Getting to Know You: Jacey Headley
Jacey Headley — Kinesiology undergraduate student Q&A
Hometown: Oakesdale, Washington
Year: Junior
Why did you choose kinesiology?
You can’t get me out of the weight room. It’s just something I’m very passionate about and I really like, and I feel that if I’m going to go to school I’m going to do something that I love to do.
Who have influenced you to keep pursuing your degree?
There were actually two individuals that kept me at this school. One was just very positive all the time and whenever I saw them they were just like “Life is good, keep your head up.” I really needed that positivity. The other one is just kind of a fighter. They’re just kind of like “Suck it up, move on.” Those people really influenced me and made me realize I want to be the person that can influence someone else that might be in the same position I was in; because it does get better, it just takes a while and you have to push through that wall before it gets better.
What do you want to do with your (future) degree?
I really would like to open my own gym, that’s my ultimate goal. Money isn’t important to me, I just want to be doing something that I love to do. And reaching people, especially community who are afraid to come in and exercise because it’s intimidating for people, because those are the people you want to get to. So ultimately I just want to open my own gym and just be a business person there, take care of it and reach community.
What kind of extracurricular activities are you a part of?
I work in housing and maintenance right now, and I’m currently trying to get into the UREC. They offered me a weight room attendant position, so I’m going in for training on that. I’m also part of the motorcyle group on campus, the Pullman Riders. It’s not really a club, but a way for people who ride to connect with each other.
Favorites
Meal Prep: Zoodles (Zucchini noodles)
Music Group: Five Finger Death Punch
Song: “The Pride”
Gym: The Fit Farm
Motorcycle: Kawasaki 300 Ninja (Her baby)
Kawasaki H2 (The Dream)
Exercise: Deadlifts or Pullups