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Lawrence D Abraham
Professor Emeritus, Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, College of Education
l.abraham@utexas.edu
Expertise: Focuses on biomechanic analysis and instruction, and neurological correlation to fine motor skills.
Matthew Bowers
Associate Professor of Instruction, Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, College of Education
mattbowers@austin.utexas.edu
+1 512 232 2120
Expertise: Examines the management of systems for athlete development, including how different sport settings influence performance and participation over the lifespan. Focuses on re-imagining the youth sport experience, with a specific interest in the developmental role that playing in unstructured sports settings like sandlot/pickup sports or sports video games can have on shaping experiences and outcomes.
Don S Crowley
Assistant Professor of Practice, Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, College of Education
crowley@austin.utexas.edu
+1 512 232 2205, +1 512 232 3949
Expertise: Experienced swimming and diving coach and water safety expert who teaches courses related to swimming.
Brian K Farr
Director, Athletic Training Program
bfarr@austin.utexas.edu
+1 512 471 1273, +1 512 471 9885
Expertise: Serves as Director of the Athletic Training Education Program and specializes in sports medicine, training athletes, athletic injuries, strength and conditioning, and sports rehabilitation.
Roger P Farrar
Professor Emeritus, Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, College of Education
rfarrar@austin.utexas.edu
Expertise: Studies muscle physiology and adaptability across the life span in response to exercise training and injury.
Erik Gnagy
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, College of Education
gnagy@austin.utexas.edu
Expertise: Specializes in behavior, sports performance, and decision making in golf; teaches golf and courses need to be certified in physical education.
Lisa Griffin
Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, College of Education
l.griffin@austin.utexas.edu
+1 512 471 2786
Expertise: Investigates neuromuscular control mechanisms during fatigue, training, rehabilitation and aging with single-motor unit recording, and designs electrical stimulation protocols for individuals with paralysis.
Michelle Harrison
Research Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, College of Education
michelle.harrison@utexas.edu
+1 512 471 9879
Expertise: Biochemical techniques including ELISA's, multiplexing, automated western blotting, associated data analyses, and standard wet lab skills.
Research involving diabetes, inflammation, and neural control of circulation.
Carole K Holahan
Professor Emerita, Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, College of Education
c.holahan@austin.utexas.edu
Expertise: Studies psychosocial factors in health behavior and health and well-being in adulthood and aging.
Thomas M Hunt
Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, College of Education
tmhunt@austin.utexas.edu
+1 512 471 1540
Expertise: Examines the intersection of sport and international political history.
John L Ivy
Professor Emeritus, Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, College of Education
johnivy@utexas.edu
Expertise: Exercise physiology; carbohydrate metabolism; ergogenic aids; exercise and diabetes; nutrition and exercise
Jody L Jensen
Professor Emeritus, Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, College of Education
jodyljensen@utexas.edu
+1 512 689 7442
Expertise: Studies biomechanics and changes in motor competencies across a lifetime with an emphasis on posture and locomotor control including populations of autism and cerebral palsy.
Esbelle M Jowers
Assistant Professor of Instruction, Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, College of Education
ejowers@austin.utexas.edu
+1 512 232 6027
Spanish Speaker
Expertise: Studies school and community-based interventions regarding physical activity, healthy eating, and the prevention of chronic disease.
Dorothy D Lambdin
Clinical Professor Emeritus, Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, College of Education
lambdin@utexas.edu
Expertise: Elementary physical education; teachers'''' careers; assessment in physical education; teachers'''' goals and intents
Tolga Ozyurtcu
Associate Professor of Instruction, Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, College of Education
tolga@austin.utexas.edu
+1 512 232 6018
Spanish Speaker
Expertise: Studies the historical, philosophical, sociocultural, and political dimensions of sport and physical culture.
Keryn E Pasch
Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, College of Education
kpasch@austin.utexas.edu
+1 512 232 8295
Expertise: Examines the relation between marketing influence on youth and young adult risk behavior such as substance use, nutrition, sleep and energy drink consumption.
Geoff B Rich
Assistant Professor of Practice, Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, College of Education
geoff@austin.utexas.edu
+1 512 232 3948
Expertise: Studies the culture of youth sports through elementary and secondary physical education curricula, and teacher education.
Audrey J Stone
Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, College of Education
audrey.stone@austin.utexas.edu
+1 512 232 6016, +1 512 471 8589
Expertise: Autonomic control of circulation during exercise in health and disease, specifically in type 1 and type 2 diabetes
Janice (Jan) S Todd
Department Chair, Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, College of Education
j.todd@austin.utexas.edu
+1 512 471 0993, +1 512 471 0995
Expertise: Specializes in the history of strength and conditioning, doping, women and sport, and history of physical culture.
Rachel M Watson
Assistant Professor of Instruction, Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, College of Education
r.watson@utexas.edu
+1 512 471 0081
Expertise: Directs operations at the Fitness Institute of Texas and manages undergraduate internships.