Dr. Terry Ferebee Eckmann
Professor, Teacher Education and Kinesiology
Office: Swain 108 A
Email: terry.eckmann@minotstateu.edu
Phone: 858-3155
Certified: ACSM-EP; RYT 500; ACE Group Exercise Instructor; TBMM Corrective Exercise Specialist
B.S.E. Elementary Education: Minot State University
B.S. Speech-Language Pathology: Minot State University
M.S. Speech-Language Pathology: Minot State University
M.S. Physical Education: University of Montana
Ph.D. Educational Leadership: University of North Dakota
Welcome to Minot State University’s kinesiology programs; Corporate Fitness and Wellness Management, Exercise Science and Rehabilitation, and Physical Education are a good fit for you if you believe in the importance of physical activity and exercise to live long and well. Our programs are growing and the future of career opportunities continues to grow and evolve.
As a faculty member and coordinator, I bring a wide variety of experience to the Department of Teacher Education and Kinesiology. My career has included the following positions: Admissions Counselor at Minot State University, Speech-Language Pathologist, Wellness Director and Cardiac Rehab Specialist at Trinity Health, and Department Manager of Marketing, Public Relations, and Community Education at Trinity Medical Center, owner of two fitness businesses, and Professor at Minot State University. I am also a professional speaker and travel internationally
I am the author of two books, “101 Brain Boosters” and “101 Ways to Age Gracefully”. My daughter, Katie Eckmann, and I coauthored “101 Mindfulness and Meditation Practices”. I present internationally on topics related to exercise, aging, and the brain.
Many students at Minot State University have been involved in research with me and my colleagues to study the effects of exercise on cognition, fitness parameters, and body image. Links to some of the articles published on this research are below.
Effects of YogaFit® vs. Zumba® Gold on Cognitive Functioning in an Elderly Female Population
Benefits of Les Mills BODYPUMP® vs YogaFit® Training on Sedentary Adults Age 50 to 70
MSU student groups travel with me to teach group exercise and yoga at international resorts.
My TEDx, The Power of Simple Choices, shares some of the important lifestyle choices you can make to make your life better today and every day.
I grew up in Halliday, North Dakota. I am married and have two adult children two grandchildren. I love to travel, read, walk, hike, cook, entertain, and spend time with family and friends.
