Jill Peck

First Name: Jill
Last Name: Peck
Email: peckj@algonquincollege.com
Phone: 613-727-4723
Extension: 7114
Room: A114
Title: Professor/Program Coordinator
School/Department: School of Health & Community Studies
Campus: Ottawa

Jill earned a Master of Science in Athletic Training and Conditioning at University of Alberta and a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education at Western University. Additionally, Jill maintains her credential as a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Jill’s career began as a figure skating coach in Alberta where she worked with skaters both on the ice and off the ice creating specialized and innovative conditioning programs to improve performance. Jill was recruited by Coach Alberta to facilitate courses for coach development with Canada’s National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) and she continued to do this for 30 years alongside her own coaching.

Outside of the coaching world, Jill began personal training and teaching group fitness with GoodLife Fitness Clubs in 2006. Jill is certified and loves to teach Les Mills BodyPump, BodyFlow and RPM (indoor cycling).

Jill’s most momentous and impactful experience as a fitness professional occurred during the war in Afghanistan. In 2009, Jill applied for and was selected to serve our Canadian soldiers at the Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan. Leaving her family at home, she co-managed a gym facility, provided military unit training, personal training, and group training sessions for soldiers and civilians at the military installation for a six month period.

Jill has been teaching college courses in physical training, conditioning, and wellness topics since 2010 and continues to find great joy in using creative methods to facilitate student learning and discovery. Outside of her work, Jill enjoys being active cycling, golfing, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding.