sentences:  With a measured IQ of 150 (classified as 'highly intelligent'), he graduated with both a Bachelor of Science degree (Health and Sports Science, 1998) and a Master of Science degree (Exercise Physiology and Human Performance, 2000) with a thesis research in performance periodization from OU.He was the University of Oklahoma record holder in the hammer throw, and is still the current all-time powerlifting record holder at Champlain College.The acting bug hit Nils when he was encouraged by a former drama high school teacher to pursue acting professionally.