Derrick Price MS, CPT, PES, CES has been active on many levels in the fitness industry for over 8 years.  He holds a MS in Exercise Science and Health Promotion with an emphasis on injury prevention and performance enhancement from the California University of Pennsylvania where he has also spent time as an Adjunct Faculty member teaching courses in Exercise Program Design. Aside from personal training 20 hours a week, Derrick also is a Master Trainer for ViPR and PowerPlate. He began his educational career as a Master Instructor for the National Academy of Sports Medicine and has since moved on to become a Faculty Member for the Personal Training Academy Global.

Derrick currently resides in San Diego with his wife Laura where they enjoy many outdoor activities such as hiking, golf, disc golf and a variety of other sports.

Education and Certification:

• MS Degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion with an emphasis on Injury Prevention and Performance Enhancement (Cal U Pennsylvania) 2005

• BA Degree in Biology from UC Santa Cruz 2002

• NASM Certified Personal Trainer 2003

• NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist 2006

• NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist 2007

• PTA Global Advanced Certified 2010

• NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (Pending) 2011

• Formerly Certified as a C.H.E.K Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach 2006

Specialties:

• Functional 3-Dimensional Movement

• Corrective Exercise and Post Rehab

• Athletic Performance Enhancement

• Making exercise enjoyable

• Exercise for weight loss or weight gain

• Older Adult Training and Reconditioning

• Youth Training

Training Philosophy:

Derrick’s philosophy on training and exercise begins with meeting his clients where they need to be met. He believes that the body and mind are not separate entities, but rather are connected as part of a whole and have dramatic influences on each other. The key to success for many of Derrick’s clients has been providing the body with intelligent, 3-Dimensional movement, while feeding the mind with structured variety, challenge, and most importantly, enjoyment.