Dr. Karen McConnell, C.H.E.S.

Professor of Kinesiology

Karen McConnell

Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 121

  • Professional

Additional Titles/Roles

  • Associate Vice President and Chief Institutional Effectiveness Officer

Education

  • Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction in Exercise and Wellness, Arizona State University
  • M.A., Exercise Science, University of the Pacific
  • B.A., Sports Medicine, University of the Pacific
  • Certified Health Education Specialist, National Commission for Health Education Credentialing
  • ACE Group Fitness Instructor
  • ACE Senior Exercise Specialist

Areas of Emphasis or Expertise

  • Exercise Science
  • Wellness Education

Books

  • Health for Life With Web Resources co-authored with Charles Corbin, David Corbin, Terri Farrar (Human Kinetics 2014) : View Book
  • Health for Life Teacher’s Web Resources co-authored with Charles Corbin, David Corbin, Terri Farrar (Human Kinetics 2014 [21 chapter curriculum]) : View Book
  • Health Opportunities Through Physical Education With Web Resources co-authored with Charles Corbin, David Corbin, Terri Farrar, Guy Le Masurier (Human Kinetics 2014) : View Book
  • Fitness for Life 6th Edition With Web Resources co-authored with Charles Corbin, Guy Le Masurier (Human Kinetics 2014)
  • Fitness for Life, 6th Ed. Teacher’s Web Resources co-authored with Charles Corbin, Guy Le Masurier (Human Kinetics 2014) : View Book
  • Fitness and Wellness Education in Standards Based Curriculum Development , 3nd Edition (Tannehill, D. & Lund, J, Eds) (Jones & Bartlett 2014)

Accolades

  • Recipient of the Arthur Broten Young Scholar Award
  • University Professional of the Year Award from the Washington Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance for contributions made to state standards in health and fitness