Yixiang Chen
Mississauga,ON
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Data Scienctist
Sport Science
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Conducted surveys on loading pressure experienced by varsity men's basketball players during practices, collecting data to assess training impact and recovery needs.
- Collaborated with data analysts and sport scientists to interpret findings and provide actionable insights to improve athlete performance and minimize injury risks.
- Compiled year-end reflections and delivered presentations summarizing key findings, trends, and recommendations to coaching staff and stakeholders.
Student Coach
Varsity Strength and Conditioning
01.2024 - Current
- Shadowed S&C Coach, observing and assisting with football and basketball training programs, focusing on sport-specific strength, speed, and agility development.
- Studied NCAA Division I college training programs, analyzing strength and conditioning methodologies, periodization strategies, and athlete performance optimization.
- Assisted in implementing training routines for varsity athletes, learning coaching language and communication, enhancing the coaching skill and awareness
Physical Therapy Aide Intern
Ronning Physical Therapy
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Participated in 80 hours of off-campus health science learning program to gain hands-on experience in various health industry environments
- Liaised with professional supervisor and faculty sponsor to obtain and implement valuable feedback, academic guidance and professional mentorship
- Performed electrical stimulation procedures on patients to support physical therapy plans and treatment goals
- Communicated with clients to gain insights into physical health histories while collaborating with supervisor to update or modify physical therapy approaches
- Applied experience and enhanced knowledge to develop in-depth research report “Ankle Sprain: A Common But Serious Injury”
STEM Diversity Program Tutor
University of California, Santa Cruz
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Tutored students in Introduction to Physics class, identifying gaps in knowledge and developing individualized study plans
- Leveraged strong adaptability to deliver class materials and generate examples and quizzes based on students' needs and preferred style of learning
- Deepened core knowledge of subject matter by breaking information down and using different perspectives and approaches
Education
No Degree - Honours Kinesiology
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Major in Human Biology
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, USA06.2022
Skills
- Professional Skills: Research, Evaluation, Mobility Assessment and Prescription, Injury Assessment, Certified in Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C, Specimen Analysis & Technical Reports
- Languages: Mandarin (Native), English (Fluent) & Spanish (Professional Fluency)
- Qualitative Skills: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Sound Judgement, Collaboration, Analytical Thinking & Multitasking
- Laboratory Techniques: Skin Fold, MATLAB, Jump Mat, VO2 Max Test, Antibiotic Resistance Mechanisms & Assays, Gel Electrophoresis, Bacteriophage Isolation, Bioremediation & Spectrophotometry
JOB OBJECTIVE
Student Trainer
Certification
Certified Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C - Canadian Red Cross - 01/2023
- study first aid and CPR guidelines and meets federal and a variety of provincial/territorial regulations for Standard First Aid and CPR C with AED
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Audi Gruppe Silicon Valley (AGSV) Group Member . 07/2021 to Current
- Collaborated with team to understand American car culture and support AGSV with social media outreach strategies; developed short film of Audi S4 for each generation
Global Chinese Students Investment Contest Session - Ingress Chinese Stock Investment, Ohio State University . 02/2021 to 04/2021
- Participated in stock market simulation contest; employed strong strategic thinking abilities, resulting in achieving first place amongst UCSC students
Volunteer for the Faculty of Health at Fall Open House . 11/2024
- During the campus open house day, served as a tour guide under the Department of Health, leading visitors to Kinesiology program study sites. Introduced the program’s offerings, facilities, and opportunities while sharing enthusiasm and fostering a welcoming environment for prospective students and their families
Timeline
Student Data Scienctist
Sport Science
09.2024 - 04.2025
Student Coach
Varsity Strength and Conditioning
01.2024 - Current
Physical Therapy Aide Intern
Ronning Physical Therapy
06.2022 - 09.2022
STEM Diversity Program Tutor
University of California, Santa Cruz
10.2021 - 12.2021
No Degree - Honours Kinesiology
University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Science - Major in Human Biology
University of California, Santa Cruz
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