Kinesiology

Kinesiology faculty

Paul Arthur Bartlett, Ed.D.

Professor of Kinesiology
Department Chair

Ed.D., University of Arkansas
M.S., Drake University
B.S., Iowa State University

Profile

A kinesiology generalist, Dr. Bartlett teaches the social-cultural courses, some of the scientific foundation courses, and Coaching of Wrestling. He has presented and published research on sport facility design. His current research interest is in the area of cross-cultural sport studies. Formerly Northwestern's wrestling and women's golf coach, he served as president of the NAIA coaches associations for both sports and was inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame.

Vitae
Courses
Professional experience
Memberships
Honors

Courses

Introduction to Kinesiology
Introduction to Kinesiology
Introduction to the field of kinesiology including aims, objectives, history, philosophy, programs, principles, basic concepts of organization and administration, professional organizations, and the relationship of Christian commitment to the field.(3 credits)
Concepts of Physical Fitness
Concepts of Physical Fitness
The course examines various concepts of health and physical fitness with the purpose of encouraging the student to establish positive patterns of activity and healthy living.(2 credits)
Anatomical Kinesiology
Anatomical Kinesiology
The study of human movement based on anatomical and mechanical principles. Emphasis is placed on the application of these principles in the analysis of human sports performance. Prerequisite: BIO102, 115, 121 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)
Biomechanics
Biomechanics
Mechanical principles and concepts governing human movement are examined, with an emphasis on analyzing sport skills. Prerequisite: KIN233. (3 credits; alternate years, consult department)
Motor Learning
Motor Learning
Understanding of theoretical constructs of learning and knowledge of motor learning principles relating to response mechanisms, feedback, motivation, stress anxiety factors, and the influence of psycho-social elements in the acquisition of complex movements. (3 credits)

Professional experience

Lecturer in physical education and head assistant wrestling coach, Drake University
Assistant wrestling coach, Iowa State University

Memberships

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)
International Society on Comparative Sport and Physical Education

Honors

NAIA Wrestling Hall of Fame Inductee for Meritorious Service, 2008-09
Profiled by the Christian College Sports News Network, 1992

Part-time faculty

Kyle Achterhoff, M.S., lecturer
Scott Bahrke, M.S., lecturer
Matt Bos, M.A., lecturer
Brandt Carlson, M.A., lecturer
Amanda Keller, M.S., ATC, LAT, lecturer
Kris Korver, M.S., lecturer
Matt McCarty, M.S., lecturer
Kyle Ochsner, M.S., ATC, SCCC, instructor and head strength and conditioning coach
Matt Schmidt, M.A., ATC, LAT, lecturer
Dan Swier, M.S., SCCC, lecturer
Kyle Van Den Bosch, M.S., lecturer
Brian Wede, B.A., lecturer