Kinesiology & Health
Faculty & Staff
School of Education, Health, and Society
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Dr. John C. KimiecikPosition: Associate Professor Degree: PhD - Illinois Area: Exercise Science Office: 202D Phillips Hall Phone:(513) 529-2706 Fax: (513) 529-5006 Email: kimiecjc@muohio.edu Vita: Current |
Scholarly Interests :
In my early years as a traditional researcher, I focused mostly on the relationships among intrinsic motivation, optimal inner experience, and physical activity. I then began functioning as a programming bridge (i.e., consultant) between the science of motivation and health and fitness practitioners and organizations. My present interests have evolved into exploring the intersecting dynamics of self-development, well-being, and performance across the lifespan via participatory, self-experimental, and story-telling methods. The work that has emerged from this more personally-fulfilling focus is an eclectic media combination of video, radio, and book products for people of all ages and, hopefully, breakthrough programs to healthy living that may be offered by such organizations as the YMCA.
Courses Taught:
KNH 202 Knowledge Development in Health and Physical Culture
KNH 329 Psychological Perspectives on Health
KNH 380 Self Health
KNH 402 Critical Reflection on Practices in Health and Physical Culture
KNH 654 Studies in Exercise Behavior