John Galang
4154 Bryan St Oceanside, CA 92056 | (316) 992 2208 | galan008@[Link]
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology May 2018
Honors: Magna Cum Laude Overall GPA: 3.792
California State University San Marcos CSUSM GPA: 3.863
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Intro to Exercise Physiology Motor Control and Learning
Biomechanics of Human Movement Movement Anatomy
Anatomy and Physiology Healthy Aging
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
California State University San Marcos, Department of Kinesiology
BRAIN AND BODY FITNESS THROUGH MUSIC AND MOVEMENT Spring 2018
Faculty: Dr. Hyun Gu Kang, Dr. Shoko Hino
• Gained understanding in properly designing an effective program to keep older populations engaged,
proactive, confident and safe
• Data collection and compilation of information from older adults participating in the study
• Served as a government liaison by processing important documents regarding older adult safety and city
regulations
BODY MECHANICS FOR NURSES WORKSHOP Spring 2018
Faculty: Dr. Hyun Gu Kang
• Compiled information from previous research and materials to formulate a workshop regarding
movement screening and body mechanics in nurses.
• Formulated a 2-hour program template that focuses on proper body mechanics and movement screening
that was relevant with direct/indirect patient care and current trends in nursing and health care
• Verified that workshop complies with California Code of Regulations Section 1456 and 1457.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Fitness Intern January 2018 – Present
Vista Village Vibrant Life Senior Living Vista, CA
• Cultivate an engaging environment for all older adults
• Applied knowledge gained from Kinesiology major and designed activities and challenges tailored to the
abilities of older adults
• Facilitated activities and exercises tailored to abilities of older adults
Personal Caregiver 2008 – Present
• Accompanied my father throughout his rehabilitation after a motor vehicle accident
• Attained knowledge from professionals about proper care and duties regarding quadriplegia
• Collaborated with multiple physical therapists, occupational therapists and trainers for personal one on
one training regarding quadriplegia and applied knowledge gained through Kinesiology major and applied
it with my father’s rehabilitation.
• Attained knowledge in basic patient care facilitated by a professional registered nurse.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
First AID and BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) May 2017 to May 2020