Catherine Gold (Cathy)

Cathy Gold is an Assistant Professor of Health Sciences in the Kinesiology Department. She completed her Doctorate of Education in Kinesiology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Cathy has two master’s degrees: one in nursing and another in sport and exercise science, with a concentration in health and human performance.

She holds numerous professional certifications including American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physiologist and Personal Trainer and is a National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. She also maintains USA-Weightlifting coaching certification. In addition, she achieved Nutritional Therapy Practitioner certification through the Nutritional Therapy Association (NTA).

As an entrepreneur, Cathy has offered fitness training and nutritional counseling services to clients across the country. She worked closely with functional medicine practitioners to provide nutritional counseling to accommodate various dietary needs and served as an Exercise is Medicine consultant over the years. She is passionate about sharing the benefits of healthy lifestyle choices and its impact on overall well-being. Her array experiences in both healthcare and fitness bring unique and valuable insight into her classrooms. Her graduate thesis explored the effect of nutrition and leisure time physical activity on mental health indicators in college students.

In her doctoral work, Cathy investigated innovative teaching methods as they affect student athletes and others and she hopes to continue to advance Greensboro College’s strategic plan to enhance learning and student success.