses, and accredited Bachelor and Master Degree programs. The NASM educational continuum is designed to help today's Health and Fitness Professional enhance their career, while empowering their clients to live healthier lives. To learn more, visit: http://www.nasm.org or call 1.800.460.NASM (6276).
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SPARK™ Continues Campaign on Capitol Hill for More Support of Physical and Health Education in Schools as Part of …
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Campaign advocates for the usage of Title I and Title II funds for physical and health education programs and professional development for teachers
San Diego, CA (PRWEB) March 02, 2012
The NASPE SPEAK Out! Day is focused on showing Congress how they can support physical and health education by allowing Title I and Title II funds to be used for physical and health education programs and professional development for teachers. According to NASPE Senior Manager of Government Relations Carly Braxton, We are thrilled that members of the broad education community will join us to advocate for enhanced quality physical education in schools. It is everyones responsibility to make quality physical education and physical activity a reality in every school in America.
"Because physical education is not considered a core subject under the law, it is marginalized in the funding and decision-making process, said Paul Rosengard, Executive Director at SPARK. The fact is that one-third of the children in this nation are overweight or obese and that statistic is one we cannot ignore. Meeting with members of Congress and bringing this issue to the forefront of our government is the first step in ensuring that we provide the best future for our youth."
NASPE is the non-profit professional membership association that sets the standard for practice in physical education and sport. For more information on the 2012 NASPE SPEAK Out! Day visit http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/advocacy/events/LobbyDay.cfm
About NASPE
The preeminent national authority on physical education and a recognized leader in sport and physical activity, the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) is a non-profit professional membership association that sets the standard for practice in physical education and sport. NASPEs 15,000 members include: K-12 physical education teachers, coaches, administrators, researchers, and college/university faculty who prepare professionals in these areas. NASPE seeks to enhance knowledge, improve professional practice, and increase support for high-quality physical education, sport and physical activity programs. It is the largest of the five national associations that make up the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (AAHPERD). For more information, visit http://www.naspeinfo.org.
About SPARK
SPARK is a collection of research-based Physical Education, After School, Early Childhood, and Coordinated School Health programs for educators serving Pre-K through 12th grade students. Since 1989, SPARK has provided curriculum materials, teacher training, and consultation to over 100,000 teachers and youth leaders, representing many thousands of schools, organizations, and agencies worldwide. SPARK also helps educators find physical education grants. For more information on SPARK, visit http://www.sparkpe.org or email spark(at)sparkpe(dot)org or call 1-800-SPARK-PE.
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Securian Calendar Prompts Advisors to Reach out to Retirement Plan Sponsors
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ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Financial advisors who look for opportunities to prove their value to retirement plan sponsor clients will find Securian Retirements new Client Servicing Calendar especially useful.
These days, with advisor fees under greater scrutiny, it's more important than ever for advisors to demonstrate the value they provide to plan sponsors, said Rick Ayers, vice president, Securian Financial Group, Inc. The Client Servicing Calendar helps advisors take advantage of the resources we offer and provide meaningful assistance to their clients.
The Calendar offers advisors suggestions for providing service to plan sponsors and participants. It's built around quarterly events, ensuring that advisor support will be both relevant and timely. It also includes links to the materials, tools and resources in Securians Shape practice management program including:
Securians team of sales and service specialists provide a range of assistance for advisors with all levels of involvement in the retirement plan market. More information is available at the Securian Retirement site for financial professionals.
Since 1880, Securian Financial Group and its affiliates have provided financial security for individuals and businesses in the form of insurance, investments and retirement plans. Now one of the nations largest financial services providers, it is the holding company parent of a group of companies that include Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Securian Retirement is a business unit of Minnesota Life Insurance Company.
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INSIDE PSAL GIRLS HOOPS: New Dorp in 'A' quarters despite coaching change, Midwood continues streak
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The transition was an easy one on paper. When Alex Immella stepped down as New Dorp girls basketball coach in December, Michael Padmore was there to fill the slot. Padmore was the schools JV girls hoops coach and also Immellas assistant.
