Amanda Estep

acary4@gmu.edu
Amanda Estep, MS
Graduate Research Assistant,
Sports Medicine Assessment, Research & Testing (SMART) Laboratory
Doctoral Student in Exercise, Fitness and Health Promotion
George Mason University
10900 University Blvd. MS 4E5
Manassas, VA 20110
Tel (FAFC): (703) 993-4714
Tel (Innovation): (703) 993-7784

Education
PhD, Exercise, Fitness and Health Promotion, expected May
2018
George Mason University

M.S., Exercise, Fitness and Health Promotion, May 2014

George Mason University
Thesis: Self-esteem and self-efficacy are not related to body fat
percentage in overweight
depressed adolescents

B.S., Exercise Science, December 2011

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA.

Professional Experience
August 2013-May 2015

Teaching Assistant
George Mason University
Courses: Functional Anatomy and Exercise Physiology

Lead lab sessions

Developed and Graded assignments

August 2011-December 2011

Intern

L&T Health and Fitness, Washington, D.C.

Organized and presented a seminar on nutrition to gym members
Worked one-on-one with two clients to help reach their personal
fitness goals
Conducted ActivTrax evaluations
Lead a Muscle Conditioning group exercise class

 Assisted in several health promotion events and health

screenings
Received training in customer service, fitness assessment and
consultation, financial
administration, group exercise instruction, risk management,
equipment maintenance and career
planning

Research Laboratory Experience

October 2012-present

Graduate Research Assistant

Sports Medicine Assessment, Research & Testing (SMART)

Laboratory, Manassas, VA

Supervised Run SMART Clinic

Conducted gait analyses, VO2 max and Bod Pod assessments available to
the public
Assisted in various research projects including Project Active and
POISED
October 2012-May 2014

Project Active
Designed and conducted weekly group exercise programs for

participants
August 2015-present

Collected and organized data

POISED (Precision Outreach Intervention Screening Surveillance

and Exercise for Falls Prevention)
Designed and conducted weekly dance therapy routines for participants
Assisted in delivering educational workshops
Collected and organized data

January 2011-May 2011

Intern
TEENS Program
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

Worked with the participants and helped them to complete their

cardiovascular and resistance
training exercises.
Utilized education and creativity to develop individualized exercise plans
and an incentive program to promote and maintain enthusiasm of clients.
Strengthened client motivation by establishing good working
relationships and building upon
their strengths and interests.
Gained exposure in working with a diverse population

Scholarship
Published Abstracts
2014

Cary, A., Robison, C., Rallis, B., Machel, K., Bean, M., Mehlenbeck,
R.Physical Activity, But Not Percent Body Fat, Is Related To Depression In
Overweight/Obese, Depressed Adolescents. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 46 (5S)

2015

Cary, A., Cortes, N., Eddo, O., Chung, S., Lee, J., Ambegaonkar, J., Hepburn,
L., Lincoln, A., & Caswell, S. V. Head Impact Exposure in Girls High School
Varsity Lacrosse Players. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 47(S)

2016

Estep, A., Morrison, S., Caswell, S. V., Ambegaonkar, J. P., & Cortes, N.
Differences in the pattern of variability for lower extremity kinematics
between walking and running. Med Sci Sports Exerc

Service
August 2014-May 2015

High School Student Mentorship

Heena Shah, Governors School at Innovation Park High School

student
Alicia Harris, Governors School at Innovation Park High School
student
August 2013-May 2016

Exercise Promotion Student Society (EXPReSS)

President

Professional Memberships
American College of Sports Medicine,2015
ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist, 2015

Awards/Honors
December 2011
May 2014

Graduated Cum Laude

Outstanding Graduate Student