Kinesiology

Description of the program

Department of Kinesiology (DOK) offers unequaled preparation for careers in athletic training, exercise science, teaching physical education and coaching. The new 132,000 square foot Kardatzke Wellness Center houses state of the art laboratories, clinical settings, classrooms, field house, dance studio and pool. High-quality faculty/staff serve exemplary academic, wellness, recreation and athletics programs.

"Hands-on" experiences under the watchful eye of professors who are active in their profession allow students to learn skills and knowledge that will prepare them for the job market. Each major includes application of learning skills in a real life setting working with AU community members, athletic teams, clinics, schools and agencies.

Majors

Athletic Training
Exercise Science
Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) K-12

Minors

Athletic Coaching
Physical Education (Non-teaching)

Facilities

The Kardatzke Wellness Center is the home for all academic majors in the Department of Kinesiology, athletic programs, campus recreation, and wellness activities. It's a state-of-the-art facility including a performance gym, fieldhouse, indoor track, pool, weight/cardio rooms, labs and classrooms, and a dance studio.

The Gaither Sports Medicine Center is the hub for athletic training education and services. Its spacious area for treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries include many therapeutic modalities and rehabilitation equipment, including the SwimEx rehab pool. In addition, a well-equipped laboratory classroom is used to enhance students' learning in the clinical skills needed to gain competency as an athletic trainer.

In the Hardacre Human Performance Laboratory, exercise science students acquire hands-on experience with the scientific testing equipment including a metabolic cart, treadmills, and cycle ergometers. Students learn testing procedures for kinematic motion analysis, electrocardiography, oxygen consumption/metabolic rate, blood lactate concentration, hydrostatic weighing/body composition, biomechanical analysis, skeletal muscle electromyography, and vertical jump power.

In the Ward Fieldhouse, Bennett Natatorium, and the Falls Weight Room, PETE students use the courts, track, weight/cardio equipment, pool, and dance studio to teach and promote healthy physical activity. Surrounding outdoor areas such as the tennis courts and outdoor playing fields accommodate sport participation and other physical activity opportunities.

Faculty

Rebecca A. Hull
Professor of Kinesiology
Associate Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
Chair, Department of Kinesiology
B.A., Purdue University;
M.A.E., Ed.D., Ball State University [1979]

Donald P. Brandon
Professor of Kinesiology
B.S., Anderson University;
M.A., Ball State University;
D.P.E., Springfield College [1968]

Paul H. Gray
Professor of Kinesiology
B.A., Anderson University;
M.A., Ball State University [1975]

Dorice A. Hankemeier
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
B.A.; Central College
M.S. Ed., Old Dominion University [2006]

Diana L. Jones
Professor of Physical Education
B.A., Cederville College
M.Ed., Bob Jones University
Ph.D., Ohio State University [2005]

Jeffrey P. Judge
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
B.S., Iowa State University;
M.S., Purdue University [2003]

Scott A. Mazzetti
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
B.S., Pennsylvania State University
M.S. Pennsylvania State University;
Ph.D., Ball State University [2004]

Jennifer K. Popp
Associate Professor of Kinesiology
Athletic Training Education Program Director
B.S., Western Illinois University;
M.S., University of Wisconsin at La Crosse;
Ed. D., Ball State University [1997]

Steven D. Risinger
Professor of Kinesiology
Head Athletic Trainer
B.A., Anderson University;
M.A., Ball State University [1974]

James R. Scott
Professor of Kinesiology
B.B.A., M.S., Eastern Kentucky University
Ed.D., Ball State University [1991]

J. Douglas Seelbach
Professor of Kinesiology
B.A.; Anderson University
M.S., Ph.D. Penn State University; [2000]

Date in [] indicates year first appointed to AU full-time faculty.

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Kinesiology

Description of the program

Facilities

Faculty