Department of
Health,
Physical Education, and
Sport Science		  
1000 Chastain Road
KSU Mtn Logo
 Kennesaw, GA 30144-5591

Photo of Dr. CollinsDr. Mitchell A. Collins
Professor and HPS Department Chair
CC 3014
(770) 423-6216
mcollins@kennesaw.edu
Link to Dr. Collins' Home Page
FAX (770) 423-6561

Academic Degrees

Ed.D.

M.Ed.

B.S.

A.S.

Physical Education (Exercise Physiology)

Health and Physical Education

Health and Physical Education

Health and Physical Education

University of Georgia

North Georgia College

North Georgia College

Gainesville Jr. College

1985

1982

1980

1978

Professional Experience

1998-Date

1993-1998

1988-1993

1986-1988

Professor, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Sport Science, Kennesaw State University.

Associate Professor, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Sport Science, Kennesaw State University.

Assistant Professor, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Kennesaw State College.

Assistant Professor, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Studies, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC.

Recent Professional Activities

Manuscript Reviewer

  • Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
  • Obesity Research
  • Journal of Sports Sciences
  • International Journal of Sports Medicine
  • Georgia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Journal
  • Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
  • Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
  • American Journal of Human Biology

    Recent Publications

  • Determinants of physical activity in adolescents and young adults: the basis for high school and college physical education to promote active lifestyles. The Physical Educator, 60(1):42-56, 2003.
  • Influence of class size on physical activity behavior changes in a 15-week health-related fitness course. Revista Portuguesa de Ciências do Desporto, 3(1):24-32, 2003.
  • Biomechanical basis for movement. In G.A. Shankman (Ed.), Fundamental orthopedic management for the physical therapist assistant, 2nd ed. St. Louis: Mosby Publishing, 2004.
  • Effect of race and musculoskeletal development on the accuracy of air plethysmography. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 36:1070-1077, 2004.

    Ongoing Activities

  • Creatine monohydrate supplementation in Parkinson's disease. Collaborative project with Emory University.
  • Cross-cultural study of the etiology of the obesity epidemic using an ecological approach. Grant submitted to the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) - U.S.-Brazil Higher Education Consortia Program.

Professional Interests

Exercise Physiology
Sports Conditioning and Performance
Weight Training

Teaching Responsibilities

HPS 2100 Introduction to Exercise and Health Science
HPS 4300 Physiology of Exercise
HPS 4350 Fitness Evaluation and Exercise Prescription
HPS 4730 Seminar in Exercise and Health Science
HPS 4750 Exercise and Health Science Internship

This page last updated Nov. 16, 2004.