Kinesiology

Providing students with academic and practical experience for physical or occupational therapy.

Find out what our students and professor have to say about studying kinesiology at JBU.

Why Study Kinesiology at JBU?

1

Specialize Your Program

Kinesiology students can focus their study on Health and Wellness or Sports Medicine. The course requirements are tailored to each emphasis so that students are prepared for their field of choice.

2

Establish a Great Foundation

After graduation, Kinesiology students seek entry into professional degree programs in the allied health professions and graduate studies.

3

Dissect Cadavers

Students interested in the Pre-Professional Program can explore the inner workings of the human body in the human anatomy cadaver lab. JBU is one of only two Arkansas universities that make cadaver dissection available to undergraduate students.

4

Get Hands-on Experience

Gain incredible field experience through local partnerships and the JBU athletic program.

Meet Our Kinesiology Professors

Ken Carver

Head, Women’s Volleyball Coach
Instructor of Kinesiology

KCarver@jbu.edu

Robyn Daugherty

Athletic Director Instructor of Kinesiology

RDaugherty@jbu.edu

Kathleen Paulsen

Head, Women's Soccer Coach
Instructor of Kinesiology

KPaulsen@jbu.edu

Brenton Benware

Head, Men's Soccer Coach
Instructor of Kinesiology

BBenware@jbu.edu

Jason Beschta

Head, Men's Basketball Coach
Instructor of Kinesiology

JBeschta@jbu.edu

Jeff Soderquist

Head Women's Basketball Coach
Instructor of Kinesiology

JSoderqu@jbu.edu

Todd Bowden

Head, Department of Kinesiology
Associate Professor of Kinesiology

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.

TBowden@jbu.edu

Von Eshnaur

Walton Lifetime Health Complex, Facilities Coordinator
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
Instructor of Kinesiology

VEshnaur@jbu.edu

Alumni Profile

Staci Williamson '14

"I knew a degree in kinesiology would give me the knowledge I needed to work with athletes. One unique experience I had at JBU was a mission’s trip to Haiti where my volleyball team had the opportunity to teach volleyball and vacation Bible school. At George Junior High, the majority of our students are Hispanic and Marshallese. Showing my students and players my photos of Haiti helped me create a better bond with them. They tell me that Haiti reminds me of their island.”

Possible Careers for a Kinesiology Major

1

Trainer

Whether you become a personal trainer or a team trainer, use the skills you learned as a kinesiology major to help get and keep others in top physical condition.

2

Teacher

Teach P.E. at a high school or junior high.

3

Physical Therapist

Help people recover from injuries and maintain their health throughout their life.

4

Dietitian/Nutritionist

Show people how to develop and maintain good eating habits so they can experience the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

5

Massage Therapist

Help your patients relax and feel good again via healing messages.

Questions? Email Tod Bowden at TBowden@jbu.edu