Kinesiology Major

Mrs. Robyn Daugherty served JBU as the Women's Volleyball Coach beginning in 1989, and joined the JBU faculty in 1999.  She currently serves as the JBU Director of Athletics and Instructor of Kinesiology.  Mrs. Daugherty instructs activity sections or independent study when needed.  She enjoys working with the students at JBU – getting to know them and encouraging them to “stay active” and to get involved. She also enjoys traveling, the outdoors, and being with family.

Kathleen Paulsen is a graduate of the University of Arkansas with a B.A. in Biology, a M.S. in Kinesiology, and is currently working on her Ph.D. in Health, Sport and Exercise Science.  Along with being a teacher and student, she is the women’s soccer coach at John Brown University.  Her research seeks to use technologies such as GPS and heart rate monitors to regulate fatigue, prevent injuries, and help drive training conditions for optimal performance.  As a teacher, she hopes to help students see that a holistic approach to health and wellness will help prepare them for a lifetime of usefulness. When not in the classroom, on the field, or in the lab, she enjoys coffee, board games, a game of pick-up basketball, and being outdoors. 

Mr. Benware enjoys his time in the classroom and works to create an active learning environment.  He appreciates the opportunity to teach healthy living principles to JBU students.

In addition to the classroom, Mr. Benware also serves as the head coach for the men's soccer team and is the director of intramurals.  He enjoys skiing, playing most sports, and any opportunity for adventure.

Associate Professor of Kinesiology, Todd Bowden, joined the John Brown University faculty in 1995. Mr. Bowden's courses include Athletic Training Techniques, Injury Evaluation and Rehabilitation, Therapeutic Exercise & Modalities, Biomechanics, and Exercise Physiology.

Mr. Bowden creates a comfortable classroom experience with his relaxed teaching style. He tries to give students as much practical application of the material as possible by utilizing much of his class time for labs.

The Christian atmosphere that he has found while teaching at JBU is what makes the experience the most enjoyable.

Mr. Bowden is the head athletic trainer for the Golden Eagle athletic program and also enjoys following the business world such as the stock market and banking.