Gary Knecht, MA

Professor Emeritus, Department of Kinesiology

Gary Knecht, MA, was involved in coaching and teaching at APU for 20 years. Prior to his time at APU he taught and coached at the high school, junior college, and four-year college levels. He also held positions such as physical education department chair and athletic director.

Education

• MA, Physical Education, University of California Santa Barbara
• BS, Physical Education, University of California Santa Barbara

Academic Area

• School of Health Sciences

Expertise

• Coaching
• Physical Fitness
• Sport Psychology

Courses Taught

• PE 238 – Field Observation in Physical Education (F, S)
• PE 243 – Racquetball, Handball, and Badminton (F)
• PE 244 – Tennis and Golf (S)
• PE 321 – Organization and Administration of Physical Education, Athletics, and Recreation
• PE 451 – Methods in Physical Education, 7-12
• PE 474 – Practicum in Coaching (F, S)
• PE 578 – Sport Psychology