Teaching and Coaching Faculty

Aaron Beighle, Assistant Professor (vita in PDF), received his Ph.D. from Arizona State University in 2003. His research interests are in the area of physical activity promotion and youth. Dr. Beighle teaches courses in physical education methods. 

John W. Hall, Associate Professor, (vita) received his Ph.D. from the University of Oregon in 1975. His research interests are in the area of motor functioning of individuals with disabilities. In addition to teaching in this area, he also teaches motor development in children, test and measurement, and nutrition and fitness. Dr. Hall is also a due process hearing officer for the Kentucky State Department of Education.

Steve R. Parker, Associate Professor, (vita in PDF) received his Ed.D. from the University of Kentucky in 1995. His areas of research interest include athletic probation and donor contributions to the university, people who over-identify with sports teams, sexually transmitted diseases among college and professional athletes and the need for preventative education, and the importance of requiring a K-12 physical education program.

Dr. Parker teaches courses in Kinesiology, specifically in history and philosophy, psychology and sociology, methods of teaching physical education, and team handball. He currently serves as the undergraduate Program Faculty Chair.