Kinesiology

Dr. Diana Avans, davans@vanguard.edu, PhD in Kinesiology/Psychology and Sociological Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity, University of Minnesota, M.S. in Health and Physical Education, Oklahoma State University, B.S. in Health and Exercise Science, Oral Roberts University.

Dr. Avans is back in California after a five year teaching position in Texas.  Dr. Avans brings a wealth of experience in the fitness field as well as instruction in exercise science to VU.  Her areas of expertise are in sociology and sport psychology, but she also has an extensive knowledge of nutrition, exercise and fitness, and physical education.  She is currently conducting research in the field of sport psychology and has presented at numerous conferences at the state and national level.   

Dr. Terry Zeigler, tzeigler@vanguard.edu, ATC, Ed.D in Health Care Education, Nova Southeastern University; M.A. in Physical Education, emphasis in Athletic Training, San Diego State University; B.S. in Movement and Exercise Science, Chapman University.

Dr. Zeigler is the Athletic Training Program Director and one of the clinical instructors in athletic training at VU. She has worked in the field of athletic training for over 20 years and has traveled internationally as an athletic trainer with Athletes in Action. She holds the rank of Professor and is also tenured in the Kinesiology department. Dr. Zeigler is also a Test Site Administrator at Vanguard University for the National Athletic Trainers' Association's Board of Certification Exam. The exam is hosted by VU twice each year.

Dr. Zeigler brings 20 years of experience into the classroom. Her areas of expertise include athletic training, rehabilitation, fitness, and the management of bloodborne pathogens in sport. Dr. Zeigler's text "Management of Bloodborne Infections in Sport" was published by Human Kinetics in 1997. The text continues to be widely used within athletic training programs across the country.  Dr. Zeigler's latest research involves studying the effects of stress on athletic training students and athletic training education program staff.

Silvie Grote, sgrote@vanguard.edu, M.S. in Kinesiology and Health Promotion with an emphasis in exercise physiology and motor learning, California State University, Fullerton, B.S.in Exercise Science and Movement, Chapman University.

Sylvie's passion is exercise physiology and applying the knowledge of exercise physiology to the teaching of health and wellness. She has extensive experience in working with cardiology and human performance as it pertains to enhancing health.  She also has experience in working as a personal fitness trainer and developing customized exercise/fitness programs.  She holds the following certifications: American Red Cross Community First Aid and Safety Instructor, American Red Cross Adult, Infant, and Child CPR Instructor, and the American College of Sports Medicine's Health/Fitness Instructor. 

Dr. Dale Campbell, dale.campbell@vanguard.edu, D.A. in Physical Education, Middle Tennessee State University; M.Ed. and B.S. in Physical Education, University of Nevada.

Dr. Campbel's area of specialization is pedagogy along with significant experience in the area of leadership and administration.  He combines college teaching and leadership experiences with 12 years of public school teaching and administration.  Dr. Campbell has presented at numerous state and national conventions on a wide variety of topics in the pedagogy area.  He has also published a Jogging text that he utilizes in his jogging/walking course taught here at Vanguard University.