Department of Exercise and Sports Science

Faculty

BRIAN HYMA (2001)
  Professor; Chair, Department of Exercise and Sports Science; Director of Athletic Training Education Program
B.S., 1993, Liberty University
M.A., 1999, Western Michigan University
Ed.D., 2015, Olivet Nazarene University

WILLIAM BAHR (1999)
  Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sports Science; Women’s Soccer Coach
B.S., 1996, Olivet Nazarene University
M.B.A., 2002, Olivet Nazarene University
M.A.R., 2004, Olivet Nazarene University

APRIL KAMBA (2007)
  Associate Professor of Exercise and Sports Science; Athletic Training Clinical Coordinator
B.S., 2001, Eastern Illinois University
M.S., 2002, Eastern Illinois University

J. TODD REID (2007)
  Associate Professor of Exercise and Sports Science
B.S.,1993, Mount Vernon Nazarene University
M.S., 1996, United States Sports Academy

LAUREN GLENN (2012)
  Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sports Science; Women’s Basketball Coach
B.A., 2005, University of Redlands
M.O.L., 2009, Olivet Nazarene University

LAUREN ROUSE (2023)
  Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sports Science
B.S., 2018, Olivet Nazarene University
M.E., 2022, American College of Education

M.E., 2023, American College of Education

The Department of Exercise and Sports Science seeks to prepare the student to teach physical education and health education in the K-12 public school setting, pursue graduate studies in allied health professions such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training or exercise physiology. Further, students can prepare themselves for a career in the sport management or recreation related fields. The diverse curricular offerings of the department, integrated with several supporting courses from other disciplines, give the student a solid foundation for a career in the exercise and sports science profession. Striving to enhance Christian values and character provides our majors a quality education with a Christian perspective.

Internships are designed to extend the student’s learning experience by working in an organization that is appropriate for the student’s career interest. Internships require the approval of the department head and students are under the direct supervision of a member of the Department of Exercise and Sports Science. Completion of all core requirements and senior standing are required for internship placement. All Exercise and Sports Science majors and minors must obtain a grade of “C-” or above in all Physical Education and/or Exercise and Sports Science courses to meet the requirements for graduation. For more detailed information on programs and career opportunities, contact the Chair of the Exercise and Sports Science Department.

Programs

• Kinesiology Major, B.S.
• Physical Education/Health Education Major, B.S.
• Recreation & Sport Studies Major, B.S.
• Sport Management Major, B.S.

• Athletic Coaching Minor
• Exercise Science Minor
• Sport Management Minor