Sasha McBurse, MS
Instructor
678-839-6096
smcburse@wes tga.edu
Coliseum - Room 2044
Office Hours
Mondays: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Tuesdays: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
*Other times by appointment
Sasha McBurse joined the University of West Georgia in Fall 2018, with years of experience in health and wellness. Her previous work includes positions in cardiac rehab, worksite wellness, community wellness, and youth fitness. Ms. McBurse attended the University of Georgia, earning a Master’s in Kinesiology. During her time at the university she developed and managed activity programs for The Center for Physical Activity and Health and assisted with clinical research evaluating body composition and exercise training in women. Prior to joining UWG, Ms. McBurse was an Instructor at Clayton State University in Health and Fitness Management.
Ms. McBurse is a certified Exercise Physiologist and Clinical Exercise Physiologist licensed by the American College of Sports Medicine. She is an American Heart Association BLS Instructor and Lifestyle Coach for the CDC's National Diabetes Prevention Program. Recently, she became a certified Functional Movement Specialist to educate others on the importance of effective movement for better quality of life. Early in her career, she developed community wellness programs for underserved neighborhoods of West Atlanta. In her spare time, she volunteers in her community and travels with friends. She loves outdoor activities and playing basketball. She also loves attending sporting events and concerts. Her greatest joy in the profession is helping others learn the value and benefits of physical activity.
- BS Ed., Exercise Science and Wellness, Georgia Southwestern State, 2012
- M.S., Kinesiology, University of Georgia, 2014
- CMWL-2100 (Intro to Health & Comm Well)
- CMWL-2200 (Soc. Determinants Hlth & Well)
- CMWL-3100 (Lifespan Development)
- CMWL-3240 (Cur Iss/Trend in Fit/Well Lead)
- CMWL-4000 (Exer & Well Prog for Spec Pop)
- CMWL-4101 (Worksite Wellness Programs)
- CMWL-4685 (Capstone in CMWL)
- PHED-2000 (App Con of Fitness & Wellness)
- PHED-2628 (First Aid & CPR for Ed majors)
- PHED-2685 (Health, Wellness, & Society)
- PHED-3240 (Cur Iss/Trend in Fit/Well Lead)
- PHED-4603 (Adv. Concpt Personal Training)
- PWLA-1600 (Personal Wellness)
- PWLA-1643 (First Aid and CPR)
- PWLA-1678 (Strength and Conditioning)
- PWLA-1697 (Walk/Jog)
Summer 2023 Sections
- CMWL-2100 (Intro to Health & Comm Well) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CMWL-2200 (Soc. Determinants Hlth & Well) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CMWL-3100 (Lifespan Development) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Spring 2023 Sections
- PWLA-1643 (First Aid and CPR) Section: N01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CMWL-2100 (Intro to Health & Comm Well) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CMWL-2200 (Soc. Determinants Hlth & Well) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CMWL-2200 (Soc. Determinants Hlth & Well) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Fall 2022 Sections
- CMWL-2100 (Intro to Health & Comm Well) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CMWL-2200 (Soc. Determinants Hlth & Well) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CMWL-3240 (FitnessMgmtInCommunityWellness) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CMWL-4101 (Worksite Wellness Programs) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CMWL-4685 (Community Health Programming) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Summer 2022 Sections
- PWLA-1643 (First Aid and CPR) Section: N02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CMWL-2200 (Soc. Determinants Hlth & Well) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-2628 (First Aid & CPR for Ed majors) Section: N02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CMWL-3240 (Cur Iss/Trend in Fit/Well Lead) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Spring 2022 Sections
- PWLA-1697 (Walk/Jog) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CMWL-2100 (Intro to Health & Comm Well) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CMWL-2200 (Soc. Determinants Hlth & Well) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CMWL-2200 (Soc. Determinants Hlth & Well) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CMWL-4000 (Exer & Well Prog for Spec Pop) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Fall 2021 Sections
- PHED-2000 (App Con of Fitness & Wellness) Section: 02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CMWL-2100 (Intro to Health & Comm Well) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CMWL-2100 (Intro to Health & Comm Well) Section: 91 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CMWL-2200 (Soc. Determinants Hlth & Well) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-2628 (First Aid & CPR for Ed majors) Section: N01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Summer 2021 Sections
- PWLA-1643 (First Aid and CPR) Section: N02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-2000 (App Con of Fitness & Wellness) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CMWL-2200 (Soc. Determinants Hlth & Well) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Spring 2021 Sections
- CMWL-2100 (Intro to Health & Comm Well) Section: 02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CMWL-2100 (Intro to Health & Comm Well) Section: 91 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-2628 (First Aid & CPR for Ed majors) Section: N91 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CMWL-4000 (Exer & Well Prog for Spec Pop) Section: 91 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Fall 2020 Sections
- PWLA-1678 (Strength and Conditioning) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- PHED-2000 (App Con of Fitness & Wellness) Section: 91 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CMWL-2200 (Soc. Determinants Hlth & Well) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CMWL-4101 (Worksite Wellness Programs) Section: 91 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- CMWL-4685 (Capstone in CMWL) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Summer 2020 Sections
- PWLA-1600 (Personal Wellness) Section: E01
- CMWL-2200 (Soc. Determinants Hlth & Well) Section: E01
- PHED-2628 (First Aid & CPR for Ed majors) Section: E02
- CMWL-3240 (Cur Iss/Trend in Fit/Well Lead) Section: E01
Spring 2020 Sections
- CMWL-2100 (Intro to Health & Comm Well) Section: 02
- CMWL-2100 (Intro to Health & Comm Well) Section: 91
- CMWL-3240 (Cur Iss/Trend in Fit/Well Lead) Section: 91
- CMWL-4000 (Exer & Well Prog for Spec Pop) Section: 91
- PHED-4603 (Adv. Concpt Personal Training) Section: 91
- CMWL-4685 (Capstone in CMWL) Section: E01
Fall 2019 Sections
- PHED-2000 (App Con of Fitness & Wellness) Section: 01
- PHED-2000 (App Con of Fitness & Wellness) Section: 91
- CMWL-2100 (Intro to Health & Comm Well) Section: 91
- PHED-2685 (Health, Wellness, & Society) Section: E01
- CMWL-4101 (Worksite Wellness Programs) Section: 91
Summer 2019 Sections
- PHED-2000 (App Con of Fitness & Wellness) Section: 01
- PHED-3240 (Cur Iss/Trends in Fitness/Well) Section: E01
Spring 2019 Sections
- PHED-2000 (App Con of Fitness & Wellness) Section: 02
- CMWL-2100 (Intro to Health & Comm Well) Section: 02
- CMWL-2100 (Intro to Health & Comm Well) Section: 91
- PHED-3240 (Cur Iss/Trend in Fit/Well Lead) Section: 01
- CMWL-4000 (Exer & Well Prog for Spec Pop) Section: 91
- PHED-4603 (Adv. Concpt Personal Training) Section: 91
Fall 2018 Sections
- PHED-2000 (App Con of Fitness & Wellness) Section: 91
- CMWL-2100 (Intro to Health & Comm Well) Section: 02
- CMWL-2100 (Intro to Health & Comm Well) Section: 91
- PHED-2685 (Health, Wellness, & Society) Section: E01
- PHED-3240 (Cur Iss/Trend in Fit/Well Lead) Section: 91
Biber, D. D., Brandenburg, G., Knoll, C., McBurse, S., Merem, A., & Stewart, B. (2018). The Wolf Wellness Lab: A Model for Community Health and Wellness Promotion. Georgia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 50(2), 4-11.