Kenneth S Urakawa, PhD CSCS
Accomplished teaching professional with extensive industry experience. 30+ years in the fitness and strength conditioning field. Research experience mentored by respected leaders within the industry.
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Education
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
PhD: Health Science, Human & Sport Performance / 2020
Arizona State University
MS Exercise Science, Sport Psychology / 2000
Butler University
BS: Psychology, Psychology / 1994
Experience
Ottawa University Arizona
Assistant Professor Exercise Science / January, 2022 — December
Design instructional resources to meet curriculum outcomes for a variety of undergraduate exercise science courses; Utilize instructional technology and hands-on learning to enhance pedagogical technique; Create formative and summative assessments to evaluate student progress toward program objectives; Supervise student internship and practicum courses; Serve as academic advisor for over 150 exercise science undergraduate students; Faculty sponsor OUAZ Exercise Science Club; Faculty representative on university policy and hiring committees. Courses taught: Adaptive Physical Education, Advanced Athletic Training, Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries, Essentials of Allied Health, Essentials of Personal Training, Exercise Physiology + Lab, Exercise Science Comprehensive (Capstone), First Aid/CPR, History & Principles of HPER, Human Anatomy of Exercise Science + Lab, Kinesiology, Lifetime Fitness, Psychology and Sociology of Sport, Senior Seminar, Sports Nutrition, Weight Training.
Gateway Community College
Adjunct Professor Biology / January, 2021 — December, 2026
Plan create and deliver course materials for asynchronous online undergraduate courses; Adopted open educational resources to serve diverse student body; Integrated instructional and interactive technology to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Courses taught: Anatomy & Physiology I, Anatomy & Physiology II.
Bryan University
Adjunct Professor Exercise Science Applied Fitness and Nutrition Management / January, 2016 — December
Create online instructional content for courses within the undergraduate Fitness & Exercise Science program; Deliver synchronous and asynchronous lectures and learning activities to diverse non-traditional student body. Courses taught: Advanced Exercise Prescription, Advanced Functional Anatomy & Physiology, Applied Fitness Assessment, Applied Nutrition Concepts, Behavior Management, Cardiovascular Training and Programming, Coaching Psychology, Corrective Strategies, Current Trends in Health & Fitness, Exercise Testing & Prescription, Fitness Management, Group Training Theory, Health Promotion, Leadership for the Fitness Professional, Programming Basics I & II, Power & Plyometric Training for Performance, Rest and Recovery, Strength & Conditioning, Sports Nutrition, Training for Special Populations, Weight Management.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at ASU
Instructor / January, 2024 — December, 2024
Created and delivered a 90-minute course for a community-based program for adult learners.
The Orion Institute
Instructor Massage Therapy Program / January, 2020 — December, 2022
Utilized cloud-based and virtual classroom technology to enhance synchronous online learning behaviors; Developed materials and methods on short-notice to facilitate a switch from in-person to online learning during COVID-19 lockdown. Courses taught: Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, Pathology.
Grand Canyon University
Adjunct Professor College of Science Engineering & Technology / January, 2016 — December, 2022
Designed and taught lecture and lab sections. Courses taught: Resistance Training Theory & Practice; Cardiovascular Fitness Theory & Practice (Lecture & Lab); Kinesiology (Lecture & Lab); Advanced Sports Performance; Theory & Practice of Strength & Conditioning, Health Promotion, Sports Nutrition & Biomechanics.
Franklin Pierce University
Adjunct Professor Doctor of Physical Therapy Program / January, 2020 — December, 2020
Taught synchronous online graduate course. Courses taught: Nutrition and Strength & Conditioning (PTH628-629).
South Mountain Community College
Adjunct Professor Health & Wellness Program / January, 2019 — December, 2020
Planned and delivered courses to diverse student body. Courses taught: Evidence-based Practice in Exercise Science, Strength & Fitness, Muscular Strength & Conditioning.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Adjunct Professor Division of Health Sciences / January, 2009 — December, 2010
Created course materials and instructed on-ground undergraduate course. Courses taught: Sport Psychology.
National Strength & Conditioning Association
Lead Instructor / January, 2018 — December
CSCS Exam Prep Live Course.
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