Fitness Staff
- Brent Parmer
Associate Director of Fitness Programs - Tara Roberts
Coordinator of Fitness and Training - Kim Yager
Graduate Assistant of Fitness Programs - Vanessa Imdieke
Student Coordinator - Chris Schmaltz
Student Coordinator - Tressa Kurtz
Student Coordinator - Adam Krueger
Student Coordinator
As a 1996 graduate of NDSU, Brent earned a degree
in Corporate and Community Fitness with a health and coaching
minor. He went on to receive a Master's degree in Human Performance/Exercise
Physiology from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse in December
of 1997. Brent was an Exercise and Sports Physiologist at MeritCare
Sports Medicine for three years before coming to NDSU in June
of 2001.
During Brent's career, he has performed fitness assessments, written exercise programs and has been a personal trainer to all kinds of individuals with wide ranges of abilities. Brent has also been active in helping the men's and women's track and field programs at NDSU, serving as the Long Jump/Triple Jump coach. He was a seven-time All-American for the Bison in the jumps and sprints from 1992-1995. Brent is currently working toward his doctorate in Human Development at NDSU.
Email: brent.parmer@ndsu.edu
Tara Roberts, B.S.
Coordinator of Fitness and Training
As a 2002 graduate of St. Cloud State University,
Tara earned a degree in Exercise Science. She went on to specialize
in Aquatics and Post Rehab Conditioning. Tara worked as the Aquatics
Rehabilitation Director for the Fairview-University Medical Center
in Minneapolis, MN and as a Post Rehab Specialist/Personal Trainer
for Gold's Gym in Sartell, MN prior to coming to NDSU in August
of 2005.
During Tara's career, she has conducted many fitness assessments, and written a variety of fitness/rehabilitation programs for both land and H2O! Tara enjoys working as part of a team, creating a higher quality of life for others through health and wellness.
Email: tara.roberts@ndsu.edu
Kim Yager
Graduate Assistant
for Fitness Programs
Kim is a graduate of Minnesota State University Moorhead, in her second year of graduate school at NDSU in Sport and Recreation Management.
Her certifications include Certified Performance Enhancement Specialist (NASM-PES), Group Exercies Instrucrtor (NETA), Certified Pilates Instructor (FiTour), and she is certified in both First Aid and CPR. She holds professional memberships with the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA), Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association (GLATA), Minnesota Athletic Trainers Association (MATA), and the national Intramural-Recreational Sports Assocation (NIRSA).
Kim is interested in getting and keeping her clients motivated and excited about their health and wellbeing through a variety of training and techniques. She is also interested in sport specific training off athletes.
Her favorite quote is "Every passing minute is another chance to turn it all around, so be the change you want to be."
Vanessa Imdieke
Student Coordinator
Vanessa is a senior, majoring in Dietetics
with plans to go to graduate school in Exercise Science. She has been around physical fitness
almost her entire life from participating in athletics, to the military,
in which she is still currently active. She is preparing for certification
as a personal trainer through the American Council of Exercise (ACE). Vanessa is certified in CPR and First Aid and is a certified member of ADA and SDA. Vanessa feels strongly about weight training
and the importance it plays in weight loss and feels that a healthy
diet and exercise is the perfect combination to aid in weight loss
and muscle gain.
A quote that Vanessa passes on to her clients is, "Above all, challenge yourself. You may surprise yourself at what strengths you have and what you can accomplish."
Chris Schmaltz
Student Coordinator
Chris is a senior at NDSU majoring in Human Performance and Fitness. In the past, Chris has been a Frappier Acceleration trainer in Rugby, ND. He has also been a personal trainer for Anytime Fitness. He enjoys working with clients and motivating them to achieve their goals.
After finishing his undergraduate degree, Chris plans to furtheg his education in dental school. He also hopes to stay involved in sports activities and coaching youth.
Chris enjoys lifing and is a huge fan of the Minnesota Vikings. Some of his favorite quotes are " Everyone who got where he is had to begin where he was." (Robert Louis Stevenson) "Motivation alone is not enough. If you have an idiot and you motivate him, now you have a motivated idiot." (Jim Rohn) and "Step up the stairs or stare at the steps." (Ralph Nichols)
Tressa Kurtz
Student Coordinator
Tressa is a senior majoring in Exercise Science. She is interested in the areas of kid's fitness and the growing problem of childhood obesity. She has worked with children at TNT Kid's Fitness and Gymnastics Academy as a fitness instructor. She is certified in CPR/AED and First Aid.
After graduation, Tressa plans to work with children of all ages and help them grow into healthy and happy adults with the knowledge to stay that way. Her favorite inspriational quote is "If you don't do what's best for your body, you're the one who comes up on the short end." - Julius Erving
Adam Krueger
Student Coordinator
Adam is a senior majoring in Exercise Science. He is a NESTA Certified Personal Trainer and a Group Exercise Instructor, a member of USA Triathlon and is SPINN® certified.
He gained valuable experience doing physical fitness testing for the Air National Guard and instructing Spinning classes while serving in Iraq! During his time with the Wallman Wellness Center has taught classes such as Cardio Mix, Spinning, and Kickboxing.
After graduation, Adam plans to train with professional and Olympic endurance athletes. His favorite quote is "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift." - Steve Prefontaine
Fitness Specialists
John is a junior in the Human Performance and Fitness and Sports Managment. This is his first year as a fitness specialist. 
Jesse is a senior majoring in Human Performance and Fitness and Psychology. She is a Wallman Wellness Center certified personal trainer and as her ASEP Coaching certification. 
John is a sophomore majoring in Human Performance and Fitness. He is interested in the field of Physical Therapy. He is CPR/AED certified.
Kim is a third year student majoring in Exercise Science and Dietetics. She is certified in CPR and First Aid. 
Andy is a junior majoring in Exercise Science with a minor in Coaching. His area of interest is in Personal Training and Group Exercise. 
Nick is a senior majoring in Exercise Science with a minor in Psychology. He is a NETA certified Group Exercise Instructor, a member of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and is CPR/First Aid certified. He has worked as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at West Fargo High School. 
Justin is a junior majoring in Exercise Science and Pre-Med. He is First Aid/CPR/AED certified. His area of interest is strength and conditioning. After graduation, Justin hopes to go to medical school.
Brad is a junior majoring in Exercise Science with a minor in Business Administration. He is CPR, First Responder, Evaluation certified. His areas of interest are cardiac rehab and strength and conditioning training. Brad plans to intern at Lifetime Fitness, and clinically for Cardiac Rehab.
Jessica is a junior majoring in Exercise Science and Pre-Physical Therapy. She is interested in helping people lead healthier lives. After graduation, Jessica plans to attend Physical Therapy school.
