Rafaela Rafajlovska

Instructor ESW, Kinesiology
rrafajlovska@jsu.edu  

Rafaela is an instructor in the Exercise Science and Wellness program at Jacksonville State University. She is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). This is Rafaela’s first year as both an instructor and a faculty member at the university. Originally from the Republic of North Macedonia, she brings a global perspective to the classroom. Outside of academia, Rafaela enjoys weightlifting, skiing, and exploring new destinations.

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Education

  • Northern Michigan University, Marquette Michigan
    M.S. in Exercise Science 2024
  • Bemidji State University, Bemidji Minnesota
    B.S. in Exercise Science 2022
  • Southeast Community College, Beatrice Nebraska
    A.S. in Science, March 2019

Academic & Research Interests

  • Low Energy Availability (LEA)
  • Female Athlete Triad (FAT)
  • Women in Sport and Exercise