Education

• B.S.(2000) Exercise Science, Huntington College, IN

• M.S. (2003) Sports Science, Eastern New Mexico Unversity, NM

• Ph.D. (ABD) Kinesiology, University of Houston, TX

Hobbies

• Running, Cycling, Hiking, and Golf
• Watching Movies
• Traveling

Teaching Philosophy

Learning is a life-long endeavor.  The teacher is responsible for providing information in a fun, friendly, and challenging manner.  The student decides on how much to learn.  Learning evolves from reading, asking questions, and experiences.  The more one knows the more effective and efficient one can be in life.  There is no greater reward than being educated.    

Contact Me

• Email: fred.miller@hccs.edu
• Phone: 713.718.6084
• Office: Fitness Center, first floor of SJAC

Courses Taught

• Exercise Science
• Fitness and Exercise Testing
• Theory of Exercise
• Weight Training & Conditioning 
  

Links

Personal Trainer Certification Programs

• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

• American Councel on Exercise (ACE)

• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)

• American Fitness Professionals & Associates (AFPA)

• The Health & Fitness Source (IDEA)

Organizations

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• Gatorade Sports Science Institute
• American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)

Tips

• Fitness and Health
• Daily Exercise Suggestions

Calculators

• Body Mass Index
• Target Heart Rate
• Healthy Body
• Life Expectancy

Running

• Runner's World
• Houston Area Road Runners Association (HARRA)
• Houston Marathon, half-marathon, 5K