Ben D. Kern, PhD, CSCS
College of Health Sciences | Kinesiology and Health
Associate Professor | Phys. Ed. Teacher Education
Pedagogical Sciences Research Lab
RESEARCH INTERESTS
My research interests lie within physical education pedagogy and the promotion of lifelong physical activity in schools. I have established a unique line of inquiry that investigates the individual dispositions of physical education teachers and related socializing agents that impact their adoption of teaching practices consistent with promoting student physical literacy. My current research is focused on utilizing knowledge of dispositions toward change to develop customized professional development that meets individual teacher needs. Ultimately this work will inform the administration of the Centers for Disease Control’s recommended comprehensive school physical activity programming (CSPAP) model which is contingent upon physical educators assuming new roles as both teachers of physical literacy, and leaders of school-wide physical activity.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Kinesiology (emphasis in physical education pedgagogy), University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2017)
Continuing Education – Instructional Leadership (30 master’s credits and Colorado Principal Licensure), Adams State University
M.A. Health, Physical Education, & Recreation (emphasis in exercise science), Adams State University
B.A. Kinesiology (physical education teacher preparation and licensure), Western Colorado University
Courses Taught
- KIN 5085: Research Methods in Kinesiology
- KIN 2002: Movement Core II: Lifetime Physical Education
- KIN 4029: Methods of Training and Conditioning with Lab
- KIN 4099: Student Teaching in Physical Education
- KIN 5586: Physical Education in a Public Health Context
- KIN 4013: School Administration in the Health Sciences
- KIN 5011: Teacher Socialization in Physical Education
- KIN 4080: Assessment in Physical Education
- KIN 2001: Movement Core II: Net/Target Games
