Teaching experience: February 2003-This date Taught at Notre Dame University (NDU), Louaizi, four science courses and three practical courses as part of the physical education major: “Dual and Individual Sports” (science of athletic training), “Dynamic Fitness”, “History and Philosophy of Sports”, “Biomechanics”, “Coaching”, “Physical Exercise”, “Dancing”, and “Weight Lifting”.
October 2000-This date Taught a course (physical fitness) at the Lebanese American University (LAU), School of Arts and Sciences, Natural Science Division
November 1999-This date Founder of and teacher in SPI-Middle East (fitness educational organization, a branch of SPI-Canada, that certifies fitness trainers at different levels)
November 1998-June 1999 Trained and taught students from the physical education department at the Lebanese University to become qualified group fitness leaders
January 1997-February 1997 Taught a course (which I personally developed) in a classroom setting on fitness and healthy lifestyle for a group of people
Presentations / Speaker experience: April 28, 2007 Gave a presentation through Vichy Laboratories, to pharmacist, regarding proper training, weight loss and health
May 30, 2006 Gave a presentation at the Lebanese International University (LIU), Nutrition Department, on sports nutrition and weight loss.
Gave a Lecture on “The Healthy Way to Lose fat” at Rebecca Small International Conference, organized by Whim Gym and Hoops Club.
June 6, 2003 Spoke in the Third International Nutrition Convention: “Nutrition and Optimal Health Conference and Exhibit”. This event was held by “The Lebanese Association for Nutrition and Food Sciences” in collaboration with “The Lebanese National Council for Scientific Research” and “The Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences (AUB)”, at the Movenpick Hotel and Resort, Beirut, Lebanon.
Gave more than ten different presentations, through Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, to pharmacist and doctors, regarding the relationship between exercise and weight loss, as well exercise prescription for cancer patients.
Delivered more than 15 presentations on exercise for weight loss to the general public in the presence of doctors for their professional perspective.
Working Experience: September 1996-This date Group Fitness Trainer (Aerobics, Tae Bo, Step, Aquafitness, Latino Cardio, Body Toning), Fitness Advisor, Personal Trainer and Evaluator, at the following places: Ottawa Athletic Club, University of Ottawa Fitness Centre, Panacea Health Club, ABBA International, the Lebanese University, The Club, Nautilus Executive Club, and Lifestyle.
April 2004 February 1999-February 2004 Sports Manager and Fitness Consultant, “The Club Body Care Center,” Beirut, Lebanon
Media experience: December 2006-April 2007 Trained in “Star Academy 4” live on “LBC” and “LBC-International” TV. December 2005-April 2006 Trained in “Star Academy 3” live on “LBC” and “LBC-International” TV. September 2005-April 2006 Prepared and presented over 15 episodes of a Dance program for “New TV.” The program was called “Street Dance.” September 2002-2004 Presented a sports educational program on “LBC” and “LBC-International” TV as part of a health care program-“Tea Time”. Topics included, exercises for weight loss, toning, osteoporosis prevention, relaxation techniques, back pain prevention exercises, prenatal exercises… etc.
Had several interviews concerning different topics on the following stations: “Future TV”, “New TV”, “LBC”, “Al-Manar”, “Tele Lumiere” and “Al-Aan TV” (Dubai station).
Wrote articles in a monthly magazine, “Aalam Al-Soha Mag.” Topics were related to the science of health and exercise.
May 2004 – February 2005 Published and contributed in the publishing of several articles on various fitness related subjects in different magazines such as “Snob,” “Executive Magazine,” “The Guide Magazine,” “Sala,” “Paris Gallery,” etc.
Research experience: Conducted a research at the University of Ottawa on the statistical correlation between the use of specific internal imagery and the increase use of body fat as a major source of energy.
Conducted a research at the Lebanese American University (LAU) on Fitness Training and Work Productivity in Lebanon. CONFERENCES/CONVENTIONS ATTENDED November 2006; MIDDLE EAST HEALTH AND FITNESS SUMMIT, September 2005; REBECCA SMALL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, August 1996; OFC's (Ontario Fitness Council) three days conference AWARDS
Gold medal (Regional Competition) at the International Dance Challenge (IDC), Niagara, Canada. First place and Gold Medal Award (Regional Competition) at the "Foot Loose" dance competition, Ottawa, Canada. LANGUAGES
Arabic, English, and French: reading / writing proficiency, speaking fluency. HOBBIES/INTERESTS
Dancing, Group fitness classes, Weight training, Martial arts (have a blue belt in Tae Kwon Do), Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, In Line Skating, Acting, Travelling, Participating in large social events, Reading scientific applicable materials.
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