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.
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