The hands-on learning experiences here make classes more interesting and help you to better understand what you are learning. The professors are enthusiastic about what they are teaching you, and it helps make you interested in learning more about the material. Wayne State has provided me with so many opportunities to help in our community, be involved in clubs, and have the necessary tools to help me thrive in my academic career.
Ashton Boyer
Wayne, Nebraska
Major: Applied Human and Sport Physiology
The hands-on learning experiences here make classes more interesting and help you to better understand what you are learning. The professors are enthusiastic about what they are teaching you, and it helps make you interested in learning more about the material. Wayne State has provided me with so many opportunities to help in our community, be involved in clubs, and have the necessary tools to help me thrive in my academic career.
Ashton Boyer
Wayne, Nebraska
Major: Applied Human and Sport Physiology
Department faculty
Barbara Engebretsen, Ph.D.
Professor
Dr. Barbara Engebretsen is an exercise science and public and global health professor at Wayne State College. She is active member of professional and service organizations, including the American Physiological Society, American College of Sports Medicine, the American Public Health Association, and Rotary International. She helped developed the Public and Global Health minor and One Health Studies major.
Dr. Kris Fox is an exercise science professor at Wayne State College and teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in applied human and sport physiology, exercise science, and human performance.
Dr. Cameron Geisert is a sports management professor at Wayne State College. His teaching interests are sociology of sport, sport law, sport event and facility management, ethics in sports, and sport marketing.
Dr. Kevin Hill is a physical education professor at Wayne State College. His academic interests include rural health and sport skill instruction, as well as physical and health education.
Dr. Chad Maas is a sports management professor at Wayne State College. He is a certified instructor for Red Cross First Aid and CPR.
Paul McCawley, MSE
Assistant Professor
Paul McCawley is an exercise science professor at Wayne State College. His teaching interests include strength and conditioning, as well as overall health and wellness.
Blaine Meyer teaches sports management at Wayne State College, including courses such as Introduction to Sport Management, Sport Marketing and Promotion, Physical Health and Wellbeing, Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries, Public Relations in Sport, Sport Business, Leadership in Sport Organizations, and Ethics in Sport.
Dr. Bobby Smith is an exercise science professor at Wayne State College. He teaches undergraduate courses in exercise physiology, fitness assessment and evaluation, athletic performance and nutrition, as well as physical health and wellbeing.