In that situation, though, you never know what could happen especially in the middle of the season. It took three games for things to settle in, Padmore said. In that contest, New Dorp defeated Midwood, a team that will play in the PSAL Class AA quarterfinals.
I think that was the game that it was like, OK now you guys know Im the coach not just the assistant and how I do things, Padmore said.
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Monet Keane Dawes helped to lead Midwood to its 11th straight PSAL quarterfinals.
The Central Cougars scuffled a bit after that, falling in a few non-league games over the holidays. But theres no doubt theyve settled in now. New Dorp (13-11) has won nine in a row, capped by a victory over Graphic Communication Arts in the PSAL Class A second round Tuesday. The 10th-seeded Central Cougars will travel to rival and No. 2 Curtis for the quarterfinals this coming Tuesday.
Having the relationship I had with them, it made it a lot easier, Padmore said. I think it was tough in the beginning. But it wasnt like I was a new person and they had no idea who I was.
On Tuesday, New Dorp has a chance to do something the girls program at the Staten Island school has never done: make the final four at any classification. Its an even bigger game because of the opponent. ND lost to Curtis by just nine early in the season. But the latest time, the Warriors shellacked the Central Cougars, 70-35. Padmore has been hammering the revenge storyline home since his team won in the second round.
You dont usually get a second chance on things in life, he said he told his players. Make use of it. We lost pretty badly. We just want to get retribution for what we did.
The play of senior guards Jackie Rupelli and Racquel Baudanza has been immense for ND. The two combined for 49 of the teams 72 points against Graphic Communication Arts. Baudanza scored the 1,000th point of her career last month. Rupelli is averaging 19.3 points per game this season and has emerged as one of the best players on Staten Island.
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Spencer Institute Blog Adds New Certified Coaches Feature with Expert Advice on Life Coaching and Wellness Training
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Spencer Institute Blog Adds New Certified Coaches Feature with Expert Advice on Life Coaching and Wellness Training
The Spencer Institute blog at http://spencerinstitute.com/ recently added a certified coaches feature. The enhanced blog provides insight on life coaching, wellness training and more.
The Spencer Institute provides a full spectrum of online, self-paced training in life coaching, wellness, stress management and other holistic wellness topics. Current blog topics include the benefits of meditation, scheduling your day to optimize your life, accumulating the wealth of health, the effects of toxic emotions on overall health, optimal fitness and well-being, failing in order to find success and more.
There is a saying that when you know better, you do better, and at the Spencer Institute, we believe that when you know better, you can also live better. By providing these insightful blogs from some amazing certified life coaches and wellness pros, we are giving more people the chance to expand their knowledge base, their health and their overall satisfaction and enjoyment in life, said John Spencer Ellis, CEO and president of the Spencer Institute.
In addition to its popular online certification programs, the Spencer Institute also offers a new Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/spencerinstitute/ with the latest topics in life coaching, health and wellness, online certifications, special offers and more.
All of the Spencer Institute online certification programs include practical training as well as blueprint models for business and coaching success. In addition to its blog, the Spencer Institute website also provides professional resources for life coaches, wellness coaches and others looking to expand their professional development.
All of these programs can change your life and change the lives of everyone you work with, so were pleased to enhance our blog to offer even more information and education, Spencer added.
About the Spencer Institute Founded by Dr. John Spencer Ellis, an international leader in wellness coaching, personal development and fitness, The Spencer Institute offers life coaching, holistic education, nutrition coaching, sports psychology and wellness training certification programs delivered in online and distance learning formats that are designed to provide a step-by-step blueprint to success. The programs were developed to help people find the career of their dreams while helping others live better lives. For more information about the Spencer Institute or the new certified coaches blog feature, please visit http://spencerinstitute.com/
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